Pub in Derby

“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.”

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

“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!”

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

“Excellent place. Always clean and tidy. Beer is well looked after. Staff are quick, efficient and polite. Always entertainment on over the weekends. Sky sports is also shown here. Various games available to play ie; Darts, pool and snooker to name a few. There’s always parties for the members children throughout the year. A nice big function room available to hire. Highly recommend.”

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

“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.”

“Sunday dinner, absolutely beautiful and portion sizes great! Honestly the best roast dinner I’ve had, eaten out for a long long time! Staff absolutely wonderful, friendly and welcoming. Already looking to book again!”

“First visit on Sunday with the family, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Food was on par with mixed grill we normally have In Birmingham. Will visit again soon !”

“Great food. Always tasty. Love the onion rice.”

“The Acorn is a hammerite pub... Does what it says on the tin. This is a traditional drinking pub. Darts, pool, a fruit machine and dominoes. A throwback to simpler times and is an oasis in a world of gastro pubs. You can sit in the corner with a pint and read a paper or you can join in with the conversation at the time. Friendly welcome in the bar where everyone knows your name!”

“A beer-lover's dream: A great little 'micro-pub' with fantastically fresh beer served in perfectly clean glasses. The chap running the place is a connoisseur of beer! A good selection and if you don't know what you want; he's more than happy to talk you through your choices. A fantastic bloke who clearly cares about his customers”

“Great little pub, it has a cosy feeling about it. There is a great selection of beers.”

“Great pub we popped in for a drink on a Monday evening as we were staying near by. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Great service at the bar and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommend a drink in there if your passing.”

“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.”

“Lovely pub, with friendly staff and locals. A few pool sharks.”

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

“Great Sunday lunch and genuine great service. We went in to see what it was like before booking out the place for a wedding nearby. Loved the food can’t wait to return!!”

“Went in for a couple of drinks. Had a really nice time. Very friendly staff and lucky enough to sample the new menu which I will definitely be back to try more.”

“We went for breakfast with santa and it was lovely! Staff were lovely. Santa was lovely. Atmosphere was lovely. Food was lovely and so reasonably priced! Overall a lovely pub and lovely experience! We've not long moved to the area and will definitely be making lots more visits here!”

“As a group of 39 people we were all seated in the outdoor pods for sunday lunch on 11th November. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were polite and friendly. Once seated, it was a matter of minutes before our drinks orders were taken and we got told our pre ordered food wouldn't be long. Considering the size of our group and the pub itself was extremely busy, it was impressive how quickly we all got served. The staff were amazing, nothing asked was too much for them! The food was spectacular! With mainly roast dinners being ordered, no one said a bad word about anything. The meat just fell apart and the portions were generous. I would definitely recommend The Bluebell to anyone visiting the area, although I think booking would be the best option as extremely busy!”

“Our booking was for 20 people. The service was efficient and helpful, and everyone was served in good time. Two people ordered the Aubergine dish, but it wasn't to their taste, an exchange was offered, and no charge was made. It was handled very well. Much appreciated how they sorted out the bill for us to pay individually. Excellent!”

“First time here, since it's been turned into an Indian based menu. With that the selection was reduced, but the food was really nice. All whilst being quite reasonable. It wasn't too busy and the people there were very friendly. Great experience overall”

“Called in today no booking made which is unusual for myself, service and food absolutely great as usual, even though they were busy. As regular visitors to the beacon couldn't recommend it enough. Staff always friendly and polite, food is excellent quality and value for money. Keep up the great work Leah and the team.”

“A pleasant country pub in pretty rural surroundings. I visited with a friend ona busy Friday evening. The staff were friendly, polite, professional and managed that difficult balance of attentiveness and unobtrusiveness perfectly. Both the selection of food available and it’s quality was very good, I will have to go back to try more of the menu soon. There was a wait between ordering and service but that is expected in the context of properly cooked food and I would not want it to change.”

“Just been for meal at this little treasure of a restaurant. Service was beyond friendly, lovely ambience, food was out of this world. Being vegetarian for 40 years I do get bored of the same menu BUT they had a few amazing different options which I went for the beetroot and lentil bourguignon which tasted outstanding. My husband had for the pork belly and also agreed the food was beyond delicious. Very Highly recommended.”

“Came here for a meal on Saturday, having never been before but hearing many good things. I was super pleased! Lovely decor and friendly staff, and food was lovely. I had the aranchini to start, steak and ale pie for main and the pecan and treacle tart to finish, all of which were delicious. My partner also really enjoyed his meal. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area.”

“Possibly my favourite pub in Burton; wish it was my local! Rare type of pub that feels welcoming at any time of day but also convivial of an evening.”