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The Babington Arms - JD Wetherspoon

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11-13 Babington Ln, Derby DE1 1TA, United Kingdom

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Reviews of The Babington Arms - JD Wetherspoon

W. B.

Decent food bar staff on point. Team leader of the staff was mint crack willing to engage in conversation unlike some spoons. Bar manager was chatty but busy. Nice food good atmosphere. Charles is a local don't be put off with his dementia absolutely lovely bloke. Would pop in again.

p. b.

Very quiet on my visit. Some interesting information on the walls about local theatres and Babbington Hall. I had the mini chocolate brownie with ice cream and unlimited hot drinks for just over £3. There's a nice outdoor terrace with plants. Sadly, I can't see this one lasting 😢

M. N.

Sticky table but.....the food was easy to to order. It arrived quickly, was piping hot and much welcomed. Friendly attentive staff, made a pleasant dining experience. Just needs a good clean!!! 🙄🙄 The lamp shades were full of dust and the underneath of the table was sticky 🥴

R. C.

Good place to get very reasonably priced drinks, Great selection of Ales. The Barmaid told me they have to have 10 different ales at any time, and because they are one of the busiest pubs in town they can sell enough to keep the quality up. Good place to people watch and find someone to chat to

k. h.

Enjoyed my Steak and Leffe here. Busy but short wait for food.

R. W.

I've been using the Babbo for 10yrs or so now without complaint, the beer has always been excellent, the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. What has happened since lockdown? The beer is still good, but trying to get served is another matter. For some reason there's always a queue for the bar .3-4 people behind it but only 1 actually serving. Yesterday we called in for a quick pint which took 15 mins to get. The new manager has got to get the staff better organised . Use the App? The couple at the next table did so and waited longer than us.We have already migrated to the Thomas Leaper ,further to walk but much better service. Also the Babington is long overdue for a refurb ,especially the disabled toilets, it's a disgrace ,always swimming and smelly. It's used by far too many who just can't be bothered going upstairs

T. P. T. B. D.

Great local pub near to us! Great service. Never too busy, due to the Standing Order being closed for refurbishment it is a bit busier now but still great!

S. G.

Excellent, as always, can't beat a wetherspoons. Loads of choice for beer, ale, lager etc, very reasonable prices. Nice place, chill, relax, enjoy. Alot less busier than standing order.

S.

Only came here as the Standing Order is being refitted. However it's nice enough, obvs hasn't got anywhere near the decor. Service was ok, food standard Spoons fare and quick as usual. They had run out of the beer we came in for, but that's the chance you take with high turnover premises.

N. C.

Always a good vibe in here.. slightly off the beaten track compared to its sisters the other side of town but always plenty of space and decent ale.

D. E.

Very stuffy no ventilation. The upholstery and chairs are dirty. The baby change/disabled toilet was disgusting floor covered in wee and absolutely stinking. Food was okay and staff friendly but the cleanliness of this pub is definitely not up to scratch!!

N. C.

It's been years since I was last in this pub & I won't leave it that long again. Its a really nice pub with good bar staff and the average age of drinkers must be 50's plus which makes it a really nice safe pub for a female.

M. l.

Great service cheap and cheerful, excellent value for money with a great choice of food and drinks, first time I've tried spitfire real ale and was awesome.

j. H.

I think it is so crowded that Covid must been rife in there. The tables are so close together that it makes it impossible to safe distance. I suppose because it is always crowded, it must be popular but not a place for me.

N. S.

One of the nice Weatherspoons. Same good food and value. 1 of 3 we found in Derby. 2 more next to each other near the cathedral

T. M.

The Babington Arms is one of several JD Wetherspoon pubs in Derby, close to the Antu shopping centre. It is a large pub, suitable for groups - especially when sports events are on. However, the décor certainly has seen better days, and you will find a classier JDW option about 7 minutes away, at The Standing Order. Of course, the menu (with very minor variations) and drjnks selection is the usual, and the prices are highly competitive - you simply won't find a cheaper cocktail or real ale than anywhere else but at a Spoon. However, a real ale I had when I visited in February had already gone bad (very notable vinegary smell and taste).. That shouldn't happen - casks of real ale once opened wiil start to go bad after 3 days. The food is solid if unexciting, which you've also come to expect from JDW. All in all, not the best JDW option in Derby.

T. B.

Good friendly service art this venue, tables cleared and cleaned quickly. The club meal of the day was good.

V. M.

Had a lovely meal fantastic prices for food and drink. Curtious staff excellent 👌

B.

Not been here for a while, it seems things have taken a turn to the bad. No pizzas no salad got the wrong burger everything we got was like a 3rd rate school dinner from the 70s we won't be going back 👎👎👎

S. b.

Found a table quite easily, used the app to make an order, swift service and friendly staff, Well done Wetherspoon.

L. H.

Had a lovely meal in a busy pub. Staff were calm and capable.

T. J.

Food good and staff friendly and helpful. Good value for money

S. T.

Come in here for breakfast. Weatherspoon menu so u know wot sort of price to expect. Breakfast was good and staff were approachable and came across pleasent when dealing with me on order or clearing tables. Was even asked if food was ok. Defo come back for more maybe lunch too. Can't say what it's like as a pub atmosphere when people drink as we only went for morning breakie but I'd happily return.

T. S.

Great fish. Great service. Great Guinness! Cheers.

A. S.

Typical weatherspoons. Nice staff. Beer well kept

J. G.

Lovely place to eat and or drink. We came back here every day for breakfast or dinner/tea during our 4day to visit to Derby and it was always good service and nice food. Will definitely visit again xxx

S. X.

Quality food options at sensible prices. Decent selection of well priced beers.

