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Old Silk Mill, Derby

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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
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
DER/145
Asset of Community Value
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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

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 3 times
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 15 times
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 15 times
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted 30 times
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake
Bronze Award
Dancing Duck - Dark Drake

Session Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 30 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Dancing Duck - Ay up
Dancing Duck - Ay up Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted 23 times
Dancing Duck - Ay up
Dancing Duck - Ay up

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 23 times

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.
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Trent Barton: Sixes
Bus Stop: Queen Street

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