Wherever you live in Derbyshire, from the centre of Chesterfield to the scenic countryside of the Peak District, there are great pubs to be found.
The last 12 months have seen some superb additions launched across the county, as well as several well-loved venues opening their doors again after closing for refurbishments – with a number of pubs being reopened in Chesterfield alone.
There has also, sadly, been a number of pubs that have closed their doors for the final time in this period.
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These are 20 pubs that have opened for the first time, undergone major revamps or shut down permanently since the start of 2023.
1. New pubs
These are some of the venues that have launched or reopened their doors over the last 12 months. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. The Sanctuary Inn, Bolsover
The Sanctuary Inn closed just before Christmas last year - but reopened at the start of November. It serves a variety of beers and cask Batemans ale, along with authentic Spanish tapas and grilled meats. Photo: Google
3. The Ashford Arms, Ashford-in-the-Water
The Ashford Arms in Ashford-in-the-Water will reopen in early 2024 following an extensive £1.6m refurbishment of the 17th century pub. It was taken on by the same company that run The Maynard in Grindleford and The George in Hathersage. Photo: Google
4. The Rectory, Chesterfield
The Rectory bar in the town centre closed in April, owing creditors £180,000, with liquidators saying the closure was due to a downturn in business and increases in rent costs. Photo: Google