Derbyshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Derbyshire - 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 Alexandra Hotel, Derby
Address: 203 Siddals Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2QE
Phone: 01332 293 993
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Nearest train stations: Derby (0.2 miles), Peartree (1.6 miles), Spondon (2.7 miles)
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The Globe Hotel, Glossop
Address: 144 High Street West, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8HJ
Phone: 01457 852417
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Nearest train stations: Glossop (0.4 miles), Hadfield (1.4 miles), Dinting (1.4 miles)
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The Hollybush Inn, Makeney
Address: Holly Bush Lane, Makeney, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0RX
Phone: 01332 841729
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Nearest train stations: Duffield (0.8 miles), Belper (1.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I USED to be a big fan of the Holly Bush, but on a recent visit (last Thursday 28 August) although there was a good selection of beers available, the Brampton Star of India IPA was not particularly outstanding.
But what completely p*ssed me off was being served cheese and onion rolls that according to the label had been made TWO DAYS earlier. OK, I did receive a full refund when I returned them unopened, but I certainly won't be returning in a hurry.
If a pub cannot be bothered to serve freshly prepared food and instead tries to foist what I consider to be stale produce on it customers, one has to wonder about what other corners the management is cutting ….
Great selection of ales, including Pedigree straight from the jug and fresh as you can get. Good team of staff keeping everybody served quickly despite it being busy.
The garden is a lovely place to sit out and enjoy the sunshine, or you can perch on the wall out front and admire the prettiness of the village.
The food is snack and very home made, including pies and cheeses.
Pub heaven 10/10.
Market Hotel, Heanor
Address: Market Place, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AA
Phone: 01773769768
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Nearest train station: Langley Mill (1.1 miles)
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Mr Grundys Tavern, Derby
Address: Ashbourne Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3AD
Phone: 01332340279
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Nearest train stations: Derby (1.4 miles), Peartree (2.4 miles), Spondon (4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Once ensconsed at the bar though, you are amid a plethora of paraphernalia. Beermats plastering the bar, t-shirts hanging from the ceiling, along with dried hops and a collection of hats. There is even a red phone box – which appears to be in working order.
7 or 8 beers on tap, including 3 (possibly more) of their own brewery beers. I tried the Bullet, which was a darkish beer. It was OK, but by no means the best I tried that day.
There was a board advertising a limited range of food – which appeared to be somewhat expensive. I’m not sure if this was the full menu though.
7/10 – just lacking a certain something
Red Lion, Heanor
Address: 2 Derby Road, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7QG
Phone: 01773533767
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Nearest train station: Langley Mill (1.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
"entering the pub seemed to be a bit of a timewarp. I have been to over 100 Spoons branches, but never come across one like this. It reminded me very much of a basic boozer from the 1970s. Bare walls, stained wooden panelling, chairs & tables, and a dart board. Some of the clientele looked like they’d been there since the 70s as well ! Anyway, anyone who hasn’t been to this branch is recommended to go soon. I can’t see it lasting much longer without being either compeletely refurbished, or sold off."
Food appears to be limited to large cobs and scotch eggs (yuck !), but I didn't eat here.
Huge range of railway memorabilia mostly on the walls, but with an enormous digital clock hanging from the ceiling (actually working). Small drinking / smoking area out the back complete with cab of class 37 diesel locomotive !