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Blue Jay, Derby

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Linville Close, Alvaston, Derby, DE21 7BH (View on Google Map)
(01332) 751267
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The Blue Jay is one of Marston's new style large dining pubs built at the junction of Raynesway and the A6/A50 link road. It serves customers with daily carvery and is open for breakfasts at the weekend. The pub is a very family friendly but can get a little crowded at the weekend and busy festive periods. ideal for travellers or locals wanting a meal and a rest.

Information for this venue is provided by the Derby Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Derby (B)
Last updated
06/01/2019
Last surveyed
28/08/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
DER/1509
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (From Marston's group.) and 2 regular beers.

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Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly at Blue Jay, Derby.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby TasteMatch Prediction

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Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale • 4.5%
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

This beer is served regularly at Blue Jay, Derby.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Including 4 disabled spaces.
Accommodation Accommodation
38 room lodge.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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