P. D.

Good basic pub, good prices and atmosphere and you can order from your table

K. C.

I am a Wetherspoons fan the beer and staff very good my only concern was the state of the upholstery 🍻👍

M. D.

Always plenty of people here. Always interesting ones as well. Good service

G.

I went in for breakfast excellent the service was good and value for money will be returning again. Thanks 😊

J. O.

Town centre Wetherspoon with the usual attractions. Good food at very reasonable prices. Beer choice was extensive and spirits also satisfied all tastes. Spacious dining area and good service helped us to enjoy our dinner. We will use it again when we return to Derby.

C. S.

Wasn't too shabby, slow service at times but other than that, wasn't much too complain about.

S. N.

It's okay. Not clean, not great and questionable staff but it serves it purpose and at least you can sit outside.

J. A.

Melanie and I loved tonight's government to eat out help out scheme.mon to wed .3rd Aug till 31st Aug. two alcoholic drinks and 2 main courses for less than 9 pound W🤩W

S. H.

It’s a Wethy - Good friendly service, bottle of wine for £6.99 and freshly cooked good value food.

M. F.

Typical wetherspoons,,plenty of staff plenty of options plenty of people..in Derby for a couple of hours so be rude not to..

S. P.

Met a lot of people I haven't seen for a while all good

W. K.

fairely inexpensive place. sometimes food tastes good while sometimes its stale and is clearly microwaved, the alcoholic drinks can be a hit or miss depending on if you like them weaker or not. however, if you are on a budget it is a great place to go to

T. F.

Average Wetherspoon pub. Good food. Cheap Drink. And good service.

P. D.

Friday lunchtime visit... it was busy with a nice mix of shoppers and drinkers....good staff all friendly and hard working ..tables could have been cleaner...but that was my only criticism...toilets wereclean too...

P. D.

Another Spoons ticked off the list. Great choice of real ales on today.. A bit dark inside.

J. W.

Not just the best Wetherspoons in Derby but up there with the best pubs fullstop. It shows what can be accomplished by a passionate manager who knows and care about sourcing and serving exquisite real ale and cider. The hand pumps run into double figures and you're guaranteed a great pint at incredibly cheap prices. A highlight of a recent visit was a cask aged cider which went down dangerously well at 6.9% and less than £3 a pint!! It's cosy for a 'Spoons which makes a change honestly, and the staff are without fail friendly and knowledgeable. As you'd expect with an offering this good it does get busy from early most days. Food is standard Wetherspoons fare but has certainly improved over the years. Highly recommended stop-off when in Derby.

b. m.

Lovely place, lovely food , friendly staff

A. P.

Friendly staff, nice food and good quality

M. B.

Brilliant pub, great atmosphere, food and such a range of ales! Staff are very friendly and helpful and as it's a Wetherspoon pub it feels like you're at home.

T. B.

Really busy today Grand National and the 2 staff down and still their doing a great job.

X.

Its a Wetherspoons. Feels a bit run down. Beer prices as you would expect are about the cheapest around.

f. b.

Very efficient, bar staff and kitchen staff ,breakfast didn't take long to be served. One young lady was certianly happy in her job singing and smiling.

M. P.

Very nice family environment good food.

K. B.

10 out of 10 once again brill staff see you next week cheers Babington arms

J. m.

A realy nice pub thats pretty quite portion sizes are small for a spoons buts same old

M. Y.

Easy to order on the app and the toilets were not 14 miles away like many other Wetherspoon's. Tables did seem very close together so if that was an issue to yourself you may wish to find a corner seat or something.

D. H.

Not the nicest of weatherspoons. When our food came the gentleman that brought over our food put the cutlery down on the table that hadn't been cleaned before we sat down which was very disappointing.

J. W.

Nice food nice atmosphere whats more to say 5 gold stars ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️ ✨️

J.

Had a good breakfast & quite cheap

C. C. (.

There's a beer festival on now. Only moderately stick Spoon's

j. m.

Food was sooo good. Friendly staff. Tables were dirty but when I asked staff to clean they were more than happy to oblige

D. M.

Dimly lit , but spacious, also quieter than standing order or Thomas leaper as it is just out of the main drinking area. Did seem to be having issues with getting orders correct, but the food was cooked well. Overall a okay experience.

S. M.

Doesn't have the incredible historical interior of The Standing Orders but we really enjoyed our visit and the burgers were perfect.

w. h.

It was ok just a normal city pub with grub

R. P.

Two steak and ale puddings, with mash or chips, peas, gravy and brown sauce...plus 2 pints of beer...£9.65!!! Admittedly this was under the Eat Out Help Out, government promotion, so obviously changed now. Fantastic value and tasted superb. Very well designated walkways for social distancing, plenty of hand sanitizer available in multiple locations throughout the venue. Friendly, if slightly frazzled staff. Recommended.

K. C.

It's a Spoons. There are no surprises. Toilets in the sky, sticky tables, cheap beer (decent but small selection of ales) and the ability to send side orders of peas to random tables.

V. S.

Cheap & cheerful Usual menu, but not expensive. Beers are very varied & we'll kept. Place could do with a spruce up its looking tired & tatty in places. Most staff excellent, polite and friendly, although the manager often comes across as very grumpy :)

k. h.

