The Clock Warehouse, Derby

Very imposing three-storey converted warehouse, incorporating the former boat dock in the central arch (with the famous timepiece high above), and now a food-led Marston's outlet. Steps to first floor leading to the main bar, with various seating areas on different levels. Attractive canal-side beer garden at the front, with a larger fenced grass beer garden to the rear more suited to families with young children. Three of five handpumps in operation when we visited, offering Pedigree, Hobgoblin and a decent pint of Jennings Dark Mild (£2.80). Worth a stop if in the area.

Built by The Trent and Mersey Canal Company ,below the warehouse clock at the front is an original sign from the company celebrating "Navigation from the Trent to the Mersey".Confusingly,it is easy to assume this is the pub's name but The Navigation Inn is a further 200 yards south on the London Road and not on the canalside. Marstons have created a family orientated eatery within this historic building with overloud muzak but quite respectable ale.There is a lot of seating outside and good moorings for visiting boaters.

The Clock Warehouse is, as it's name suggests, a converted warehouse. The building is an imposing, brick built, Victorian edifice right on the canal. Inside, it's been split into various areas and levels which are fairly characterless and pretty much as you'd expect in a large brewery (Marstons in this case) eating house. Much of the area was signed 'Diners Only' on our visit but it was a sunny weekend so this may not be permanent. Food looked to be standard pub fare but we didn't eat. Marstons Perfect Union, Pedigree and Old Empire IPA were on handpump, the latter going down well. Not worth a special visit but fine for a quick pint.

Official site of the Clock Warehouse, contains menu - www.clockwarehousepub.co.uk

Official site of the Clock Warehouse, contains menu - www.clockwarehousepub.co.uk

Changed name from Clock Warehouse to Navigation

I wasn't that impressed as I walked in as the first thing that I noticed were the four unused hand pumps alongside Youngs Special that was off. There were no premium lagers, but I did get served a decent pint of Guinness from the friendly barmaid. There are plasma screens for showing Sky Sports and there is also a dartboard and a pool table that was being used by some of the locals, who seemed friendly enough. There is a large beer garden out the back which has a climbing frame and swings for the kids. This place grew on me the longer I stayed and I would go back again if passing.

Renamed now the Navigation. [admin note: updated name 15/02/2010]