The Falstaff, Derby - pub details
Address: 74 Silverhill Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 6UJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 28835)
Derby (0.9 miles), Peartree (1 mile), Spondon (3.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by chick on 21 Apr 2006
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> Current user rating: 8.7/10 (rated by 15 users)
> Local guide: Derbyshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Mafeking Hotel, Normanton (0.4 miles), Vulcan Arms, Peartree (0.4 miles), Cavendish Hotel, Derby (0.5 miles), Raffles, Derby (0.5 miles), Ye Olde Spa Inne, Derby (0.6 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Falstaff, Derby
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| with regard to RogerB's comment below, went in today and they're in the middle of refurbishing gents. apparently ladies is on the cards for after xmas. back room was open and functioning with a lovely real fire although there were a few decorating bits stacked neatly in the corner but didn't mind that as apology was given by barman for the "mess" due to refurbishments. lovely and friendly as usual. My personal favourite pub in Derby. Congrats to the Falstaff team for a great effort. I echo everything RogerB says Desertrose - 8 Dec 2008 22:59 |
| I am always sceptical when I read reports of how chatty the locals are but within seconds of entering the Falstaff we were deep in conversation about the merits of Wembley Stadium. How such a subject was reached in such a short space between the front door and the bar between complete strangers rather escapes me but to feel like a local before I even have a pint in my hand is testament to the fine efforts that have been made in this wonderful pub. One of Derby’s growing band of Brewpubs (they have been brewing Falstaff beers here since 2003) it is situated a fair but not too demanding walk from the City centre and is not generally included on the official City Ale trails. The 4 ales available were all home brewed - Smiling Assassin, Fistful Of Hops, Phoenix and Cassandra of which I tried the first 2 (we were only supposed to be popping in for one after all!).The main bar is small and basic with built in seats and plenty of bric a brac. Before passing into the larger rear bar, check out the lobby dedicated to the pub’s infamous paranormal activity with its interesting but rather spooky ghost stories and photos of orbs and unexplained misty objects floating around. The rear bar has an equally basic approach, suitably worn and weathered with more built in wooden seating, bare floors, an absorbing collection of wood carvings, barometers and a chimney brest plastered in beer stickers. Beyond is a games room with pool table (oh, for it to have been bar billiards instead, or even just darts), some interesting Guiness cartoons and other collectables (the display of beer clip pin badges is particularly worthy of note). The corridor to the loos is festooned with old signs and adverts although the loos themselves it must be said are in need of a good overhaul. The second Bar appeared to be rather cluttered and in the process of having work being done on it so it was little more than a quick glance although it appeared to be a cross between Arkwrights and Steptoe & Sons for all the artifacts and collectables. Outside is a small but quirky beer garden. A very approachable and knowledgeable landlord sealed what is almost the pefect pub, just slightly let down by the poor state of the toilets and the not quite functioning second bar, something I have no doubt will be put right in due course. An absolute must visit pub on any Derby visit. RogerB - 29 Oct 2008 23:34 |
| Lovely friendly pub, both staff and customers. Very welcoming, "regulars" very chatty. A proper boozer. will keep going back again and again. Desertrose - 13 Aug 2008 20:38 |
| Have to echo Gristy's words on this. A proper, very old-fashioned back street boozer with some rather dour regulars supping pints silently alone at the bar on a Sunday lunchtime. The beer was first class stuff and interesting to see the fine UK brewed Moravka lager there as well. JonW999 - 10 Jun 2008 22:35 |
| Yes, it is hard to find and the route in can offer some challenges in terms of the local (very mixed) inhabitants, but it's all worth it when you get there. Excellent range of beers, welcoming and friendly staff, old-fashioned multi-room layout, decent jukebox and the all the feeling of a real, proper backstreet boozer. Visited at around 8.30 on a Saturday night, but very quiet for all that. Superb, regardless Gristy - 12 May 2008 14:14 |
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