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Smith's Tavern, Ashbourne

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Operator: Independent
36 St John Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GH (View on Google Map)
(01335) 300809
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Small, highly traditional town-centre pub, as many as six real ales on. Front bar-room leads to two further rooms, one with an upright piano and the rear room has darts and can be closed off for small meetings.

Marston's portfolio of beers, from which the landlord selects the widest possible choice and is also allowed one free choice guest ale, served at weekends, always from a local or rare brewery.

Has a good selection of malt whiskies and holds 3-4 tutored tastings per year.

Selected as local sub-branch Pub of the Year 2013/2014/2015/2018/2019/2022/2023/2025

Has appeared in the Good Beer Guide over many years, currently continuously since 2014.

Historic Interest

Partial Grade 2* listing (1951) for wall features in middle room.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashbourne and District (Sub Branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales District
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
21/05/2024
Leasehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
ABD/364
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Source: Local

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Rearmost room can be reserved for small meetings
Games Games
Darts
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport

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