Reviews of The Brunswick Inn. (Pub) in Derby (Derbyshire).

The Brunswick Inn

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1 Railway Terrace, Derby DE1 2RU, United Kingdom

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S. W.

Visiting the area due to watching motorsport down at Donnington Park. Visited this bar as it was a quick walk from our hotel at pride park. Great selection of beers and ciders; really friendly staff, all in all a great little pub! Food was excellent too!

B. E.

Kind of interesting, I really like the pub, it's clearly vey old with huge amounts of character and the outside spaces (especially the smaller one at the back) are really nice. The staff are friendly, polite and easy to talk to, you're made to feel really welcome. The food is superb... at least the chips and cheese was... cus that's what I had, proper homemade, chunky chips. Unfortunately the beer is a bit hit or miss, it's always well kept and in great condition but dispite the large selection a lot are really similar in style and flavour. Worth going to, but I'd say the Alex around the corner has better beers.

G. W.

Unique railway built pub. Oldest railway company built pub in the world. (1841). Beer brewed on the premises. Superb and well priced Staff are faultless

M. R. J.

A quintessential real ale pub. Authentic in every way...with a great range of proper ales. Spacious and multifaceted...with a micro brewery on show. Not far from Derby station: ideal if you have a gap between trains. Highly recommended.

J. L.

Lovely traditional Pub incorporating a Microbrewery about 200 yards from Derby Railway Station. Superb variety of Real Ales plus Keg Beers and an excellent Food menu including Vegetarian and Vegan dishes. Competitive prices and friendly staff.

A. A.

Great pub Great beer will defo be back what more can a southerner ask for

C.

Traditional British Pub with a few separate spaces. Darts board and outdoor area. Great beer and cider selection.

B. E.

The Brunswick is a beautiful pub, inside and out. It's a pleasing flatiron shape with a lovely separate lounge in the pointy bit which you access though a curved door. The interior is split up into small rooms and areas so it has a cosy, secluded feel. It has a great range of beers and its own micro brewery. Be warned! Their tables are possessed. You've only got to so much as look at them and they'll tip your drink over. Just make sure you or your companions lift your drinks up if anyone has to get up or move.

R. G.

Really nice, authentic pub close to the railway. Reasonably priced beer, nice atmosphere, lovely staff. You'd be silly not to stop by when you're in the neighborhood.

R. P.

Good selection of ales and loads of options for seating and standing.

R. L.

Incredible beer selection in a great atmosphere. Always worth a visit when in the area. The Railway Porter is a top pint that is recommended.

G. F.

Fantastic local pub close to the train station. Lovely staff and plenty of seating inside and outside. Great range of drinks too.

M. “. L.

Had a great pint in here tonight and some good knowledge from the stag

T. M.

Had Sunday Dinner here today, bar staff were excellent. Great selection of ales and a fantastic Sunday Roast Dinner.

c. s.

A multi roomed traditional pub offering a large selection of quality real ales, many of which are brewed on the premises. The food on offer is also good quality and excellent value. The Landlord is friendly and knows a lot about keeping real ale and told my friends and I what are to best pubs to visit in Derby. After trying the rest, we all agreed the Brunswick is the best, and the local CAMRA branch awarded this pub best in the city a couple of consecutive years. The Brunswick is handy for the railway station and not far from the city centre. Highly recommended.

A. M. H.

Lovely historic building. Fantastic choice of real ales and great food both of which were value for money.

T. M.

The Brunswick Inn is one of the most outstanding real ale pubs in Derby, with no less than 16 hand pumped ales available. It is located just a three minute walk from Derby Midlands Station, but a little outside the city centre (10 minutes from Derby Bus Station e.g.). The pub has won many awards in previous years, and it's notable for it being split up into rooms of various sizes and shapes, ideal if you're with a small group and don't enjoy the rather noisy area around the bar. There's also a (modest) beer garden at the rear. Beers served include those made by its own house brewery. The beers themselves are well-kept and fresh, which I've come to expect from a Cask Marque pub. The place can get noisy and very busy in the evening, and - to be blunt - some of the folks gathered there tend to be a little rough, if you know what I mean. I forgot a tablet there a year ago which never turned up - normally one would expect punters to hand in devices found on the premises, sadly this was not the case here. So my impression of the crowd at The Brunswick might be a bit clouded - but it is certainly not as friendly and "family-like" a place as other real ale pubs in Derby, like The Flower Pot, The Five Lamps or The Exeter Arms. The décor is rather low-key and traditional, but the smaller size of the rooms adjacent to the bar area do give it a cosy feeling. Solely as a real ale pub it cannot be faulted.

J. N.

Some of the best cask beer I've ever tried. Most brewed on site too. Great pub.

M. R.

Easily one of Derbys best pubs, a great choice of real ales, some of which are made on site. A range of different rooms in which to relax, dark wood panelling throughout, the building itself is Victorian and full of character, there's a warm welcome plus it's a stones throw from the railway station so ideal for a beverage before or after your travels. Enjoy. M

P. H.

Good real ale pub with nice beer brewed on site. Does good food too.

S. S.

Sue and Jane popped in for food and drinks. Staff very friendly and food was first class. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

A. T.

A gem. A proper comfy pub with a remarkable range of beers and good food to boot. Good prices too 👍

M. M.

The Brunswick Inn is a living museum, with a good selection of well kept beer. Any real ale drinker visiting Derby should call in to this gem of a pub.

B. H.

Top pub 10/10 excellent real ales and food to go with.

J. W.

***Update as of 05-11-2018: still the best! No hot food Monday, but cobs and pies etc. are the perfect foil for the great ales. Possibly the best ale pub in Derby and I know what competition exists for that title, and possible the upset that the statement will cause. All the same it is amazing and with it's own brewery attached serves some of the freshest beer around. Great range of ale as well as guest beers and all at a good price. Home-cooked, honest pub food complements the beer well. The pub has a variety of seating areas inside as well as a small beer garden outdoors. It's a clean, well run place and a must visit if you're in Derby.

