Been to this pub on many occasions, it's got a really great pub by atmosphere. They brew there own…read morebeers and you can see some of the brewery process and taste their beers. Especially good for craft beer ipas and ales. They have 4 dividing rooms and a really good beer garden and often have bbqs in the summer. This is your first stop should you travel to derby by train.

The Brunswick Inn is one of the most outstanding real ale pubs in Derby, with no less than 16 hand…read morepumped ales available. It is located just a three minute walk from Derby Midlands Station, but a little outside the city centre (10 minutes from Derby Bus Station e.g.). The pub has won many awards in previous years, and it's notable for it being split up into rooms of various sizes and shapes, ideal if you're with a small group and don't enjoy the rather noisy area around the bar. There's also a (modest) beer garden at the rear. Beers served include those made by its own house brewery. The beers themselves are well-kept and fresh, which I've come to expect from a Cask Marque pub. The place can get noisy and very busy in the evening, and - to be blunt - some of the folks gathered there tend to be a little rough, if you know what I mean. I forgot a tablet there a year ago which never turned up - normally one would expect punters to hand in devices found on the premises, sadly this was not the case here. So my impression of the crowd at The Brunswick might be a bit clouded - but it is certainly not as friendly and "family-like" a place as other real ale pubs in Derby, like The Flower Pot, The Five Lamps or The Exeter Arms. The décor is rather low-key and traditional, but the smaller size of the rooms adjacent to the bar area do give it a cosy feeling. Solely as a real ale pub it cannot be faulted.

The White Hart pub has changed hands many times through the years and is situated in the…read morepicturesque village of Stanley, a typical Midlands village. There weren't many people on entering for dinner, but being early that was to be expected. A point against them would be that the bartender was sitting by his friends but being so empty we didn't really mind and they wern't disturbing us. Serving a vegetarian a senior and a student they were flexible compared with many pubs, only a few vegetarian options but no mind given, whilst there was a wide range of ales and choice meals for the rest of us normal people ;) The surf and turf I had was delicious, the steak cooked how I liked with not your typical, greasy pub chips. Similarly the chilli con carne and the scampi for my companions was quite good with little to no faults, honest pub food and drink across the board with a good price. All in all with satisfactory service; decent menu choice, great food and a rustic if quiet setting, if you're looking for a meal in the general area a recommend.

The Harrington is old so low ceilings, narrow passageways. Staff are friendly and hard working. The…read moremenu is diverse and creative. The two small dish items I had were well executed. Good value for money. The parking is behind the pub and the road surface is rough. There are no designated parking for disabled. A large truck blocks the rear entrance, I guess they use this for bands on the weekend. Small outside garden with a mixture of of the horrible wood and bench seat attached. There is some the seating that I snot so hard and uncomfortable but they go quick. There is a steep uneven pathway up to the pub itself. This place was busy even on a Saturday lunch I would recommend but not for disabled or elderly people.

A++++ fabulous and would highly recommend to all living in the borough the best service and…read morestandards

Very good value well cooked food, and even cheaper weekday luchtimes…read more Good portions, but some carvers are more generous than others - even so my gentle hint about me not being on a diet was met with a smile and another slice of beef on my plate. Beers vary and are generally well looked after. A new 'curry carvery' is meant to be starting, but I haven't had the chance to try it yet.

Fantastic value carvery at £6.50 for a monster plateful of good food…read more Roast Beef, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, roast potatoes, 4 veg and mash. They even did a free plate for my 4 year old son. Very friendly staff, couldn't fault the place.

Dropped in again at the Furnace Inn for a few pints: As usual, the range of hand-pumped ales was…read morevery good indeed, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It may not be the most atmospheric pub in Derby, but a nice and comfortable one. And then there's all the beer .... Recommended!

