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Merry Widows, Derby

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Operator: Roebuck Brewery
24 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU (View on Google Map)
(01332) 341274
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The Merry Widows is an interesting pub standing on a corner having the two entrances and a triangular configuration. It is directly opposite the Railway Station and is ideal if travelling into the city to get your bearings before starting out on a visit. It serves one real ale which varies. The interior is split into two by a sturdy arch which also splits the bar. The front room forms a comfy lounge area and is adorned with picture of Derby County football players of the past. The lounge area to the side of the pub also has a dart board. The L-shaped outside area is a slightly awkward hard surfaced area to the rear. The now paved area to the side of the pub provides some additional outside seating.

From June 2026 now run by the Roebuck brewery making it their only outlet in Derby.

Information for this venue is provided by the Derby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wright's Vaults
Local Authority
City of Derby (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
19/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
DER/126
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Usually another Roebuck beer.) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Roebuck - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Roebuck - Blonde
Roebuck - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.7% Spotted twice
Roebuck - Blonde
Roebuck - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Merry Widows, Derby.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Hard surfaced throughout.
Games Games
Darts.
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Arriva: 1A / 1C, 2; Kinchbus: Skylink
Bus stop: Railway Station
Nearby Station (100m)
Derby

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