R. 7.

Comfortable, plenty of places to sit inside or out, nice staff and an array of local and international beers

D. S.

Great selection of beer and a cosy atmosphere!

R. W.

Classic traditional pub, heavily railway themed, with a great range of beers (their own and others) and an interior with lots of nooks and crannies. Great for cider too, and a regular organiser of beer festivals. Has two outdoor spaces at the back for those who prefer their drinking well ventilated!

J. W.

Massive range of ales proper nice pub food looked good to nice chilled out place

D. R.

As usual a fantastic choice of ales and extremely attentive service from the bartender and good food to boot.

T. C.

Good brewpub close to main train station. Does food outdoor areas

r. g.

What a fantastic pub! Had a couple of hours to kill before a train and came here on a recommendation. We loved it - great beer, friendly and helpful staff and a really lovely setting. We were outside because it was so sunny, but it seemed like it would be a lovely place to be indoors on a winters day too. Eagerly awaiting another reason to catch a train from Derby soon so we can pay another visit!

S. V.

Brilliant pub with a great selection of beers on tap. When i visited, there were 7 beers that were brewed on site. I can recommend 'The Usual' and 'Platform 2b'. The bar staff were also knowledgable about the available beers. Recommended.

A. S.

Highly recommend the food was brilliant. A warm welcome and pleasant atmosphere cant wait to return

t. c.

Near railway station good boozer that has own beer range

A. W.

Superb pub with a great interior, food and beer.

I. C.

Real ale pub. Cheap and wholesome food. More suited for older people

d. d.

Fab boozer, One of the best selections of beer and cider I've seen for a long time. TRY IT IT BRILLIANT.

D. A.

Pub heaven. My idea of the perfect pub, loads of different ales - we stuck to their own beers, tried 3 all lovely. The shepherds pie and cheesy chilli chips were delicious. If only we had a local like this.

N. B.

This must be a mecca for real ale fans. Eight regulars and eight guest beers plus other drinks. Excellent food also plus a good friendly atmosphere. A proper pub.

m. r.

Wonderful old traditional pub serving wonderful beer and one of, if not the best pub Sunday lunch I have ever eaten. And all at more than fair prices. An absolute gem of a find. If I could award it six stars I would. My only regret is that I don't live nearby.

B. H.

One of the best pubs in Derby. Huge selection of Ales and Ciders. Within sight of Derby Train Station, outdoor seating and regular beer festivals.

m. r.

Great pub for real ale drinkers nice to see good selection of beers and ciders

M. G.

Went for party upstairs great food really enjoyable nice place

N. P.

Perfect place to stop for lunch near the rail station. Friendly welcome, excellent food, very wide selection of beer and really good value.

D. H.

Great selection of super beers and nice atmosphere.

D. S.

Arrived during their beer festival, had a lovely pale ale while being gently wafted by delicious smells emanating from the barbecue. Great atmosphere and well organised, thanks again for a great evening!

S. A.

Superb choice of real ale pulled through a sparkler just how I like it

K. B.

Really lovely pub, lots of character.

D. R.

Always a great choice of beer with great staff 👍

J. H.

Great place for a quiet lunchtime pint.

F. V.

Beautiful interior with ornate details and several rooms, enormous range of high quality beers from a range of breweries including the one at the back of the pub.

M. L.

Love going here for a drink. What a great building. Fantastic and friendly staff. Great selection of local beers and cider 👌. Great location historic area.

J. C.

Good choice of cider Good food and pleasant staff

I. G.

Wow great pub, massive selection of ales and ciders proper old fashioned decor. Staff friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

B. B.

Update - revisited on the 29/07/20. Fresh well kept railway porter and black Sabbath stout. I also had one of the best shepherds pies I've ever had. Really friendly staff, and good prices too. A must-visit. The steak and ale stew also looked and smelt lovely. wide range of real ales, home and guest. Nice home cooked food too. Good value for money. Comfortable old timey atmosphere.

R. K.

One of the best pubs in derby, particularly if you like real ales

A. F.

Quirky pub with excellent choice of real ales.

R. C.

Fantastic beer. Great pub with a very nice atmosphere.

R. C.

Booked a table for two now pubs are opened for outdoors service. Was very pleased to see Covid precautions being properly followed. Customers scan in with NHS app, tables properly spaced. Staff wore masks. Their beers were excellent, the Home Brew Hoppy Days especially nice. The situation to the rear of the Brunswick is quite sheltered and affords lovely views of this beautiful old building and similar nearby houses. Burgers were being cooked outside, plus a chef was bringing out other snacks including chips. A canopy covers half the area with parasols for the other tables if needed. Staff were friendly and our visit felt not a compromise on safety as some pubs are. Well done to the owners.

D. R.

A real, real ale pub, with perfectly kept bear. No change 5 years later. Still 5 star with perfectly kept / brewed beer.

J. J.

Great pub, traditional cosy interior with open fire, great selection of beers.

J. L.

Good pub with great beer

D. S.

Historic derby pub with more real ales you can drink 😀

R. S.

Really can't go wrong here, couldn't see wat the 16 ciders were on offer any were, but I drink real ales my mate drinks cider, I was happy.

N. G.

This is a lovely pub. The ale is perfect, the staff are excellent and hard to find a better pub in Derby or anywhere else in the UK.

J. O.

What's not to love? My favourite pub when I'm in Derby. Great selection of Ales and the pub has loads of rooms that you can enjoy with a pint.

C. S.

Good choice of ales in this year’s table service only beer festival. Be sure to pre-book your table. You arrive to a warm welcome, by Alan the landlord in our case. Just sit back and enjoy great drinks in familiar surroundings. Very cosy. Thanks to all at the Brunswick for another well run event. Cheers!

J. J.

Super choice of beers and delicious Sheppards Pie....

N. W.

Great selection of Ales and pleasant service. Excellent.

T. H.

Wow. Great pub. Any chance of relocating to Crewe?