Service was quick and excellent, ambience spoilt by a member of staff who had her two young children with her, who were over familiar and a little boisterous, their mother was louder

R. H.

Stayed with a friend in Derby overnight but the hotel wasn't doing breakfast, so we walked into the city at around 9am and headed for the Babington Arms (Wetherspoons). There were a few other people in the pub as we took stock of available real ales. From a limited range, there was just one dark beer, Lymestone Brewery; Stone the Crows 5.4% abv. Omg, this beer was nectar and we cursed the fact that we never made it to this pub the night before. The other two 'Spoons in Derby had nothing we were interested in but the Flowerpot had a decent Chocolate Stout. So, the delightful Stone the Crows was paired with a wonderful 'Spoons Large Breakfast £5.59 each, which set us up for the day. In summary then; comfortable pub, quick service, great food and fantastic beer (on this occasion). Loved it.

J. F.

Great Value meals & service.

H. C.

Cheap but very dark inside, needs a good clean and a refit, foods as you'd expect at a wetherspoons, service very quick but tables are not cleaned after

J. M.

Nice and friendly bar and waiter staff

S. K.

A great place for ales, had been there once in 2017, and my favorite was Phoenix Porter, too good a flavour. Ambience was just amazing, it will take you back years. A must visit doe a drink and bite.

m. a.

Really good service,friendly staff,food is good

R. P.

The meal and beers was very good

A. P.

Standard weatherspoons, a bit old now and worn but still a good place for breakfast. We ordered using the app which was quick and easy. Love the fact they've done a build your own breakfast option.

J. H.

Walked from Notts to derby and thought I'd reward me walk with a pint. Oldest average age for any spoons av been to. Everyone seemed sound and service was quick. Could do with a telly imho. Ha'way the lads

E. S.

It's a OK place to visit if you want a cheap drink

C.

Steak from the grill. Poor quality meat.

c. f.

its been here years. its a great wethers. the food is good quality, especially the mixed grill on a tuesday. sit in the back its quieter. good ales and ipas and bottled beer.

k. p.

Only here been here for their breakfast and it’s one of the best there is! Bacon is lovely as is the sausage. Large choice of different breakfasts. Gets very busy at weekends though. The large breakfast is excellent value for money. Could do with more beans though.

T. M.

Traditional weathspoon. Friendly staff. Cheap drinks.

A. M.

Nice pub with different seating areas ,first class breakfast, value for money 😋

M. R.

Excellent food and fantastic drink cheers

S. P. C.

Very large floor space with tables of all shapes and sizes. We went on a Saturday night , very busy but managed to get a table. The mushroom risotto was very nice and the wife had the barbecue chicken " sorry no pics " but very nice ! Toilets upstairs " again " but that's wetherspoons for you lol

I. S.

Best pub best prices in Derby

W. C.

Great Pub great food and beer - could do to be a bit brighter inside though

N. P.

My favorite pub in Derby so far. Excellent atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food is always great and well priced. Love coming back here with my friend even during the day for a drink, snack or meal. Definitely can recommend this classy bar to anyone! :)

M. B.

We popped in here whilst visiting family in Derby, and as it was my daughters birthday. Unfortunately she is fussy and Pancakes wernt part of the breakfast menu, I spoke to Kate behind the bar who then spoke to the kitchen and they were happy to do a dessert for her for breakfast. Kate then went out of her way and sang Happy Birthday to my daughter as she brought it over too. Thank you

S. D.

Suitable for all ages only if you want a quiet and cozy place to hang out with friends and family. Lots of local ale is available. Pleasant atmosphere with old English style environment. You get tasty English breakfast.

s. s.

Nice clean very friendly staff food nice

P. V.

Food is usually very good. Most/nearly all are brilliant. Been coming here as a regular for many years as I am a cider man and they have an amazing selection. I stick to my favs when possible which are always fantastic, but festivals you get at least 20 throughout it to sample others. As I said most staff are great. One inperticular 'Lorraine' flows around like a hummingbird. Precise, accurate, remembers who you are and your drink, plus can serve 3 people in the time some others server one. Fantastic for customers.

d. b.

Good pub, slow service

m. c.

Come to the steak club Tuesday £7.59 for steak with all trimmings and choice of drink. The meal was quick to come to the table and was lovely and hot. The place was quiet busy but seemed to be quick getting the meals out. This is the 2nd time I've been and both times meal and drinks have been spot on. Definitely be trying the other night offers so I will be size of a house before long lol. But yes this place is very good staff are all friendly and place is clean. Well done staff keep up the good work

P. W.

Nice friendly and welcoming staff. Nice breakfast but shame they stopped doing black pudding.

B. S.

Good city centre pub with friendly staff and good choices of food and drinks. Thanks 👍

C. G.

Visited Babingtons last Thursday and was treated very well, the service was very fast and also friendly. A few tables were a bit sticky and wet in places and the lighting seemed a bit too dark towards the back of the room, but apart from that a lovely experience, would recommend and would come back again.

J. H. B.

We are 4 ladies who worked together. We meet in Derby have a browse around the shops. We then make our way to the Babbington and have lunch together then make our ways back home. Lovely break with great friend's. Thanks to the staff as well, lovely food always.

M. M.

Not a bad place to visit, food was average, staff were nice though. Good value. Would recommend for cheap & cheerful.

V. “. C.

Cheap drinks nice place to sit inside or outside. Downfall toilets are upstairs thats a mission especially when u had few to drink. That's y I only gave 4 stars 🙂👍

G. M.

Smoking area is at the front which isn't great, isn't their fault, but there's tables and chairs there anyway. Staff are always friendly and the ladies room is modern and has been clean everytime I've used them

G. N.

A good place for families or friends to meet

E. M.

Famished we were of into Derby town centre came across this place and thought Hmmm looks inviting so we went in, good choice there were various offers to be had, like a meal and drink included, I chose the rack of ribs and chicken which was excellent and value for money, my friend had Burger which she loved. Ordered food came out relativley quickly which was just what we needed.

