Reviews of The Bless. (Pub) in Derby (Derbyshire).

The Bless

708 Reviews

268 Comments

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Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU, United Kingdom

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Information of The Bless, Pub in Derby (Derbyshire)

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Reviews of The Bless

B. E.

First visit since my early 20s.... about 18 years ago, it's the same....but different. Visited mid afternoon on a Saturday and it was fairly quiet and relaxed, had a couple of beers and one of the best pizza's I've eaten. Back in the early 2000s it was the place to be for alternative/Indie music and a great night out....I suspect it's the same now. The range of alcoholic drinks is massive with spirits, wine, cask ales, draft beers, cans, bottles and cider alongside drinks offers. Food is available fairly late and is really good, although I did miss the stotties of my younger days. I suspect that it gets extremely busy and a little messy later on (they're open til 2), I also suspect it's absolutely awesome.

A. B.

This is a fantastic little pub. If you want a place relax and chill by yourself it is perfect. It has an alternative/indie crowd that drift in and out so if that is you it is a must. I had pizza and pint deal for £10 and it was one of the best pizzas I have outside of Italy. I will definitely be going back next time I am in Derby. Oh and on Friday nights there is a DJ who plays 90s indie tunes with some 80s new wave/ romantics in the mix as well. I went there by myself and had a great time as atmosphere is friendly, and some good deals at the bar as well. Can't recommend this pub enough. It Made my trip to Derby.

M. S.

Although this bar is very popular with students, we always enjoy ourselves here. We have many happy memories from decades past. It's a good bar and the beer is decent.

J. H.

I can't believe how little it has changed in the last 20 years. Music is still brilliant and the beer is still good. Thanks for staying as good a venue as you have always been.

C. W.

Disappointingly quiet and empty - because it is not termtime for students at the local Further Education Colleges etc. I have been told that it is LOUD, EXCITING with GREAT MUSIC...but only when there are lots of students! (Sad that the first time I have ever been was not like this at all...!)

P. C.

£1 to get in after 10.30 at the weekend, small dance area covered in broken glass. Gents toilets a mix of urine, vomit, broken glass, and discarded paper towels. Decent enough music with average drinks prices.

T. O.

One of the few pubs in Derby that has remained pretty much the same as it was for over 20 years. Visiting is like going home! Beer is good, friendly staff. Enjoyable pub quiz on a Wednesday

D. S.

Great pub slightly out of town so most of the numpties stay away. Music is ace too

D. S.

Really nice bar. Quite busy most of the time and pretty much everyone that goes there is pleasant

A. W.

45 years since last here. Good range of drinks and plenty of indoor and outdoor space.

L. E.

It's a pub/club for everyone. Special brews, entertainment for +18 generations at the weekend. This is not a gimmick place with silly drinks offers to bleed you of money. Door staff are on point and regular to the task. You'll never feel out of place.

D. M.

Nice pub with close parking and a great standup comedy show upstairs.

E. H.

Great place for a beer and meeting nice people, I'm getting a bit old to be in here on certain days as it's a great student pub for all the colleges and university. But that hasn't stopped me booking the upstairs function room for my 60th birthday next march

A. D.

You'll find me at the bar with my head on the bar! Love it here. Eclectic mix of music and people all having a jolly good time. Great selection of booze; real ale etc Say hi!

I. a. C.

Drinks have gotten a bit pricier since I last went. I usually go to it's sister pub, Bishops Blaise which is a better vibe to be honest. Bless has the advantage of a kitchen serving stone baked pizza but when I've seen them being taken to tables, I don't know if I could justify the price on such a diddy pizza. Music's alright, staffs alright, just needs to sort the prices really. Probably look at expanding the menu as well?

A.

Surprised how busy the place was being the day before New year's, as ever the selection of beers and spirits was impressive, friendly enough barstaff.

J. B.

Gteat eclectic pub with a great friendly inclusive atmosphere!

J.

What a great place. The best place in Derby for a pint, pool & some music.

D. j.

Absolutely fantastic..... Never been before but will definitely return.... The music was amazing.... Such a great night

J. H.

It's a good bar to finish the night in .... More the late bar then a family pub

A. L. M.

Nice terrace, offering some coverage on a rainy day.

e. h.

Great place very popular with students and good selections of ales and lagers etc looking forward to having my birthday party in the function room in March

J. M.

Great pub quiz, ale selection lacking somewhat but great service from the staff. Love this place.

T. M.

Brilliant place with awesome music and wonderful service. They adhere very well to the covid regs and are good at table service - we never had to wait long for a drink. This place is a Derby institution. Long may it reign!!

