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About Suds & Soda
Suds & Soda is a compact bar at Friary Works in Derby, pouring real ale and craft beer across a rotating tap line that often features at least one double IPA on keg. Beer-sommeliers work the counter, offering recommendations to walk-in customers, and additional taps have been added over time as the selection has grown. Bottles and cans back up the kegs in the fridges, and the bar hosts regular events through the week. On Mondays a free cheese board goes out to anyone stopping in, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. Orders are placed at the bar, with no booking taken.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
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Menu & Prices
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft beer on tap, fridge full of beers, DIPA on keg and free monday cheese board.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention craft beer on tap, fridge full of beers, DIPA on keg and free monday cheese board.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the rotating craft beer on tap, with one noting a DIPA almost always on keg, plus a fridge full of bottles. Several call the atmosphere friendly, and one praises the beer-sommeliers' expert recommendations, though a little french-y. Another mentions a recent addition of a couple more taps. One regular ends a social run with water, a pint and a free cheese board on a Monday.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the rotating craft beer on tap, with one noting a DIPA almost always on keg, plus a fridge full of bottles. Several call the atmosphere friendly, and one praises the beer-sommeliers' expert recommendations, though a little french-y. Another mentions a recent addition of a couple more taps. One regular ends a social run with water, a pint and a free cheese board on a Monday.
Featured reviews
- Zachary Harkin
“Great to have these little bars selling real ale to people who can appreciate them. A couple more taps added recently, so even more beer to try.”
- James Curran
“Great bar in Derby with a good range of beers on tap and in the fridges. Best place around for a decent range of craft beer.”
- Jarrett Smalley
“The Absolute best bar, I first heard they had a beer that could make you taste a song and I was not disappointed The vibes are en pointe with great regular events; the beer-sommeliers give expert recommendations, even if a little french-y; this is a place that shouldn't be missed on even a stop over in derby yet it will be missed when one is away.”
- Dan Wibberley
“Go here everyweek after a social run. Nice to cool down with a water, pint and a free cheese board on a Monday.”
- Simon Green
“Delightful little bar with interesting taps and a fridge full of delights. Highly recommended.”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Trendy
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near Suds & Soda
- Belong4.93740.1 mi£30–40ReservationsOutdoor seating
bottomless brunch, belly pork skewers, drink variety
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- The Standing Order4.15,4970.2 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suds & SodaWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi · Takeout | 4.6395 | — | £10–20 | craft beer on tap, fridge full of beers, DIPA on keg |
| BelongReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.9374 | 0.1 mi | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, belly pork skewers, drink variety |
| Molly Malone's Irish Tavern | 3.897 | 0.1 mi | — | live band music, strict bouncers, bag policy at door |
| The Standing Order | 4.15,497 | 0.2 mi | — | historic building and decor, cheap ales, fish and chips |
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