Quick info
About The Bell and Harp Freehouse
The Bell and Harp Freehouse is a freehouse pub on Alfreton Rd in Derby that hosts local musicians in its garden over the summer. Street-food vendors set up in the car park, including a burger van with a choice of three meals, and tribute acts also perform. Dogs are welcome, so walkers with their pets can stop in. Behind the bar, Bass and Guinness sit alongside a wide beer selection. The pub also has space for larger groups.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large beer garden, kids play area, pop-up food stall and pint of Guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large beer garden, kids play area, pop-up food stall and pint of Guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Beer is the most frequent draw at this pub, with reviewers praising well kept beers and a great selection, including a Bass and a Guinness that one reviewer calls the best pint in Derby, pouring on top form even on a quiet Monday. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, cheerful, welcoming and polite, with one reviewer noting a bar lady who clearly cares about the pub. The large beer garden and kids play area come up repeatedly, along with dog friendliness and a sunny outdoor space. Several mention the atmosphere, calling it a good sense of community, a really nice local, and quiet and relaxing. Others note reasonable prices, fast service, and tribute acts at weekends. Food comes from pop up stalls, and one reviewer chose the chicken from a choice of three meals and called it good. Another group finished three burgers and chips from a food stall and rated them excellent.
Customer Review Summary
Beer is the most frequent draw at this pub, with reviewers praising well kept beers and a great selection, including a Bass and a Guinness that one reviewer calls the best pint in Derby, pouring on top form even on a quiet Monday. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, cheerful, welcoming and polite, with one reviewer noting a bar lady who clearly cares about the pub. The large beer garden and kids play area come up repeatedly, along with dog friendliness and a sunny outdoor space. Several mention the atmosphere, calling it a good sense of community, a really nice local, and quiet and relaxing. Others note reasonable prices, fast service, and tribute acts at weekends. Food comes from pop up stalls, and one reviewer chose the chicken from a choice of three meals and called it good. Another group finished three burgers and chips from a food stall and rated them excellent.
Featured reviews
- PAUL Haynes
“Great atmosphere, good beer and a really nice local”
- Meg Doran
“One of the best attributes of the Bell Harp besides the well kept beers is the staff; always cheerful and welcoming.”
- Callum Burton
“Best pint of Guinness in Derby bar non, even on a quiet Monday the black stuffs pouring on top form. Excellent outside space to, dog friendly and a bar lady who clearly cares about the pub.”
- Gerd Haase
“Nice pub, with the possibility for larger groups and sitting outside. Drinks as usual, sonetimes there is some cooking going on, on the other side of the street. You can choose between three different meals. I 've choosed the chicken, it was good.”
- Fiona Coe
“Brilliant little pub, good sense of community, keeping traditions alive. Beer is good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A small traditional pub with a chilled vibe, Fantastic Beer, Amazing garden and views, Frequented by Derbyshires best streetfood vendors and featuring some of Derbyshires most awesome musicians in the garden over summer, K9 friendly of course, So if your looking for a great old pub to relax and enjoy, maybe after a walk on one of the regions most accessible and beautiful greeways then Get yersen down The Bell 🤙❤️”
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Alcohol
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell and Harp FreehouseOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.7257 | — | £10–20 | large beer garden, kids play area, pop-up food stall |
| The Queens Head, Little EatonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3524 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | homemade pies, cheesecake dessert, real ales selection |
| Shiny Tap - Brewery TaproomWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7352 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | craft and cask beers, takeaway cans and bottles, pizza menu |
| Bridge InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,323 | 1 mi | £20–30 | 40% off mains voucher, sea bass, fish and chips |
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