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The Riflemans Arms, Belper
Belper
DE56 1AZ
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Reviews of The Riflemans Arms (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Riflemans Arms
After a closure and a refurbishment, this pub is not much changed, with the layout unaltered since my last visit, though it's a bit smarter. Five hand pumps with a cider, a beer from Falstaff and Pedigree as before, but now also two from Dancing Duck. My half of Falstaff Phoenix 4.7% was very good (NBSS 3.5) and the pub was ticking over nicely on Saturday afternoon.
On 24th August 2024
- rating: 7
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Will Larter left this review about The Riflemans Arms
On my recent visit to Belper on a Tuesday the Riflemans was not due to open until shortly before my train was due to depart, but when a pub up the hill failed to open at 4pm as expected, a window of opportunity opened for this one. (And then, when I made a dash for the train it was 15 minutes late!) I received a warm welcome from behind the bar, and when the woman serving came out to chat with one of her regulars they included me in the conversation, which doesn't happen every day. My beer was Falstaff Tate, a 4% pale or blonde ale, with a picture of the comedian Catherine Tate on the pump clip. Another Falstaff beer was due on next, and Marstons Pedigree was also available, with two more hand pumps vacant. With so many good pubs for beer in Belper, one or more may have to be omitted when doing a circuit, but this one is very handy for the station so deserves its place on any list, and is a fine pub in its own right.
On 10th October 2021
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Riflemans Arms
A traditional style pub with the bar area on the left as you enter, a moderately sized lounge on the right and a small lounge with pool table at the rear. A very busy pub on our Saturday afternoon visit, with mainly locals in watching the footy on the telly. The bar area was very smart looking with an oak counter top. I spotted three handpumps, which raised my hopes, but was disappointingly brought back to earth, as all three were badged with Marston's Pedigree.
On 9th October 2019
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3596 recommendations about 3596 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Car Park : No last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesday - last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- WiFi : Yes last updated 24 August 2024 by Will Larter