A really nice find. Great atmosphere and good variety of beer. Quirky decor and love the cheese fridge!
Visited on Saturday 3rd December 2022 mid afternoon.
Traditional ale house, warm and cosy with 3 small rooms rather than 1 large space, bar is in the first room, fire is in the second.
Went for an Urban Chicken tap takeover so all cask was obviously Urban Chicken; however, normally it's a mix of breweries, styles & ABVs alongside ciders, lager and some decent keg offerings.
The place was absolutely packed but everyone got served, no one cut in, and everyone was friendly, it has a real sense of community.
Getting there from Derby is super easy, the Ilkeston flyer drops you off outside The Crafty One (Health Centre bus stop) the Burnt Pig is down the side street next to The Crafty One (which is also excellent).
We'll definitely be back.
Whatever great things you have read about this pub ARE ALL true ! Once inside you're impressed by the friendly welcome by the bar staff and the array of different beers on offer. The locals are very welcoming and this admittedly quite small pub gets very busy very quickly. It's amazing what can be achieved in 3 small rooms! Quirky but traditional decor add to the atmosphere. If you are on the lookout for a friendly micropub then this ticks all the boxes. Check it out . M
P.S, the Pork Pies are divine !
Always a great atmosphere! Great pork pies also to take away or eat in. Highly recommended for a night out
Traditional back street pub off main centre of Ilkeston with excellently kept real ales and welcoming friendly service. Loads of local characters to enjoy a drink and chat with to pass the time. Wonderful place!
Back street pubs are often the best and this is a great pub.
The burnt pig isn't big but it packs a punch. Several smaller rooms are perfect for socialising.
A log burner too, perfect for a winter evening. (review written in 30c weather mind you).
Antique dealers looking for enamel signage would have a field day! It's all genuine no repro here.
Small bar but a good selection of ales. Fridge packed with pies, cheese. Only ate a sausage roll and pork scratchings but all good hence the 3 star.
The staff are in charge of the music, so far ska is the music of choice. Perfect for a balmy night.
No surprise that I will come again, make a night of it.
Christine Smith-Howell
+5
I have just spent a wonderful time with my family at this great pub. The pork pies and range of beer and cider was great. The best time was had by us all
Great atmosphere,friendly staff and a smashing selection of ales for those who can. It's not GF friendly but they do have several ciders. The pork pies are brilliant apparently but not gluten free!
What a cracking ale house this is, always has different ales to choose from and lots of choices for ciders. Food- well its brilliant to be able to sit there and just have a pork pie, a pasty and even some cheese- even takeaway, including bottles of wines
What a great place! Come and enjoy a brilliant selection of beer and world class bar food. Plus some super friendly regulars.
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