Three Stags Heads, Matlock

Old stone building set at right angles to the road, with a raised area of grass in front with some tables. An old Hardy's and Hansons sign still affixed beside the front door has been painted over, and the interior has been thoroughly improved. Actually it's been quite tastefully done, with two tones of green paint going well with dark wood, separate rooms retained, a large fireplace to the left, and the bar counter in the room to the right, in simple stained wood with a carved border. There are four hand pumps with three local beers (Peak Ales, Abbeydale and Dancing Duck) and one from an international conglomerate (Pedigree). My half of DCUK from Dancing Duck was pretty good (NBSS 3.5, £4.80/pint).