Excellent real ale pub on Friar Gate: Fine selection of non-standard hand pumped ales, all well…read morekept. Recommended: Dashingly Dark from the Derby Brewing Company. Friendly staff, great community atmosphere, not too loud. Quite comfy, too. Kept in great shape. Definitely worth a look for a Derby pub crawl, even if it's a short walk from the city centre.

One person is really not enough to serve a Sunday evening…read morecrowd, especially when that person has no concept of who is next and serves people who arrived more than 5 minutes after you! Only when there was no-one else she could possibly find to serve did we finally get our hands on a beverage and it was a good one, Hop till you drop. A second beer was acquired much quicker but was the not quite so good Triple Hop. I know I prefer their other pub, though this one is quite nice so maybe the dreadful service has just irked me too much.

Good local pub…read more If you live in the student area of Derby and fancy a local night away from the students, then The Brick And Tile is the place for you. It's far from a sleepy old man pub, and frequently hosts discos and other events..yet still remains a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The drinks are reasonably priced but the pub doesn't serve food. The decor is rather like it's name - lots of brick exposed walls, with old doors and lots of comfy bench style seating. One of the really nice homely things about this pub is the pub dog, Henry. He's a really friendly big old dog, who loves a variety of crisp snacks (although you shouldn't really feed him!), but as soon as he hears a crisp packet wrinkle he will be at your feet. So yes - local boozer, with local people, yet friendly and charming.

Definitely a place to go on a Friday night. Karaoke and friendly chat. It's a very welcoming place…read moreand some amazing people.

The Last Post is certainly one of the smallest pubs I've ever been to (though not quite as tiny as…read morethe Pump It Up in Belper): You get about 10 people in there and it's packed! But the place oozes community atmosphere, and you'll get into talking with other patrons immediately. At least that was my own experience, and I'm a rather shy, reserved person. The selection of drinks is also excellent: a fair number of hand pumps, and, more importantly, they offer real ales from smaller breweries, and the not usual, jaded Doom Bar or Pedigree. Lovely, helpful barman, too. The range of single malt whiskies outshines that of many much larger establishments. And, even in a place for just ten people, The Last Post offers live music! Highly recommended real ale micro for Derby, even if it's a bit off the beaten track.

The Brick & Tile pub is a little outside of Derby city centre, close to a local favorite micro pub,…read moreThe Last Post. It's a typical, average traditional establishment that has a nice, rustic atmosphere. It's not, however, otherwise remarkable. The ale selection is certainly underwhelming: Three hand pumps, two of which featured the undistinguished Pedigree and Hobgoblin Gold, the third was vacant upon my visit. Rather loud place, too, but the British seem to have a much higher tolerance of noise than us continental Europeans. If you're on a Derby pub crawl, you might just skip this one.

The Blue Dog pub is, in my opinion, one of the best pubs in Derby. The drinks are offered very…read morecheaply, including some very original cocktails and a wide selection of more popular beverages. The staff are always very friendly, and usually enquire about owning a 'Blue card', which entitles you to even cheaper drinks! There is a wide open skate park at the back of the pub, which is slightly bemusing but still original none-the-less. Generally the people in the pub are very friendly and the music selection is good and varied, usually leaning towards alternative rock/metal. Though a fairly studenty place, it still has a lot to offer to non-students, and is a nice place to go before a night out!

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

Been here a few times for lunch. Food is reasonably priced, good sized portions and usually tastes…read moregood. Relaxed atmosphere, gets quite busy in the evenings and is popular with students. Good music always played - mainly alternative/indie style.

Varsity is a well known franchise of pubs located across the country. This specific one in…read moreFriargate Derby is a friendly pub which has recently been decked out with new furniture. As a student, it was a great place to go as it ran promotions such as BOGOF and discount cards. It has a pool table and various other facilities such as LCD screens and they show all the major sporting events.

Another Dancing Duck brewery pub, but a modern one this time. They offered a wider beer (and cider)…read moreselection but I preferred the look and feel of their other pub! Still a nice place though. A random voice called out to me in toilet. Some poor guy was caught with his pants around his ankles. I went to the bar to report the need for TP. The laughing came when the poor guy returned to his drink! Photo link: http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/59/5942/TGXRG00Z/posters/beavis-butthead-cornholio.jpg

A seriously lovely looking place (oldest pub in Derby I…read morethink) that does good beer and some interesting food. Had a Navigation pale ale and a vegetable balti. Both were delicious. I was surprised to receive chips on top mind you (on top of the curry obviously, not the pint).

The idea that a pub is pushing 500 years is cool, but the thing that really makes it work is the…read morecozy atmosphere, friendly service, and fabulous patrons. This is a must if you are passing through Derby.

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