The Exeter Arms

Service was quick, friendly, polite. Nice atmosphere. Beer was very good. The food was mixed. Deserts were large portions but perhaps not quite as high a quality as other places. But nice. Mains, steak sandwich was excellent. As were the onion rings and porky chips (chips and bacon bits). Derbyshire tapas was highly rated. The royal kebab was nice, probably fairly priced as was a good bit of meat but it felt like it needed something. Maybe mushrooms or something to make the skewers standout more. No real complaints from other party members. Perfectly nice pub food, personally for 2 of us I'd go for a couple of sandwiches and some extra onion rings/chips. Go for a cheeseboard for dessert. Definitely have a pint or three.

Best pub grub in derby, I have ate here many times over the past 5/6 years and always enjoyed our meals , which seem to get updated fairly often which is good. They always have a well stocked bar which hosts local ales from the famous dancing duck brewery . They make an effort with cleanliness here too , even the toilets are good on match days! The outside beer garden is lovely too considering it's fairly central location to town.

Second visit to this fantastic pub/restaurant. Onion soup this time and like the minestrone it was exceptional. I followed this up with the kebab main. Really recommend this place and I can't wait to visit again. Friend had a prawn starter followed by pies. He agreed the food and service was fantastic.