C. R.

Lovely pub. Great atmosphere. Really nice, helpful staff. Food was excellent

N. D.

Lovely chicken burger was surprised at the quality presentation could be upgraded but excellent food

S. H.

Service bit slow and when ordered a steak meal at 22.30 they had ran out so had a mix grill excellent food

M. C.

Good prices, nice atmosphere. Good place to start a night out or for a meal

A. K.

This is a really nice and friendly pub been in here lots of times for breakfast and lunch. The food is good and at great prices also have good selection of drinks available. Location is in the town centre very close to the shops and there is parking outside which is pay and display or you can park in a carpark round the corner for up to 2hrs it's 2.50 and for up to 4hrs it is 3.50

B. E.

It's a Whetherspoons! You know the score... Well-priced drinks. Good pub grub selection. I regularly order the Empire burger without the bun, chips or onion rings (v nice) which can confuzzle certain staff. Handy drinks ordering app if you're feeling lazy/continental. Generally safe feeling despite the usual loud/lairy types.

r. r.

Excellent establishment great staff well worth a visit.Cheap drinks good service.

T. M.

Very nice food alright prices very busy all the time

J. P.

Lovely breakfast. Excellent service. Nice n clean .Thanks

M. R.

The app wasn't working so I had to go to the bar, I only got a ridiculously small portion of mushy peas with my fish and chips so small I figured they must have run out.

M. B.

I've been to the Babington Arms many times and will continue too. The atmosphere is like your typical British pub. This place serves food and a wide selection of ales, so if you enjoy your ales I recommend coming here! If you need to use the restroom expect a hike as it's upstairs, although there is a disabled toilet on the ground floor so if you do find yourself a little tipsy I'm sure it'll be fine to use.

S. F.

Was busy when we visited on a Friday evening, but the tables at the back were free and more quiet. Orders taken, starters were brought out and the waiter told us to just give a shout when we were done and he would start on the mains, I thought this was a good touch so no having someone hovering round us and no sat with empty plates for 30 minutes waiting. Waiter was very friendly and apologetic when they realised they had no tikka masala left, but took a new order, gave us the money back for the difference, and both mains were brought out together. Really enjoyed the meal, very filling.

S. M.

I love the babmington. But when I was in on Friday The table service was very very poor. Good job everything is back to normal

R. B.

With a Weatherpersons pub you know what you're going to get. No music, no quality food, but the drinks are cheap and there's normally a lot f folks in there to provide some atmosphere.

F. F.

Wonderful place to visit for a drink

C. E.

I always enjoy going here because the beer is spot on. But, for the life of me why do so many make out there is something wrong with them and use the disabled toilet ?

T. “. S. C.

Good service, nice pub.

C. G.

It's a spoons food nice and cheap drinks what more could you ask for :)

D. M.

Food ok service good but took an age to bring our drinks

S. W.

I've been going to the Babbington arms for many year's. But must admit that I've not been for a while. The beer choice was good as always but it just seemed so shabby tonight. The tables were dirty and sticky a lot of the seats were ripped it just seems run down. There was a fight going on outside between two drunks as we tried to get in. Shame as even though the Standing order is the posh Witherspoons the Babbingtons was always the beer drinkers pub.

C. L.

Really nice old building lovely period features... good choice of beer and food.. excellent staff service friendly and very welcoming staff who are in control.. very well organized..

B. E.

It's a Weatherspoons pub. A wide range of drinks at really competitive prices, a large food menu that's available until 11pm and that's about it. Don't expect elegance or sophistication, it's good at what it does however there are much nicer places in Derby.

C. P.

One of the better Wetherspoons. Excellent choice of ale. Quite, none threatening environment a good staff. The ale here is well kept and deserving of its place on the Good Beer Guide.

A. J.

Spit and sawdust weatherspoons just a short walk from Waterstones book shop, not as grandiose as the standing order but the food is better. Some nice cubicles at the back of the pub for more privacy, manager who served me seemed a bit defeated but pleasant enough, bud light £2 bargain 😁😁

M. F.

The better of the Derby Wetherspoon's pubs, slightly off the main drag, so avoids the student & stag do crowd in the main. The management are very ale-centric and have an eccentric attitude to service that you would normally find in a small real ale free house. You either love or loathe that aspect, but personally I appreciate anything that makes for a more unique experience. The cask ale selection is carefully planned and normally in great condition. There's also a decent selection of craft bottles, not in the Standing Order league however. Toilets are better than average, if something of a route march from the bar. Recommended.

A. S.

Really nice place to chill. We stopped of for a bottle of wine before getting on the train

V. D.

I use this place regularly for meals, social purposes, & as a meet up point. Situated in Derby City Centre. The place can get busy, especially on football match days, so don't expect to get served too quickly. Management always look stressed & miserable, & rarely break a smile. Bar staff are friendly, & on busy days, look shattered, but at least, can have a laugh with you. Meals are well cooked, & i find the menu quite boring, as with most 'Wetherspoon' pubs. We all know they have a very wide range of guest beers, wines & spirits. It needs a little bit of renovation work undertaking, i.e;- plumbing & roofing, regular customers have noticed over time, but is still worth visiting nevertheless.

R. L.

Good prices, ok service if near the bar. Can use app for ordering

C. F.

Well I normally have breakfast at wetherspoon. You can t beat there quality and price. But got there a bit late so had dinner think it was called triple chicken really enjoyed it they are starting to accomodation I stayed in one in Penzance it was really really nice .

