The Worm Has Turned (and, yes, that *is* the bar's full moniker) is a new bar for foreign - i.e…read more mostly continental European - beers that opened late in 2019. Although Derby is already one of the best places for having a good beer in the country, The Worm provides a notable and welcome addition. Upon my visit in February of 2020, it provides six pumps for beers (including a British one, Beaver Town from London) plus a cider (Aspall), along with a healthier selection of bottled and canned (real) ales from Belgium, Germany , etc. A few of those can be considered craft ales, but there are mass-produced beers too (like Ayinger or Paulaner). It's a particularly good place for German and Belgian wheat beers, as the British themselves seem to be curiously unable to quite capture the authentic character of that style - and I've tried many British wheat beers over the years. Atmosphere is nice and *quiet* even on a Saturday evening, when you can hear the kerfuffle from a Spoon from a mile away. Stylish, friendly place, pleasant clientele and staff. Recommended as a specialist beer bar in Derby!

Lunch on a Saturday. Great room for a restaurant, properly trained staff and all our food was…read morereally good with a wide menu choice. Will definitely be going back. A really nice visit.

So Expensive , but so tasty…read more Huge , very posh and definitely cosy. I would bring my family here for Halloween or Christmas. Keep up the outstanding work Cosy Club! I would work so hard to get a great dinner with My family , and out of all places this would be , the first one that comes to mind. It's not to far away anyway so I could save enough money to have a dinner with my friends. All the workers work really hard and I really appreciate that they are so nice and so kind. Do except the really expensive amount of money spent , cosy club would get 4/5 because everything else is so perfect. And it's not just me , a lot of my great friends , Come here often Too.

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.

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

I visited the Revolution bar in the afternoon for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The…read moregirl behind the bar told us to take a seat instead of waiting at the bar and came and took our order for drinks from our table. I love the leather seats they are really comfortable like sofas even and I sank right down in my seat straight away. The atmosphere was relaxing. There was music but it wasn't intrusive. We could happily chat away without having to shout. The young barmaid brought our wine over to our table for us and even poured it for us. She did come back over when the bottle was empty and ask if we wanted any more but other than that she didn't bother us. The only downfall was the fact that the ladies is up 2 flights of stairs which could be a problem if you leave it too late. The food is quite reasonable too although we weren't eating on this occasion. A lovely alternative to Wetherspoons if you are looking for an afternoon tipple.

Revolution, located in the bar/pub area of Derby city centre, is a bar which serves drinks & food…read more I've always found it quite pricey, but value for money is good. Its mix of unusual cocktains & shots are very good & gimicky which makes it a great place to go with mates. The atmosphere is relaxed & chilled out. Often packed which indicates its a good social spot!

Sept 2024 * Business Visited Saturday 28th Sept 2024 8pm…read moreFinally after many years of waiting the Abbey pub at Darley Abbey has reopened, my partner and I went Saturday, we were so looking forward to getting back into this lovely historic pub. However, sadly it seemed they were totally unprepared for the opening, which was actually the day before. The downstairs bar was not staffed but you could sit downstairs and enjoy the roaring open fire just like the good old days. The issue was groups of people were coming into the downstairs bar, taking seats and then standing at the bar to be served. At this point I found myself repeatedly having to inform them the bar was not staffed and they had to get their drinks from the bar upstairs. There was no signage telling customers of this situation and it was very strange, it was causing total confusion for a lot of customers. When I ordered my drinks at the upstairs bar I gave the man and women, who I assume were the new landlords a warm welcome, saying how much everyone was looking forward to finally getting the doors open. This was met with basically total indifference and a weak and begrudge smile, there was no response. I was left with a feeling that these new landlords really didn't want to be there and there was not one ounce of enthusiasm or customer engagement. My round, for a pint of larger and a pint of larger shandy came to £6.20, the same round thirty minutes later was £7. Even £7 is a good price but the change of price is worrying, maybe it was just getting used to the till. But I have to wonder what experience these new people have, where are their customer service skills, their interaction, the welcoming smile of the people behind the bar that encourages you to go back....or NOT Sadly we saw a lot of people on the night walk out after waiting a long time to be served, they simply walked over to the other pub thirty yards away. I can accept that new landlords have to settle in and find their feet in a new pub, but when they cant even get the basics right, like a sign saying THIS bar is NOT manned, and a warm welcoming smile with some polite conversation with customers that will support them in the future. You would expect on the second night of opening the landlords would want to make a good impression from the start, a nice smile, chit chat, some, a little ENTHUSIASM. Hundreds of pubs are shutting every year all around the UK and after years of waiting the Abbey has finally opened to a welcoming, enthusiastic and supportive customer base within the local and wider community. My partner and I will be going back in the hope it was just early doors teething problems which will be resolved, also in the hope the landlords manage to dig deep and find suitable and genuinely friendly personalities for their customers. They need to employ more staff, open the bar downstairs, get a grip of their drink prices and for God sake smile and put some effort into engaging with your customers in a warm and friendly manner. The Abbey is supposedly haunted by a friendly monk, lets hope its not now haunted by two unfriendly Landlords