S. K.

Lovely place. Excellent ales.

g. s.

One of the best real ale pub's in Derby, got it's own micro brewery on site, good selection of beers and food, just a short walk from Train station 🍺

S. A.

Good traditional pub, excellent beer selection.

R. F. G.

This a great pub with excellent beer and friendly staff. Only gripe was not letting in kids under 16. We had come out for a drink as a family (my partner and 14 yo son). A notice told us that children under 16 weren't allowed. Why? In fairness, the bar lady spotted us and told us we could use the outdoor drinking area. We were told by her that the reason for not allowing children was covid licensing restrictions, yet we'd been in much smaller (Brunswick's a big pub) with our son. I understand that they might wish to keep younger kids out who might go round touching everything but the average 14 yo will touch two things during a pub trip - their glass and their phone! Hardly major hazard. Needless to say the beer is very good and actually the temperatures yesterday were quite pleasant for sitting out so we weren't fussed.

S. D.

Move little pub. Has function rooms on the first floor. Quaint little rooms where you can get together for a chat or work work colleagues, as i did with mine.

A. J.

Great beer, great atmosphere,great staff!

J. T.

Great beer at a great price. Food high quality at a good price. Nothing not to like.

A. B.

This is a very nice pub! Our food took a huge while to come at the table after the order (30 min!) and the place wasn't even full. I take this a good sign tho, it could mean genuine food! It was actually pretty tasty,

P. E.

The Brunswick has proven itself, time and time again, as a reliable and flexible establishment for the consumption of booze of many kinds. Real ales and craft beers? A peerless selection. Gins, spirits, and cocktails? Of course. A delicious selection of pub snacks? But of course! Can't recommend this place highly enough for people who want a pub, not a restaurant with a bar attached.

R. C.

Pub with own beers plus guests and several separate rooms . Railway pics etc Very handy for railway station

A. B.

Best ale in Derby, good atmosphere, good entertainment. Very recommended

J. Ž.

Nice pleace

l. p.

Lovely atmosphere great drink and food

D. H.

Pretty much as perfect as a pub gets. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic ale, good service.

B. W.

A great pub. One of the best in England

J. S.

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well worth a visit if you enjoy real ale, stout or cider.

J. W.

Famous historical pub very popular for the terrific range of real ales both guest and brewed on premises. Has occasional beer festivals (though every day is a beer festival with 15 hand pulls!) Home cooked food available some lunchtimes and evenings, but check beforehand for availability. We'll worth a visit and popular with locals and regulars alike.

W. B.

Visiting the area for work and was directed to this fine Inn by hotel staff. The owner and bar man were both very friendly and help get me setup for the Sunday Roast and a pint. The dinner was a lovely meal and the pint of the local brew added just the right touch. Love that it is a neighborhood place with all the "right" feel to it. The selection on tap is impressive. It will take several trips to sample them all.

K. B.

Fantastic old world pub,great fresh home-made food,great to see a nostalgic pub thriving ..staff very attentive and friendly... definitely recommend a visit.

t.

Never seen so many real ales. Awesome pub, great atmosphere, really fast, & efficient serving.

P. D.

Great pub, superb beers, and so many to choose from.

C. Y.

Fantastic ales, but slightly disappointed no food on Mondays.

F. M.

Lovely pub that is very convenient for the station. Excellent beers from the onsite microbrewery! Consists of a range of separate rooms and two outdoor spaces so that you can always sit in an appropriate atmosphere, whether you're there with friends or family.

A. S.

Very good, as always. Good quality beers and handy for the station. I'd stay longer if I didn't have a train to catch.

C. B.

Nice place, quite welcoming and friendly. Food nice and hot, good size portion for price. Only unfortunate was had to return my 1/2 pint of Railway Porter as was definitely off. Changed for different beer and bad beer was taken off immediately. Would definitely recommend.

N. W.

Victorian railway pub opposite the with nostalgia and authenticity. Popular with a slightly crusty drinking set. Bar meals. Big range of lovely beers including offerings brewed on the premises. Certainly one of the best pubs in Derby. Parking difficult. Maybe pay for the station car park.

A. K.

I love this place. It has everything that a top pub should have. Also, their beers are really good in respective styles. I've almost tasted them all. The staff is really friendly. And they are giving tours of brewing! The beer garden is very nice as well. Good find this one. Would love to be back here one day.

E. M.

For those of your influenced by the photos and therefore wondering - please don’t be put off. Really really welcoming pub, good selection of drinks and decent pork scratchings. Group of colleagues and I are not CAMRA people (and I’d say the Brunswick is a real ale not a craft ale pub) but we all thought it was great. And all agreed we’d be going back next time in Derby. Please go - it’ll restore your faith in the humble British pub!

A. M.

Excellent traditional wood panelled pub split into different sections. Serving a range of real ales from own selection, with numerous guest ales. Slightly more expense than some city pubs, but competitive. Quality, ambience and tradition (many old railway prints due to proximity to station) make up for it. Note that on Derby County FC match days, pub is home fans only.

R. B.

Probably one of the best Real Ale pubs in the country, close to the railway station and boasting its own on site brewery. Multi roomed establishment serving great food and Ales. One not to be missed.

E. Z.

I've been a patron since 1995 due to business with Rolls-Royce and this has been a Go-to-Place over the years. I was given an opportunity to be stationed in Derby for 16months... of the many establishments in Derby this was one of two rock solid establishments that I frequented, yes I was there 8 days a week, pardon the I'll humor. Better yet I was welcomed in as a regular, took a bit of time but eventually, I wore them down. Great food, great banter, great place to take the piss... one of the great English Pubs, glad to know she's in good hands. Standing Ovation, hats off to Alan, Philippe, James, and the team at The Brunswick. I'm looking forward to another adventure to the Midlands. PS ask about being part of the 28Club... Note this is not to be confused with a 365'r.

