The Brewery Tap in Derby

popped in for a few pints on a saturday afternoon . staff were very friendly and knowledgable about the beer . excellent selection including a sour which you don't often see. great atmosphere and friendly locals. my only complaint would be the tinny speakers and music - but that's small issue

We enjoyed a lovely night out for my brothers birthday. Came a few times before with friends so recommended it to the family who throughly enjoyed themselves.

A great pub with a friendly atmosphere. The choice of beers was incredible, I am sure anyone would find one they liked here. We booked a table for food and were not disappointed. This week's pop up food was pizza. It was awesome and the pizza topped chips a brilliant idea. Would recommend to anyone who likes to try different beers.

Had a lovely three course meal ,parsnip soup , turkey main and white chocolate and cranberry desert all very nice would recommend . the man behind the bar was great hope to going again in the new year

I reviewed the Tap about 8/9 years ago and was quite disappointed *two stars). It's only fair that I add a new review due to the passage of time and massive change to my rating. The beer offering is great with both cask and keg on offer, it belongs to the Derby Brewing Co so expect to see a few of its beer available. Usually some tasty guest beers on offer and a pretty decent selection of cans and bottles too. There are now occasional events such as tap takeovers and tastings. Food offering is pretty basic pub fayre like pizza, burgers, baked spuds and sandwiches but nice and tasty.

I visited The Brewery Tap around a week ago, this review is based on that trip only. Upon arrival I was greeted by the friendly bar team who got me signed in as per Covid-19 government requirements so either manual sign in or through the track and trace app. How we ordered drinks was then explained to me and then I went and sat on the beautiful roof terrace as it was sunny. The Brewery Tap is part of the Derby brewing company and offers a large variety of drinks. There was a problem with the order which was purely due to the barcode on the table being wrong and the barman quickly rectified this. Overall a well maintained pub both inside and out with great beers.

Everything from the welcome on arrival (not booked) to the service , to the quality ales, to the food. Trust a fat lad when he says the onion rings are the best in the world 👌 Derby Town FC

In Derby for a couple of days and found this gem. Great staff, excellent food and a wide selection of drinks. As difficult as it is with COVID restrictions this place still had the friendly home feel of a great pub. Can only see it getting better come June.

What a great pub. Amazing service. Delivered our food to the market place with a smile and bang on time. They even gave us pickled onions on our chips !!! Great job. Great pub. Great food. Amazing beer

The Brewery tap is one of the best pubs in Derby and a great place to start a drinking session from the fantastic choice of alcohol with great staff.

Although I live 3 miles away I consider this my local. Great beers, friendly staff and excellent decor. Definitely a place to visit when your in Derby.

Drawn by the Governments offer of a half price meal, I headed out for the evening to the Brewery Tap. A small simple menu and a good array of beers as you would expect. Food was hot and quite tasty if not very exciting choices on offer, but the staff were all very helpful and explained the new COVID rules plainly. Everything was served with a smile which made for a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. All in all a good night.

They really seem to have covid covered with their app. Easy to use,no need to queue at the bar. Sit back order drinks to your table, it's contact free. Still a fantastic range of ales, I always go for the business as usual, fab pint. Well done and keep up the good work.

6 of us went. Huge selection of beers, let us do tasters. Great staff and food was really good. Nice relaxing little place

Really Nice Place - new one for me - will be returning... Great Selection of Cask & Keg Craft beers ... Fab Sharing Nacho Plate more than enough for 4 hungry old goats.

The chips were fantastic, I quite enjoyed the hot dog but my mate didn't so much. However I was a bit annoyed that they advertise food until 9, asked about pudding at 8:45 and they said no! This is not the first time I have been disappointed with the service here, over 3 years I waited to come back and I am very disappointed

When arriving in Derby this is one of the few pubs that is always worth a visit, charming atmosphere inside, great staff, marvellous choices of alcohol, well worth a pint or two. Even better in summer on the roof top seating area.

