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Babington Arms 
Babington Lane
Derby
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Last review made:
"The best Wetherspoons I have ever been in for choice and quality of real ale and not a bad price considering it is city centre.
Not a place I would go for a meal and the customers seem to have landed from a spaceship, however the staff are friendly and helpful and build a good atmosphere unlike most Wetherspoons. ..."
by steed
GREAT REAL ALE!  GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| Bishop Blaise
11 Friar Gate
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Part of a chain of clone bars. Small outside drinking area. Altogether, not very inspiring. ..."
by thespicester
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Furnace Inn
Duke Street
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Great pub. No pretensions. No students. Just thoroughly decent folk frequenting this place.
Landlord is a diamond who appreciates his customers. Range of beer nothing special but well kept. Pub and toilets immaculately clean.
Nice regulars. Friendly place. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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Jorrocks
Iron gate
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"A great town pub. Very few students. Friendly bar staff. Beer on offer limited but well kept. A good stop off for a quick pint while you're out shopping or include Jorrocks in your pub crawl round town.
Definitely recommend it. ..."
by seafarer1966
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| Kingsway Hotel 
Brackensdale Avenue
Derby
(14)
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Last review made:
"Very local boozer. The locals all know each other. Be prepared to be stared at and gossiped about if you dare to venture into this place.
Watch out for middle aged tattooed fella in corner who sits there muttering insults about you. He's in there every night near the window. ..."
by seafarer1966
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Mitre Hotel
Osmaston Road
Derby
(11)
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Last review made:
"At first glance this place appears rough. Ok there are a few choice characters in the place. Overall it's a good boozer though. Beer is well kept. Landlady runs a tight ship and deals with any issues immediately.
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by seafarer1966
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| Mr Grundys Pub Tavern
Ashbourne Road
Derby
(15)
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Last review made:
"Very nice indeed. Tends to get a bit crowded on weekends with stag and hen nighters doing the Golden Mile. Some students in there but generally ok.
Food great. ..."
by seafarer1966
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| Navigation Inn
London Road East
Derby
(11)
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Last review made:
"Recently taken over by Debbie & Steve, this offers much for those who appreciate a friendly traditional pub. There are usually several cask ales to choose from, The backbone of which is by Adnams, all well kept and reasonably priced. Saturday nights sees the back room taken over by REAL live music, where some good bands perform to an as yet, all t ..."
by bigstevel
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New Zealand Arms
2 Langley Street
Derby
(4)
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Last review made:
"Nice local boozer. Friendly and unpretentious regulars. You can divert slightly off the Golden Mile and include this on the run of 18 pubs. Begin Mile at Travellers Rest (near Markeaton Park on Ashbourne Road), work your way into town: Waggon and Horses, Swan and Salmon, Gallant Hussar etc. After doing the Gallant cross the road and turn right into ..."
by seafarer1966
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Old Silk Mill
19 Full street
Derby
(22)
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Last review made:
"Nice to see this fine old boozer rescued from what it once was. Years ago this was a bikers pub with some serious pharmeceutical retailing going on by the pool table. Most of the bikers have either OD'd or realised that not many people are impressed with the unwashed denim/leather look. Perhaps they've grown up and become normal.
Nice pub these ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS!
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| Oneills Irish Bar
Victoria Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"This is the old Saracens Head plus it's not O'Neills anymore. Called something like D'Gios or something. Lager almost three quid a pint. Surly staff. You must be mad. ..."
by seafarer1966
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| Ranbys Public House
Green Lane
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Usually empty. This is a cafe basically that serves drinks also. if you like a quiet place this is it. Bar staff seem to be students earning a few quid with little idea how to run a bar. They stand chatting between themselves and every now and again might lower their egos to serve a customer.
Move on to another pub. ..."
by seafarer1966
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Ryans Bar
56 St Peters Street
Derby
(16)
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Last review made:
"Pretty soulless place. Not so much regulars as customers in transition from one town pub to another. This was the Green Man formerly.
Little atmosphere except on thursday night when there's an 'open mike night'. Expect to see some second rate bands. Mind you it's a free gig.
Drinks pricey. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT FOOD! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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| Seven Stars
97 King Street
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Loads of character this place. I hope its a listed building because it would be a criminal act to destroy this pub like the planners have done others. Feel the history in this place. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS!
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| Standing Order
Iron Gate Cottages
Derby
(22)
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Last review made:
"Bar far too small for such a large capacity pub. You try getting served on a weekend. Take a good book with you.
Inexperienced staff who don't realise that some people have been waiting to get served longer than others.
This is the old Natwest Bank. Beautiful ceiling, albeit nicotine stained.
Very little atmosphere or ambience. It's like ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT FOOD!
