The Little John serves a Sunday carvery every Sunday from 12pm until 8pm in the centre of Hathersage. It is £16.95 for a selection of locally reared meats with homemade gravy, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, creamy mash and cauliflower cheese, with pigs in blankets £3.95 extra. Booking is recommended.
Sunday is the busiest day of our week, and the one the kitchen builds around. Meat from local farms, gravy that took the best part of a day, and Yorkshire puddings the size of the plate. It runs straight through from noon until eight, so you can eat at two or at seven and get the same thing.
It does sell out. If you are coming off the hill and want a table, book before you set off rather than after.
Served
12pm – 8pm
Every Sunday, straight through.
Carvery
£16.95
Pigs in blankets £3.95 extra.
Booking
Recommended
It sells out most weeks.
Dogs
Welcome
In the bar, muddy paws and all.
Every Sunday
The Sunday menu
The carvery, and a selection of favourites for anyone who would rather not have a roast.
Sunday Carvery
Every Sunday, 12pm to 8pm
Sunday Carvery Vo Gfo £16.95
Selection of locally reared meats, served with homemade gravy, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, creamy mash and cauliflower cheese
Add Pigs in Blankets £3.95
Also on Sunday
A selection of favourites designed to suit every appetite, from comforting classics to lighter options.
Steak & Ale Pie £18.95
Slow-braised beef, rich gravy, served with a choice of creamy mash or triple-cooked chips
Chef's Pie of the Week £19.95
Whatever's best from around the Peak District this week, served with a choice of creamy mash or triple-cooked chips
Beer-Battered Cod & Triple-Cooked Chips £18.95
Cod fillet in Peak District Pale Ale crispy batter, triple-cooked chips, homemade mushy peas, tartare sauce and lemon
Butcher's Cumberland Sausage Gf £16.95
Trio of butcher's sausages, creamy mash, rich gravy
The Little John Burger Gfo £18.95
Brioche bun, 7oz beef burger, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese, served with homemade chips and slaw
Beef Lasagna £17.95
Braised beef lasagna, garlic bread, house salad, French dressing
Butternut Squash & Pearl Onion Tart Tatin Ve £17.95
Butternut squash, pearl onions, pesto couscous, house salad, balsamic reduction
Pesto Couscous Salad Veo £15.95
Fresh basil pesto, pearl couscous, cherry tomato, feta, pine nuts, cucumber
V Vegetarian Ve Vegan Vo Vegetarian option available Veo Vegan option available Gf Gluten free Gfo Gluten free option available
Please tell your server about any allergies or intolerances, or ask to see our allergens guide.
Make a day of it
Walk first, eat after
Stanage Edge is a couple of miles up the hill and most people are back down in time for a late lunch. Padley Gorge, Higger Tor and the walk along the Derwent all work the same way: out in the morning, carvery in the afternoon, and a pint in front of the fire before anyone thinks about driving.
Or do not drive at all. There are eight rooms upstairs and two cottages next door, which turns Sunday lunch into a weekend.
Asked often
Sunday lunch
What time is Sunday lunch served at The Little John?
Sunday lunch is served every Sunday from 12pm until 8pm at The Little John on Station Road in Hathersage. It runs straight through, so there is no gap between lunch and evening service.
How much is the Sunday carvery?
The Sunday carvery is £16.95. That includes a selection of locally reared meats, homemade gravy, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, creamy mash and cauliflower cheese. Pigs in blankets are £3.95 extra.
Do I need to book for Sunday lunch?
Booking is strongly recommended. Sunday is the busiest service of the week and the carvery does sell out, particularly in the middle of the afternoon.
Is there a vegetarian or vegan option on Sunday?
Yes. The carvery has a vegetarian option, and the Sunday menu also carries a butternut squash and pearl onion tart tatin and a pesto couscous salad, both suitable for vegans.
Can children have a smaller portion?
Yes. Smaller portions are available at the carvery, so children are not faced with a full plate. Just ask when you order.
Do you serve anything other than roasts on a Sunday?
Yes. Alongside the carvery there is a full selection of favourites including the steak and ale pie, beer-battered cod, the Little John burger and beef lasagna.
