Mr Grundy's Tavern, Derby

Mr Grundys was first opened by Hardys & Hansons Kimberley brewery and there are still their signs on the outside walls near the entrance. The pub is in a nice building and the front door is not in use you have to go in the side entrance this takes you into a long narrow room,the right end at the front is more of a dining room as all the tables in this area were laid out for diners. The bar and main drinking area is to the left just past the red telephone box,there were lots of pictures on the walls and a mixture of seating. There were 11 real ales on the bar i had a drink of Mr Grundys Golden Dawn and this was a very nice drink,the other beers were Mr Grundys Lord Kitchener,Trenchfoot and 1914,the guest beers were Magpie Fledgling,Milestone Lions Pride,Derventio Cleopatra,Bass,Pedigree and Old Speckled Hen. I quite liked it in here as there was a laid back atmosphere,there is also a fairly large garden to the rear which was busy as it was very warm for March. Pub visited 28/3/2012

I think I called on the wrong day. Anyway here goes, two staff on, and neither of them had as much interest in their ales served as a limp lettuce on a wet Monday. Also the Trenchfoot was on its last, which was dull and as flat as a pancake. I will give the place a 2nd chance, but come on - do we need disinterested people behind the bar?