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Station Inn
12 Midland Road
Derby
(22)
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Last review made:
"This is a cops pub. There's NEVER any trouble in here. Landlord doesn't suffer fools and also coordinates the Derby Pubwatch scheme. He's only a little Irish fella but as hard as nails. Serves a very well kept pint. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| The Alexandra Hotel
Siddals Road
Derby
(23)
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Last review made:
"Great selection of beers. probably the best in Derby.
Watch out for bearded men with duffel bags talking about steam trains..... ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD!
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| The Blue Dog
Sadler Gate
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"What was The Shakespeare. The no. 1 Derby County Football hooligans pub in town. I remember seeing fights in this place like a scene from a John Wayne film.
Just another town pub these days. Seems quite nice. Only drawback is that the interior is long and thin. A bit like drinking inside a U-Boat. ..."
by seafarer1966
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The Brick & Tile
Brick Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Another pub on the Golden Mile. A good boozer with no pretensions. An old West End pub. Some students unfortunately frequent it but the majority of the real 'Barclays Bankers' are across the road in The Thirsty Scholar (what was The Wheel/ The Garrick).
Find it just off Ashbourne Road. See Goodalls the Butchers near traffic lights. Turn off past ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Bridge Inn
Mansfield Road
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Went in here monday evening 16 March 2009. God has this place gone downhill. It stinks in there I mean really reeks. The smell of chips cooking in a deep fat fryer is overpowering plus general unwashed people type smell. ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Broadway
Duffield Road
Derby
(15)
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Last review made:
"Interesting to see how 'places to be seen' venues are now pale shadows of their former glory.
In the 1980's this place was THE pub for a young man to drink in to see the best looking girls in Derby. The car park was full of Capri's and XR3i's. The lads all sported streaked mullet hairdo's and wore designer labels.
Now it's a quiet out of town ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS!
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The Brunswick Inn Ltd.
Railway Terrace
Derby
(22)
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Last review made:
"This pub is worth visiting for any real ale fan, its 2 mins down the road from the train station, the character/atmosphere of the pub is amazing and makes you feel welcome.
I visited this pub on a Saturday a year ago and it was packed with football fans as the pub is 10 mins away from pride park.
16 ales on offer and the manager Simon convinc ..."
by steed
GREAT REAL ALE! GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! FAMILY FRIENDLY! DOG FRIENDLY! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| The Buck In The Park
Curzon Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"An utterly characterless pub. Frequented by gangs of kids at the weekends getting smashed on alcopops. The system on this site doesn't allow me to give in a zero out of ten so I gave it a one. ..."
by seafarer1966
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The Castle & Falcon
East Street
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Totally endorse 'Regular Drinker' and his comments. The scutters have moved and are in the City Inn or the Noah's Ark.
The place no longer smells of unwashed bodies....not a dog hair covered Tommy Hilfiger jumper in sight!
Well done to the owner of the place that rescued it. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD!
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| The City Inn
Albert Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Exclusive place, strict dress code black etc, canapés with a string quartet from 1700 each day. ..."
by zacg
DOG FRIENDLY!
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| The Crompton Tavern
45 Crompton Street
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"The locals call this place 'Crompton Village'. Walk up Green Lane past the Mecca bingo hall, turn right into Crompton Street. About 200 yards up street pub is on the right.
Mostly regulars in here who spend their time gossiping and bitching about each other. Just had it's first new coat of interior paint for at least twenty years.
Mainly attr ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Crown & Cushion
Midland Road
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"A good sunday afternoon/ sunday evening pub. Usually karaoke on. Quite a bit of DRI traffic. I've witnessed a few punch ups in here but nothing too spectacular. Across the road from the Florence Nightingale.
Eastern European barstaff sometimes struggle with local dialect and colloquialisms i.e. "pint o' black velvet, lager top an' a mickey maaa ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Durham Ox
Burton Road
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Stale beer, grubby surroundings. Take a walk 2 minutes away to the Bell and Castle instead. ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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The Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"A drinkers pub, friendly staff. Marston's beer and a guest, all in excellent condition.
Open fires and an original snug.
Mixture of customers, busy early in the evening rather than later.
250 yards from Derby's main bus interchange.
Dogs welcome ..."
by dunromin
GREAT DRINKS! DOG FRIENDLY! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| The Florence Nightingale
London Road East
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"The Florence Nightingale has been under new management since around June. The new Landlord is a friendly fella as too are the bar staff. There's disco/karaoke Thursday through til Sunday and it's busy without being packed. A decent selection of drinks is on offer as well as food served 12-7 daily. The "Flo" is an offical away supporters pub for Der ..."
by amg1
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! FAMILY FRIENDLY! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| The Flowerpot
23-25 King Street
Derby
(23)
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Last review made:
"Fantastic range of beers.
Regulars pretty much an unfriendly bunch. Usually old blokes with long, grey hair.