Great traditional pub with an excellent range of real ales on tap. This pub is very popular and friendly. We did not eat here.

We visited the Tap midweek and there weren't too many afternoon customers. There is a great range of beers...the IPA Kiwi and the cider are excellent. Our meals came quickly and there were good portions, if a little overcooked. Unfortunately the tea and coffee machine isn't working...after three weeks. Parking is available at the Phoenix St. Carpark across the main road.

We loved the 'proper' twice home cooked chips in great surroundings. Really friendly staff. Easy access to town centre and our hotel. Would recommend.

Having read previous reviews on the Tap we had to try it ourselves,and it was everything previous customers had said, the service was good ,the bar staff very obliging and the food excellent,will definitely try this place again next time in Derby,and would highly recommend anyone to try it,good menu selection and cater for dietary tolerances.

Went with friends for Sunday lunch, had been years ago and didn’t rate it so stayed away. Friend invited us and it was lovely. The food was hot although it was late and the choice was good. The price was reasonable, and I would say it was one of the best Sunday lunches I have had out. I would recommend anyone going you won’t be disappointed. The restaurant itself is lovely, has a great atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. I will definitely be going back.

Not been here for a while, probably 12 months. Beers as good as they always have been, prices and service excellent. Business as Usual and Quitessential are just top quality.

First beer on a wet Saturday pub session, always a treat to start or end here, fine alcohol choices, pleasant atmosphere and excellent service, also watch the world go by or at least spot cars going through the no entry over the bridge, marvellous.

Saturday wet and windy first pub visited and usual great service, fantastic choices of alcohol in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere, well worth a pint.

This pub was fantastic, I always made the journey to the tap when I was in Derby but more recently I have to say its gone downhill. I had to wait far too long at the bar, staff were chatting away while people were waiting and the landlord was nowhere to be seen.

The choices on the tap are several with others on the menu board and all are inviting, Brooklyn pint of was a good choice, well worth a visit.

Called in for a couple of pints whilst walking around town, always a great choice of ales with quick service from the staff.

Visited The Brewery Tap for a sunny Friday afternoon roof top drink absolutely splendid, great service, great alcohol, marvellous view from the roof-top beer garden, well worth a pint or two.

Best place to start a good time pub visit in Derby, great staff, excellent choices of alcohol, marvellous atmosphere and interior, well worth a pint or two, especially with the current summer weather.

Visited the Brewery Tap on a Friday evening for a meal and a drink.We were eating early as we were meeting friends for drinks later.The place was very full but we found a table in a quieter corner.As many people had gone for a post work drink there were lots of groups talking loudly. With wooden floors and plastered walls the acoustics are bad.The music was also too loud meaning ordering at the bar was very difficult.Aside from all of this there was a great selection of home brewed beer, my husband had the special ‘Super Frank’ and I chose two different ‘proper’ ciders.The food was basket style but great quality and the chips were the best - skin on ‘proper’!We both had burgers. I had a veg & beets which had amazing flavours & my husband had a beef which was very good quality.Well worth a visit just don’t expect it to be quiet it’s popularity speaks for itself.

great pub for sampling a wide variety of beers and ciders. The menu and food looked fine, but the beer was so good we skipped eating

There was a really excellent selection of cask ale to choose from and a clean and comfortable pub to drink it in. The only reason it did not get five blobs were the group in one of the bars that were swearing rather too often and loudly, but when we moved to the other bar we could see how the pub catered for the community as the local deaf association were having great fun on their night out. well worth a visit.

Late Friday night drinks before heading home, after the noise of the pubs near the bus station, this fine establishment was an oasis of calm, not to busy, serve a great range of alcohol by excellent staff, well worth a couple of late night pints.

Back in my home town of Liverpool before starting a six day trip to Nottingham were we planned to have a day out in Derby to go to some of the great real ale pubs and craft beer bars that are to be found in this compact little city this pub was at the top of our list of pubs to visit as the TripAdvisor and Ratebeer reviews were glowing about the pub and our visit easerly surpassed our expectations.

