Exeter Arms

Exeter Arms

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About Exeter Arms

A cosy Derby ale house with characterful rooms, locally brewed Dancing Duck ales, good food and a historic interior tucked away at the back.

The Exeter Arms is a charming ale house that combines old and new to create a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Its many rooms offer plenty of corners in which to settle, while the pub serves good food and locally brewed ales from Dancing Duck Brewery.Choose the main bar area, find a comfortable sofa at the back, or make your way further inside to a room that appears largely untouched...

The Exeter Arms is a charming ale house that combines old and new to create a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Its many rooms offer plenty of corners in which to settle, while the pub serves good food and locally brewed ales from Dancing Duck Brewery.

Choose the main bar area, find a comfortable sofa at the back, or make your way further inside to a room that appears largely untouched by time and offers a glimpse of how the pub may have looked a century ago. With its nooks and crannies, historic character and strong choice of ales, the Exeter Arms stands out among Derby’s pubs.

It is situated across the River Derwent from Derby City Council House and is busy throughout the week.

Why you'll love it

Locally brewed ales

Enjoy a selection of locally brewed ales from Derby’s Dancing Duck Brewery.

Rooms full of character

Explore the pub’s different rooms, from cosy sofa seating to a historic space that retains an old-fashioned feel.

Historic pub atmosphere

Nooks, crannies and an almost untouched room offer a sense of the Exeter Arms as it may have been a century ago.

Plan your trip

Best time

The pub is described as busy every day of the week, so expect a lively atmosphere whenever you visit.

Facilities

Food is served, alongside locally brewed ales. Seating includes the main pub area, comfortable sofas and blankets.

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