The Old Hall Inn - Chinley

CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year in the Peak District

Dining & Drinks

The Old Hall Inn in Chinley holds the CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year award and was a Finalist for The Great British Ale Pub of the Year. Guests choose between two inns with distinct dining experiences: the Old Hall's seasonal menu using local produce and the Paper Mill Inn opposite, which serves pizzas and Belgian beers. The bar offers an extensive selection of local ales, including craft keg and real ales, with a special cupboard of award-winning single malts.

Accommodations

Rooms range from historic 16th-century en-suite rooms at The Old Hall - such as the Old Hall Four Poster with Fireplace and the Old Hall Four Poster with Balcony - to the Paper Mill Double and Two Bedroom Annex at the sister property. The Old Hall Inn also offers a self-contained Shepherds Cottage, a Studio with Mountain View, and allergy-free rooms. All accommodations include flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and free private parking.

Location & Activities

The Old Hall Inn is set at the heart of the Peak District, 32 km from Chatsworth House and within a 20-minute drive of Kinder Scout and Chinley Churn. Guests can borrow a GPS device for walks from the inn, with circular routes starting straight from the pub, including a 11 km walk to Whaley Bridge via Eccles Pike. Free private parking is available on-site, and Chinley Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away, providing direct links to Manchester.

Family & Pets

The inn caters to families with kids' meals, board games, family-sized room configurations such as the Two-Bedroom Annex and Shepherds Cottage. Pet-friendly accommodations are offered in select rooms, and the outdoor terrace and garden provide space for children to play. Daily housekeeping and ironing service are available, and packed lunches can be arranged for family days out.

Events & Business

The Old Hall Inn provides meeting/banquet facilities for up to 75 guests, having hosted wedding receptions and a CAMRA 50th anniversary celebration. The Minstrels Gallery, a historic hall connecting the Old Hall with Whitehough Hall, can accommodate private dining. On-site amenities include packed lunches, a security alarm system, and CCTV in common areas for guest safety.

• Dining: Two inns with distinct menus - Old Hall seasonal menu & Paper Mill pizzas
• Accommodations: 4-poster rooms, Shepherds Cottage, Two-Bedroom Annex, Studio with Mountain View
• Location: 20 min from Kinder Scout and Chatsworth House, 10 min walk to Chinley Railway Station
• Family: Kids' meals, board games, pet-friendly rooms, family-sized annexes and cottages
• Events: Meeting facilities, CAMRA events, wedding receptions, packed lunches for groups
• Awards: CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year, Finalist for Great British Ale Pub of the Year