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 several well-loved venues opening their doors again after closing for refurbishments. A number of superb additions are also set to launch across the county in the coming weeks and months.
Sadly, several pubs have closed their doors for the final time in this period – with some facing severe financial difficulties.
These are 23 pubs that have opened for the first time, undergone major revamps or shut down permanently over the last 12 months.
1. Relaunched venues and closed pubs
A number of pubs across Derbyshire have reopened their doors or sadly been forced to close. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. The Sanctuary Inn, Bolsover
The Sanctuary Inn closed just before Christmas 2022 - but reopened at the start of November 2023. It serves a variety of beers and cask Batemans ale, along with authentic Spanish tapas and grilled meats. Photo: Google
3. The Rectory, Chesterfield
The Rectory bar in the town centre closed in April 2023, owing creditors £180,000, with liquidators saying the closure was due to a downturn in business and increases in rent costs. Kakou, based at the Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre, has confirmed that it is looking at purchasing the freehold of the pub - meaning it could be revived in the future. Photo: Google
4. Miners Arms, Manor Road, Brimington
The Miners Arms at Brimington closed in October, posting a note outside the venue saying that, “had the pub been better supported with custom then it may have been able to stay open.” Photo: Brian Eyre