C. H.

Good drinks, only one pool table which gets busy

J. C.

Nice pub...serving staff were pleasant/excellent. Found one of the security staff officious when he didn't need to be. Always a nice pub to be at though 😊

G. M.

Not changed much over the years this place. It's always offered a solid rock music alternative to other places. Always lively. Friendly enough crowd. Couple of good beers on offer. Decent prices, some good offers too. Food is standard pub fare and of creditable quality. Ample space inside. Nice outside courtyard. 4 stars.

R. S.

Nice beer and great atmosphere.

T. R.

It's pretty to sit in, it plays descent songs, you will not be disappointed. Yet, neither will you be blown away. The drinks are a decent price, so it's a good place to go for a pre-drink before a big night out, it's also a great place to end a night after a calmer night.

S. H.

Iconic place in derby, many memories come out of this place. A hugely diverse mic of people come here, from the young students to 30+, and right down to the old school rockers that are maybe already 65+! That's why I love this place. To keep the good atmosphere there are door staff, and if you go before 10 you can save yourself a quid to get in and find yourself a seat around a table, pool is also available. There are two good sized patio areas with table and benches, so the smokers are welcome too. All around very good place to go to

N. W.

Went to a 21st birthday party. Lovely function room upstairs, through the entrance to the left. Spacious room with room for a dj and buffet. Lots of tables and chairs for guests to sit down and plenty of room to dance! They offered hot food for the buffet too. Couldn't hear any noise from the bar below so perfect for other functions. Bar upstairs didn't take card so had to go downstairs but not far to walk.

J. B.

Always quite fun, good atmosohere, music. Good selection of drinks with friendly staff. Usually rather quick service unless it is super rammed. The mens toilet is however, a bit of a mess and isn't something I look forward to facing after a few nice ales. Good seating indoors and outdoors. Generally a good time.

S. H.

Foods OK, beers OK, it was a cold Monday night so hardly a fair representation of the place I suspect.

J. J.

Nice pub. Crisp decor. Good beer. Friendly staff.

n. b.

Dj'd a 40th birthday in the function room upstairs...nice staff who looked after me

M. R.

This venue has been a stalwart of the Student/Indie scene for decades and I don't see it changing any time soon.. At the weekends it's a bustling pub / club with resident DJ's and dance floor. It's not just for the local students though, you get an eclectic mix of music played which attracts rockers, mods and all points in between, of any age.

N. J.

What's not to love? It's the Bless. Almost as good as the 80's dives I went to growing up in Manchester. Music is superb. Good choice of drinks. Studentville mixed with my kind of locals. This place finishes off a cracking night out in Derby.

J. R.

Limited menu only pizzas and subs but we were made welcome.

D. L.

Wonderful place to go for a drink, whether it's beer or anything else, great staff that are friendly, quick and very polite. It's also got the covid rules in place with table service. I highly recommend a visit...

M. D. T.

This place was a popular starting spot for so many 90s nights out. Unfortunately just as pretty much everywhere else time moves on and this place has been painted white and hipster-esque slogans everywhere. Despite the best efforts to ruin such an old haunt there's a hint of atmosphere left. The far from perfect beer and poor service however, still remain!

T. D.

Love this place, the drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is great. One fault I would say it has (bear in mind this isn't entirely the staff's fault) is that it is very difficult to get a drink when it is even slightly busy. People tend to hover around the bar and the large columns every meter or 2 takes up a large area that could be used to wait to be served. A lot of people start in Wetherspoons for a few drinks and to meet their friends and I would recommend going here after that to get a few stronger drinks in the system for cheap. Then onto places like Jorrocks, Mosh, Pop world, whatever takes your fancy.

L. J. (.

This honestly is the best pub in derby! Great atmosphere, great drinks & great staff. I cant sing it praises enough! If you haven't been, get there & get drinking. You won't regret it!

T. H.

The bless is the best place to go in Derby on a Friday or Saturday night. Real mix of people in there both nights, places to chill and chat with friends, pool table if you fancy it and of course the dancefloor which plays bangers only by the likes of the smiths, arctic monkeys, queen, oasis, madness and many more!

J. C.

Best pub in Derby. Great selection of beers, local ales and spirits all served by the lovely bar staff. Whether you're looking for a chilled place to catch up over a bless burger, or cheap drinks and top notch music to kick start your night, the Bless is the place to be.

N. S.

Some absolutely magical events hosted here, especially the comedy. Cosy with friendly staff, well worth the travel from Leicester..

G. I.

On and off, I've been going to this pub for 35 years and it's ambience hasn't changed a bit over that time even despite many makeovers. Go on, give it a try if you're in Derby, you know it makes sense.

