The Industry, Stonegravels, Chesterfield

A couple of the fitter/more efficient PuG crawlers popped in here en route to the Chesterfield. Very well-presented exterior and the inside isn’t too bad either - if a bit plain - though it was very busy so hard to get much of a look beyond the cursory. Two ales at the bar, the TT Boltmaker was minging but was exchanged without quibble for a much better Wainwright (NBSS 3.5).

A good traditional 2 bar local, bustling and cheerful, with sports screens in the front bar and a pool table in the back. There were two cask ales on: TT Boltmaker, which was retrieved by the barmaid as quickly as she served it, having gone decidedly off; and a less-exciting Wainwright, although that proved to be in very good condition. A perfectly adequate local, although rather overshadowed by its near neighbours.

My first visit here for a number of years. I'd been intending to call in at the Chesterfield Arms, but this one seemed to have been spruced up a bit so I thought I'd pop in. The manager was friendly and welcoming and there were two real ales and a cider on the bar. I went for the Butcombe Original, which was in very good condition (NBSS 3.5); the other was Wainwright.