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The Brunswick Inn, Derby
Derby
DE1 2RU
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I L left this review about The Brunswick Inn
One of our favourite pubs in Derbyshire, this is well worth the 3 - 4 minute walk from Derby station and always a suberb range of their own plus large selection of guest ales available. Plenty of old photos of bygone Derby line the walls of the numerous rooms. Our visit one a Sunday lunch time was quiet but I have been in here on a Sunday when there is a foorball match on in Derby and the place is packed yet still very good atmosphere.
On 6th June 2011
- rating: 9
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Brunswick Inn
A very fine interior which is well worth close inspection,this is one of the best examples of it's kind.Popular with Ram's fans on matchdays,there is a good customer mix and it's not dominated by beer tickers.The Brunswick beers sampled didn't stand out against the red hot competion in this town ,and given the guest selection we sloped off on our tour,after admiring the fine features.
On 4th May 2011
- rating: 8
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Brunswick Inn
Mr Button's review below is immaculately detailed so I won't repeat the salient points.
The Brunswick was also busy on our visit, an early Saturday evening, and there was certainly a convivial atmosphere and plenty of determined quaffing. I'd also agree with the previous reviewers that this is a 'must visit' on any trip to Derby, a city with much to offer on the ale front.
There were 13 ales available on handpump on our visit, 5 from the Brunswick brewery and 8 guests. Brunswick: Black Sabbath, Triple Hop, Railway Porter, 2nd Brew and Emerald Express. Guests: Landlord, Everards Beacon and Tiger, RCH East St. Cream, Tring Royal Poacher, White Horse Oxfordshire, Elgoods Pageant and Oak Royal Daze.
We tried the Triple Hop which was in good nick but responses ranged from indifferent to tasteless (polite version) and the Emerald Express which went down better but wasn't spectacular. After this enthusiasm for the range wained. There's nothing wrong with the guest list but it noticeably omits beers from some of the excellent local breweries such as Blue Monkey, Thornbridge and Whim. Consequently, having expected great things from the Brunswick selection and knowing that there were many other places to try in the city, we left feeling slightly underwhelmed.
I very much like the Brunswick and will definitely return but I wouldn't rate it as my favourite in Derby.
On 4th May 2011
- rating: 8
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Roger Button left this review about The Brunswick Inn
For my money, the finest of all of Derby’s pubs (and that is a hard choice to make). Set at the end of a terrace of old railway workers cottages built in the the 1840’s, the Brunny was the first purpose built railway pub but by the 1980’s it was little more than a derelict shell fit for nothing but the wreckers ball. To fully appreciate the transformation you need to seek out the photos running along the interior corridor that show the state of disrepair prior to the restoration programme that resulted in the pub reopening in 1987. A micro brewery was added in 1991 and a selection of 4 or 5 home brewed ales are among the 15 (or was it 16) hand pumps, another example of why Derby is often claimed to be the Real Ale capital of the UK (although Sheffield may dispute that fact).
The wonderful interior has been restored back to its original multi room format. The main bar has lots of paneling, a welcoming fire and interesting collection of bottles. Two rooms lead off the main corridor, the first a fairly basic, flagstoned, public bar with earthenware jugs, old railway themed photos, darts and fruit machines. The second is a cosy snug room with a similar basic approach with high backed settles. At the pointy end of the building is a fairly spacious parlour. Upstairs are a selection of function rooms available for hire.
The micro brewery is situated at the rear of the pub and is visible through some glass doors near the toilets. It is possible to do a tour, meal and pint combination for a very reasonable price (it was £7.50 on my visit but that was some time ago).
We paid two visits on our extended weekend (well, you just have to) and found a sensible mix of customers and good service despite being pretty busy, particularly on the Saturday night. This is the sort of pub that makes pub crawls difficult as it is too much of a wrench to leave so allow plenty of time and just wallow in the place.
On 6th April 2010
- rating: 10
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Brunswick Inn
A Victorian terrace brick building, with an apse end, like a church - which is what this place is; though somewhere to lift the soul and praise the good hop, rather than the Lord. It has a slight bleak northern feel to the place, which is why Mr Hackwood probably felt so at home here!
The interior has a nesting of rooms; indeed, Mr H and I could have played hide and seek for half an hour, had it not been for the fact that the place was so quiet, i thought it was being ran by a family of trappist monks. There is a snug and a family parlour. Decor was white and a deep red, with a stone floor and nice fireplaces. Interest was again supplied by old railway pictures, due to the building's historic connections with the railway and some old bottles. There was a dart board. Service was fine and there was a healthy number of clients, most with a healthy age to them. Traditional and class.
Beer; some tap stuff, with 16 handpulls. The place has its own microbrewery, but i stuck to Cathedral Ale's Magna Carta and Milestone's Black Pearl Stout, both were good,
Just go, i can say no more.
On 27th November 2009
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Old Boots left this review about The Brunswick Inn
A terraced pub with its own microbrewery, a profusion of handpumps (16) and a styllish victorian interior. Many small and large rooms, the main bar and counter is at the rear. Lots of dark wood, flag floors and half glazed walls between the various rooms. Nicely kept beers from the on-site microbrewery and various other small breweries plus the usual kegs etc. Well patronised by ale lovers, even on the very wet lunchtime I was in. The range and the style of this pub mark it out as a beer lovers must visit destination.
On 21st November 2009
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mark franik left this review about The Brunswick Inn
This is a real ale drinkers dream and really needs to be on the list for away fans visiting via the railway station.
On 17th October 2009
- rating: 10
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Brunswick Inn
Lovely pub this, presumably with connections with the adjoining railway buildings. Multi roomed and not built for comfort but its a fine ale house.
Great beer.
On 27th September 2009
- rating: 8
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Clive Thompson left this review about The Brunswick Inn
This place came with a recommendation from a friend and is definitely a must visit for real ale enthusiasts, or indeed anyone interested in historic pubs. It was originally built in the 1840's as part of a railway community and was known as the Brunswick Railway & Commercial Inn. In the mid 20th C it fell into disrepair but finally re-opened in 1987 after extensive renovation of the whole area by the local historical trust. It's a real gem with lots of rooms to explore, the main bar, a snug, a smoke room and an attractive family parlour. A flagstone corridor runs through the pub leading to the on-site brewery which brews 6 Brunswick ales. Another 4-5 ales are also available and the food menu is quite popular. It's only a few minutes walk from the train station and certainly worth a visit.
On 16th December 2007
- rating: 9
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