M. R.

This is a gem of a pub , close to Derby railway station so a great welcome to the city of Derby. On site Brewery provides great beers and an ever changing range of ales and ciders always available. Great management team run an excellent hostelry.

H. F.

Just a proper pub ! Marvellous real ales, good rolls . Knowledgeable clientele..and no loud music .

K. L.

Fantastic beer and you will be spoilt for choice with a awesome selection of real ales, craft beers and cider! Great selection of single malt whiskys! Good atmosphere! Friendly bar staff! What more could you want? I always pay the Brunswick a visit whenever in Derby.

L. N.

Historic pub with it's own brewery. Lots of small and characterful rooms. Good value beer and food. Try the new range of keg beers from the in house brewery. Gets very busy when the Derby County home matches are on.

J. B.

For such an interesting and now unusual pub, selling an excellent range of beers, why have such a miserable bar man who appears to have no interest in helping a customer experience a great pint. Its a proper pub and no we don't want cheesy smiles, but Christ man, could be worse. You could be stood on my side looking at your boat!

M. F.

The modern real ale revolution in Derby started here and I'm pleased the current owners are continuing to fly the flag. Ale is brewed on the premises and sold at very reasonable prices alongside a varied guest ales menu. Pork pies and snacks are also very reasonable. Good traditional pub atmosphere in an unusual shaped building.

N. S.

Brilliant and friendly pub, great selection of homemade beer and cider. Only visiting the area, but definitely would become a staple for next visit. Also great prices for a pint.

L. B.

Given all the rave reviews I was expecting something exceptional. Sure the pub was good. Exceptional? Certainly not. There were about 9 ales on. All very samey and all at about 4% ABV. A relic of a bygone era. Why oh why the attached brewery cannot be more adventurous I do not know.

P. M.

A great beer drinkers pub ruined by an absolutely miserable manager. Basically witnessed one of his regulars assault a colleague of mine and throw us out as he didn't want to upset his regular. Seemed genuinely irritated his pub was full, baffling. Great beer, lousy owner!

R. K.

Great real ales friendly staff

j. h.

Cracking selection of ales and good and friendly staff

D. N.

Really good pub, in well renovated row of railway terraces. Big corner building, long and narrow inside with several rooms and bars. Great range of beers, ales & ciders on the hand pumps. Very strongly recommended.

P. H. (. A.

This is a fantastic pub. Traditional but comfortable and friendly and with a great selection of beers. A pal of mine raves about it travels some distance by train to sit and enjoy it there. The food is good pub fare too! Lovely place.

N. C.

Always a warm welcome and fantastic beer and food at the Brunswick!

K. M.

Excellent beer from their own brewery in the building

J. H.

Really lovely cosy pub. Very welcoming staff and a great feel to the place.

K. “. S.

Great beer, as always. Fantastic range. Great staff.

V. C.

Best pub in Derby area and I'm not the biggest ale fan myself.

m. t.

Good selection of beers ciders

S. A.

Fantastic range of ales, some of which are brewed on-site. Prices are really cheap, and they also accept Camra member discounts. Old pub, classic feel, but really clean and friendly and helpful staff.

H. D.

Brilliant pub with very friendly and knowledgable staff and locals. Great selection of beers and wines and the food menu is huge! Lovely happy atmosphere. Would be my local if I lived here.

K. S.

Excellent pub with original beers.

G. M.

All about the real ales this place, several of them are brewed by the pub. The railway porter would be my recommendation. I like the decor inside, some good tile work. Predominantly populated by real ale types, which isn't a bad thing, they're friendly enough.

S. W.

Great pub. Friendly staff. Efficient service. Great food and beer. Can't fault it.

S. V.

One of my favourite pubs in the country never mind derby. Fantastic range of well kept ales, reasonably priced, atmospheric and historic building, lots of log fires dotted around, honestly it’s absolutely class, go

p. E.

Good pub with fires, massive beer selection, but they really need to get the lunch food supply into gear, many of the items on the menu had run out. The quality of the potato chips needs to be vastly improved.

d. m.

About 14 of us meet every 3 months or so for drinks matter and lunch Beer always lots of variety, I drink the usual, about 4.2 strength always excellent. A good choice of food, something for all tastes Big advantage near the station, little parking, bus stops outside

J. F.

Best pub in Derby hands down, food is unbelievable value for money, massive range of beer for everyone's taste and friendly staff, would recommend to everyone from my gran to my younger siblings

r. e.

Great pub with excellent beers

P. R.

Fantastic, traditional, cozy pub, good beer's (you can see the brewery at the back of pub!!) good food(The Battered Prawn and Calamari sandwiches, with tartar sauce are delicious!!) Handy for Train station and town centre.

N. H.

Good old style pub close to Derby railway station. Excellent choice of real ales.

D. K.

The Brunswick is a fabulous real ale pub, always dozens of beers available with many changing regularly. Also has an onsite brewery and usually has half a dozen or so of its own ales tap and these are usually cheaper than most places in town. Food is available at lunchtime during the week and is simple but tasty. The staff are welcoming and will always allow you to try a sip of a beer if you aren't sure what you want.

W. H.

Always been one of my favourite places to visit for a decent pint of ale in Derby. Very cosy old fashioned environment but very friendly and all staff have a huge understanding of all the different ales. They have theyre own brewery at the back of the pub as well which is an added bonus. Overall yhis is a great little pub to go to if you just want a quite drink or a game of darts.

C. P.

Great place very relaxed and safe. Social distancing measures in place which were very good. Only thing missing is a drink menu as can't see all drinks available on the back. Will be back

K. W.

Excellent Pub. Small cozy rooms and a good range if well kept beers, many of which are brewed on the premises. Handy for Derby Midland Railway Station.

C. M.

Superb old style pub, well placed a couple of hundred yards from Derby railway station. A mix of regulars and passing trade. Large choice of ales of various styles on hand pump.