The Abbey Inn is a lovely Samuel Smith pub in Darley, just north of Derby. The building is steeped…read morein history, and you will find the decor inside to be just as cozy and rustic as you'd expect. The lady the behind the bar was very friendly and welcoming towards this German tourist, and I found it easy to talk to some of the patrons, too. The Samuel Smith beers are of very high quality, especially the Old Brewery Bitter (a cask-conditioned favorite) and the Pure Organic Lager; Samuel Smith have as many as four different lagers in their range, but this one is the best. You might also consider their various, mouth-watering fruit beers (bottled only). Darley is a picturesque little village, certainly worth a visit - and The Abbey Inn is the perfect place to unwind from a walk through Darley Park.

I was lucky to find this small restaurant & bar on my way to The Last Post Micro Pub. It's a…read morepleasantly designed, relaxed place [At least it was when I visited] that offers an interesting menu of international food at moderate prices. There are plenty of deals to be had, too, like half prices on meals on Tuesdays. The all-female staff were very welcoming, and the waitress actually coerced me into *saving* (!!!) money: I'm not normally a dessert person - of course waitresses are expected to offer you one, but what she didn't say was: By spending UKP 2.95 on a piece of rather nice lemon cheesecake, I got UKP 4.95(!) knocked off of the bill! That was a very pleasant surprise. As a mains I had the "Fat Cat Marinated Chicken", which was nicely presented and very tasty. The beer selection is, naturally in such an establishment, geared towards fizzy lagers though. But on the whole I enjoyed the meal and the place itself very much. A short walk from Derby centre, and recommended!

This place differs hugely, depending on the time of day that you visit. In the day it is a great…read moreplace to chill out with a quiet drink and good food, while in the evening it is a popular up market bar. My most recent visit was a Sunday lunch time which coincided with their 2-4-1 student offer on main meals. I sampled the chicken burger which came with a healthy portion of chips and some of my partners stuffed butternut squash, which was lovely. Students also get 10% off their drinks bill which resulted in great value for money. We were impressed with food and service, but particularly the value for money that the student offer provided. We will be making it a regular weekend haunt in both evening and day time.

Been here a few times, its not my usual place but its ok for people who don't like going to the…read moreusual places that fots the 'norm'. This place does attract an alternative crowd and is known to be a student favourite hangout. Good selection of drinks and great place to catch up with friends during the day or have a dance in the evening, open till 2/3am and last entry for free is roughly around 9 or 10pm. This is very much for the alternative.

The bless is very popular amongst students and plays a lot of indie / rock music. They often have…read morelive bands performing. The bar is quite large with two separate outside seating areas and pool tables. A great bar any night of the week, obviously busiest at weekends. The prices are really competeitive and have offers on most nights. A real favourite before heading into the centre of Derby.

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 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!