Thorpe, Dovedale · DE6 2AT01335 350 990
The Old Dog
The Old Dog stone frontage in Thorpe, beside Dovedale

Thorpe · Dovedale · Derbyshire

The fire’s already on

Come in from Dovedale, find your corner and let the weather carry on without you

Reservations
01At the edge of Dovedale.The Old Dog in Thorpe. The fire is waiting inside.
Opening

Mon–Wed 11:45–21:00 · Thu–Sat 11:45–22:00 · Sun 11:45–20:00

Kitchen

Lunch 12–4 · Supper 5–8 · Sunday lunch 12–6

Stay

The Loft and The Apartment, just above the pub

Find us

Spend Lane, Thorpe, Ashbourne, DE6 2AT

Six people enjoying drinks around a table at The Old Dog.

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Since at least 1828

The pub at the old crossroads

An independent, family-run pub with Ross, Gemm and the team. Freshly prepared food, seasonal ingredients and local suppliers wherever we can — with a welcome for muddy boots and special occasions alike.

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Our corner of DovedaleOutside, inside. Make yourself at home.
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Aerial footage approaches The Old Dog and the green hills around Thorpe. Photographs show the stone frontage, the fireplace and a table set with food and drinks, before the film returns to the aerial view.

From the kitchen

Lunch after a walk, supper by the fire, or Sunday around a full table

Battered fish, chunky chips, peas and sauces at The Old Dog

Mon–Sat · lunch and supper

Proper pub food, through the week

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01 / 04Fish & chips

Sunday Roast with our Roast Beef
Sunday · 12–6Roasts worth planning aroundView Sunday menu

In the diary

More reasons to call in

Music, miles and a very competitive monthly quiz

Everything that’s on
01Live musicFriday Stables Bar SessionsSummer Fridays · 7pm02Community runThe Old Dog Social Running ClubWednesdays · arrive 6:20pm03Quiz nightMonthly Fundraiser QuizThird Thursday · 8:15pm

Life at The Dog

Come as you are

A post-walk pint, lunch with the family or a special supper. Good food and a warm welcome, whatever brings you here

Sheep passing The Old Dog in Thorpe
01Thorpe, whatever the traffic
Tables and chairs in The Old Dog, with a lit fireplace at the back
02A seat by the fire
Burgers, chips and pints on a table at The Old Dog
03A pint and a plate
Cyclists gathered outside The Old Dog
04The end of a good ride
Custard being poured over a crumble at The Old Dog
05Stay for pudding
Battered fish, chunky chips, peas and sauces served at The Old Dog
06A proper pub favourite
White wine being poured beside bread and butter at The Old Dog
07Make an evening of it
Chocolate dessert with ice cream and delicate garnishes at The Old Dog
08Something sweet to finish
The Loft living room above The Old Dog

Stay above the pub

The shortest journey home

The Loft and The Apartment put Dovedale outside and your favourite table roughly thirty seconds downstairs

Explore our rooms

Travelling by campervan? Arrange an overnight stay with a meal at the pub. Plan your campervan stay.

Find us

Just before Dovedale

You’ll find us in Thorpe, near Ashbourne, with Dovedale and Tissington within walking reach. Come for a walk, a catch-up over lunch or a special evening together.

Spend Lane, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AT.

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A flock of sheep passing The Old Dog in Thorpe

Plan your visit

For the everyday. And the occasion

Muddy boots, a birthday table or supper just because. Come as you are; we will look after you.

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Spend Lane, Thorpe
Ashbourne, DE6 2AT
01335 350 990