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Noahs Ark, Derby
Derby
DE1 2AW
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Noahs Ark
Very basic boozer, given a rather stark refurbishment in both bars (with a servery in-between). Mostly a karaoke venue, but live music is also offered from time to time. Just Abbot (£3.80) from the solitary handpump, but at least this was in good shape.
On 3rd December 2023
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about Noahs Ark
An interesting example of how to ruin a pub with its decor. The walls are covered in a series of oversized murals of aged pop stars and the woodwork is all painted black, with lots of pvc covered seating. The place manages to feel both gloomy and glaring at the same time. A separated public bar runs across the front, not that there is much difference. Just Abbot on handpump, admittedly in fair condition, but nothing demanded a return visit.
On 11th February 2023
- rating: 5
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Will Larter left this review about Noahs Ark
A basic city centre boozer with a small front room decorated with large photos of pop stars from Holly and Presley through the Beatles to Winehouse. The bar counter serves both this room and the larger one behind, with three hand pumps offering Bombardier, Pedigree and Castle Rock Harvest Pale. My half of Bombardier was a little off - probably just not pulled through properly - but I didn't complain as I had really only popped in to use the toilet!
Date of visit: 28th December 2017
On 30th June 2018
- rating: 4
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Al Bundy left this review about Noahs Ark
A friendly pub serving a few cask ales from the nationals. Split into 2 rooms both with some dodgy wallpaper. A sign ourside welcoming you to a "Beatles bar" is a bit foreboding but thankfully not a single Beatles song was played on this visit.
On 6th August 2015
- rating: 7
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lynn morris left this review about Noahs Ark
I Had a great night in the Noah's Ark.There is live music on Saturday nights.it is
More for the over thirty's but great atmosphere.
went with the mums and dads form our kids football team. sang a few karaoke songs.
we laughed a lot fun time had by all .
so if your in town on a Saturday night.pop to a proper pub x x x
On 17th August 2013
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poppy horne left this review about Noahs Ark
Thank you for your review I love the Noah's it is what it is ! a old pub full of every day people some good dome great and some not so great . But I love the realness of it I love that from behind the bar I can talk to all the customers that on a day to day I never know who might pop in for a pint or a chat . It might not be posh but it's clean And loved and your all welcome .
It might not be every ones cup of tea . But it's good to have feed back good and bad .
On 17th August 2013
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Alan Winfield left this review about Noahs Ark
I had to make a visit to this pub to see if it had gone downhill since my last visit here in June,after reading the latest review.
The Noahs Ark is situated quite close the bus station and was an Home Ales tied house when i first went in it,with a decent drink of Home bitter on the bar.
Once inside the pub is pretty much the same as it was years ago,there is a small front bar which is fairly narrow,then there is a drinking passage which is straight on through the entrance,this area has got a bench seat,the main room is to the left,this has got two decent sized seating bays which are at right angles,so you can not see from one to the other.
The pub has had real ales on the bar for a few years now,on my recent visit there were three pumps on the bar with one having its clip turned round,this left Bass and Hobgoblin on the bar,i had a drink of Bass which went down very well.
The pub does attract some Irish people and Derbys working class,giving it a good lively atmosphere in the evening.
I have been in this pub on many occasions because it is better than the two other pubs that are close to the bus station.
Pub first visited 1981
Old photo taken January 1994
Recent visit and photo taken 14/8/2013
On 16th August 2013
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about Noahs Ark
My experience was certainly not as wonderful as the one post wonders (or 2) would have you believe. I called in after the recent Derby beer festival and the atmosphere was so awful that I decided not to have a drink. My notes are actually much worse than that, but I'll be polite. It's a poor pub on what is the worst row of pubs in Derby.
On 2nd August 2013
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Mark Bath left this review about Noahs Ark
My favorite pub in Derby for a great pint and friendly conversation. The staff and clientele always make me feel welcome and at ease whenever I stop in.
On 13th August 2012
- rating: 10
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poppy horne left this review about Noahs Ark
hi hope every one who comes in can see what a lovely pub we have put a bit of TLC back in to a proper old pub. we want to make visiting our pub a great experiance so please pop in for a drink and if you like it we would love to see you again x x x
On 11th August 2012
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