Two thousand of the nation’s much-loved pubs are at risk of closing forever, the British Beer and Pub Association has warned this week - as it calls on the Government to extend a lifeline to the sector. They are calling on the Chancellor to freeze duty rates and increase the discount for draft beer sold in pubs.
Here we look back at some of the Chesterfield pubs that have already fallen by the wayside. Some have undergone revamps and rebrands and are still serving loyal customers, just under a different name. Others have sadly called time at the bar forever.
Many are knocked down to make way for development, others are converted into shops or flats.
But though they may be gone, they’re not forgotten – how many of these lost pubs of Chesterfield do you remember drinking in?
Many are knocked down to make way for development, others are converted into shops or flats.
![The Hare and Greyhound, next to the Crooked Spire, was popular with the town's rockers - not least because of its alternative jukebox selection!](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUwZmY2MTA0LWVjYWEtNDA1OS04YTEyLTNlZTRlYmExY2I3MDpkY2VjMGQzNC1mNWEyLTQzYWMtYTM1Yy1lYjQ2OGIzNTYxMTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
21. Hare and Greyhound
The Hare and Greyhound, next to the Crooked Spire, was popular with the town's rockers - not least because of its alternative jukebox selection! Photo: Submitted
![The Wheatsheaf at Newbold is another pub that is now a shop, after being knocked to make way for a Co-op convenience store](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1ZGNiYmE0LWU3YjctNGMzYy04ZjRmLTI1ZTM0OGE3NzA3NTozMzM2N2Y0ZS1mNDJjLTQwNjEtOGY3Yy1jNzIwOTFiMWIzMjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
22. Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf at Newbold is another pub that is now a shop, after being knocked to make way for a Co-op convenience store Photo: Google
![The Royal Oak, on Chatsworth Road was a popular bar with muic lovers and hosted the Oakstock event from the car park. That area has since been transformed with hi-tech beach huts now it's the Spotted Frog.](https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYwZDNiMWViLTQ2MzgtNGE1ZC04MTA4LTViNTg2OTRiODMyZDpkOTc3MjRkNC1jNDYzLTQ1YTgtYjE3ZC0wZjI4ZDdhNWRjZGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
23. Royal Oak
The Royal Oak, on Chatsworth Road was a popular bar with muic lovers and hosted the Oakstock event from the car park. That area has since been transformed with hi-tech beach huts now it's the Spotted Frog. Photo: Submitted