B. V.

Just a great pub with one of the best selection of real ales in Derby. Handy for the railway and busses with station across the road and Skylink bus stop directly outside. Of course there is the Brunswick brewery too ;-)

S. K.

A place I personally enjoyed as I like the "rustic charm" (hope that does translate). Great selection of beers. Unfortunately been there when they haven't had the kitchen open, maybe next time :)

J. C.

Excellent beer house. With several great own-brews

F. B.

Brilliant pub and microbrewery within spitting distance of Derby main railway station. Food not served Mondays but brilliant ale brewed on the premises plus guests from other breweries. Unfaultable.

p. h.

It's a traditional pub, has a fire when cold. Serves an excellent selection of ales, even sells lager (apparently). Welcoming place & handy waiting for a train

A. M.

Proper pub. Great choice of beer

A. R.

First lunch in the UK after flying in from Australia. Probably would have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been hopelessly jet-lagged.

D. W.

Great micro brewery with a good selection of guest ales and ciders. Food is very good to. A great place to have a pint and relax before jumping on the train.

O. M.

Nice classic ale pub. They have a nice range of beers on tap, plenty of bottles in the fridges too. Close to the train station so easy walking distance.

L. S.

My wife and I have just enjoyed a marvellous Xmas dinner that was of top quality and a size that leaves me to believe that I will not eat again for days. The starter of samosas were an absolute treat with a pastry so crisp they were the best I have tasted. A cracking festive dinner followed by a Xmas pudding of sheer delight. Give yourselves a treat and give it a try.

L. N.

Nice beer and cider. Relaxed atmosphere. However the man behind the bar was very rude. No please or thank you very abrupt. If he didn't work there you get five stars.

r. s.

Nice selection of beers & good dartboard.

M. C.

Fantastic pub. Try the Black Sabbath ale which is a wonderful thing. Food is also a highlight, my chilli was probably the best I've ever tasted. Then you can go just past the men's toilets and see the latest.brew on the go.

S. G.

What a good old fashioned pub Nice open fire great range of beers Excellent food delicious steak and ale stew perfect veg and chips highly recommend bit difficult for parking only downside

P.

One of the best pubs in Derby, it has several rooms, when its half full you can still find a room to have a quiet drink in. It's a one minute walk to the train station and a 5 minutes walk to the bus station

A. W.

Lovely public house with friendly staff and a fantastic range of real ales and largers.

C. H.

Real ale pub just a few mins walk from the train station. Huge range of ales on tap but limited selection of other things. Many small rooms available for seating to offer some privacy if needed

A. H.

Great of you like real ale, and a proper pub atmosphere.

A. L.

Great local pub with fantastic food (burgers in particular are awesome). Lots of history in the building and area, local ales, and good prices. The Parlour sitting room is really good as well for bigger parties.

w. t.

Quiet place with nice drinks. Good for ales as its ale house. Lovely atmosphere n nice interior. Spent some quality time there with my love. In front of Derby train station so easy to have a drink while waiting for ur train.

M. F.

Quintessential railway pub. Offers a great selection of real ales with fine blend of guest v resident variants to choose from. Pork pie is on offer to compliment the fine ales. Pub gets very busy on match days especially one hour before Kick-off.

J. G.

Cosy clean, reasonably priced xx good catch up with friends before a meal xx Thankyou guys

N. H.

Excellent pub with a wide range of ales.

P. L.

Terrific real ale pub in a Grade 2 Listed heritage building with loads of character. Alan, the licensee, who has been at the pub since April 2014, really knows his stuff when it comes to keeping good beer. Discount given to CAMRA members.

M. G.

Probably good if you are there for the real ale but it really doesn’t have much else to offer. Food acceptable but nothing special. Don’t visit on Derby County home game days if you don’t want to be crushed!

C. W.

Great beer. Lovely to be back after so long

A. W.

Visited before and after football at Pride Park. Good range of beers, pleasant and helpful staff. Very comfortable and welcoming to away fans. Will visit again.

J. G.

Only eat here if you are not in a hurry, food service is very slow. There were 6 people and some of the food arrived after others had finished their meals! The food was enjoyable though. I can't comment on the beer as I don't drink.

P. D.

Excellent beer selection, a real beer emporium located close to Derby train station and not far from Derby bus station. There is a choice of over 10 beers including the Brunswick beer brewed on the premises (aporoximately 5 home brew) and over 5 guest beers and a choice of ciders. Also a choice of hot and cold bar snacks. A choice of cobs, pork pies sausage roles and hot basic food (Chips, pies etc). There are a number of rooms / annexes off the main bar area. Dogs are allowed on the premises. The venue can get busy if Derby County are playing at home as it is close the the stadium (Pride Park).

S. D. (. L. o. S.

Great beer pub, generally full of middle age blokes, some of whom smell a little fusty. But it serves a great range of beers in a friendly way. Just the ticket.

M. P.

Great beers

J. S.

Fantastic, historic pub. A very good selection of real ale brewed on the premises from golden ale and IPA to an amazing stout. Well worth a visit.

A. L.

Great pub very close to Derby Train Station, staff very friendly and knowledgeable about beers which they brew on site. If you like your sales this is a must.

J. W.

One of the best pubs in Derby. Great range of own brew and guest ales, fab atmosphere in a great little building. Everything a pub should be.

C. M.

3 course xmas meal. Great waiter very good laugh. Food served promply and was delicious with very generous servings of the main and particularly the cheese plate for afters. Very good value for money. Would come again!

D. P.

Great selection of beers, friendly staff and a selection of cobs/baps available. Nice cosy environment to have a drink (unless it's match day!).

T. M.

Great selection of ale. Staff very efficient. Lots of little rooms to give it that cosy feel. Well worth a visit. 5 minutes from Derby train station.

M. T.

Great beer, excellent service. Lovely pub, visit it, you won't regret it

J. B.

Cosy, friendly pub. Fantastic selection of real ales some brewed on the premises. Good varied menu. Beer garden.