T. F.

Nice breakfast and Coffee.

M. T.

Not a bad place... more a heavy drinker pub though.

p. d.

This Pub has free live entertainment Monday club is the best day for this. Disabled access for all the mobility scooters. Friendly service.

B. B.

You know what you're getting here, it's a Spoons pub. The Babbington Arms is a friendly little Wetherspoons pub, with a modest selection of booze and a nice little outdoor smoking area. The staff are all really nice and always up for a chat and a bit of banter. The selection of beer and floor-space is somewhat hampered by how small the bar is, but in a city centre, you can't really complain about that. If you want a cheap drink before moving onto the clubs, or if you're looking for a hearty meal that won't destroy your wallet, you can do a lot worse.

M. S.

Beermats ipa was great today

M. C.

I could not expect more for such prices. A wide range of cheap beers, good offers, dishes and snacks for reasonable prices + free Wi-Fi :) Great place to drink or eat. I highly recommend the dish + beer offer.

a. n.

I enjoyed coming here to Babington Arms on my own and it's also lovely going for drinks with friends on Christmas eve. Staff are friendly food is great enjoying couple of drinks Lots people at the pub which was nice to see

O. C.

My favourite of the 3 Wetherspoons in Derby. Staff are always polite and the manager, I believe he is because he usually wears a different shirt to the others, anyway he is a delightful young man, always polite and on hand to help people.

K. C.

Lovely place and cheap

C. 2.

Perfectly ok Wetherspoons but not in the top 50% and neither as nice or well looked after (sticky tables etc) as the other one in Derby, near the cathedral. Better to go there if you're intent on Spooning it.

V. B.

It's the same menu at all Wetherspoons but I felt it was prepared a bit better than I've had in other places. Good value as usual.

A. C.

Food and drink was to the usual standard for a Weatherspoons. Very busy, city pub.

j. n.

It was very busy for a thursday lunch. However still found a table for me and little lady. We shared a deli lunch. Very tasty and great customer service

N. W.

Busy when we visited but it was a Friday lunchtime but the service was very quick (unusual for a Wetherspoons in my experience) and the ale was superb, well worth a visit if this one experience is anything to go by.

A. W.

We have been meeting up with my mother in law here for the past two weeks for breakfast and a catch upand really like it here. The only downside for me personally is that Iwould like to be able to have wholemeal bread as I'm following a Slimming World plan and have to "syn point" white bread, which excuse the CV pun but eats into my daily allowance of syns. I have asked for wholemeal but was told that they don't have it.

I. H.

Popped in for a quick pint bit rough and ready

K. H.

Food arrived quickly and was well cooked. Quality of food not as good as it used to be, but that's true of all Wetherspoons. Friendly staff.

J. B.

A comfy, down to earth place. Nice little coves for up to four to hide in near the back too. Friendly and helpful staff. One of our favourite local Whetherspoons. Also, perfectly situated for a meal and a drink before taking a short walk to the Showcase Cinema de Lux for a film, just around the corner via the only pedestrian entrance to the big shopping centre that's open late at night (the one by the large Poundland.)

P. K.

Had a great day out ,was amazed at a ladies till skills....she was amazing....she had served everyone & in some cases dealt with everything&all that i nearly went & bought her a superwoman costume.....well-done SOPHIE.....& p.s thanks.

R. S.

Much quieter than the other one in town! Not the most scenic other than that it's good.

T. W.

Took a long time to get drink because only one till open the second one was cards only would have made sense to open for cash when busy .as he was standing there doing note

S. D.

Great beer selection, with plenty of real ales from local breweries. Other than that, it's a Wetherspoons so you pretty much know what you're going to get.

J. C.

Bit of an old fashioned pub but food is always nice, quick service and you can even use the app to order. Reasonable prices and always welcoming.

A. G.

Always friendly staff and great atmosphere and prices. Lovely place for a meal or a night out, vegan options available too.

N. T.

When we visited this pub it was around lunch time and was fairly busy, despite this we found the service was quite quick on this particular day but like most pubs it can get very busy.

C. S.

It’s my regular Spoons especially for Thursday Curry Club. Quality ales at fantastically great value prices. Cheers!

M. M.

Enjoyed food with 50%off social distancing was fine nice friendly staff defo go back defo recommend brownie and ice cream for dessert mmmmm

D. M.

Have only been once to this quaint old pub but was most impressed good food various prices and very attractive pensioners rates most impressed would certainly go again

R. S.

Nice place cheap beer what more could you ask for

C. B.

Very good here today, used to come regular but a year ago went downhill. But today back to the old good days if not better. The gammon was two big slices two eggs mushroom tomatoes, and chip's. For what you pay very good iam going back. Well done Babbinton Arms Colin

P. D.

The better pub of the three in the city, Its comfortable and the food is good. Nicer every day atmosphere. Great value on both food and drink too.

C. M.

Really good value, I had the sirloin steak and my wife had the lamb shank very tasty and a pint each all for less than £20!

C. S.

It's OK, not too bad for a city centre place.

D. G.

Food was nice and hot

M. W.

Does what it says on the tin, good food, reasonably priced, and a half decent selection of beers, all served by pleasant staff. Recommended.

K. E.

Needs a bloody good clean

B. L.

Friendly staff, great food, consistent service. Been going for years, never disappointed.

D. M.

A quick bite to eat at last minute Food was warm,staff could have been more helpful. Wouldn't go again sorry guys but only being honest.

L. C.

Always enjoy my food at Babbington Weatherspoon.never been disappointed

E. L.

Food was excellent nice pint nice clean pub.

