The Abbey, Derby

We have lived in Darley Abbey since 1984 about the same time as The Abbey was rebuilt and opened. It was great with a LOT of atmosphere, just a village pub which is what was needed. However, there has been a steady decline over the years. The place needs a face lift, cleaning up and a new direction. It is not fair to lay all the fault at Sam Smith's door, although they should do something about it. The problems have a lot to do with bar staff who have no real interest in the customers, people need to SEE the landlord. Ultimately a lot of the fault has to be laid at the door of the 'landlord'.

11 Dec 2006 14:28