R. P.

beer is quality, triple hop is my favorite brewed on the premises ...a bowl of chilli an chips an cheese for less than four quid is a delicious accompaniment. enjoy

S. M.

A proper pub, like me dad use to have them. Great atmosphere with a good selection of micro beers for that proper pint. Great for match days.

D. A.

Great beers, not sure if brewed on-site, staff are relatively friendly - only confusing experience but many rooms and comfortable seats, I would definitely say it's worth the travel to avoid the mass market gormet pubs that are sprouting up, real ale and a good atmosphere everytime

K. C.

Superb beer and great atmosphere. Always the same anytime of day. Food is good too if you're in there when its serving.

A. R.

The Brunswick is a legend. But for a Sunday early evening they only had 9 beers on.🤣

D. M.

Pleasant traditional atmosphere. Some separate rooms. Great beer. Opposite Derby train station. Free street parking. Interesting historical information on walls.

N. W.

Wonderful pub with a fantastic selection of well kept real ales, a 10 minute walk from the city centre but just found the corner from the train station, visit in conjunction with the Alexandra Hotel nearby.

S. S.

Excellent traditional pub. After every home match always pop in here for a pint or two of real ale and a friendly welcome

D. C.

Excellent tradition pub with a great range of cask ales.

K. T.

Great traditional pub , cosy rooms , nice outdoor space , lots of choice of ales . First time to Derby and the Brunswick but will defiantly be back ! Visited sat 18 aug .

R. W.

Real Beer and Cider. Great value food. A very nice place. Staff are welcoming and friendly.

D. J.

Decent choice of beers in ok prices, good access to rail and bus so location is brilliant but food service could be a bit upgraded, sometimes it takes almost an hour to receive ordered food.

D. H.

I go to the Brunswick regularly before matches at derby county the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff make for a great place to be put that together with good quality ales from a wide variety of breweries and you have a perfect pub can't fault the place at all

R. H.

Excellent free house and brew pub. Rare to find a pub with a landlord who has a full and complete knowledge of the product he is selling. And great food too

T. C.

Proper old school pub. Served some great ales and nice wine too. Came to the pub as an away fan but door staff were friendly and welcoming.

B. E.

Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and best of all a magnificent pint or two.

T. M.

Great service, great beer and a couple of lovely outdoor spaces!

J. F.

Super place. None Better. Today, I travelled 268 miles, to meet dear a dear friend. It's last year since I was at Burnswick. Great choice,Superior Staff, what's not to like. Veryy highly recommended. A ++++.

R. B.

Proper old style pub. Beer and cider are the stars including those brewed by the house brewery. Good place to meet friends and talk.

A. S.

Superb home brew pub. Excellent ales!

D. L.

My favourite pub in Derby because the choice of top quality beer. Very nice atmosphere and friendly bar staff.

S. M.

Great pub with good food, really good selection of beers and lovely surroundings. Well worth a visit if you are in Derby

M. B.

Good atmosphere and cracking real ales

C. P. (.

Great cheap booze, great staff. Atmosphere a bit quiet for my liking, but good if you like a quiet boozer. Food also decent.

P. S.

Good beer, plenty of choice, good atmosphere. Worth a visit, not for trendy lager drinkers though!

D. W.

Great pint, warming atmosphere!

t. t.

Great pub, great beer, great prices

C. W.

Brilliant pub just a short stroll from the train station. Has its own brew house inside. Great selection of ales and cider.

B.

A fantastic pub with a superlative range of well kept ales..

D. R.

Excellent pint after a Derby win😁🏐

G. A.

A pub with only real ales. Friendly staff and wide variety of beers. Good place to visit before and after a match.

P.

Great for ale and near the train station.

p. a.

Great beer, covid friendly! Lovely oldy worldy pub near the railway station

J. M.

Lovely pub, good selection of beers bit gutted they wasn't serving food when I visited

J. B.

A great selection of beers, at reasonable prices. A good place for a drink after work, handy for the train station too.

b. b.

Excellent pub fantastic choice of ales and lagers. probably the best quality beer in Derby .and that is from someone who loves his beers

A. P.

historic pub that has had a chequered past according to some of the reviews however under new ownership. the pub has been listed in the top four pubs in Derby by Derby CAMRA in 2015. well worth looking it up again.

S. M.

Always a friendly and welcoming pub. Good choice of cask beers. Renowned for cider.

S. T.

Excellent real ales and cider

D. L.

Good varied selection of beers available at the beer festival. This pub complete with brewery is a classic and a survivor, long may it continue.

G. M.

If you're by derby train station this is the best pub, good selection of real ales and they make some cracking beers all onsite...check out Rocket IPA!

P.

Great pub best selection of ale in derby love it...........food is worth a visit as well and the joint beer fest with the Alex is great.

S. P.

Good choices of Ale

S. J.

Cosy real ale bar, an industrial historic building built alongside the railway and only 5 mins walk from Derby station, large selection of ales and also sells simple bar food

C. B.

Friendly pub with nice traditional atmosphere and good locally brewed ales on offer.

x. A.

Them burgers and especially chips are the best ones I've had, not to mention the beer. Very nice overall.

M. S.

Brilliant pub with a great selection and very friendly staff. A hidden gem away from the city centre

A. M.

Welcomed to pub for their beer festival. Good Covid procedures in place. Great beer as usual.

J. R.

great real ale pub they even brew there own and the food is excellent

N. B.

Great selection of real ales, love the old world charm here, perfect place for a quiet pint and a chat with friends

T. S.

This is a looovely pub the menu of beers available at a very reasonable price. So close to Derby station. Enjoyed my time there wish it was longer.

K. H.

Top quality ales. Brewery on site. A wide choice of in house and quest ales. A traditional old style pub highly recommended.

J. W.

Superb selection of well kept ales, complemented by friendly staff. Relaxing environment in spotlessly clean pub. Deserves greater CAMRA recognition.

z.

Good selection of good beers. A lot brewed on the premises. It's January, & the log fire was very appreciated!

S. B.

Nice old pub and brewery good selection of quality beer

R. T.

Very good real ale pub. They serve lager but give you dirty looks.

