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

Well off the beer trail in Derby, but well worth a visit. Nice range of beers on tap and an excellent pool table. this is not a pub that I would normally have visited if it were not for the reviews on this website. May never call again, but for no bad reason, it's just a bit far out.

Quite a big pub this one and well supported by the locals. They run a good ship here as the place is spotless. Called in especially for their Beer Festival. Management and staff very friendly and down to earth. They had a great choice of ales at their fest, which I won't list out as I'll get boring. They also served up a great hot roast pork bap, which was excellent. Wonder whether they do these all the time. Will defo call again.