The pub asa camra winning pub of the year pub is a real ale drinkers heaven...fast changing guest…read moreales, and ciders. best pork pie's ever locally sourced and events like beer festivals with live bands or other activities during the week make this a must to visit...i love trying new different ales and im never disappointed when visiting here on my pub crawl... well done to create a pub/ brewery from a run-down old dingy estate pub

This is a friendly family pub, nothing is to much trouble for them. They are planning many family…read moreevents including haloween and christmas parties.

Re-visited The Brewery Tap twice during my stay in Derby in February of 2017. Things were pretty…read moremuch the same as I reported earlier. It's a nice, friendly place with knowledgeable staff and a huge selection of beers, many real ales among them (tap or bottled). This is the official tap for Derby Brewery, so of course you will be able to sample any of their brews which, on balance are rather nice. They are not brewed on the premises though. Speaking of sampling beers: They do offer a convenient "tasting board" which consists of five smaller glasses, which add up to about 2 full pints (You can pick the beers you want yourself from their in-house brews) and a small bowl of cheese to cleanse your palate in between trying the beers. It's a recommended and nicely inexpensive method. See my photo. Again, this is a fairly modern pub that also offers decent food. It is popular with the young and older punters alike, although it may most appeal to hipster folk. Atmosphere is bright rather than rustic. Prices are normal for Derby, and vary between beers of different strength (due to the British beer tax), which might be an unfamiliar concept to visitors from abroad. Recommended as part of a Derby pub crawl.

While not exactly a traditional pub in appearance internally it does look rather nice and the laid…read moreback atmosphere made it a pleasant place to hang around for seconds (helpings that is...not the unit of time). They have an after work drinkers club for locals that seemed like a tremendous idea that more pubs should follow. The best of my beers was the Quint Essential. Stronger than I like in the afternoon, at all of 5.8pc, but a delicious beer worth the additional inebriation.

The Hollybrook Tavern is situated in the centre of Littleover, just a short drive from the A38. The…read moreHollybrook is an expansive pub, with a variety of different types of seating for casual drinking and dining. It has homely feel and is very popular at all times of the week, be it daytime or evenings. The menu is vast with a good variety of standard English dishes, mixed with dishes of other cuisines, snacks and plates for the diner with the small appetite! Currently there is deal for two mains for £7.99, from a limited selection, bargain. The portions are generous and the food is of an excellent quality for the price; you are unlikley to leave the Hollybrook hungry! Its also a good place to go for a casual drink, with quizzes held every week on a Monday and a Wednesday.

The Hollybrook is always busy and has a good amount of varied seating. Large outdoor beer garden…read moretoo but not really designed for kids. It is part of the Ember Inns group and has open fires in the winter time. I have eaten there before and the food was good but not ate there recently although the food always looks good.

Excellent, cozy pub that offers a large range of (guest) real ales and superior pub food…read more This is one of the best "real ale pubs," or "gastro pubs," in Derby - a city that is brimming with great options for real ale aficionados. Among the many good pubs in the area (for an even greater choice of real ales, consider The Flower Pot), The Silk Mill is definitely the finest in terms of food. Their menu isn't huge (a good sign!), but varied - it's a modern interpretation of pub food, not so much grub but real food. As you might expect, prices for said food are also a tad higher than the local pub standard. But it's worth it. The only food I had there personally was their signature "pig board," a sharer that included sausages wrapped in bacon, belly pork, pork pie and smoky popcorn. Very nice indeed, and well presented. I talked to other patrons who were trying their imaginative burgers, and they were all delighted by the quality and presentation. This is one of the "hot spots" in Derby, so expect it to get very busy during weeknights and, especially, on weekends. When it's packed, the preparation of the food may take up to one hour (yes, that's 60 minutes). So carefully consider in advance whether you've got the time to linger. Of course, given the variety and quality of drinks, lingering doesn't seem to be such a bad option after all. Service is friendly, if not always competent (beware of flying food trays when things get busy), the decor very appealing and inviting. The Silk Mill is about a 10 minute walk from Derby Bus Station.

Fabulous food!!! Brilliant beers! Friendly staff. What's not to like? Highly recommended! Will be…read moreback the next time I'm back in derby