The story
The Tickled Trout is an English gastro pub at 33 Valley Road, Barlow, Derbyshire S18 7SL, in the Sheffield area. The Good Food Guide named it a Local Gem in 2026, and it also holds 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.
Owner Chris Mapp works with farmers, growers and fishermen from Derbyshire and nearby. The fish is the exception. Dayboat fish arrives from Cornwall, caught in the morning and delivered the same day. Pizzas and pastas show the kitchen's Italian leanings, with crisp-edged sourdough bases and toppings adapted to British tastes.
Reviewers single out the sea bream with salty sea vegetables, dill sauce and chive mash, and the Sunday roasts. Arancini and garlicky dough balls make good openers. The quattro formaggi uses Lancashire Blue, and the sticky toffee pudding comes with malt ice cream.
Recognition
Details
History
It may lean towards the dining side of the pub scale, but this independent hostelry also has a bar area when drinkers can explore the hefty wine list and gin selection. Sunday roasts and dishes such as sea bream with salty sea vegetables, dill sauce and chive mash come in for praise, although the kitchen is also inspired by Italy. Expect arancini, garlicky dough balls, pastas and pizzas with crispy-edged sourdough bases and gently anglicised toppings – note the Lancashire Blue cheese in the quattro formaggi. To finish, the sticky toffee pudding deserves a medal, especially when teamed with malt ice cream. Staff help to create a welcoming atmosphere 'with no airs and graces'.
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Location
Facebook
Instagram
X