Derbyshire Food & Drink

They do say that ‘small is beautiful’, a saying that is most certainly the case when it comes to micropubs. Small is especially true in regards to Derby micropub The Last Post, a former small post office now delivering a different type of service in the form of real ale (plus other drinks).

For me there’s always something special about eating out at an Italian restaurant, and one particular eatery in Derby is testiment to this. Off to Nico’s, an authentic Italian eatery located just outside Derby city centre.

Located in the Derbyshire town of Long Eaton is a small grade two listed building known as York Chambers, and in December 2015 the building opened up as the towns first micropub.

Right opposite Long Eaton Railway Station is a small micropub with a subtle railway theme. So next stop – the Sawley Junction.

As a huge supporter of micropubs I was more than delighted when, in 2016, a new small watering hole would open up in my old home village of Duffield in Derbyshire – naturally I just had to pay a visit to The Town Street Tap.

Derby has often been known for its reputation as a real ale city and it’s not hard to see why thanks to the many fine ale pubs that the city has to offer. One such real ale establishment that is testament to Derby’s real ale reputation is The Brunswick, a traditional alehouse located right near Derby Railway Station.