Places to Eat and Drink

Places to Eat and Drink

Cycle Breaks in South Yorkshire

Although The Cottage, Silkstone provides a well-equipped kitchen, there's also an opportunity to indulge in the local cuisine. Here’s just a few of the best places to eat and drink near The Cottage, Silkstone. There’s everything from dog friendly pubs just 5 mins walk away, to restaurants offering modern British cuisine with an international twist...

  • The Royal Pub - 10 minutes - NEW! Taken over and opened in May 2026, The Royal Pub brings Mediterranean tapas dining to Barugh Green. Think patatas bravas, gambas pil pil, and plates made for the middle of the table — with a proper Yorkshire welcome. From small plates and stone-baked flatbreads to fire-cooked chicken and charred lamb souvlaki, our kitchen draws on Spanish, Italian, and Greek flavours. Come for a few dishes and a drink, or settle in for the full share.
  • The Waggon Way – 10 minutes - fresh food, great drinks and an atmosphere you’ll love. Open for lunch, dinner, and takeaway. Children’s menu. Dog-friendly in the bar area and outdoor beer gardens. Sunday roast. Click here for menu
  • Riley's Potting Shed at Pot House Hamlet - 5 minutes - the destination for great homemade food. Relax with a coffee and a piece of cake in front of an open fire, indulge in breakfast or lunch made with wonderful local produce. Watch out of the windows for the ducks swimming on Silkstone Beck. In the summer months, there is also a cosy outdoor courtyard to soak up those rays.
  • The Station Inn Silkstone Common – 10-minute walk – all up hill and then down on the way back! The Station Inn is the perfect village pub, famous for its friendly vibe and top-notch service, making it a favourite hangout for both locals and tourists. What sets The Station Inn apart is its cosy setting, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. The outdoor space is especially loved when the weather is nice, creating a great spot for hanging out. Dog friendly. Sunday roast. Real ales
  • The Spencer’s Arms Cawthorne – 10-minute drive or you can walk – Dog friendly (in parts). Chef Alex worked in restaurants in Manchester, Australia and travelling up and down the UK on the Orient Express train, Northern belle, he uses a range of local produce to create classic British food. Children’s menu.  Vegan/Vegetarian menu. Sunday roast.
  • Strafford Arms –-10 minutes- is nestled in Yorkshire's scenic countryside, serving delightful cuisine and drinks amid the grounds of the Grade 1 listed Wentworth Castle. Sunday roast. Children’s menu. Afternoon tea. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and in our garden.
  • Beatson House Restaurant - 15 minutes - offering modern British cuisine with an international twist, freshly prepared by Head Chef Lee Haigh and his team using locally sourced Yorkshire produce wherever possible. Sunday roast.
  • Pot House Hamlet - 5 minutes - the destination for great homemade food. Relax with a coffee and a piece of cake in front of an open fire, indulge in breakfast or lunch made with wonderful local produce. Watch out of the windows for the ducks swimming on Silkstone Beck. In the summer months, there is also a cosy outdoor courtyard to soak up those rays.
  • Cawthorne Club -  located on Tivydale in the centre of the award-winning, picturesque village of Cawthorne, and on the edge of Cannon Hall Country Park. Lively entertainment and a wide choice of quality beers, wines and spirits in a comfortable and warm environment. Family friendly. Live music. Sky Sports & TNT Sports. A venue that offers something for all ages, including a snooker table.
  • Yummy Yorkshire Delicious artisan ice cream parlour on a family dairy farm. You'll find over twenty ice cream flavours scooping at once, with classics from Salted Caramel and Cookies & Cream, to limited edition flavours like Pistachio & Cherry and Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie! There's also the Hide & Hoof restaurant.  A rustic farm restaurant open from early morning, right through to late afternoon. You'll find classic breakfasts, fresh brunches, hearty lunches, lighter bites, grazing plates, desserts and more! Plus, barista coffees, soft and alcoholic drinks, milkshakes and a whole selection of drinks to pair with your meal. Children’s menu. Sunday roast.
  • Lucky Pup Cafe - 10 minutes - a dog-friendly cafe at the home of Channel 5’s Springtime on the Farm, this café serves breakfast and a range of hot and cold lunches and snacks. It is located just outside the farm, so you don’t have to pay farm entry fees.
  • Waggon and Horses, Langsett – 15 minutes - a country pub surrounded by stunning landscapes. The Langsett Circular Walk to the Waggon and Horses is a popular 5 to 6-mile hiking route in the Peak District. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete, featuring stunning moorlands, woodland trails, and scenic reservoir views, and finishes perfectly at the Waggon and Horses pub in Langsett village. Dog and family friendly and the pub is famous for its home-made pies and artwork from Luke Horton
  • Bank View Café, Langsett – 15 minutes - Dog and family friendly, the cafe won Cycling UK’s Cycling Café of the Year (lifetime achievement) Award in 2019.

Book your holiday cottage near the Peak District by calling Liz directly on 07552 128054, or to check availability, click here.