Leek Life January/February 2014 | Page 24

YE OLDE ROCK INN SOLID REPUTATION FO S et in a breathtaking location at the foot of the Roaches, nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Ye Olde Rock Inn is a charming country pub dating back to the 17th century. Providing the ideal base for keen walkers, climbers and cyclists or simply just a beautiful backdrop to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, whatever the occasion a visit to Ye Olde Rock is worth travelling the short distance of four miles out of Leek for. Located just off the A53 Leek to Buxton Road, the pub is sign posted with a brown tourist sign off the main Road and provides ample safe parking in two large car parks. The management and staff at Ye Olde Rock 24 Leek Life January/February 2014 pride themselves on providing a friendly atmosphere to enjoy a relaxed drink and has a reputation which goes before them for the great home cooked food on offer. The extensive menu offers something for all tastes, whether you’re looking for a home made curry or chilli con carne or a more traditional choice of steaks or beer battered haddock (made with the pub’s own real ale). A variety of different meals is also displayed on the specials board each day as well as a traditional roast dinner available every Sunday lunchtime. But it is for quite a different type of food the pub has now become renowned for - the unique, healthy and interactive HOT ROCK dining experience (see advert for more details). Quenching your thirst there is a wide range of draft and bottled beers with bitters, lagers and ciders to suit all tastes, plus three cask ales, at least one of which is always from a local brewery. With over 30 different spirits, an extensive wine list and a good variety of soft drinks, you will never be short of choice at Ye Olde Rock Inn. There is also a wide range of hot drinks on offer if you need warming up after a good walk on the Roaches on a cold winter day, fancy a nice afternoon coffee and cake, or just want to finish off your meal with an espresso or liqueur coffee, they have just what