Derby Brewery Arms in Manchester

Dropped in one Monday evening, was very guilt clientele wise but fairly loud music playing over the speakers. Decent pint of two at reasonable price.

One of the server's got upset with the table service what's provided. Granted the bar was in reaching distance, however it sells to the customers. More training needed. Please don't put all the staff in this bracket. Really a enjoyable experience. 👍👍👍

The DBA is an openly queer pub, with strong old man pub vibes, which is the dream imo. Hosts all kinds of stuff from quiz nights to raves. All in all, somewhere it is safe to be yourself and feel like you belong.

Been a few times always great DJs and fun crowd x

Staff were very rude when we ordered our drinks Went on their phone mid serve and was quite rude

Proper grass roots raving venue ❤️ great vibe full of happy, smiley lovely people. All the staff are ace, Hannah the bouncer is everything a bouncer should be - she is a massive credit to DBA. Water station is a great touch too 👌

Terrible experience, chatted to the bar staff in a friendly manor to then be barred by the baseball cap wearing idiot manager, worst rated pub in Manchester and you can see why

It was very good, I enjoyed my time there.

So friendly! People, bouncers and staff. Has Pool tables, not too pricey and hosts sick music events

Just when we went they didn't have the beer they make next to the pub and it's theirs.

Community hub for locals and other queers. Great pool tables and house plants on display.

Best techno venue in the UK, the british berghain ;)

Incredible pub and events space. The DBA hosts so many amazing events where people are beaming with smiles dancing. The sound system is fantastic, the crowd it attracts is welcoming, kind, open, inclusive and accepting of others. The staff are gorgeous human beings who put a huge amount of love into the place. During the week, expect a calmer, normal pub vibe where you can chill out with mates, and then on weekends you can party. Often, you can do both where there is music in the back room and quieter seated areas at the front. Drinks are good value and there is a wide selection. I have also attended art therapy workshops here during the weekdays which have been really interesting and rewarding, and so different to be able to to that in a pub setting. Best of both worlds, try it out for yourself and see with an open mind! You might surprise yourself!

One of the best spots in the city.

Lovely staff, great music, lots of space indoors and outdoors. Good for events or a chill drink. Always feel at ease when I'm there

Somehow a pub with usually no more than 2 staff members, in the middle of nowhere is an underground oasis for live events, queer raves and private hire. Love it.

Went for one of their day parties and it's such a lovely welcoming inclusive atmosphere

Draft beer is by far the best I've had at a Joseph Holt - most likely due to the brewery being literally down the street - would highly recommend 👌

Meat Free day night rave at this place couldn't have been better!

Well, it's not what it used to be that's for sure

Grotty little pub.pretending they're berghain.

Owners seem to care more about getting wrecked and off there heads more than customers

A great pint of Trailblazer and very friendly staff, good pool table too and beer garden at the rear as well as seating out front.

Great atmosphere, lovely staff, cheap drinks.

Was quiet when we went but good service and a pool table with lots of space and sounds like good fun later in the night

The best boozer in Manchester great vibe lighting , pool table, football, dancing and a beautiful terraces for them summer days also incredibly friendly staff with the biggest smiles welcoming you in ! Nothing beats this boozer

Staff friendly prices good, come in now and then 🍻

Fun and friendly lounge bar out in cheetham hill. good events

Enjoy the local Joseph Holt's beer that is actually brewed around the corner. The dark variety tastes especially good in this historical 19th century pub. The staff is nice and prices are moderate. Cheers!

Massive sound system when I visited. Great landlord and fantastic bar staff 👏

V. Large brewery taproom. Often not busy except weekends. Friendly staff. Pool table. No food , no dogs.

Great pub, great beer, odd music

Bit a of a funny vibe to be honest. Looked like a traditional Holts' pub on the exterior but on the interior was pretty hectic. Neon lights and very loud music. Probably would have enjoyed had we not been just looking for a decent pint of ale. If you're after a club vibe without going to a club then this may be for you.

It was closed, so not good, especially as Web site said it was open

Dead friendly staff, great space for events

a pub like every other, only way better x

My friends and I were use to go to the Derby all the time when Mary Heff was landlady. There was a large group of us. Pool players, dart players, boxing teams. We all used to meet up in there. But now the new landlord Mark says “He does not want these type of people in the pub”. Disgusting. I was just wondering if he means hard working, tax payers older people. Last night was the first night of the new pool league season. Only a hour before it was meant to start, Mark cancelled it. Just think how much money he lost in just one evening, from all the drinks he would of sold. So the two teams and all their friends went to play at the snooker club instead. He’s a really silly guy. Me

Unchanged Holts pub. Excellent beer, friendly staff and live football

Had a fantastic night, music was great, food unbelievable for a Holts pub and the staff are so lovely, they let me try one of their ales before buying to see if i liked it. Only wish it was nearer to home and it would be my local. Will definitely be back again.

Best atmosphere, lovely people, cheap prices and one of the best pizzas I've ever had (let alone a vegan version). Would highly recommend anyone here to visit.

