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Drum & Monkey, Castle Gresley

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Banx Pub Group
Castle Road, Castle Gresley, DE11 9LH (View on Google Map)
(01283) 381640
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This late 19th-century locals pub was substantially rebuilt in the early 1900s, and completely refurbished in 2003, inside and outside. The interior comprises a large L-shaped single room, with distinct 'bar' and 'lounge' areas: the former has a wooden floor and incorporates a pool table, the lounge is more comfortably furnished.

New licensees in 2021 have re-introduced food and orientated the pub as family-friendly.

Historic Interest

The earliest reference to the pub is in an 1874 trade directory, but the original premises were substantially rebuilt further from the road in the early 1900s. It was initially owned by Alton’s Brewery (Derby), which was taken over by Stretton’s Brewery (Derby) in 1903. The latter was taken over by Allsopp’s in 1927, which then merged with Ind Coope in 1934. The Allsopp name was dropped in 1959, and in 1961 Ind Coope became absorbed into Allied Breweries. The pub continued to trade under the Ind Coope name until it was sold to Marston’s in 1990; ownership then passed to NewRiver Retail in 2013.

Information for this venue is provided by the Burton-on-Trent & South Derbyshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Derbyshire District
Last updated
18/03/2024
Last surveyed
09/02/2019
Leasehold owner
Banx Pub Group
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
BOT/1212
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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 - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

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 Drum & Monkey, Castle Gresley.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sport & Sky Sports
Garden Garden
Enclosed patio and lawn at rear, with picnic tables.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome to 9pm.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Via back door from car park; disabled toilet facilities.
Parking Parking
At rear, access off Station Street.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Throughout.
Games Games
Darts, dominoes, pool.
Smoking Smoking
On patio (covered & heated).
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
Midland Classic: 21 (daytime only; not Sunday), 21E (Mon-Sat evenings and daytime Sunday)
Ordnance Survey Reference
SK287179
Directions
At corner of junction with Station Street.

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