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Old Silk Mill, Derby

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at 12:00pm
Real ale discount scheme
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AF (View on Google Map)
(01332) 320851
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Built in 1928 to replace an even older pub of the same name, which in turn derived its name from the nearby mill where silk was first spun on John Lombe's factory system in 1722. The open-plan layout has three distinct areas consisting of a central bar, a dining area at the rear and the Offilers' Lounge through an arched opening to the right of the bar. Real ale and cider drinkers are well catered for with a changing selection of real ale and cider served from hand pump. Food is served up in imaginative and quirky ways.

There is a garden to the side of the pub affording a close up view of the mural covering the full height of the side wall.

Information for this venue is provided by the Derby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Silk Mill; Silk Mill Ale & Cider House
Local Authority
City of Derby (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
DER/145
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dancing Duck - Ay up TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Duck - Ay up
Dancing Duck - Ay up Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 29 times.
Dancing Duck - Ay up
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dancing Duck - Ay up

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 29 times. at Old Silk Mill, Derby.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 21 times.
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times. at Old Silk Mill, Derby.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dancing Duck - Dark Drake TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Duck - Dark Drake
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 46 times.
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake
Bronze Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 46 times. at Old Silk Mill, Derby.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 5 times.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Old Silk Mill, Derby.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Dancing Duck - Brown Clough TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Duck - Brown Clough
Dancing Duck - Brown Clough Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times.
Dancing Duck - Brown Clough
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dancing Duck - Brown Clough

Spotted 6 times. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Old Silk Mill, Derby.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9pm.
Parking Parking
On street in pay and display bays. Free after 8pm.
Function Room Function Room
The upstairs private dining room is available for hire.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Four real ciders available.
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off a pint.
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Trent Barton: Sixes
Bus Stop: Queen Street

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