Visited with Friends in January on the weekend everyone gets paid after Xmas, busy place, same friendly staff service, always excellent choices to drink, well worth a pint or two in a cosy atmosphere pub.

What a great night, staff are super friendly, food was great and catered to all, was quite suprised at size of function room upstairs, only downside is the bar and loos are downstairs, good selection of real ales and spirits, lots of different gins, worth hiring their function room

I and other staff from work were here on the same day as you received a bad review. I have got to say that the food was brilliant. The staff were fantastic, especially the guy who looked to be in charge. We were a little bit late but they still accommodated us. Will defo be back (in fact going after work today )

I ordered a fish butty and it was disgusting. The fish still had its skin on and was dry in texture. The chips were also not edible.

Not normally a beer drinker, I always struggle to find something to drink in here. However on this occasion I found a mint chocolate chip ice cream flavoured beer which was enjoyable as a half. For the regular beer drinkers there is a good selection of their own and other craft beers and real ales. Nice outdoor area which was pleasant even at the beginning of December.

Been coming here a few years before the DCFC matches but now it is getting too expensive ( £3.85 a pint for rubbish Carlsberg is taking the p ) so will be going to Wetherspoons from now on!!

@TheTapDerby shocking service hubby been drinking beer 34 yrs in that time been served about 4 bad pints. He took about an inch off a pint here and tasted like vinegar - Young barmaids said the manager said tasted ok and wouldn’t change his pint! He had to pay for another.

Held my husband's 60th birthday party here. Great venue as we had the upstairs room privately for us and our friends - good size for 40 people and had a good atmosphere. Also a second room set up with the buffet. The food was good and hardly any left - a good sign. John was helpful when booking and Zac was really helpful on the night, making sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this for a friendly, comfortable venue.

Great venue to host a bash for around 45/50 people. Very hospitable and welcoming. Had the food option and everyone commented how lovely the food was. If you’re looking for a venue then choose here. Thanks to all...

a pub with a great atmosphere and great well kept beer has a well deserved reputation the food is simple fayre and tasty

Dreadful Landlord .Miserable, and 100% uninterested in his customers . I feel sorry for the people working for dreadful excuse for a man !

In the city centre, this Pub has a fine selection of beers. Some of the Craft beers are quite expensive but compared to other city centre Pubs, it is quite good value.

A lovely pub, which used to host an excellent open mic, which has now been relocated to The Furnace on Duke Street. I might pop in occasionally, but not weekly as I used to as I will move with the open mic.

If you want choice and a great selection then this is one of the best pubs in Derby to find it.

A group of 4 of us went in on a Saturday evening for just a drink. We sat at a table but as we sat down the waitress came over and said the table was booked from 6pm. As it was 5:20pm we said it would be fine and we’d leave before 6pm. The manager’s attitude was appalling. He made us move tables and ranted from behind the bar in front of all the other customers, whilst not actually serving us. Really poor experience, the DBC chain is in danger of believing its own hype. A much warmer welcome at the Exeter Arms just 100 yards way awaits.

Really enjoy visiting the stable of DBC pubs but on this occasion the Tap let us down with food. Great choice of drinks as usual and the staff were dealing with the large amount of customers very well, however the portion size of food was dire compared to what we have had in other DBC pubs.

Lovely building and atmosphere but found the manager would talk to staff as if the customer was invisible.

Staying just across the river for a May Bank Holiday weekend and came in here to pass the time away at lunchtime whilst waiting to book in. WOW, what a choice we had. The boards were studied and the pulls looked at before our choices were made and we soon had excellent beer in hand. Whilst supping we were discussing the other beers on offer and decided it would be rude to not try another just to make sure that the quality was consistent. It's a pity we had to meet up with other family members otherwise i don't think we would have seen much of the rest of Derby.

On a sunny Saturday in May, what a mighty fine pub to drink in, fantastic array of alcoholic choices, great staff (even let me charge my phone behind the bar), lovely roof top beer garden which makes it a great place to drink, well worth a pint.

