The Old Dog Country Pub, Thorpe, Near Dovedale

A country pub just off the Tissington trail, with indoor seating and open fires for the colder months, their outdoor seating is perfect when the sun shines.

What is it?

The Old Dog is a family run country pub located in the picturesque village of Thorpe just above the Dovedale valley. They offer relaxed dining with live music in the summer and open fires in the winter.

What we had

We were lucky to visit here with family, meaning we could try a selection of food on their menu. We snacked on crispy honey chilli pork belly bites and a scotch egg before our mains arrived. Between us, we went for fish and chips, cheeseburger, sirloin steak and a modern take on a chicken caesar salad. For dessert, we chose a classic sticky toffee pudding, a dark chocolate mousse with cherries, lemon posset with homemade shortbread and a deconstructed strawberry cheesecake. We all very much enjoyed our food, we left happy and with full bellies.

Getting there

The Old Dog, Spend Lane, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AT. Free on site customer parking.

Walks nearby

This pub is in a beautiful location, just above the famous Dovedale valley. It would be the perfect place to end up after finishing our Dovedale to Milldale riverside walk.

POIs nearby

Dovedale Stepping Stones Stepping stones across the river Dove 📍 0.9 miles away View on map → Ilam Rock A 25m high limestone rock from 350 million years ago 📍 2.1 miles away View on map → Dove Holes Cave Natural limestone caves formed 350 million years ago 📍 2.3 miles away View on map → Tissington Ford A river that crosses the road in Tissington 📍 2.5 miles away View on map → Thor's Cave A 10m high cavern entrance 📍 4.9 miles away View on map →