T. C.

Called here yesterday to have a drink and a meal. We only had one drink as there were children running around and shouting. Parents not bothered about this sorry to say.

A.

Value for money food took a long time to get served

b. r.

The place is very tired looking and needs money spending on it, but the mixed grill meal that we had was as good as any other Wetherspoons.

M. B.

Good value food and drink with friendly staff. The pub is due a refurbishment as it's had a lot of use over the years.

M. B.

A very nice weatherspoon ! Spacious and cosy, the food and drinks are good. One minor thing: they should clean the tables more often, they are sometimes sticky

J. J.

I have been there several times and the food has always been great and is kept in top condition.

T. O.

Nice place but could do with free teabags so you don't have to keep asking like there is sugar and milk but love the place I always pop in when around the area.

E. R.

Called in before going to a birthday meal was only about 6 15pm so it wasn't very busy got served quickly and managed to get a table to sit on .

n. c.

Place was good. Staff were friendly. The food came quickly and was hot and plentiful and tasty. Everything was clean and warm.

B. B.

Friendly and helpful staff with excellent value for money. Great variety of food clubs on specific days and sound portion sizes.

D. E.

Nice pub, cold beer, piping hot food and great, helpful staff. One star off for the smokers hanging around outside dropping their litter.

R. V.

Nice burgers and nice beers...a little bit busy some times and we have to wait too long than should be...

s. w.

A great weather spoons were the staff are really helpful and the food was very good. A must visit if your in the area. 5 stars

T. B.

Nice enough pub . Nice staff good service

S. T.

Nice friendly pub

M.

They not only have a great choice of alcohol and awesome food, but also your soul can be happy with the beautiful, majestic inside. If you have any soul of course.

S. G.

Great food and drinks for low price +++++ friendly staff all the time

T. C.

It's our favourite pub in derby along with the last orders. great value. The staff are oustanding so kind and so very friendly. 2

C. S.

Good food, good value, recommend the lamb shank there. Tastes very good.

M. H.

It is what it is. Management are great and friendly. Location makes a difference. And you can't expect them to be the best

C. 2.

Perfectly ok Wetherspoons but not in the top 50% and neither as nice or well looked after (sticky tables etc) as the other one in Derby, near the cathedral. Better to go there if you're intent on Spooning it.

D. T.

Fast and polite staff. Great food quality for the price you pay

A. G.

Always friendly staff and great atmosphere and prices. Lovely place for a meal or a night out, vegan options available too.

M. G.

Good atmosphere, people from all walks of life. Cheap food and drink.

B. B.

You know what you're getting here, it's a Spoons pub. The Babbington Arms is a friendly little Wetherspoons pub, with a modest selection of booze and a nice little outdoor smoking area. The staff are all really nice and always up for a chat …

N. T.

When we visited this pub it was around lunch time and was fairly busy, despite this we found the service was quite quick on this particular day but like most pubs it can get very busy.

T. W.

Took a long time to get drink because only one till open the second one was cards only would have made sense to open for cash when busy .as he was standing there doing note

c. w.

Good beer and fairly cheap meal. Pleasant atmosphere and attentive staff.

J. D.

Staff very friendly, good breakfast and came in the eveing for a drink. Not too busy lovely atmosphere.

J. S.

First visit to this wetherspoons. In Derby for the day shopping. Very nice food and drink and staff friendly as wethers goes comfortable and clean. Carry on doing what you do best.

B. F.

The food and drink was great value and quality as always, unfortunately we had to leave at 19:00 as we had a child with us.

L. N.

Good for a Wetherspoons, it has a local pub feel to it. Good food and service, great range of beers. In serious need of refurbishment.

K. M.

Amazing food and service very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere would highly recommend it to every one

b. b.

Wetherspoons are not everyone's cup of tea but the quality of the beer is very good it's in the good beer guide every year and the staff are excellent.

K. C.

It's inexpensive and has good friendly staff. We go there every week it's the best Wetherspoons in the Derby area .

S. B.

Fast service, great food, great price

L. B.

Its a Weatherspoons. Reasonable food and drink fir a reasonable price.

D. R.

Good fresh food. Staff good service is quick.Pub needing a refurb, furniture looking tired.

K. R.

great atmosphere and service will definitely go again. some great guest beers

G. F.

Great witherspoons great selection of real ales the food is very good the service is good all the staff are very friendly and work really hard top notch spoons if in Derby a must go to pub

K. W.

Lovely staff. Great service great atmosphere. Breakfast is lovely and very quick to come out.

j. l.

Was very pleased with the food and service thanks

S. M.

Food was excellent a very good service was excellent warm atmosphere enjoyable and very welcoming would recommend to every one

S. J.

Perfect food and very professional lady at the bar who looked after our order very well when the chef realised our chosen meals weren't available. Thank you :)

N. J. F.

Great place to go always good for real ale

J. B.

Not a bad place for a drink and catch up with mates.

A. H.

Hardly any choice of beer breakfast not very nice. Won't be going back

T. K.

Another enjoyable lunch time at the Babo with friends, good company, good food, fabulous choice of drinks, efficient staff all under the watchful eye of Tom, (Mine Host)what more could you wish for.

M.

Great food and atmosphere. Very friendly and good value. Super fast service

M. S.

Cheap decent coffee (99p) and free refills!

G. M.

Very nice clean place staff was very helpful J D Witherspoon should be proud of there staff at Babington arms at Derby

G. C.

A typical Wetherspoons pub. Perfectly decent. Food is a decent standard. Well kept, very reasonably priced beer.

