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Dead Poets Inn, Holbrook

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Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
38 Chapel Street, Holbrook, DE56 0TQ (View on Google Map)
(01332) 780301
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Now owned by Everards Brewery and leased by the Brunswick Brewery, with discounted ales from both breweries featuring regularly on the bar - see Real Ale Finder for the latest selection. One of the top cider pubs in the area with up to two dozen available. A main stone-flagged bar area with low ceilings and a large open fire is flanked by a cosy snug. A conservatory extension leads to a part covered garden drinking area. Holds two annual beer and cider festivals and was named as Amber Valley Camra Pub of the Year 2023 & 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the Amber Valley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cross Keys
Local Authority
Amber Valley District (B)
Last updated
28/05/2025
Last surveyed
14/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Everards
Pub ID
AMV/341
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

This pub was built in 1800 and a superb restoration in 1998 turned an ordinary carpeted pub into a beautiful, old-world inn of character with several rooms or drinking areas. Around the servery are the right hand bar, left hand bar and at front a tiny alcove with service from what is not much larger than a hatch. These areas have original stone walls and flagstone floors from an old mill. On the right is the main bar area, that is flagstone-floored with low ceilings, four high-backed settles forming two bays and a large stone fireplace, flanked by a cosy snug with a diamond black and red quarry-tiled floor, scrubbed tables, two settles which have lift-up cupboard seats and a wood-burning stove. The overall effect is homely and cosy. At the rear is a conservatory. The pub serves real ales and ciders and provides lunches.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Everards - Old Original
Everards - Old Original Premium Bitter • 5.2% Spotted 4 times
Everards - Old Original
Everards - Old Original

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 6 times
Oakham - Citra
Silver Award
Oakham - Citra

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brunswick (varies) , Everards (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
no under 18s after 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Must be on short lead
Events Events
Quiz twice monthly on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
20+
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Beer Festival Beer Festival
June & November
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
40p off Brunswick / Everards with Club Card, 10p off all with Camra Card
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Notts & Derby: 71 (No evening service)

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