I eat in here and Derby Brewing Company establishments more frequently since they introduced proper Gluten Free options on existing menu items, rather than some salad off-cast that prevent you from having a proper meal. I salute DBC for this, I slice of GF bread is better than a bun if it is GF. Burritos in other DBC establishments in Derby are a true delight. So I was looking forwards to a Chicken and Chorizo burger in a GF bun, what could be nicer! Of course it would be accompanied by DBC Business As Usual, despite the fantastic range of beers on offer, this is one of my staple and stable diets, no change here. I ordered food and was advised that the dinner menu was off, but my choice was on the lunch menu too, no problem here.

We visited at 15.30 on a goats home game weekend. Multiple wickets empty and filthy toilets. Staff more concerned with putting horse racing on tv then putting new beers on. Absolutely disgraceful!!!! Trevor Harris should be ashamed!!

A great town pub in a superb location overlooking the River Derwent in a central location. The pub is owned and run by the Derby Brewing Co. and sells the whole of their range of excellent beers to satisfy all palates and tastes. A spacious hostelry with covered heated outdoor areas as well a roof top terrace overlooking the river and river gardens. A must to visit if and when in Derby.

Very arrogant bar staff especially the one wearing a grey shirt on the 29th March. Will not be returning.

Home to a wide selection of the Derby Brewing Company range of beers plus a few guests and the usual suspects The Tap is somewhere I was recently recommended for my visits home.

There are some proper pubs left. This has a wonderful atmosphere. Nicely laid out, an open environment, and above all a good range of beers. This is a haven, with knowledgeable staff. There is a bar menu, but to be honest whilst the beer is great the food is average. Need to up their game with crisper chips!

I last reviewed The Brewery Tap on the 17th November last year when I had no difficulty whatsoever in giving it 5 Stars. Every one of them was well deserved.

myself and my partner visited this place for the first time last Sunday and it was lovely, drinks and roast dinner for 2 was very cheap so we wer extra happy!! we wer so impressed we couldn’t wait for this Sunday to come as we enjoyed the previous Sunday so much....however it was like we walked into a different place completely this time around!! No atmosphere, barman lacked any emotion or knowledge on anything, terrible service , cold food,different chef(I assume) tough meat,crap drinks, reheated everything, horrible drinks, sat there like 2 planks with our dirty plates as they couldn’t be bothered to clear them, staff members on true phones, when we first walked in barman was stuffing his face with pork pie!! Never been so disappointed and let down, it’s such a shame that they couldn’t even get it right 2 weeks in a row, you people need a reality check or you will have a to let sign outside pretty quick!!! Please cop on and get decent staff!!!!WILL NOT GO BACK

This pub was recommended by some real ale drinkers. This one sells Derby brewing company ales. Sampled the Dashingly dark...

We visited with a relatively large group of friends so we're asked to pre order our food which was fine....

Lots of real ales on tap from both their own brewery and lots of guest beers. However not so good...

Had a drink downstairs before attending a party upstairs on a busy Saturday night and unfortunately they had run out...

Visited on a Sunday afternoon with a few friends. The atmosphere was welcoming and the decor was very unique. Few...

Its a great pub with a good atmosphere, plenty of alcohol choices with excellent staff, a good place to start for a few drinks in derby. Good views from the roof of the river, especially neat in summer.

popped in to the tap the other day whilst out walking the dogs. The staff are very friendly and couldn't...

The Tap is an interesting wedge shaped building that is visually pleasing.

Always somewhere on our list when we go into town, great beer racks for me, good selection of Gin for her and the Nachos make a perfect Sunday lunch!