M. W.

Wetherspoon is a consistent brand and always delivers on value. At the Babington Arms during lunchtime visits, food is always served within 10 minutes as per company standard.

j. r.

Very good value as always. The pub itself is crying out for a refurb. It's so dark and dingy and very unwelcoming.

R. R.

Reasonable price dodgy pint not normally like this.Normally very good.

L. M.

Food is ok and good service but the seats are really hard and worn, and the booth we sat in stank of sick like some Saturday night boozer has spewed there the night before.

R. G.

Good food and great variety of ales, lagers and ciders at a reasonable price. All in all a fantastic freindly pub

D. H.

Very nice pud food good and nice to sit outside

K. B.

Service amazing and the staff are lovely and polite :) definitely recommend

A.

Popped into here whilst on holiday in Derby. It wasn't the best Weatherspoons I've been it. It was a bit grubby and staff were quite unfriendly.

S. B.

Nice pub. Sat in the sun for a drink was lovely

M. R.

Good and affordable food.good and affordable coffee.my wife and myself can get a meal and drink for£2 more than subway.no contest.

A. B.

Good tasty family food as a very reasonable price. Friendly service.

D. H.

Love this place, for the 12+ real ales always on tap. They have a Ale of the day on offer most days.

J. M.

Love a Wetherspoons, but most of the staff are unfriendly unless your a regular.

M. B.

Typical great value Weather spoons pub. Food great, great selection of beers on tap.

A. S.

Tables were dirty when we arrived, had to clean ourselves. But food was quick and tasty

D. T.

Fast and polite staff. Great food quality for the price you pay

K. R.

Typical wetherspoons, cheap beer, cheap food, canteen atmosphere, can't beat it though on a budget.

l. l.

Very friendly staff and served very quick would recommend this pub to all my friends and family

j. h.

Basic food but good value for money

R. R.

Unlimited coffee refills with a variety to choose from.. latte to cappachino £1.25p can't go wrong

D. M.

Bustling with OAPs. Friendly crowed. Good quality as to be expected from Wetherspoons. Toilets were a bit of a hike upstairs through.

M. F.

Good for a reasonably priced pub lunch. Great range of quality beers.

D. T.

Just your everyday spoons pub, set in Derby town centre probably 1 of the busy pubs in town now days foods ok, beers cheap, staff ok

M. P.

Meals here are excellent, also I have my Breakfast there on a Saturday.

R. S.

The plate & food is always cold but the licqour is cheap enough

j. r.

Excellent value for food in a very friendly welcoming atmosphere.

M. S.

Delicious food!

M. S. (.

Nice quite pub food is good and so is the beer and at a reasonable price

S. G.

Lovely food highly recommended

S. M.

Good selection of beer at a reasonable price, decor a bit on the dark side though.

M. J.

Very comfortable and a reasonable standard of food. One of the better inner City Wether spoons.

A. W.

I meet my mother in law here once a week for a catch up. Friendly staff and great food.

C. A.

Too many people walking around with no masks on , didn't feel safe

K.

Love Monday club!! Panninis are Defo worth a try and Tues grill day!! Cheap but yummy

S. N. N.

Very economical, friendly staff, spacious, in the city centre, accessible, parking places around. Like it 👍👌

S. I.

Lovely atmosphere good choice of food and good price range

t. j.

Nice warmly pub and it's good you can get refill brews

M. G.

Good atmosphere, people from all walks of life. Cheap food and drink.

B. R.

Typical weatherspoon pub. Staff friendly and service swift. Outside street balcony. Clean and in good city location

M. R.

Relaxed Wetherspoons that gets pretty busy when Derby are playing at home. Usually a wait for tables around lunchtime.

J. G.

Great food and drink, and quick service on the app on a Saturday day time

l. n.

service was very good idea all ways enjoy takeing my friends there for lunch

D. N.

Had a 6oz burger and chicken burger with drink offer 5.99 Great value Burgers great and lovely chips.

G. B.

Reliably tasty breakfast. Decent coffee too. Pretty cheap, standard weatherspoons affair.

D. W.

Good food at a very competitive price, and a good atmosphere with friendly staff

a. u.

The food is always piping hot and tasty here as well the staff are friendly.

R. B.

If you can't find a beer you like here, you're an alien. Fabulous great service by humans. Mega.

R. S.

Typical Wetherspoons pub, albeit in need of a refit

C. S.

Good food, good value, recommend the lamb shank there. Tastes very good.

P. H.

I found the new bar manager very rude and this is a loss to the rest of the staff who are really friendly and helpful he needs to go on some sort of customer care course

R. T.

Interesting customers to say the least... 😳

M. T.

Good pub, exactly what you'd expect from a wetherspoons, food came fast and staff are very friendly

l. b.

Same as standing order but with an outside bit which is good when sunny. Good food and nice staff

S.

Good food cheap prices always busy but get drinks and food fast.

a. j.

Has outdoor seating service good

S. G.

Typical wetherspoon good selection of beers and reasonable price meals nice friendly atmosphere

L. A.

Cheap prices..wide variety..friendly staff(most of the time)..tasty food.

J. C.

Basic but value for money or what lol .

L. B.

Delishous food at reasonable prices,friendly atmosphere most of the staff polite & helpful

J. N.

Great service, good food, friendly and helpful, clean, cheap and cheerful

p. a.

This has to be one of wetherspoons best pubs offering a good selection of real ales many of which are from local breweries

A. W.

Great Wetherpsoons pub. Real ales and artisanal lagers. Continental selection is vast and allow CAMRA card usage

j. g.