S. F.

Great Pub, great atmosphere, great food and a fab quiz mid-week 👍

P. E.

Large pub, good beer and friendly staff. Maybe more student orientation?

R. T.

Love listening to Chelsea dagger!

A. D.

Went here on a Monday afternoon in August and was told that they're not serving food at the moment as they're looking for a caterer. Would have been helpful to see a sign for that outside! The place looked good though.

M. 0.

Good selection of drinks, function room available, two sets of toilets, pool table, out door bench area, mini stage for dance floor. Excellent clientele and lovely atmosphere!

B. B.

Uber cool wood candles comfy urban style which may be getting a bit samey? But I shouldn't complain, it is a welcome addition to Derby's great beer scene, in a city position dispensing nicely kept ales.

A. T.

Pub quiz here used to be jokes. Haven’t been in a while but I can imagine not much has changed haha.

J. F.

The Blessington Carriage (or "Bless"), is a quirky pub in the centre of Derby. Just round the corner from The Flower Pot, the Blessington Carriage has two bars, extensive indoor and a small out door area. It serves a very wide array of craft beers at reasonable prices, and is friendly and trendy. Thoroughly recommended.

G. K.

Great music and atmosphere. Love the Wednesday quiz.

G. D.

Would have had 5 stars if someone hadn't just been sick mere minutes before my party arrived. Would be more like 4.5 cos they cleaned it quick.

d. w.

Recently returned since my college days. The bless has improved a lot. Good selection, reasonable price. Much cleaner than it used to be and a calm atmosphere. Good staff.

C. T.

Great pub. Awesome pizzas too.

A. M.

Great pub, not changed in 20 years.

S. L.

Derby's finest dive - and better beers now than in the nineties

J. S.

Always the best place to start a good night out in Derby, the Staff are 2nd to none and always provide a bit of fun :) the atmosphere is great as there is quite a mixed age range, but never any trouble. My favourite Pub in Derby

L. N.

Student pub, has about 7 real ales but not always in top condition. Useful room upstairs for a function or monthly comedy night.

W. O. M.

Great pup mainly visit on a Sunday to play various tcg games as it's quiet and cheap then, from when I have been during peak hours it's music caters to all and is usually very full

A. K.

Quiz night every Wednesday - always well attended, brilliant atmosphere with no trouble, and £2 for the whole team plus a plate of chips! Golden.

Ι. Κ.

Nice and interesting internal design (pool table, dancing space and nice yard). Proper dancing music, reasonable prices.

d. w.

Recently returned since my college days. The bless has improved a lot. Good selection, reasonable price. Much cleaner than it used to be and a calm atmosphere. Good staff.

G. D.

Would have had 5 stars if someone hadn't just been sick mere minutes before my party arrived. Would be more like 4.5 cos they cleaned it quick.

E. B.

Keep in place covid guidelines well and were on top of cleaning. Very impressed

P. H.

No finer place in the whole of Derby!

A. S.

Ok bit exspensive

T. J.

was nice

B. B.

Uber cool wood candles comfy urban style which may be getting a bit samey? But I shouldn't complain, it is a welcome addition to Derby's great beer scene, in a city position dispensing nicely kept ales.

T. R.

It's pretty to sit in, it plays descent songs, you will not be disappointed. Yet, neither will you be blown away. The drinks are a decent price, so it's a good place to go for a pre-drink before a big night out, it's also a great place to end a night after a calmer night.

J. C.

Best pub in Derby. Great selection of beers, local ales and spirits all served by the lovely bar staff. Whether you're looking for a chilled place to catch up over a bless burger, or cheap drinks and top notch music to kick start your night, the Bless is the place to be.

J. B.

Always quite fun, good atmosohere, music. Good selection of drinks with friendly staff. Usually rather quick service unless it is super rammed. The mens toilet is however, a bit of a mess and isn't something I look forward to facing after a few nice ales. Good seating indoors and outdoors. Generally a good time.

N.

Really nice place with friendly staff, and not too pricey on the drinks. Shame it's too loud for a conversation,

J. B.

Fun atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff.

j.

Great atmosphere and comfortable. Reasonably priced drinks and you can have a game of pool, what's not to like?

L. W.

Hired the function room upstairs for my son's 21st birthday.. Great place..Great staff. Highly recommend this place 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

M.

Akways been a top place,fab music 🎶

B. W.

Nice cosy pub. Good for food and drinks with friends at night. Can get very busy around weekends

L. W.

We were invited to a 50th party here in the function room upstairs. Fantastic room and buffet - really great place to host a party

M. S.

One of the best drinking pubs in Derby. For a young age group. Well done on the Music and atmos.

