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The Flowerpot, Derby
Derby
DE1 3DZ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Roger Button left this review about The Flowerpot
In Venice, they say all streets lead to St Marks Square. In Derby, any mention of beer seems to lead to the Flowerpot. With an uncountable number of ales on offer, it is not hard to see how the pub gets its reputation as the No 1 Ale pub in Derby and probably the UK. It initially appears to be a fairly small pub but it opens up to the rear and is deceptively spacious. That said, it is also fairly plain and featureless and without the ales or the almost equally impressive adjoining music venue, it would be a fairly mundane run of the mill place. Music posters and listings dominate the walls but there are some interesting oddments among them including a display of old classic adverts (Pears Soap, Marmalade, Corn Flower etc), bottle collections and the 1914/15 Derby County fixture list that throws up some interesting forthcoming matches against the likes of Glossop and Leicester Fosse. Note also the old photos of the pub that show it named as the New Flower Pot. The stillage bar reveals numerous casks racked up behind a glass screen with a spaghetti like mass of tubes leading to the numerous beer taps. In contrast, at the end of the bar sits an old Watneys Red Barrel pump. It really is possible to spend an entire weekend here and not have the same beer twice although we did intend to have a lunch here but found the food selction was a little basic and disappointing. As a number crunching alehouse, the Flowerpot is second to none but don't expect a building of any significant character.
On 29th October 2008
- rating: 8
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Clive Thompson left this review about The Flowerpot
One of the premier real ale pubs in Derby. There were 11 handpumps on including a number of local brews plus three more available from the cellar. The selection was excellent with a mixture of hoppy ales, session bitters, a dark mild and strong beers plus a couple of ciders. The pub is a traditional old boozer with a basic but comfortable main bar at the front. There's a Derby County FC fixture poster above the fireplace from the 1914-1915 season which includes an advert for the "New Flowerpot". Towards the rear is a "library room" which is used for eating and also a function room and beer garden. The pub is well known locally as a music venue and they also have occasional beer festivals. Good place for a beer and anyone on the trail of real ale in Derby should make the pilgrimage.
On 27th May 2007
- rating: 9
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