Aug
06
2012
Over the last year or so, there have been a good number of high quality refurbishments in Derby. Thinking of top quality refurbs like the Exeter Arms, the New Zealand, the Peacock and so on, makes you wonder whether Derby is setting a trend that’s the reverse of what’s going on in …
Jun
23
2012
If you’re planning a visit to a village pub, someone has to drive. Right? Not so! A few minutes on the Amberline bus from Derby centre and you’ll be dropped off right at the door of the excellent Hunters Arms. This pub has a lot to …
May
03
2012
“20 carefully selected beers in our bar and outside Herbert Spencer bar. Real BBQ every evening. Live music.” 3rd – 6th May Programme
We called by recently and were delighted by the excellent range of fine cask and keg beer. I was particularly happy to find …
Mar
14
2012
According to the NZ Facebook page: “Get ready for a quiz like no other! Ross will be starting the New Zealand Arms quiz on Wednesday at 8pm. All rounds designed to stop the i-phone cheaters so come down for a good time and try a quiz that will be very …
Mar
03
2012
We paid Mauryan a return visit on Saturday and were delighted by the genuine warm welcome. They are such lovely people, amazingly they remembered us! Hospitality is so important! When we think of restaurants we like, it is the places that make us feel good that we go back again and …
Feb
06
2012
We visited the Old Poets while out on an coach trip from the Crown Inn, Beeston. The coachful of eager topers all managed to find seats and we were all served by the uber efficient bar staff in moments. I guess they’ve got a lot of experience looking after coach …
Jan
20
2012
The recently re-opened Old Silk Mill is a handsome building, and Derby CAMRA’s 2011 city pub of the year. It’s just a stone’s throw away from the Lombe Silk Mill on the banks of the Derwent, now an industrial heritage museum. With Derby Cathedral Bells chiming and log …
Jan
16
2012
Recently refurbished, the Five Lamps has been a popular institution with the locals of Derby for many years. The pub is run by Graham and Janette Browett who have lots of experience creating award winning pubs. Under the Project William Scheme, the Browetts have transformed this once ailing pub into a …
Dec
12
2011
I love it when I walk into a pub like The Peacock. Friendly, comfortable, cosy, and a good selection of well-kept beer. I just like traditional pubs and it makes my day when a refurbishment is responsible for this state of excellence. In contrast to the travesties we saw only a …
Nov
24
2011
Tucked away in a hard to find location in Ilkeston, a timewarp has preserved a little bit of the nineteen forties in the guise of the Dewdrop Inn. Lovers of proper pubs adore this characterful gem. If you prize comfort over plastic chic, you are going to love this pub. It’s a …
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