The Pubs

The list is in two parts, this page lists the pubs and bars in Buxton.
Click here for the pubs in the surrounding villages and countryside.

Neither list is meant to be a complete list of pubs, nor are the lists in any particular order. They are just lists of some of those I have visited, and my views.

The Buxton Pubs

 
   
The Sun  
3 Water St
Buxton
01298-70117

At the far end of the Market Place (opposite end to the Town Hall), the Sun was completely renovated internally. It's now a number of rooms, where pine and oak fittings give the place a warm and friendly atmosphere. Facilities include:

      - a wide range of hand-pulled beers

      - good selection of wines, spirits and largers
      - bar meals and snacks (check the blackboard)
      - no juke-box

The Kings Head

 

Market Place <> Buxton
01298-27719

Situated in the Market Place (adjacent to the Town Hall), the Kings Head is a Marstons pub with:
 
      - a well kept range of beers, largers and spirits. The
         Pedigree is very good
      - bar meals and dining area
      - juke box
      - popular with the youger element

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Miltons Head Pub

 

63 Spring Gardens
Buxton
01298-70481

Take a break from shopping and call at the Miltons Head. It's very friendly and is right in the centre of the main shopping street. It offers:

      - a wide range of beers (Bass), largers, wines and spirits
      - good variety of bar snacks and meals
      - childrens menu

Ramseys Bar

 

1 Burlington Road
Buxton
01298-70481

Attached to the Buckingham Hotel (on St John's Road), Ramsey's is a pleasant bar with a wide range of faclities:

      - good range of beers, largers, wines and spirits, and, although
         the majority of the beers are keg, there is usually a
         guest beer on hand-pump
      - wide range of bar meals - a blackboard announces the
         fare
      - the hotel restaurant and cavery is adjacent to the bar
      - no juke box

Being attached to a hotel, it's quite common to find hotel residents in the bar, so you can often find someone to chat to if you're on your own. There's also a good crowd of regulars.

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The Duke of York  

123 St Johns Road
Burbage

Buxton
01298-24006

By the traffic lights at Burbage, on the road out of Buxton to Leek and Macclesfield. The pub has been altered very recently giving it a more open and airy feel. You'll alaways be sure of a welcome here.

      - good range of hand-pulled beers, largers, wines and spirits
      - wide range of meals and bar snacks
      - a non-smoking eating area (see photo on right)
      - beer garden
      - small car park

The Swan  

41 High St
Buxton
01298-23278

On the Market Place (opposite end to the Town Hall) the Swan is a traditional English pub (apart from the tartan decor in the lounge) which has a very friendly and "local" atmosphere.

      - good range of hand-pulled beers, largers, wines and spirits

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The Clubhouse    

3 Water St
Buxton
01298-70117

Situated opposite the Buxton Opera House. It offers:

      - A good range of beers, spirits and wines
      - Bar snacks and meals
      - No-smoking room
      - Open fires in the Winter

 
 
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