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The Brunswick Inn, Derby
Derby
DE1 2RU
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Reviews of The Brunswick Inn (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
Peter Forster left this review about The Brunswick Inn
A large multi roomed pub and brewery in an interesting triangular corner building. The rooms are separated by partition walls with windows so you can easily spot free seating. Close to the station and with a lot of railway pictures on display, this is very much a railway pub. On the day of my visit a small but effective open fire was keeping the customers warm. Lots of real ales on offer and I went for their own Brunswick Triple Hop which was good (NBSS 3.5). The place was busy and this caused the staff to be efficient but they didn’t have time to be chatty. A really interesting pub and I could happily spend a long time here. If I’m back in Derby I will return (date of visit 12th February 2026).
On 17th February 2026
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Brunswick Inn
A really lovely pub but they have far too many cask ales on. Two visits over the course of a month gave me sub-GBG beers on both occasions, NBSS x2 and service with a grunt. It is, of course, very handy for the railway station. But it isn’t the cask quality destination other people might have you believe based on this. 7.5
November 2015
No change here, which is excellent news. Went through most of the house beers during my two visits in a day (start and end of a crawl, natch) and they were all in excellent shape, with a variety of styles and strengths. Also real ciders spotted – 16 pumps in total. The barman could have tried to be a little more engaging (seems to be a theme in other reviews elsewhere) which stops it getting a deserved 10. Still a great boozer though. Rated 9
September 2010
The row of buildings where the pub now sits were rescued from demolition in the mid-80’s (check out the history boards inside the pub) this is now an alehouse with its own microbrewery. Larger inside than the outside might suggest, there’s a traditional multi-roomed interior with a particularly atmospheric feel on my visit. Décor includes carved dark wood panelling, open fire, railway-themed wall prints, pics of old Derby and flagstone flooring. There’s a glass door to the brewery, allowing a decent glimpse at the inner workings within. There’s a dart board but I’m not sure if it gets used. I counted ten ales available on my midday visit - a number from the on-site brewery, plus Everards (who own and lease the building) and guests. The quality of the three I tried was good. Decent value cobs available from the bar to keep you on top of the beer. Functional garden/yard area located to the rear. I really liked it here and it’s a must if you’re in Derby or have a gap between trains as it’s only a few minutes from the station. In a city full of great beer and pubs, this one is a stand-out. Rated 9
On 17th September 2025
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Brunswick Inn
First re-visit for eight years, and thankfully it still doesn't disappoint. Splendid choice of six of its own real ales (including the Triple Hop, £3.60), a couple from Everards, Landlord and three guests from the 16 handpumps in three banks. Also has a wide range of ciders and perries so you can see why it's a regular local Camra cider pub of the year. Anyway, this is everything a town pub should be (with a bit more, i.e. the brewery). History, character, atmosphere, and excellent beer. Remains a 'must visit'.
On 3rd December 2023
- rating: 9
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- Accommodation : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes - July/Oct - last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes - Patio - last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Car Park : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes - Trad jazz upstairs every first and third Thursday - last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 03 March 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 17 September 2025 by Quinno _
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