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Bess of Hardwick, Derby

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15 Wardwick, City Centre, Derby, DE1 1HA (View on Google Map)
07463 110827
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Historic Public House on The Wardwick which has a main single front bar. Originally offices for Alton brewery, then for many years the Wardwick Tavern. Refurbished and reopened July 2020 as Bess of Hardwick after a long period of closure. Now has a rooftop garden at rear with huge sports TV.

Information for this venue is provided by the Derby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wardwick Tavern; Wick
Local Authority
City of Derby (B)
Last updated
18/08/2024
Last surveyed
02/09/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
DER/210
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday
8:00pm - 2:00am
Friday
4:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly at Bess of Hardwick, Derby.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Bess of Hardwick, Derby.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Rooftop garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)

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