Almanac is a neighbourhood restaurant, cocktail and wine bar in Glossop serving modern British cooking in a relaxed setting. Popular for birthday celebrations and group dining, it’s designed as a sociable space where dishes are intended to be shared among friends, family or colleagues.
Inside, the decor is understated and comfortable, with leather booth seating, dark wooden tables and chairs and simple neutral walls. Artwork and mirrors add character, while a large rug helps create a cosy, relaxed dining space.
The menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal ingredients and the availability of produce from suppliers. Plates focus on straightforward combinations that allow the ingredients to stand out, with vegetable-led dishes appearing alongside meat and seafood options.
Smaller plates might include oysters served with raw accompaniments, smoked mackerel with ricotta, beetroot and egg, or parsnips paired with hazelnut and Stilton. Seasonal vegetables also feature in dishes such as charcoal-roasted Jerusalem artichoke with watercress and olives.
Larger plates offer a mix of fish and meat dishes, including ox heart madras, pork collar served with swede and parsley sauce, or lemon sole with cockles and capers. A 600-gram wing rib with green peppercorn sauce is also on offer, perfect as a sharer for the whole table.
Desserts follow the same seasonal approach, with options such as custard tart served with Yorkshire rhubarb compote or dark chocolate sorbet finished with salt and olive oil.
The drinks list includes seasonal cocktails alongside a broad wine offering. Signature serves include the Yorkshire Lady with rhubarb gin, lemon and triple sec, the Brown Butter Old Fashioned and the Cherry Moon Sour, made with spiced rum, apple cider brandy and cherry liqueur. Wines are available by the glass or bottle, spanning white, red, rose, sparkling and orange offerings, alongside a selection of aperitifs.