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Seven Stars, Derby
Derby
DE1 3EE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Pub SignMan left this review about Seven Stars
Great little traditional two-bar boozer just outside the city’s central ring road. I entered into the right-hand side of the pub, which feels like the main bar space - a carpeted room with a big fireplace to one side, banquettes and low stools skirting the perimeter and the servery along the back wall. The bar has one of those padded counter fronts and a dark wood beam bar back which matches the beams running across the ceiling and through much of the rest of the pub. Loads of black and white photos of local scenes line the walls, whilst fairy lights in the windows add to the ambiance and the slot machines are considerately positioned in conveniently sized nooks. I also noticed a juke box which seemed to be bashing out a pretty epic set of tunes that were worth dropping into the pub just to hear on their own. The left-hand room is of a similar size, perhaps a tad smaller and with fewer seating options, but still a nice room that was just as busy as the main bar. There’s access to the servery along the back wall here too, so no need to squeeze through to the other room every time you need to go to the bar.
The ale range was a bit more modest than some of the other well known pubs in this part of the city, with three handpulls in action, dispensing Titanic Iceberg, Marstons Pedigree and Castle Rock Harvest Pale. The Iceberg was in good condition and the bar staff seemed like a very friendly bunch, as did a lot of the punters here, who were happy to chat to a stranger in their midst.
I liked this traditional feeling pub and thought it would be a great place to stop off for a few pints, if only you could find a seat here. The limited ale range seems designed to ensure good beer quality and there was a good atmosphere from the mainly older clientele. Another essential Derby pub and one I’m very glad I included on my crawl.
On 4th September 2023
- rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Seven Stars
Good Beer Guide-listed pub on a busy road with two main drinking rooms and a games room at the rear. It was fairly busy on our Saturday afternoon visit, but the barmaid served us fairly quickly despite being on her own.
The real ale range was a little more limited than other pubs we'd been in. On offer were Marston's Pedigree, Three Brothers Northern Pale & Little Brewing Company Epiphany. As Moby Duck states, its between the Flowerpot and the Five Lamps. So, it would be rude not to stop by for a quick one (or two).
On 4th July 2023
- rating: 5
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Moby Duck left this review about Seven Stars
An old wooden framed pub dating from the 17th century. Cosy and compact inside with black wooden beams in much evidence. Three Beers on ,Marstons Pedigree and 61 Deep along with a guest of Stancill Stainless. Not a destination pub but being between both The Five Lamps and The Flowerpot its worth a half hour of your time.
On 3rd November 2022
- rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Seven Stars Inn
an obviously old building with lots of neat old features including a well in the back bar, Marstons owned so the choice was Hobgoblin or Pedigree; I missed out on Doombar from the cellar by jug but I guess I'll survive. Definitely worth popping in when going between the Five Lamps and the Flowerpot etc, and I'll check what's in the jug next time.
On 4th November 2013
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ROB Camra left this review about The Seven Stars Inn
You have to go down a couple of steps to get into this old traditional pub. The rear bar is quite ornate and has some barrels and low beams etc. The front are is quite small. There were only 2 cask ales available MArston's Pedigree and Ringwood Boondoggle (I think). It's a good looking pub, but the ale choice lets it down. Worth a look in when walking from The Flowerpot to Five Lamps.
On 16th September 2013
- rating: 6
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Seven Stars Inn
Worth a look in if you're in the vicinity as it's a good traditional pub and has a lot of character. You step down into the pub and has wonderful black beams. On tap Marston's Pedigree and Black Sheep.
On 23rd November 2011
- rating: 7
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Roy Collins left this review about The Seven Stars Inn
Very old pub with low beams and small rooms inside. Choice of 3 real ales , one of which was served by the jug from the cellar.
On 31st July 2011
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Seven Stars Inn
A fairly unusual building (dated 1680) with a high-pitched sloping roof. Characterful inside, with a sunken horseshoe-shaped interior and low ceiling. Not exactly bursting with ale choice, just a couple on (Black Sheep and Marstons) served in jugs from the cellar, so worth popping in for that experience alone (although similar serving method can be found for the Bass at Ye Olde Dolphin). Apparently a 17th century well in the back bar, must have missed that. Drop in as part of an extended crawl.
On 1st September 2010
- rating: 7
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