The Barrel Inn, Bretton

If it’s Peak District panoramas you want, head for the highest pub in Derbyshire where you’ll get views across five counties (if the Derbyshire weather plays ball). Inside it’s traditional, cosy, log-fired loveliness, with real ales a speciality. But if the weather’s on your side you’ll want to pull up a perch on the terrace and drink in those big views.

The Garden Room restaurant, Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne

Gorgeous for chilly days or summer drizzle, the beautifully airy glass-walled and skylighted Garden Room makes al fresco dining possible whatever the weather is doing. With olive trees, wicker lights and earthy tones inside, and uninterrupted views of rolling meadow and field outside, it’s a lovely space to enjoy a lazy lunch or long evening meal.

Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop Café, Chatsworth

The scrumptious local food shares the limelight with view here. With big sweeping views of the glorious Chatsworth Estate, tables go on a first come first served basis. There’s a decadent afternoon tea for special occasions, but it’s the brilliant seasonal brekkie and brunch dishes Muddy loves.

The Maynard, Grindleford

The Maynard’s restaurant and garden terrace is a show-stopper. The views are epic, the beer garden has stacks of room, but the food steals the show here. Mouth-watering menus, punchy flavours and the best local ingredients. Mwoah!

Vista Restaurant, Matlock Bath

You won’t be on your own on a sunny summer’s day, but the views from this aptly-named restaurant at the summit of the Heights of Abraham are hard to beat. Ride the cable car up then take one of the best al fresco seats on the terrace or balcony. Pop in for coffee, a sit-down meal or a sip a glass of rosé as the sun sets.

The Three Horseshoes, Leek

A restaurant swish, contemporary restaurant with jaw-dropping views of the dramatic rocky Roaches (there’s a reason it’s so popular for weddings – what a backdrop for photos). Worked up an appetite? Good, the roast carvery is legendary here.

The Cavendish Arms, Baslow

Nestled in one of the Peak District’s prettiest villages with A-list views in every direction, this elegant country hotel has a fabulous (and effortlessly elegant) garden room restaurant and terrace. Owned by and overlooking the rolling fields of the Chatsworth Estate, it’s perfectly placed for lovely walks from the doorstep is perfect for family summer al fresco gatherings.

Hobbs Café, Monsal Head

Hold onto your jaw, the views are whopping from this cute café and it’s a simply stunning spot for drinks, snacks and ice creams before and/or after a walk. The views are some of the most famous and far-reaching in the Peak District.

Grasshopper Café, Hope

This cute little café is rightly popular and has gorgeous views of Win Hill from the front terrace. Whether it’s millionaire’s shortbread or ice creams, it’s a perfect post-hike refuelling or cooling-off spot – and it’s a stone’s throw from some of the most iconic walks and best scenery in the Peaks.

Riverside Kitchen at David Mellor, Hathersage

Want a change from rolling hills? This lovely café may be surrounded by them, but its floor to ceiling windows look directly out onto the striking views of David Mellor’s iconic circular cutlery ‘factory’. Wholesome Derbyshire food is the star here – think Derbyshire beef sourdough toasties and pulse-packed colourful salads.

The George, Alstonefield

Listed (but not yet starred) in this year’s Michelin Guide, The George has a reputation for relaxed fine dining done really well. The pretty 18th century inn, is in a tranquil spot amid the spectacular scenery of the White Peak.

The George, Castleton

Slap bang in the middle of the beautiful Hope Valley, this traditional British pub is overlooked by Peveril Castle on the tables at the front and has amazing views of Mam Tor from the beer garden at the back. It dishes up typical pub grub (from pies to pizzas), but it’s the post-hike garden views you’ll linger for.

The Duncombe Arms, Ellastone

Just south of the Peak District proper, this cosy gastropub comes into its own in summer when its garden room roof retracts, the glass doors roll back and guests spill out onto the terrace and into the neat beer garden. And what a garden! With unspoilt lush green fields as far as they eye can see, it’s a corker for summer cocktails.

Oakhill, Cromford

Okay, so this is technically a hotel but everyone is invited. And thank your lucky stars too, as their beer garden is bloomin’ gorgeous. With sun from morning till dusk, you can easily lose a day overlooking the glorious Derbyshire Dales (a few G&Ts will do that to you…).

Fork & Furrow, Morwood Moor

Travelling from the south? Just shy of the Peak District, this rural Derbyshire restaurant is well worth a pitstop. Newly open after a swanky refurb it dishes up creative cooking with punchy flavours. The views? 360 degrees of rolling Derbyshire countryside. Just enough to whet your appetite for the bigger Peaks to come.