Rutland Arms - North East Derbyshire

The owners of The Publicans truly made our weekend. After a disappointing experience at the Angel, these two amazing individuals turned our afternoon around and lifted our spirits. They were friendly, welcoming, and simply lovely people. We highly recommend paying them a visit. Thank you both for your kindness.

The Rutland is a great little proper pub, is well used by walkers and locals alike and I have noticed that it has a very good early bar trade.It seems that food has to be organised in advance but although the pie and peas are to die for, it is not its main attraction. You always receive a warm welcome from the hardworking landlord and staff and there is an excellent choice of real ales. My favorite is Harvest Pale, which along with Black Sheep seem to be regulars, with a few others which seem to change on each visit. There is often something from the Bradfield Brewery, sometimes Farmers Blonde but also one of the fruity options, which are worth a try. It has a cosy atmosphere in winter and a large beer garden which is great, when the weather is better. With many pubs closing or turning into restaurants in the area, this is a real gem, worth supporting.

Served promptly and with a smile. A really nice pie, superb mushy peas, and on this occasion, washed down with a rather nice pint of Harvest Pale, a fine ale from the Castle Rock brewery.The Friday lunchtime visit came at the end of a 4 mile walk with other members of the Dronfield and District Footpaths and Bridleways Society.

Busy pub with lots of walkers, a great recommendation, good choice on menu at very reasonable prices, service was quick with a smile and the lunch time meal was well prepared, cooked and served. Great range of real ales which appear to change regularly. A great find this pub, will definitely revisit. Plenty of off road parking if you are not a walker.

We went to the Rutland on a Friday lunch time the two men in our party for the Pie and Peas and they were very happy with their meals .My daughter and I had soup and a sandwich which was ok but not better than most pubs.