The Market, Chesterfield

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Quick revisit today found a change in some of the ale offerings but all pumps were operational and the quality was still excellent. Supped my Kelham Island Pale Rider in the paved courtyard at the rear where tended flowers make it nicer than the average smokers square. The courtyard happens to be located right by the open kitchen door so must they be confident in their food if the cutomers can watch? Also noted that the friendly barmaid from Saturday was on shift again today.

28th August 2011
Overlooking Chesterfield market, (notable for its huge selection of second hand bongo mags), the well-maintained exterior is inviting. On entering, you find a larger-than-expected bar divided into a number of areas. The feel is of a recently-refurbished place that’s trying to nail a turn-of-the-century ale house feel - lots of wood, some booths, flagstone floor etc. Grab a seat by the front-facing bay window if you can, which gets you a nice view of the market square. Up to ten excellently-sourced ales are available along with a real cider - my Acorn Old Moor Porter was enjoyable on my latest visit and I would have been tempted to stay for another if I’d had time. Prices are a few pence more expensive than surrounding outlets, with mine coming in at £3.20. Staff are friendly and efficient, especially the brown haired girl with the glasses. The place trades heavily on the food and hot beverage brigade, indeed the sound of the coffee machine was an almost constant fixture during my latest 30 minutes. Having eaten here previously I can say it’s worthwhile ordering food if you’re hungry - it’s home-cooked and they were good with adjusting a dish to suit a dietary need for my companion. Perhaps one downside was the preponderance of Simply Red as the muzak of choice.

This one is well-worth making a diversion for.

On 28^th August 2011 - rating: 8
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