Thursday
11:30am–9pm
Food12–4pm
5–8pm
5–8pm
Kitchen pause4–5pm
Opening Times & Visiting Us
Plan your visit to The Ladybower Inn.
Pub opening hours, kitchen times, breakfast, table bookings and the useful bits to know before you set off for Ladybower.
This Week at Ladybower
Pub opening & food service times.
Drinks are available throughout our pub opening hours. The main menu begins at 12pm, with a one-hour kitchen pause from 4–5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Friday
9:30am–10pm
Breakfast9:30–10:30am
Food12–4pm
5–8pm
5–8pm
Saturday
9:30am–10pm
Breakfast9:30–10:30am
Food12–4pm
5–8pm
5–8pm
Sunday
9:30am–6pm
Breakfast9:30–10:30am
Food12–4pm
Bank Holiday Mondays: we open 9:30am–6pm and operate to our Sunday food-service hours, with the main menu served from 12–4pm.
Food Service
Come for lunch, stay for a pint, or make an evening of it.
Thursday–SaturdayMain menu 12–4pm and 5–8pm
SundayMain menu 12–4pm, alongside our rotating Sunday blackboard roast
Bank Holiday MondayMain menu 12–4pm
Weekly specialsChanging dishes run alongside the main menu
Thursday–Saturday, 4–5pm:
the kitchen takes a one-hour pause. The pub remains open for drinks.
Breakfast at Ladybower
Breakfast is back — Friday to Sunday.
Overnight guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast from 9:30–10:30am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you are passing by, you are also welcome to call in during breakfast service for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Cooked breakfastFor overnight guests, Fri–Sun, 9:30–10:30am.
Walk-ins welcomeCoffee and breakfast sandwiches during breakfast service.
Early start?Residents can arrange a breakfast hamper instead.
Room optionsChoose Room Only or Bed & Breakfast when booking.
Table Bookings
Book when it helps. Walk in when it suits.
Ladybower gets a lot of walkers, visitors and passing trade, so our weekend lunch service deliberately keeps space for walk-ins.
Thursday
Lunch and dinner reservations available.
Friday
Lunch and dinner reservations available.
Saturday
Dinner reservations available. Lunch is mainly walk-in.
Sunday
Lunch is mainly walk-in. Our rotating roast is cooked in limited quantities — when it is gone, it is gone.
Groups of 10+
Saturday and Sunday lunch groups can contact us directly. A £10 per person deposit applies to confirmed large-group bookings.
Bank Holiday Mondays
We operate a Sunday-style service. For a larger group, contact us directly before travelling.
Staying With Us
Rooms are normally available Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Seven en-suite bedrooms make Ladybower a natural base for a Peak District break, with the reservoir, walking routes and Hope Valley on the doorstep.
Check-inGuaranteed between 4–8pm.
Check-outPlease vacate your room before 11am.
BreakfastCooked breakfast Fri–Sun, 9:30–10:30am on B&B stays.
Early / late arrivalContact us in advance; requests are subject to availability.
Monday–Wednesday
The pub may be closed, but Ladybower is not unreachable.
Our normal public trading week is Thursday to Sunday, but enquiries do not have to wait until we open the doors.
Telephone monitored 7 days
Call 01433 627660. The Ladybower phone is monitored seven days a week by The Psalter reception team, who can help with Ladybower enquiries.
Email us anytime
info@theladybower.co.uk is monitored throughout the week.
Private hire
Pre-arranged private events and our Hire Your Own Peak District Pub package can operate outside normal public opening days.
Heading over?
If you are making a special journey, particularly around a Bank Holiday or private event, check this page or contact us before setting off.
Find Us
Right beside Ladybower Reservoir on the A57.
The Ladybower Inn sits on the A57 in the Hope Valley, with more than 40 parking spaces and direct access to some of the Peak District's best-known landscapes.
Parking is free while you are using the pub — just remember to register your vehicle on the tablet when you arrive.
Opening Times FAQ
Before you head over.
What days is The Ladybower Inn open?
The pub is normally open Thursday to Sunday, with additional opening on Bank Holiday Mondays using our Sunday opening hours.
What time does The Ladybower Inn open?
Thursday we open at 11:30am. Friday, Saturday and Sunday we open at 9:30am. Bank Holiday Mondays also operate from 9:30am to 6pm.
What time is food served?
Thursday to Saturday the main menu is served 12–4pm and 5–8pm, with a kitchen pause from 4–5pm. Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday food is served from 12–4pm.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes. Cooked breakfast is available for overnight guests Friday to Sunday from 9:30–10:30am. Walk-ins are also welcome during breakfast service for coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Do I need to book a table?
Thursday and Friday lunch and dinner can be booked, as can Saturday dinner. Saturday and Sunday lunch are mainly walk-in. Groups of 10 or more can contact us directly about a weekend lunch booking.
Are you open on Bank Holiday Mondays?
Yes. On Bank Holiday Mondays we use our Sunday hours: the pub is open 9:30am–6pm and the main menu is served from 12–4pm.
Ready to Visit?
Come for the pub. Stay for the Peak District.
Book a room, reserve a table where bookings are available, or simply call in during our opening hours.