The Old Cell Ale Bar

No. 217 of 4,433 in the Peak District, No. 187 for food and pubs. Food and drink, 7.2 km from Buxton, just outside the Peak District National Park.

A pub serving ale, as its name says, under the name The Old Cell.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Food hygiene
5 out of 5Food Standards Agency, Food Hygiene Rating Scheme API, checked 2026-10-30
Website
theoldcell.co.ukOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.71 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
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Food and drink nearby

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If it rains

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