Derby

[b2dan]

I've got a 3 week long course in Derby coming up (lucky me!) and was wondering if there are (there should be!) any decent real ale pubs there.

I've heard tell of the Alexanda? which is meant to be good. They'll need to be within walking distance of my hotel (The European Inn which is I think just outside the station).

Cheers

b2

[malbon]

is the european on burton road?

The Flowerpot is ok albeit a bit of a 'heavy rock' bar

'The Mile' on Ashbourne Road/Friargate has/had many real ale pubs which unfortunately a few have been hit by the CC but worth a walk - and it leads you into the centre.

[Rude Girl]

The Brunswick about 50m to the right across the road from the station, is serious real ale territory.

I've never been in there and a)walked out unaided b) not lost half a stone the following morning

It's about 5 minutes walk from the European (that's the place opposite the Midland isn't it?).

Edited by Rude Girl on Saturday 14th February 18:25

[pies1981]

What course are you doing b2dan, if you dont mind me asking?

[b2dan]

It's too do with work the course, not a uni course!

Some good places to investigate, i'll have to have a look at them. A heavy rock bar, just up my street

b2

Edited by b2dan on Monday 16th February 21:11

[Rude Girl]

b2dan said:

It's too do with work the course, not a uni course!

Some good places to investigate, i'll have to have a look at them. A heavy rock bar, just up my street

b2

I think he guessed that, and also guessed at what industry you work in, to be doing a course in Derby and staying at the European...