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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.

Beer range from popular national and regional brewers, plus 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 2013.

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
29/05/2025
Last surveyed
29/05/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
ABD/364
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted twice
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
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 • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 5 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Woodforde's - Wherry
Woodforde's - Wherry

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport

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