Went in whilst very quiet, seating comfortable, plenty of space and bar staff friendly

I visited the DBA last Friday, the beer was great and the staff and landlord are really friendly. I also ordered a “Four sides” Vegan pizza, made in house, it was absolutely delicious. A real surprise for a non vegan. I will be going back for more.

Visited the Fort and double backed as this place looked welcoming. It was. Landlord friendly and told me about Holt's brewery just behind the pub. I had a point of their diamond later and an American style IPA which I never knew Holt's did. Both excellent. Was mid Saturday afternoon, weather was great so was quite quiet but did acquire a fair few other interesting souls

This is a absolutely fantastic pub/bar that has been revamped by some amazing people and its deserves to be checked out by everyone ina NDA around Manchester. Cant wait to be back there in a few days. Great music great staff and very very well put together indeed 🙌🏼 Just what the area needed and deserves everyones support

Great night staff at great music not so much but the company we was with was 100% banter great pub great atmosphere defo will be back

Ozzie owner is the best, we are there a lot after work an his smaashed the upgrade too love it see u soon ❤

Nice revamp shame about the lack of customer service. Been in twice since reopening and both times walked away without being served at my table after filling in covid forms and waiting 20 minutes to be served in an empty pub. More concerned about outside customers buying rounds of drinks and having a chat in the evening sun. Also who’s idea is it to play techno dance music in the background again. I think the lack of regulars says it all.

You don't need your name in bright lights You're a rock star And brewery derby arms Is your guitar - now yes it is Little heavy Suffers delusions From these high times

Nice refurb, shame about the manager. Seemed more interested with his friends than serving other customers

Warm, friendly and a great place to relax and enjoy a relaxing night in good company!! 🤣 ❤️

Large pub lots of room to sit well apart from others. Tv's in all rooms with sport on with sound and music playing a bit too much. Beer is good though.

Friendly atmosphere.Good service.Lovely pint

From a web age point of view, their doesn't seem to be that mutch of an insight on the pub, as the picture could do with a refresh ect. Would be nice to know that it's in process of changing hand if so, as it is a main road pub. Such a beautiful property though.

Nice quiet pub in busy Cheetham hill. Good local beer and friendly staff.

Well kept beer, a very extensive selection and a tidy place too

Nettes, gemütliches Pub in einer ehemaligen Brauerei, günstiges Lager-Bier (Diamond Lager um 3 Pfund pro Pint sehr zu empfehlen), nette, familiäre Atmosphäre, Billardtisch.... Sehr empfehlenswert!

Crystal larger was top notch £2.90 per pint. Very friendly staff.

Good working man's pub you won't be disappointed, lovely staff

Brewery tap for Holt's brewery..nice to walk into a place and order a pint of bitter and know what your getting. Big pub with a number of TV screens. Looked to good for sports fans especially boxing.

Very spacious, cozy pub. There are a few rooms here. The pints are a very reasonable price.

I lived there 30 years ago.out with my brother dad's birthday.

My uncle's local. The staff and people are very nice

Very friendly staff & made to feel welcome. Will go again with out a doubt. Highly recommend

the best natural bar we found, great beer great people great staff. , first class 👍👍👍👍

Old regular love this place.real people Get the gold top pint.

Beautiful traditional Holts pub serving well kept tasty ales in a pleasant friendly atmosphere

Mary is a great landlady and one of the best pints in Manchester. ✌️

Staff are friendly and helpful

Traditional brewery public house friendly staff/ management modern lifestyle and modern bar lots of wide screen TV with sky sports .had a 8-10 time

Staff were very accommodating letting us take the bikes thru. Good pint.

Good beer and friendly bar staff. Great pub to have a beer on the outskirts of the city centre

Friendly local pub with great atmosphere, good music, pool table, days, welcoming staff and landlady (who lent us the darts) and friendly locals. Good hand made fresh pizza shop over the road you can eat in pub.

It's a place I've been going 8 years it's friendly bar staff is very good and Mary makes every one welcome

Ok...un local misto, linistit, unde poti savura linistit cateva beri

Great staff and always looked after .holts brewery next door supplying proper ale.we meet with the manchester ex boxers .first Sunday of the month. The landlady puts us a lovely buffet on .

Amazing, friendly staff with the best beer.

Decent Holts boozer but I am sure they could make more of the building.

Great little pub always go here

Really nice bar staff and proper old pub atmosphere.

Just popped in for a quick drink to cool down in the sun the staff were friendly and chatty the place seemed popular with the locals

Everything is ok, but... I don't know... I am not often guest but I had the impression that beer is not same every time.

Najlepsze Piwo w tym układzie słonecznecznym. Świeże przeniczne lekko palone z delikatną nutka miodu. Polecam

Great afternoon pub marry is doing a great job

Absolutely fantastic St geores day with lovely food and red drinks xxx

Total banter. Hope my man from Essex is okay.

Fantastic friendly pub, good beer and good atmosphere.

Great local, nice easy going people.