They serve Budweiser (the real Czech stuff) on tap. God help you if you order a pint of that. I witnessed a fellow recently being openly ridiculed by the regulars for doing so.
Regular gig venue. I went to the Groundhogs gig the ot ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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| The Golden Eagle
Agard Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Very much a student pub. I'm all in favour of students having their own pubs.
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by seafarer1966
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The Great Northern
Junction Street
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Apologies to the landlord. My previous comment was meant for the Great Northern on Station Road, Mickleover. Right comment.....wrong pub.
Apologies sir.....I am but a piece of sputum filled rectum beneath your feet.... ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Merry Widows
Railway Terrace
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"“I’ve sold a lot of this today” says the barman as he pulls me an Old Speckled Hen. “That’s probably because it’s the only beer you’ve got on”, I thought. Decent enough quality though and in a nice friendly atmosphere. Despite the fact that it is directly opposite the train station, and probably the closest pub, it doesn’t have that anonymous rathe ..."
by millay
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| The Paddocks
Mansfield Road
Derby
(22)
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Last review made:
"i go there almost every day. its the best pub! the barmaid lucy is FINE ..."
by lexx
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The Peacock Inn
Nottingham Road
Derby
(20)
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Last review made:
"Time to get a new landlord for this place. Ridicules customers for buying non-alcoholic drinks. Any landlord who doesn't appreciate that some people drive safely without alcohol needs to remove his head from that tight, warm, damp, smelly place. ..."
by seafarer1966
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| The Rowditch Inn
246 Uttoxeter New Road
Derby
(15)
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Last review made:
"Classic pub. Open fire, warm welcome from staff and regulars.
The beer is exceptional. Marstons Pedigree plus two guest beers that change all the time, often during one evening.
This is a beer drinkers pub (in the best sense)and appeals to all ages and both sexes.
No food or children, dogs are welcome.
Pleasant, sheltered garden in good weather ..."
by dunromin
GREAT DRINKS! DOG FRIENDLY! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| The Smithfield
Meadow Road
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Last time I went there they had Kelham Island Pale Rider IPA on draught. I was impressed! ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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| The Tavern
Nottingham Road
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Decent looking pub, currently seems to be closed for a bit of a spring clean. ..."
by millay
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| The Tiger
Lock-Up-Yard
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Can't believe Richard felix's Ghost Tours still include this place on their walks round Derby. Why people pay to listen to this cooked up garbage is beyond me. ..."
by seafarer1966
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The Vaults
Iron Gate Cottages
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"A great place to escape into an underground cellar to escape the drunken yobs on the street and have a drink! ..."
by topaz
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The Wagon & Horses
Ashbourne Road
Derby
(14)
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Last review made:
"the wagon and horses is a friendly community pub which also welcomes newcomers and those starting or finishing a night out on the mile.
The cleanliness is to a high standard, and customer service is excellent.
We hold quiz night on a tues which starts at 9 and karaoke on a sat starting at 7.
There is a large carpark at the back where there is al ..."
by munchkin
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Travellers Rest
185 Ashbourne Road
Derby
(5)
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Last review made:
"18TH PARTY ????????? AS AN EX-LANDLORD I WOULD SAY THAT THERE IS A MAJOR MISUNDERSTANDING ON HOW AN EVENT LIKE THIS SHOULD BE HANDLED. I DO NOT DEFEND EITHER PARTY HERE BUT IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT MANY OF THE GUESTS WOULD BE UNDER DRINKING AGE. THE BEST PLACE FOR A PARTY OF THIS KIND FOR THIS AGE GROUP IS A VILLAGE HALL TYPE PLACE WHERE YOU HAVE YOU ..."
by juleslee
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| Walkabout
9-11 Market Place
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"you been in one walkabout - you been in 'em all ..."
by thespicester
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Waterfall
Railway Terrace
Derby
(16)
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Last review made:
"One of the best pubs I've been to ever. Really big building with more then just a bar. It has an american pool lounge, function rooms and a breath taking executive bar. I would recommend the Waterfall to anyone. I've been in a few times and every time it has been spot on. Always looked after by the staff and the food is also excellent. I understand ..."
by lagerboy
GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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| Yates Wine Lodge
Iron Gate Cottages
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Dire. Thursday night the place is full of 'drinkers of the furry bowl'. ..."
by seafarer1966
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Ye Olde Dolphin Inn
Queen Street
Derby
(21)
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Last review made:
"Not a bad place at all.
The beer on offer is usual corporate offerings. Nothing special. Food not bad in a 'pub grub' sort of way.
On the route of the shameless 'Ghost Tour' where a charlatan fleeces innocent people out of hard earned dosh telling them garbage basically. Hats off to Richard Felix the founder. Some people rob banks mate but yo ..."
by seafarer1966
GREAT REAL ALE! GREAT DRINKS! GREAT FOOD! DOG FRIENDLY! GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
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