The 30 Best Pub in Derby

“One of the nicest pubs I've been to in a long time! Great food, drinks were ice cold and perfectly poured pints and the staff were so kind and welcoming! Italian Sunday was brilliant and the atmosphere was wonderful. Great hosts.”

“Staff were very nice and food was amazing. Generous portions to say the least. Great atmosphere. Lovely place.”

“Very nice quiet little cafe. We went to take my grandma for her birthday. Service was friendly, the drinks all hot and tasted great. We had a selection of waffles and brownies which were excellent.”

“Here, seen it's a cyclist cafe so it"s a 5 straight away. Going to be full breakfast with Coffee, eyed up the cake already. You know when the food is good, this place is, cheers girls.”

“My first time here and it’s a really great and modern addition to Uttoxeter. Service was fab and food was really good. Please add the Chicken Milanese to the normal lunch menu! I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“Located in a pretty village location The Malt is an excellent pub and restaurant. We visited at the end of last week after having booked a table for a meal there. On entering, the pub is attractively set out decor wise, and gives a cosy and welcoming look and feel, We were welcomed very pleasantly by the lady running the main bar. She even took the time and trouble to take us through herself to the eating area and ensure that we had all the information we needed to order. It’s also good to find a pub where you can order at the table rather than have to keep going up to the bar to do so The food was excellent overall and represented fair value for money. All the other staff we encountered after the first lady were equally pleasant and attentive. If you are driving to the pub, there is a small car park with probably around five or six spaces, but there is plenty of on the street parking nearby also. Overall, a great experience, and one that I think will be repeated by us at some point in the future. Five stars for The Malt from me.”

“Great local pub. Warm welcome atmosphere. Nice clean pub with lovely out side area.”

“Great village pub, lovely atmosphere.”

“A friendly pub with plenty of outdoor seating, a nice children's play area and a good size car park. The food was hot and tasty and the service was great. Definitely recommended.”

“Always a great selection of ever changing real ales. All perfectly kept. Always something new on I've never heard of. Always a good few local ales on too. Great live music venue at weekends too! Friendly staff always helpful and smiling! Riverside location with large beer garden area. What is not to like? The perfect pub.”

“Tiny pub, big beers. What more do you need to know? Seriously though, this is a fantastic little boozer with a great selection of ales and a generous range of wines and spirits. All at a fair price.”

“What a fantastic real ale pub with a great selection of beers, with a variety brewed on site, and all at a very reasonable price particularly if you’ve got a CAMRA membership. Tried several beers all of which were very tasty and exceptionally well kept. The pub has a traditional feel with several different rooms, and railway associated memorabilia. Staff were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Food is available although I only managed the delicious Cheese and Onion Cob. Well worth a visit and handy for both the railway and bus stations.”

“It's hard to pick a favourite pub in Derby, but the Furnace will always make the list. Great variety of beers, friendly staff, and the biggest pork pies I've ever seen in my life.”

“On a random trip to Derby we decided to eat lunch here. Great food for a good price. The portion size was good too! I would go again.”

“Very good micro pub with six real ales. Friendly staff. Quality beers. Happy Days.”

“The Flowerpot is one of Derby’s gems. Fantastic live music in an intimate setting, with great sound and atmosphere every single night. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the service is always quick despite how busy it gets. A brilliant range of beers on tap, plus good value for money. The crowd is lively but respectful, creating a great vibe whether you’re here for a gig or just a pint. Consistently an excellent night out – easily one of the best venues in Derby. I really hope they’ll consider creating more opportunities for private functions here as I can think of no better place to host a special occasion.”

“Excellent pub, great for family gatherings, weddings, and funeral wakes! The food is delicious, and they even put on some vegan options for me! The front door folds back to allow access for wheelchair users and various accessible toy go to the left of the bar”

“Cash only! There is a cash point 4mins away and they have a laminated map to help you. This is a beautiful pub. The garden is lovely and the inside is just perfect. They brew their own beer and it’s very good. It looks a little unwelcoming from the street but as soon as you cross the threshold you are made to feel at home by the friendly staff.”

“Visited on a Saturday afternoon. A traditional pub serving Indian and British food. Was quite busy but had a good atmosphere about, with sky sports on the TVs and a pool table. Menu has a small but decent selection of food which was on our table in about 10 min. Had a regular mixed grill with salt and pepper chips, dipping sauce and naan bread. Portion size is unbelievable and is plenty to fill empty tums, so make sure you're hungry. The pub is clean with a decent selection of ales and lagers located just outside the city centre. Decent price for what we ordered. We didn't need to book a table in advance but may need to on a Sunday afternoon. Overall highly recommended.”

“Great pub, fantastic food lovely Christmas atmosphere and very friendly staff!”

“Great pub, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent beer!”

“It's a nice clean & friendly pub, with ample outside seating area.”

“Exactly what a pub should be like in my opinion! Proper 'old school feel' with a fantastic beer selection. Not sure about food as I didn't ask...the crisps and nuts were good though...like I say old school!”

“Nice friendly boozer with lovely staff and a great selection of good beers, first time but definitely not the last. A*”

“Old school micro with nice beer range. One cask but great condition. Friendly welcoming host.”

“What a fantastic pub! Really great service, Glenn asked what kind of beer I like and made suggestions based on my reply. The atmosphere was really friendly and though we are not local, only passing through we were made to feel very welcome by staff and customers alike.”

“I really can't speak highly enough about this pub. The man who served us ( I think he may have been the landlord) was fantastic. Personable, funny and just made us feel welcome. The food was simply amazing, wish the portions had been bigger, but maybe that's cause of how good it was. I really can't wait to go back there. Although I do wish they would do a Jägerbomb.”

“Last pint on the way to the station after a great day out. Great beer, very friendly. Highly recommended.”

“Lovely large pub, very clean and tidy. Plenty of seating indoors and outside, and plenty of drink choices. This pub is very well known for keeping great beer so is a must for any ale drinkers, they've won many awards. It does get very busy especially at weekends, but has a lovely friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend a visit”

“Been coming to the pub for years and ever since Fiona has taken the pub over it had been booming. Great music playing with live music a lot of the time with James Bond playing on the tv which never goes amiss. So happy to see the pub thriving again it’s a great little place full of locals that will talk to anyone. Would deffo recommend!”