The Old Poets Corner

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  Katy Brentnall

  ·2 months ago

  “We've always loved this pub and it has been a family favourite for many years. However, the atmosphere, choice in beers and price of food has declined over the past few visits. I called in today with my mum and found Dave incredibly rude. He was reluctant to help when I had a query about ordering food and he spoke terribly to the young lads that worked there, shouting at one of them and calling him a 'lazy arse'. It's such a shame as the atmosphere used to be an inviting cosy, village pub but unfortunately this no longer seems to be the case.”

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  Paul Northridge

  ·2 months ago

  “This is a beautiful pub in the village of Ashover. They have an excellent choice of ales ,great food ,regular live entertainment and events and the staff are amazing. I would highly recommend this place for a visit.”

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  Brian Lee

  ·3 months ago

  “Only called in for a drink, there are a great selection of real ales,I counted about 7 or 8,lovely location, they are having a weekend of bands on August Bank Holiday which should be good.”

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  Bobby

  ·3 months ago

  “Until I moved away, this place used to be a regular haunt of mine. Kim and the staff were excellent, the food was always top quality. I took my mum here a few months ago, as it was an ideal place to take her for a birthday meal, and I'd really bigged it up to her. I couldn't have been more disappointed. The takeover seems to have had a disastrous effect. Poor atmosphere. Dirty table - which I had to wipe down myself, as nobody else was doing it. Food portions were a joke - the smallest pie in the world, with barely any filling; literally, a load of pre-rolled pastry, with a small portion of chips - for the price they charge, it was a massive rip-off. Unfriendly staff. One positive , the beer I had was decent. When the previous owners were running it, you were always guaranteed of - cleanliness, friendliness, atmosphere, value for money, excellent portion sizes. What a shame they've allowed this to happen.”

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  Linda Wilson

  ·4 months ago

  “Stayed for one night but wished it had been two. Really nice touches in the room. Comfy bed. Dog friendly and food was outstanding. Will definitely be back”

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  Adrian Bennett

  ·6 months ago

  “We popped in at the end of an afternoon walk for a few beers and a meal. It's a nice country pub but I wasn't expecting the absolute delight that was the pork belly. Everything about that meal was superb. I will go back again, just for that.”

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  Matty (Naomi St Kent)

  ·6 months ago

  “A rather delayed review for visit on Friday 6th Feb 2026. Made a bus trip out to Ashover for a pub crawl of all the towns pubs (plus the Kelstedge Inn). Bus from Chesterfield drops outside the Kelstedge and then it's a 25 min approx walk each way to Ashover (some parts country lanes no pavements or streetlights, do not attempt in darkness). Old Poets is a Titanic Brewery pub, and its easily the best pub (of 3) in Ashover. I think I ate a ploughman's which was fine, the ales were all good as you'd expect with Titantic. So definitely worth a trip. I think they may have occasional beer festivals and quiz nights - check their social media. Pictures attached from the day.”

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  Stephen Pointer

  ·8 months ago

  “I'd wanted to visit for sometime and we arrived around tea time mid week looking for a drink and meal after an afternoon out. It was a chilly day so the woodfires were welcoming and the beer from Titanic brewery excellent. The food was good. With candles on the table this pub has a old time atmosphere and is certainly worth visiting.”

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  Dawn Hoskin

  ·10 months ago

  “This pub was recommended by my parents as a good place for a meal and a real ale, on the day of the booking I admit to looking at the reviews and getting a bit worried, however I have got to say it did not disappoint, 5 (I think) Titanic beers plus 3 guest, the decor was traditional pub, with lovely Christmas lights, managed to find space in the car park too. The food was excellent, we had 5 different meals all really nice, steak, gammon, fish pie, fish and chips and a burger, real chips as well! Followes by 5 desserts, the crumble was a very good portion, and the stick toffee Christmas pudding was delicious. The lady who took our orders and delivered food was fantastic and provided great service all night. I would like to return in daylight so I can appreciate the countryside next time!”

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  carolyn patrick

  ·1 year ago

  “David the manager was very jovial and nothing was too much trouble. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was good. The meals had good portions and the choices were healthy, The cooked breakfasts were fine but sadly no cereals or fruit. The accommodation was clean and reasonably priced. Gordon and Carolyn”

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