If I told you a pub could be all things to all people you may not believe me. Modern surroundings, friendly atmosphere. Themed nights for different drinks. As popular with students and tourists as local workers for after-work drinks and regular pass-through. Overlooking the river Derwent and it's famous Bridge it is a sight to behold, but has no agenda or false promise. It's simple Derby hospitality from local folk.'The TAP' really is a place you really should visit. They have locally brewed ales of the highest quality, supplemented by 'trays' of Gin, Whisky etc. Excellent food with Gluten Free/Vegetarian options. Theme nights offer a chance to sample different foods or drinks from all over the globe. There is no single group or demographic here. Old pub meets modern Derby's needs with a style that is hard to define. Trendy people mosh out with studentsand local council workers. Derby Brewing Company and their knowledgeable and professional bar staff know how to make you welcome and ensure that you will want to visit again. The closest thing to a local I have!

We visited on a Sunday when there was an open air concert at the Cricket Ground nearby later in the evening, but unfortunately I don't think the owners had done their homework because they seemed a bit overwhelmed by how busy it was, to be honest (suggestion: keep an eye on the Derbyshire Cricket website!). Having said this, however, we managed to find the very last table, and enjoyed some good craft beers. The waiting time at the bar was long, to be expected given how busy it was and another member of staff came in later on which certainly helped. The wait for food was a lot longer than normal, but when it arrived was very tasty. Overall I'd thoroughly recommend it but if there is an event down at the cricket ground get there early for a seat!

Popped in for a night cap en route from the city centre to our hotel, there is a vast selection of beer and some quality wine to choose from, all at a reasonable price.

Saw a sign outside for 2 lunches for £10.95 so we decided to give it a try and so glad we did.The roof terrace was just lovely in the sunshine, probably Derby's best kept secret!Food was good. My club sandwich was lovely, the ham and chicken were proper chunky pieces not cheap thin slices. Decided to add chips for an extra £1.95 but smaller appetites wouldn't need these.Service was very friendly and efficient. Would definitely visit again.

Amazing food and a wide range of beers, what more is there to add?If you are after freshly prepared food and craft ales (or even tasty wine for that matter) then look no further. I ate the southern fried chicken burger and at leas than £10 you can't go wrong. A wide selection of beers and the themed events mean they are constantly changing. Well worth a visit.

We went to Derby to see the poppies at the Silk Mill. As it was lunchtime we decided to eat out for a change. We had the dog with us which limited us somewhat but we knew that Derby Brewing Company was very dog friendly. As we were nearby we went to the Tap, not a large place but the dog was made very welcome as were we. We were very impressed by the large choice of craft gin and the very knowledgeable staff. The food was delicious and not long to wait, we were a bit restricted for time. I would highly recommend it. If you are in Derby it's well worth a try especially if you like gin and have a dog.

The Rotary Club of Derby Satellite Club meet at The Tap once a month in the evening. As a group of young professionals, meeting after work to plan and organise activities to support local charities and groups it is nice to find a venue which is relaxing, friendly and has great customer service. Not only do they serve some of the nicest ales in Derby but the food that we order, a selection of sandwiches and home cooked chips are of the highest standard.

This is quite popular,being very close to city centre. Very good choice of real ale and bottled beer. Rather expensive though.Bar snacks are good if you can get them, but items they make themselves ( pork scratching so for example) they never seem to have available.We will go there again I guess, knowing what to expect.

What a great pub , especially love their great variety s of gin , especially pink peppercorns, had a memorable evening , would make this place a regular stop

Went in today with friends .Ordered a pie and a pint.The pint came minus the pie...the pie had not arrived in 40 minutes ??? We had finished the pint by then.The nuts smelt musty..A bottle of Shiraz was 20 pounds...Too expensive and highly overrated for a pub of this stature..will not be going back!

Good solid menu,excellent burgers, value for money and as good a selection of beers and spirits you could wish for. A local indeed.

They looked after our party real well and thank you. Beers are fantastic and plentiful defiantly will be back.

you like different cask ales this is the bar for you friendly staff good beer good food well worth a visit not far from the river Derwent

Visited with my Nephew prior to a local football match. Great selection of beers and very good menu. Worth a visit.