Decent food and drink, much cheapness but one of the better Wetherspoons.

A. S.

Decent enough Weatherspoons. Usual regular beers plus decent choice of guests

C. G.

Good real ales, nice outside terrace with plants too, and interesting local historical stuff on the walls

S. b.

Good service.great prices,lovely breakfast ,free top ups on coffee, various great offers.

M. H.

It is what it is. Management are great and friendly. Location makes a difference. And you can't expect them to be the best

A. H.

Ace sticky carpets old blokes cheap beer and an Everest type climb to relieve ya bladder proper spoons

A. W.

Popped in here late morning for a breakfast and pint. Place was busier than normal but found a table, and ordered. Didn't take long for food to arrive.

K. H.

Brilliant selection of real ales, and most for under £2.50 a pint 😲🍻

J. L. C. B.

Heaven in case Standing is full. There is always tables

J. M.

Nice pints at a reasonable price, nice atmosphere. Would recommend.

M. H.

Food always as expected. Good value. Relatively quick service

N. B.

Pretty good spoons, quite knowledgeable staff although some staff are friendlier than others.

J. R.

Nice atmosphere good service and a decent pint happy days

m. t.

Good place to eat when visiting Derby. Staff always friendly.

e.

Lovely food and very friendly and helpful staff highly recommend this pub.

N. D.

Can't fault the Babington Arms Derby, great atmos and great cheap n tasty beer. Gets my vote every time.

A. F.

Lovely friendly pub with great choice of drinks and very good food

R. Z.

Great beer and food at a great price in a cosy atmosphere.

L. S.

Nice place to go with good food an drinks an staff are very welcoming

E. F.

Cheap and friendly pub where you can get a good pint.

M. B.

Great real ales. Pub needs a refurbish but don’t let that put you off.

M. B.

This place is one of the good weatherspoons pubs. Food was bang on.

R. M.

Great food lovely atmosphere

A. A.

Very crowded on weekends, but you get good food and alcohol, very popular with the local crowd.

W. K.

Great selection of ales and kept really well, unusual for a wetherspoon, my favourite wetherspoon pub for ales.

D. H.

Lovely service great place

L. B.

Spacious. Reasonable price. Breakfast not very warm l.

M. F.

Typical wetherspoon, bit tatty but warm and reasonably priced Always good ale and cider

r. s.

A friendly atmosphere food ok good place to go for a quick drink

J. M.

Good food good service great variety of beers and ciders great city pub

M. B.

Had fun and laughter with my sisters

A. D.

What you expect from city centre wetherspoons. Not bad food and not bad service.

P. C.

Fantastic fish and chips and lovely beer. Brill atmosphere

C. S.

Nice place to have a quite drink and something to eat foods good and the stella's cheap

S. J.

Lovely food quick service.

M. G.

Went for breakfast with wife and daughter nice pleasant staff and a lovely breakfast.

K. H.

Other than the stairway climb to the toilets on par with Everest, a great Wetherspoons pub!

S. B.

Great place cheap beer and good meals

J. P.

Great food, excellent value and free coffee refills.

L. S.

The Babington always serves good beer. Good Wetherspoon price and helpful staff

A. P.

Nice atmosphere decent food, great selection of ales

K. B.

Great pub

N. D.

Cheap and really enjoyed it awesome food nice drinks

S. H.

Fantastic service both food and beer excellent and the service is first class.

d. r.

Best place for friday fish and chips and beer on a classical vintage atmosphere.

t. j.

Good food, nice pleasant atmosphere and great price.

M. P.

Great choice of ales but the place is in urgent need of a refurb seats grubby and stained tables badly marked need revarnishing or replacing

d. f.

Eggs benedict pancakes and bacon £6.79 great price great food polite staff brilliant

U. T.

Food was very good the staff are very friendly Will go again

G. H.

A good selection of beers and food reasonable priced

D. J.

Hi I had very nice time today and I am from Doncaster it is my day off from work and I am disabled have a nice day

c. k.

Typical Witherspoon pub, reasonable price, good food, pleasant seating and good smoking area.

p. b.

very good service and and very good prices, also a good variety of beers

D. S.

Friendly atmosphere good breakfast OK to take kids in early before rush

A. D.

Cheap decent beer but nothing else going for it

D. W.

Love using there app and getting drinks to table also had friends tell me which table on drink and food when i arrived

D. S.

Good food and drinks at great value

A. P.

It's a Spoons!! . The service was fast the quality okay.

C. Y.

Cheap beer staff friendly food always good

L. D.

Love this pub. All types of characters drink here any time of the day.

A. M.

Lovely food great value polite staff..will return

F. b.

Always good food and service at wetherspoons.

C. B.

Good food, wide choice of ales and reasonably priced.

B. S.

A great Wetherspoons pub with fabulous value daily meal deals and great value drinks.

M. H.

Nice meal. Had a chicken tikka masala which was bang on. With a pint 7.0

l. k. l.

Very nice and relaxing pub good food and nice surroundings.

M. D.

Nice pub, good staff, mostly good music and a pool table

J. H.

Lovely different place to visit and enjoy a great breakfast

R. B.

friendly pub near the heart of town. worth a visit

V. M.

nice meal,friendly staff

K. V. D.

What you'd expect from a Wetherspoons. Good beer at excellent prices and cheap food.

R. L.

Wonderful selection of Ales,sheer heaven,one of the best Wetherspoons in the country.

A. P.

One of the main pubs in Derby city centre, always busy with great food

S. H.

Great food and very friendly and helpful staff that are happy to help

a. e.

Interesting place to watch the world go by with a beer

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