Horse & Groom, Derby

On the northern fringes of the city centre, on a small backstreet into the estates. Fairly straightforward pub serving the locale that desperately needs a bit of exterior TLC. A bit better inside, with a spray painted old skool Derby County shirt (of the Bass sponsorship era) on one of the walls and Luke Littler by the dartboard. The smell of old fags was a bit off-putting, however. Note that all the cask ale is badged in the rear bar. I found 3x Dancing Duck and a serviceable Bass (NBSS 3).