Called in for a pint of ale but was not sure what I fancied so took the advice of the staff and their choice was spot on, excellent.

Following some Sunday afternoon shopping we decided to make the most of the afternoon sun and have a bite to eat on the roof terrace. Service was a little slow and they did not have our first choice but our second choices were very good with reasonable portions. Good selection of beer as you would expect from a microbrewery owned pub. There is a much smaller choice of ciders and the majority of these are bottled and sweet.

Just finished our amazing lunch. Food was cooked to perfection with good portion sizes. The gravy and Yorkshire puddings are worth returning for. Service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble. We will be back.

Always a good pub for a variety of real ales ... no complaints re the drinks. Unfortunately ate here a few months ago and was less than impressed re the 'Tap Burger' that i ordered. It was very small, overcooked and there were about 10 chips on the side of the plate looking rather lost. Not a good meal .. and not cheap. FAST FORWARD a few months and the food could not be more different (granted I didn't go for the 'Tap Burger' this time !) .. I had one of the best plates of the the British favorite - Fish & Chips. And what a lovely plates of food this was. Excellent piece I definitely WILL be eating here again. Thanks :-)

Found this pub on our recent visit to Derby. Great selection of real ale and fantastic nachos and pizza. Reasonably priced too.

I visited the Tap on a Saturday night in Jan 2017, we were a group of 8 who booked well ahead of time. The Tap is a very traditional pub with a huge range of very good beers. We were seated in the main bar, somewhat noisy but a good atmosphere. We were told to order from the bar so our group set about making selections. To cut the next 15 mins short essentially large parts of the menu were not available and our orders casued more items to run out. Only 2 of our group got their first choice and 1 poor person from our group had to settle for her 4th choice. Apparantly it had been a busy day, but they had run out of even the basics - steak, fish and chips, oh and no Merlot and no tonic for gin. I would recommend eating here, but checked first what they have in stock before you get your taste buds going !

This is the tap house for the Derby Brewing Company and is well worth a visit. Great selection of both real and craft ales and lagers and ciders. Food was very good and freshly prepared. Staff were knowledgeable about the ales on offer and gave samples couldn't fault it

An after work burger and a couple of pints in this pub full of atmosphere. The choice of beer is extensive both on draught and bottled. The menu was exciting and the burgers were delicious.

Thought it would be useful to compare the Tap with other places in Derby. Gotta say I'd rather go to the Exeter Arms few yards down the same street. On the positive they have a huge selection of beers and lagers but food menu not vast. Although food is good to be fair.

Bar staff are absolutely amazing, Corrigan served me this afternoon for my 17th birthday and she is honestly the best person I have ever been served by, so bubble and chatty which is exactly what you need. Had the best birthday and will certainly be returning with my uni mates. Cheers Corrigan!

Visited 12th jan with a friend. Greeted by a lovely young woman, had both of us laughing, decent music and cosy pub. Never seen such a huge drink selection, spoilt for choice. Will be in over the weekend thank you corrigan for a good afternoon.

So relaxed & friendly. The staff are so funny & complimentary. Met Zack, corrigon & Andy (hope spelt right) Great selection of drinks. Food is AMAZING! just no faults at all. Great for a quiet one, bring your children & a fun weekend drink x

This has become a regular location for drinks with colleagues after work. The beer choices are amazing and the food excellent, you honestly cannot go wrong here. Not cheap but excellent value for the money.

Top pub with loads of different drinks too chose from. I had the full rack which is 5 glass of beer, each glass is 1/3 pint. The rack comes with a cheese selection too. Keep up the good work.

Came here on 20/12/2016 for a quick drink around 5 15 was going to see a film at the Quad so just ordered a bowl of sweet potato fries and a bowl of chips and salad. When they came after about 25 min wait they were disgusting swimming in cold oil. We could not wait for replacements as we were short of time. We got a refund and left, also the wine served here is of poor quality at a high price. A pub to avoid if you want a decent drink and edible food. A pub to go to if you want homemade beer at premium prices.