The Good Food Guide -100 Best Local Restaurants 2026
Nominations are now open for The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants, and we think we fit the bill quite nicely! If you agree we’d love you to nominate us via the link below and be in with a chance to win £250 worth of restaurant vouchers. Thank you!
“This is a triumph of a restaurant” - Charlotte Ivers, Sunday Times restaurant critic
“Model of a neighbourhood restaurant” - The Good Food Guide 2025
“Although the restaurant itself had to undertake a hasty rebrand not long before opening, the significant name at Almanac is that of chef-proprietor Luke Payne, established five miles down the road at his Pack Horse pub in Hayfield. Here in Glossop, he's built a positive, capable team with a palpable enthusiasm for feeding people well, while cutting no corners. Above a cosy bar, behind café curtains, a simple dining room serves umami-rich British dishes laced with thoughtfulness and great technique.”
“unashamedly traditional approach” - The MICHELIN Guide 2026
“A bar and restaurant rolled into one, start your visit with a drink from the concise yet quality wine list or classics-with-a-twist cocktail selection. Then turn your attention to the menu of small plates that showcase the kitchen’s unashamedly traditional approach with the likes of mince on dripping toast.”
We are beyond honoured to have been awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand at the 2026 MICHELIN awards, recognising good quality & good value. To have achieved this in such a short amount of time is a testament to the incredible dedication of our small team, our fantastic suppliers & every single person who has embraced a concept quite different for this small town!
Good Friday Fish Feast - 3rd April
Kick off the long Easter weekend with us, and celebrate with all things fish!
Think charcoal roasted whole fish, baked scallops, and of course oysters!
Happy Hour
Running every Wednesday to Friday from 4 to 6.30pm, whether you're catching up with friends, unwinding after work, or easing into the evening it’s the perfect way to relax and blow off those mid-week cobwebs. With half price oysters, and a selection of discounted cocktails, wines and beer, what’s not to love!
Founders Board
Thank you once again to everyone who donated to the Kickstarter, we could not be here without you!
Our founders board has been delivered with all 200+ of your names on. We are so proud to display this in our bar area, so why not bob in and have a look, see if you can spot your name!
Coming Soon …
Margs & Tacos night, Seafood & fizz evening and steak night all coming up in the next few months!
If you wish to attend any of our special events please give us a call on 01457371374 and one of our team will get you booked in.