Derby pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Derby - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Brunswick Inn, Derby

Address: 1, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU [map]
Phone: 01332 290677
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0 miles), Peartree (1.5 miles), Spondon (2.6 miles)
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The Alexandra Hotel, Derby

Address: 203 Siddals Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QE [map]
Phone: 01332 293 993
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.2 miles), Peartree (1.6 miles), Spondon (2.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I'd certainly come here again.
The Flowerpot, Derby

Address: 23-25 King Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3DZ [map]
Phone: 01332 204955
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Nearest train stations: Derby (1 mile), Peartree (2.2 miles), Spondon (3.4 miles)
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The Babington Arms, Derby

Address: 11-13 Babington Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1TA [map]
Phone: 01332 383647
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.6 miles), Peartree (1.6 miles), Spondon (3.2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
to me from the excellent screen showong beers on the pumps.
The Smithfield, Derby

Address: Meadow Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2BH [map]
Phone: 01332 370429
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.5 miles), Peartree (1.9 miles), Spondon (2.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
It's a rather basic and, externally particularly, scruffy looking pub with a separate games room and a lounge at either end of the main bar.
There's a pleasant outside drinking area overlooking the river.
There's an impressive range of micros on offer, which include Whim Arbor Light and Hartington IPA, also Headless Fruit Bloom on my recent Wednesday afternoon visit, when the pub was quite quiet.
I didn't find this pub quite as welcoming or as friendly as some of the others in Derby.
Beer pricing seemed a bit odd to me - Whim Arbor Light at 3.6% being £ 2.60p per pint whereas Thornbridge Jaipur IPA at a much higher gravity of 5.9% being only 20p dearer at £ 2.80p.
Not a must visit pub by any means, but worthy of consideration for any Derby crawl
Ye Olde Dolphin Inn, Derby

Address: 6-7 Queen Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3DL [map]
Phone: 01332 267711
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.9 miles), Peartree (2.1 miles), Spondon (3.4 miles)
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It is noted to be Derby's oldest existing pub, dating back to 1530. It is said to be haunted, and is included in the Derby "ghost walks".
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Enter by the front entrance and you encounter a stone slabbed passageway leading to the main bar with two rooms, a small snug with an open fire, and then on to the outside beer garden at the rear. The bar rooms are smallish & cozy, retaining much of their original features. Some parts were in need of a clean though, as noted by others.
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There were three cask ales on. Abbot, Pedigree, and a regional. This seems to be quite a reduction from previous comments! Theres a menu with snacks and mains at quite reasonable prices.
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verdict:
With me, this scores well for its cask ales, meal prices, and historical aspects, i.e. the "olde englishe" factor.
so an 8 from me.
Ryans Bar, Derby

Address: 56 St Peters Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1SN [map]
Phone: 01332 345577
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.6 miles), Peartree (1.7 miles), Spondon (3.2 miles)
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Station Inn, Derby

Address: Midland Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2SN [map]
Phone: 01332608014
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.2 miles), Peartree (1.3 miles), Spondon (2.7 miles)
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The Standing Order, Derby

Address: 28-32 Irongate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3GP [map]
Phone: 01332 207591
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.8 miles), Peartree (2 miles), Spondon (3.4 miles)
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The Brewery Tap, Derby
Address: 1 Derwent Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2ED [map]
Phone: 01332200074
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.7 miles), Peartree (2 miles), Spondon (3.1 miles)
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The Broadway, Derby
Address: Duffield Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1JB [map]
Phone: 01332 556100
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Nearest train stations: Derby (1.9 miles), Peartree (3.2 miles), Duffield (3.7 miles)
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