D. E.

Lovely traditional ale house with varied selection of fine beers. Excellent 👌

N. R.

Good selection of real ales, many brewed on the premises. The Brunswick is almost a clubhouse for the rail industry in Derby.

N.

Love this place!! It's even better when they accept my CAMRA card for a little bit of discount off a pint! 😀 Well done guys! 😀

R. L.

Nice bar, bit pricy and don't have a great deal of choice

T. M.

Great traditional pub with a good selection of locally and on-site brewed beers and ciders.

s. c.

Plenty of own brewed ales to choose from. Always beautifully kept. A very welcoming pub.

D. B.

Tasty, wholesome food. Good beer. Interesting old pub. Very reasonable prices.

A. W.

Huge selection of beers and ciders brewed on site. The food is also excellent and there is lots of space to relax.

T. W.

love the pub love it's own brewed beer can't wait to go back friendly people too

r. t.

Fabulous restored Victorian pub, good beers and period atmosphere.

J. D.

Absolutly fabulous. Food was served to a high standard. Service excellent. Will definitly be returning. One of the best places to eat in Derby.

1.

Nice pub..

A. O.

Great range of own brew beers with a traditional railway station pub atmosphere and decor.

s. w.

One of the best places for a drink in Derby. The atmosphere is great too.

D. M.

Perfect beer, food can improve - but mind it is not a restaurant, it is a real real pub!

A. L.

Great food great beer would recommend this pub to any real ale drinks

G. A.

Cosy, traditional pub. Good beers. Pretty smoking area at the back but unfortunately it’s not sheltered from the rain.

S. B.

Good meal and pint

B. L.

Excellent and superb range of well kept cask conditioned ales

d. s.

If you enjoy real ales then this is the place.A wide selection on hand pumps and bottles plus take away available.

p. d.

Great real ale here at competitive prices. With a secluded smoking area so you're not standing on the street.

I. A.

Forget the food, drink the beer. That is what this pub is about. Great selection of guest ales and brewed on site.

R. E.

Fabulous multi room. Excellent well kept beer including their own range.

R. F.

Great micro brewery serving excellent choice of ales very comfy pub atmosphere and cosy

M. S.

Good selection of real ale. Derby winter Beerfest week. Very busy.

A.

Stunning pub with incredible beer choice and knowledge staff!

G. F.

Straight off the bus into the Brunswick great start to start a pub crawl in derby good selection of real ales cosy and right next door to the Alexander another good real ale pub Carnt be bad

G. J.

Lovely old real ale pub good selection of real ale's and a warm welcome will be back soon

M. W.

Fabulous pub. Fabulous beer selection. Food not bad either. Recommended.

A. C.

A very good variety of ales that one can taste while enjoying a nice game of darts. Friendly and helpful staff

C. S.

Old fashioned with own brewery. Excellent selection of ales. Staff very friendly.

L. B.

Great food, friendly & helpfull staff very good selection of home ales & a lovely old pub

G. A.

Awesome pub with great beers. Alan and Philippe are always so welcoming.

F.

Nice selection of drinks and great brewing pub.

M. B.

Fantastic local pub with a very good selection of real ales and a brewery on site.

J. C.

The beers decent and it's close to the station. The traditional architecture makes for pleasurable surroundings.

I. F.

Traditional, cosy, great selection of beers and nice grub. All you could ask for in a pub.

J.

Best place for real ale in Derby

I. H.

Great staff food good dogs welcome for a friendly welcome come here

C. W.

One of my favourite hostelries in a city blessed with many!

M. L.

Great traditional pub with good range of beer

M. P.

Great choice of beers, good food and excellent staff with reasonable prices.

S. R.

My first time here and what a great place to go for a few drinks great selection of beers and friendly staff.

A. D.

Great place for real ale. Awarding winning beer in a lovely setting

C. C.

Good selection of own brewed beers. Friendly and knowledgeable staff

P.

One of the best pubs for beer in the city. They brew really moreish beer on site.

J. O.

Camra national pub of the year 2017, didn't disappoint. Big selection of ales and all kept well.

N. G.

Part of original railway development opposite Derby railway station has its own brewery and is a real ale destination pub

マ.

Great local that has its own beer. Almost as good as The Alex next door.

G. S.

Good choice of ales and the service was good

w. h.

Nice old pub. Good selection of homegrown beers. Always call in when I'm in Derby

L. H.

Good traditional pub with a good beer selection where you can actually talk to the prople you are with.

W. S.

Excellent beer lovely food great staff couldn't ask for more.

B. L.

Nice 'proper' pub good beer and nice atmosphere.

N. C.

It was ok beer was nice but staff didn't seem to bothered

P. W.

As with the dead poets a superb selection of beer and good service notwithstanding they were quite busy

S. R.

Great Bar staff friendly atmosphere proper pub that you don't get now a days

P. L.

Very nice home made beers lagers and ciders at affordable prices. Triple Hops nice

I. H.

Fantastic pub/brewery always visit on different derby pub crawls.

S. “. S.

Nice selection of real ales. Some are good, some not so good. Good pub though.

A. C.

Nice pub, good selection of proper beer, convenient for the railway station.

B. K.

As usual this pub cannot be faulted for the range of ales ,ciders,and decent food.

R. F.

Quiet pub by railway station...good selection of beers...especially "Black Sabbath" ale..."What is this thing that stands before me..."

M. T.

Good range of beers and good staff.

A. C.

A nice real ale pub only a short walk from Derby train station. Offers a large selection of different ales and is very popular with real ale enthusiasts.

B. M.

Great pub. Lots of character. Great ales and prices.

J. W.

Best real ale pub in Derby, food is reasonably priced and good value

L. S.

Great beer and good value especially the black sabbath and a real railway tavern feel.

M. F.

Nice place, old style pub. But the barman was quite rude and unhelpful (hence 4 stars not 5)

S. B.

Great pub, close to station with a great selection of real ales, made locally.