M. F.

Great place staff very prompt with service ..

L. H.

Love this place, fantastic music, brilliant atmosphere, danced all night!!

T.

Drinks can be a tad pricey and the music is often jumbled from well known songs with a good beat to ones of a completely different genre which kills the mood sometimes

D. B.

Rammed but fun. 😄👍

M. C.

Went with a group of work colleagues over Christmas great beer and good atmosphere will be back next time I'm in Derby 👍

S. J.

Good atmosphere offering a fair rotation of wewkly guest beers. Environment very comfortable too.

L. H.

Great food with a laid back atmosphere. Can be loud at times, but it fits the vibe and suits the student crowd.

A. S.

We came here for the pub quiz and it was a great experience, complimentary chips and only £2 entry, great for the price and a fun night!

B. K.

Great beer and atmosphere, not been for over 20 years, but not changed much!

D. A.

We loved it in here nice atmosphere good range of beer

D. A.

Really nice pub and a good comedy night every few week

P. C.

I loved coming here. Cheap drinks, great nights and great music.

C. S. F.

Great place. Sometimes music on a Saturday night gets repetitive week after week.

P. C.

Nice bar, clean open space, tasty cocktails, good service. Cant fault it

A. H.

Gets very samey but music isn't too bad, prices are reasonable and they do good comedy events.

S. M.

Staff friendly and real ale served as well. Mixed crowd from young to older and sat next to a family as well. Very friendly.

J. P.

Private party ,dj fantastic

N. H.

Not the best beet choice in Derby. But good friendly staff.

C. W.

A great place to drink highly recommended

R. B.

Friendly atmosphere and a great pub quiz. Prices quite expensive

J. W.

A student pub with town centre prices, same as it's always been. Highly recommended

F. P.

Nice pub,good ales on tap,interesting quiz nights and comedies

k.

Great pub , good drinks on offer , with proper music.

E. P.

Love this pub... fabulous atmosphere never encounter any agro, great prices and excellent music...

S. G.

Good music, reasonable beer, one of Derby's better venues

M. F.

Good choice of real ales and food menu ok but went on a Sunday afternoon and dead as a dodo

R. D.

Old style pub with good (loud) music and a good choice of beers. Popular with students.

R. C.

Always a relaxed and chilled atmosphere. Whatever your age you will feel comfortable.

h. p.

My own selfish experience is that the function room is upstairs. Otherwise ok for party's etc

D. H.

Great place for the younger crowd , nice atmosphere, toilets well , it's carnage.

T. T.

A good range of beer but lacks soul. Feels like a chain pub.

B. M.

Propper music. No RnB rubbish. Great smoking area. Clean bar. And a stage for ya missus to dance on.

K. F.

Fun night with excellent choice of ales etc.. Music & dancing

B. G.

Some good real ales on here. Nice pub, right next to the flowerpot

D. G.

Always good for a drink or ten!! Dj could be more consistent though!! 😜

L. P. (.

Great bar with plenty of space friendly staff

T. J.

was nice

P. A.

An absolute MUST for anyone no matter what age...Brilliant Venue,music and Host Tony.

A. L.

Great 80s music full dance floor great fun pub

E. B.

Keep in place covid guidelines well and were on top of cleaning. Very impressed

P. B.

After a 5 year break from this place, I was surprised at the quality of this refurb. Staff are attentive and music ispretty good

S. B.

Great prices, chilled ambience. Good music and cheap drinks!

N. B.

Cosy pub with a good range of drinks, nice function room too!

B.

A large pub with a pool room. Great atmosphere and a large selection of drinks

N. O.

It's still the Bless but is a bit cleaner and has better beer.

D. J.

Nice bar but dead on a Thursday night

M. C.

Still a fun place to go. Decent selection of beers and spirits.

N. C.

Great place has been for years

M. H.

It's a student bar, cheap but functional glassware and seating but the music's okay and it's right by Deda.

J. L.

Love the place. Been going since I was a teenager!

A. F.

Great pub, always good music

S. R.

Good beer cosy setting chilled for a week night out

S. K.

Good old fashioned studenty pub, good choice of handpulls and craft.

R.

Great cheap food. Great drink selection and great staff.

R. B.

Bless is the best reasonable prices good music all days of the week

L. M.

Awesome place. Very good door staff

J. A.

Dead cute, decently priced, played some good tunes

T. F.

Great music and lovely staff. Good price also

A. L.

Staff are pleasent and the breakfast we had was excellent.

P. J.

Good beers, good music, good atmosphere I'll be back.

C. H.

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good facilities.

