Horse & Groom, Derby

Estate pub with a large space given over to band stage. Traditional pub fittings. Saved by the 4 well kept real ales

Substantial two-bar pub with plenty of space on either side of the central change in level, but limited furniture and basic decor throughout. Pool table in the rear bar, which is also where the handpumps are to be found with Bass, Dark Star Hophead, Salopian Velocity and the local Dancing Duck Gold (£3.10) found. Non-stop 'Gold 10 Hits in a Row' from a TV's radio channel at more than background level mid-afternoon on a Friday hardly helped a first-time visitor warm to the place, but regular live music of a variety of genres advertised (and I suspect that is when it comes into its own). Although a bit out of the way, I hope to revisit at a more auspicious time...

Official site of Horse & Groom - horseandgroomderby.co.uk

Official site of Horse & Groom - horseandgroomderby.co.uk