Wardwick Tavern, Derby

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user reviews of Wardwick Tavern, Derby

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Had a very poor pint of Batemans Rosey Nosey on when I went at the beginning of the year, it was warm and slighty cloudy. Barmaid seemed to have no communications skills. Not a place I'd rush back too!
ng10 - 10 Aug 2011 09:33
Not happy with the 'Wick. Have visited twice in recent weeks and it seems a case of a previously good pub gone downhill in pursuit of a quick buck. No real ales, poorly kept keg beers (Carling, Fosters etc) and a general feeling that the place needs a bit of care from a proper pub custodian rather than trying to make cash trading on past reputation when the pub was ran well by enthusiastic and skillful landlords..

They have Italian 'SKY' tv which hardly works and has no commentary so there goes an end to the busy nights for big sporting occasions.

Sad demise
maccaderby - 9 Dec 2009 22:56
Beer is ok - usually has Black Sheep Best and Wells' Bombardier on. Otherwise, the usual array of commercial lagers and spirits at ok prices.

A bit lifeless and isn't the most welcoming of places during a week night.

OK for watching the footy and a cheap pint
goalman2000 - 30 May 2009 11:23
Not bad at all. Not in the Good Beer Guide 2009, but I certainly had no complaints about the pint I had in there.
jarofporter - 29 Mar 2009 02:48
This pub is no longer in the Good Beer Guide after one or more changes of landlord/tenant in the last couple of years. Beer range is much reduced as is the quality. Good place to watch football due to the big screens, but no longer worth calling in for the beer.
ROBCamra - 10 Dec 2008 14:43
Very plain town-pub with only OK Tetleys, saved only by extremely friendly bar staff on a Sat night - bemused by Beer Guide listing in supposed real ale capital (ha !)
mtaylor40 - 11 Feb 2007 23:33
Popped in early Saturday evening after noticing it's addition to the 2007 GBG. Four ales on handpump with a substantial list of those to come on display. A too-loud football commentary and a rather boisterous younger crowd made for a less than relaxing atmosphere for anyone wanting a pint and a chat. Maybe I'm just getting old?
Rich66 - 25 Sep 2006 22:48
Popular pub with the footy crowd, though not overly loud and raucus. The have sport on the screen. Usually quite busy at a weekend. They do food too, though possibly not in the evening. Guest ales, nice beer. Good to stop off at for one or two on an evening out or some reasonable grub during the week.
monteh - 22 Nov 2005 18:11

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