BITE user comments - Desertrose
Comments by Desertrose
expensive, unsympathetic modernisation, poor catering for us dirty smokers. been there done that won't be going back
15 May 2009 12:38
with regard to RogerB's comment below, went in today and they're in the middle of refurbishing gents. apparently ladies is on the cards for after xmas. back room was open and functioning with a lovely real fire although there were a few decorating bits stacked neatly in the corner but didn't mind that as apology was given by barman for the "mess" due to refurbishments. lovely and friendly as usual. My personal favourite pub in Derby. Congrats to the Falstaff team for a great effort. I echo everything RogerB says
8 Dec 2008 22:59
Was I in a different pub to everyone else? Very unwelcoming. Barstaff refused to replace my beer that was clearly sour. will neve go back to this pub again. Not impressed.
13 Aug 2008 20:43
not loads of atmosphere but a great pub. best wetherspoons I've ever been in. Well done to all involved
13 Aug 2008 20:41
Lovely friendly pub, both staff and customers. Very welcoming, "regulars" very chatty. A proper boozer. will keep going back again and again.
13 Aug 2008 20:38
The Falstaff, Derby
The Falstaff has just completed a refurbishment of their bar (the first room you go in) and all I can say is go and see for yourselves. They've put a slate tile floor down with under tile heating. A lovely carved wood fire surround with a log-burner style gas fire and have swapped the bar top from formica to wood. One of the locals was telling me the bar top was reclaimed from the old Roebuck on Stockbrook street before it was demolished. They've highlighted some of the natural features of the pub. Apparently the landlady spent a week stripping the old paint of the front of the bar to reveal a lovely old pitchpine bar. They've done a magnificent job. Needless to say the beer was as good as ever and the locals are a really friendly lot. This pub continues to be my favourite in Derby.
9 Nov 2013 21:12