A. “.

Camra winning 'english pub' . Near the station if you're in to real ales well worth a visit. Beer garden.

S. G.

Good if you love ales

L. W.

Great pub, great beers

C. M.

Fantastic Street corner real ale boozer. A must see in Derby.

K. F.

1st class real ale and a very wide selection. Plenty of space for a reunion gathering etc.

N. L.

Great atmosphere.

A. p.

A great railway man's. Pub. Packed with historical pictures of the pub and great food .there is a family room .

K. M.

Old, characteristics pub with good atmosphere and a great choice of beer, brewed on the premises

B. M. D. (. G.

Nice selection of beers & ales & lovely BBQ food out in the beer garden.

A. A.

Excellent real ale pub and brewery. Good food, lovely interior.

V. W.

A very friendly pub with oldy world charm and great beer and staff

H. W.

Great choice of excellent beers in a traditional pub. Brilliant

B. P.

Good range of real ales. There home brewed ale is very good and a good price.

M. R.

This is Real Ale heaven in the Real Ale capital of Britain, good beer and a good atmosphere doesnt get much better than this!

S. H.

Great own brew beer and guest ales - a proper pub

V. K.

Recommend this pub to anyone who drinks real Ale place I love to visit when in derby

B. S.

Great food, cask ale and cider selection. Cute atmosphere.

J. D.

Just another excellent pub in Derby. Got even better over the last few years.

C. E.

Great pub with loads of ale and live music. Little beer garden out the back.

C. M.

Good range of beer, service good even on match days when it is very busy,

R. S.

Superb pub with wide range of excellent beers

A. M.

Nice cozy pub with lots of traditional ales to choose from

S. s.

Fantastic pub!!!! Great range of beers and a warm welcome..

m.

Great ale, chilled atmosphere.

T. C.

Great old pub with a fantastic range of beers!

k. f.

Good choice of beer and ciders with an old school atmosphere

M. J.

Good range of beer. Nice and quiet on a Wednesday night for a chat with a mate.

M. S.

A 'proper' rustic pub, serving a great selection of real ales.

V. B.

Enjoyed the 'Black Sabbath' stout, strong and not too hoppy ... Good atmosphere, and friendly staff.

D. T.

Always great, lovely own beers

C. H.

Multi roomed pub with on site micro brewery.

J. W.

Great old pub well deserved winner of 2 CAMRA Pub of the Year awards. Well worth the trip.

N. T.

The staff were very friendly and despite covid ordering a few beers was a doddle

N. C.

Superb selection of brewed on the premises ales along with a great selection of guest ales.

A. L.

Great pub in the centre of town, cider and sausage festival on when I visited.

A. G.

Amazing heritage railway pub with fine selection of real ales

S. K.

Excellent beer selection and their own brewery on site!

J. P.

Great selection of beers. Very friendly and helpful staff.

B. U.

Great pub excellent range of real ales

S. W.

Quaint pub with amazing deco and plenty of proper cider on the bar

G. W.

superb choice of guest beers+beers brewed on site close. too bus+ railway station

S.

Great place, great beer. What more could you want before watching the Mighty Rams??

R. W.

An absolute gem of a place. Beautiful building, railway memorabilia and most importantly....excellent ales!

R. S.

Historic railway waiting rooms. Beer usually good. Food good.

P.

Always a pleasure to stop off at the Brunswick. A great selection of real ales.

n. c.

A fantastic old Victorian pub great beers lovely interior

T. M.

Proper old fashioned Victorian pub. Great choice of beers too.

A. R.

Excellent range of ciders ( & other drinks ) & very good food too.

G. R.

Good selection of local beers\ales, nice decor

M. F.

Great beer, cosy, good location near train station

S. M.

Great beer selection. Super friendly staff

M. R.

Great real ale pub! Highly recommended... and do try the Black Sabbath.

S.

Great range, great atmosphere. One of the iconic ale houses in Derby.

L. C.

Ten of us ate there on way out for the day all the food was lovely and tasty service good too very satisfied

P. L.

Best real ale pub close to the rail station.

S. A.

Very welcoming, excellent beer, lovely old pub

J. S.

Best pub in Derby. No doubt. Proper beer, proper people.

J. R.

Iconic pub but disappointed me.

a. s.

Good pub to start in, great selection of real Ales.

P. J.

Good selection of beer, beer garden, good location relation to town.

C. L.

Own brewery on site, Great selection of ales in a pub full of character & characters!

D. C.

Great beer, loads of seating, including an outside area. Close to the station

P. F.

A truly brilliant pub and very handy for the train station.

d. t.

Up to the usual high standard

L. S.

Good beer ,good food 10 minutes from railway station.

M. R.

Great beer loads of choice warm and welcoming 😆

M. C.

Pretty crowded but beer was nice and always good to get a CAMRA discount.

E. Q.

Fantastic, keeping everyone safe, beer from heaven

T.

Good real ale pub friendly staff and reasonable prices

H. M.

Querky pub,really good ales,good for a pint or two

I. O.

Possibly Derby's greatest ale house. Always a good selection and always perfect.

p. c.

Good selection of beers and homemade food available.

B. F.

Excellent beer, cheerful staff and clientele.

B. M.

One of Derby,"s best real Ale pubs.

A. W.

A good ale house, with plenty of history a stone's throw from Derby station

P. G.

Stunning range of beers. A reel pub in every sense.

a. p.

Nice place always somewhere to sit, well kept beers

C. J.

Great real ale pub. Friendly atmosphere

N. J.

Hard to give this place less than five stars. Deserves all the camra awards and more

N. G.

Excellent beer and Bbq for the beer festival

D. B.

The bar staff were excellent. A most enjoyable evening.

M. E.

Good place to have a drink nice and cozy near the station.

S. P.

Fantastic pub.

L. S.

Proper pub. Off sales in bottles too. Knowledgeable staff.

a. h.

The Best Pub in Derby i believe.excellent food ;& Beers.

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