Went their for my husband's retirement party, had a fantastic night in the events venue upstairs, was served by Vivienne and the entire night she was perfect, helped with orders, was a great chat, put me onto some new drinks which I'm excited to come back and enjoy! Fab service, fab staff, brilliant venue, best pub around xx
Cracking old pub. Several large rooms and an outside area served by a large bar. A couple of decent guest beers plus the normal stuff. It also has a small stage and DJ booth. The only downside is the music which blares out permanently at a fair volume, rather than background music. So, no hope of a quiet chat with your mates. It just descends into a lot of shouting.
Had early beers here on a friday. One of the best pubs in Derby in my opinion. I am sure they still have the same great play list from the early 90s that they played when I drank there as a student. Pizzas are great, staff are always friendly, security is well managed so a good night is had by all.
Very nice place, offers a lot of events, I came during Pop Quiz night on Wednesday and it was packed and lively. Good music and the staff is friendly and helpful. Will come back
Great building. Music soundtrack is excellent and real ale not bad either. Interesting, unusual, and comfortable pub.
The best place I have ever been in my life, the bar staff are amazing and the atmosphere is lovely. Shout out to Dec and his quiz. Also, the best pizza's I have ever had.
First visit since my early 20s.... about 18 years ago, it's the same....but different. Visited mid afternoon on a Saturday and it was fairly quiet and relaxed, had a couple of beers and one of the best pizza's I've eaten. Back in the early 2000s it was the place to be for alternative/Indie music and a great night out....I suspect it's the same now. The range of alcoholic drinks is massive with spirits, wine, cask ales, draft beers, cans, bottles and cider alongside drinks offers. Food is available fairly late and is really good, although I did miss the stotties of my younger days. I suspect that it gets extremely busy and a little messy later on (they're open til 2), I also suspect it's absolutely awesome.
This is a fantastic little pub. If you want a place relax and chill by yourself it is perfect. It has an alternative/indie crowd that drift in and out so if that is you it is a must. I had pizza and pint deal for £10 and it was one of the best pizzas I have outside of Italy. I will definitely be going back next time I am in Derby. Oh and on Friday nights there is a DJ who plays 90s indie tunes with some 80s new wave/ romantics in the mix as well. I went there by myself and had a great time as atmosphere is friendly, and some good deals at the bar as well. Can't recommend this pub enough. It Made my trip to Derby.
The Bless is located at 11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU, UK
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