J. B.

Spacious, bit expensive, but they have a pool table

V. H.

Great music and not badly priced

S. C.

Nice cozy place, good bar.

D. B.

Lovely beer and a great atmosphere

A. M.

The music will blow u away and there's a cheap bar.......all you need.

J. F.

Bad quiz this week, vibe good though, too much for a pint

L. T.

The bless has it all. Rock, roll, rhythm and soul. What a place to be.

M. J.

Good night out, nice shots and music is good.

K. P.

Nice atmosphere, staff are great!

R. B.

Nice friendly pub, good music

M. M.

Great New Year's Eve party 2018.

B. W.

Great atmosphere, great DJ, reasonable prices

S. A.

Nice warm friendly

P. S.

Great place for a frothy!

A. J.

Drinks far too expensive

R. E.

Not a bad pub

R. S.

Ahh the Bless it just seems to mature and get better

j. b.

Lovely place good decor and good beers

H. P.

One of the original derby pubs, still a great pub

M. R.

Fantastic quiz night at a favourite old haunt!!!

P. H.

No finer place in the whole of Derby!

T. N.

Same as it ever was. If you've been in Derby a while, you know it well.

L. W. (.

Double and mixer for 3.50? Easy choice

S. H.

Thankyou for hosting Steve Backshall's 52nd.

h. n.

Loads of drinks choice and great tunes

M. H.

Good beer but better pubs in Derby

A.

Great atmosphere and nice drinks

D. G.

Friendly staff and good selection of ales

A. J.

Decent. Ran by students. Comfortable and relaxing.

M. J.

Good pub sell proper 12

R. M.

Best Indie, rock bar in Derby

A. S.

Awesome bar great atmosphere

D. H.

Good ales friendly staff.

a. p.

Been drinking here for 20+ years, a stalwart of derby pubs

B. S.

Usually good music and a good atmosphere.

S. A. O.

Always been a great place and still is.

F. S.

One of the best stude t pubs in derby

S. A.

Nice pub, bit pricey.

H. Q.

All I can say is its a Blessing to go to this place.

R. T.

Awesome pub, a hidden gem of Derby

H. B.

Arguably the best pub in Derby.

A. S.

Ok bit exspensive

C. B.

Great venue

S. H.

Great for a night out in town!

J. B.

Great for night out with friends

E. S.

Not my kind of music been played

B. K.

Great pub , relax atomzupre

V. M.

First time I'd been here in years, nothings changed!

D. G.

They always play ace music

C. S.

Great bar, great staff

S.

Was in function room very hot

A. O.

Just as good as the old days

T. H.

Friendly helpful sociable staff

J. W.

busy..good atmosphere

j. m.

Had a good time.

H. O.

Jet fuel can't melt steel beams!

N. c.

Nice pint.

S. V.

First visit good servivce

S. W.

Good quiz

S. M.

Great music and atmosphere

s. w.

Nice place to drink and relax

A. R.

Nice vibe. Live music.

E. S.

Not my kind of music

M. M.

Great way to start the night out

C. K.

Best pub ever

J. T.

Nice staff and a good vib

J. S.

It's ok

A. P.

Great pub

M. D.

Good and nice pub

j. c.

Nice pub

T. P.

Great friendly pub

S. C.

Best pub in Derby...

R. N.

Back bar

l. c.

Best pub in Derby.

D. B.

Good indie pop

A. P.

Ask for lemon bombs 👍

M. L.

Never lets you down

T. R.

Never enough people in.

J. H.

Usually busy and cheap

m. e.

Derby institution, in many senses of the word

D. R.

Good old bless

R. H.

Excellent beers

E. H.

Helpful and friendly staff

J. P.

Great music....

K. E.

Love love love this place!

t. s.

Great music

S. C.

A good night out

H. C.

Lovely

A. S.

Wonderful

K. E.

fab crowd n music

R. L.

Good music

M. D.

Covid

J. Ž.

Good

S. O.

Favourite bar

m. B.

Great music

A. S.

It's brilliant

C. S.

Great atmosphere

D. C.

Great

G. G.

Very busy.

J. S.

Nice atmosphere

l.

Cool music

r. h.

Great place

L. S.

Good place

S. T.

OK

S. G.

Great staff

I. S.

Amazing place

R. B.

Love this place

D. G.

Always class

M. B.

Love this place

L. M.

Awesome place

A. W.

Decent boozer

D. J.

Brilliaant!!

S. H.

Brill night

M. S.

Institutional

D. T.

J. S.

A. J.

M. E.

J. R.

A. C.

L. M.

S. P.

C. B.

D. I.

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