Waterside Inn, Derby

to be turned into an office and four flats

Recently re-named and thoroughly refurbished pub beside the River Derwent. Semi-modern furniture and decor throughout the two-part bar area. Also has an external seating patio for the better weather. Landlord, Pedigree (£1.55, half) and Purity Mad Goose available from three of four handpumps. Very busy on a Friday night, with a good community feel, so it looks like this one is on the way back up.

I have just revisited the Bridge after 5 years away from Derby. Recently taken over by a manager with a passion for real ale, the pub is on the up. Still primarily food orientated, the bar now sports several pumps with UBU Mad Goose, Timothy Taylors Bolt Maker, Pedigree and Bass. Some unusual lagers from Europe also on sale and according to the barman outselling Carling, which can't be a bad thing. Well worth making the walk from the city center, especially on a nice warm evening to sit by the river.