The Five Lamps, Derby

I have never been to this pub before, despite having driven past it a thousand times on my way to college. This is probably due to it's location on what is really a road traffic island. however, having made the effort, we were pleasently surprised. the decor has a Spoons feel to it, but it is clean and tidy and the range of beers was both varied and of an excellent quality. the place is a bit out of town, but well worth the hike, especially if you have made it to the Flowerpot.

This 2013 Good Beer Guide pub was a new one on the circuit for us, and I was impressed with both the beer and the food. It is a clean tidy and friendly pub with a room that has various seating areas to it. We enjoyed Derventio Hoplite and Abbeydale Beer Works Dr Mortons Horrible Skellington here.

One roomed pub that obviously used to be more. It's been nicely refurbished with wood panelling and raised leather seating to the right as you enter. It's an Everards "Project William" pub which means that it is free of tie on cask ales so it acts as the tap for Buxton and Peak breweries. There are now 11 handpumps with a great range of ales. The 3 I tried were all in good nick. Having looked at the menu we decided to eat here. What a good decision that was. All 3 of us had different meals and all were excellent. It was chosen as Derby CAMRA Pub Of The Year for 2012 against some very stiff competition. It's also been listed in the GBG 2013. A great newcomer to the Derby beer scene and one that we'll return to again and again I suspect.

Very nice pub ! Excellant range of 8 real ales,good decor and atmosphere.