Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards | Best Pub in Derby 2025
Welcome to The Exeter Arms, Derby
The charm of a rural pub in the urban sprawl of Derby city centre.
Open the door to the Exeter Arms and step back 100 years in time with its cosy dimly lit rooms and the laughter of regulars at the bar, that make this one of, if not the best, traditional pub serving modern-day food and drink in the city. Experience our multiple award winning cutting edge pub food offer, try some great ales from Derby’s No.1 brewery ‘Dancing Duck’ all provided by our family orientated customer service.
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Cask Ale
Great ales from Derby’s No.1 brewery ‘Dancing Duck’ and more...
Award Winning Cuisine
From classic pub grub to adventurous international cuisine, experience our multiple award winning kitchen
Not just any old plonk...
Hand-picked from the best of Europe and the new world. We have a wine for every occasion!
Recent Reviews
Light Under a Bushel
Lunchtime drink and food on a Tuesday. This pub is famous for all the right reasons but is struggling a little bit for business due to extensive roadworks all around. It is well worth the effort to just skirt round them and find this excellent hostelry!
August 2026
