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About The Merlin
On Orient Way in Derby, The Merlin is a pub with a global menu spanning mixed grills, burgers, and fish and chips, alongside sides like nachos and sweet potato fries. Apple crumble rounds out the dessert options. Themed evenings rotate through different sections of the menu, giving the roughly twenty dishes on offer a changing focus night to night. The pub takes walk-ins rather than table reservations, and its family-friendly setup suits varied group sizes. The menu's breadth across grills, burgers, and international plates reflects its position as part of a wider chain format.
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“Themed evenings highlight different aspects of this family-friendly chain pub's global menu.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Full Monty Mixed Grill
- Apple Crumble
- Nachos
- Classic Fish & Chips
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Burger Sizzler Combo
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steaks cooked perfectly, ice cream, extra butter and pre-football meals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steaks cooked perfectly, ice cream, extra butter and pre-football meals.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the service, describing staff who recognise regulars and bring extra butter before it is asked for. Steaks cooked to perfection earn praise, and one reviewer mentions an ice cream. A parent says the pub is the one busy place where their autistic son feels comfortable. Several visit before football matches, and a waitress looked after one busy, hot evening.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the service, describing staff who recognise regulars and bring extra butter before it is asked for. Steaks cooked to perfection earn praise, and one reviewer mentions an ice cream. A parent says the pub is the one busy place where their autistic son feels comfortable. Several visit before football matches, and a waitress looked after one busy, hot evening.
Featured reviews
- Chris Lucas
“Always great service from the team here. Always positive and smiling professional. Well organized. Really welcoming food always consistent. Today I was served by Sophie and the team who brought me this amazing ice cream Well done 👍🏼”
- Kali
“I bring my little boy here often, 3 times a week for his tea after nursery and with him having autism my son struggles with busy public places and this seems to be the only place where my son feels comfortable. The service is 5 stars from …”
- Kitty Wright
“Came in this evening to watch the football and were warmly greeted by the lovely issy! Even though with it being busy and hot she made sure we were looked after and got everything we needed with ease. Will definitely be returning!”
- Drew Smallie
“We come for a meal and drink before every Derby County home game, despite the pub being exceptionally busy the staff will always recognise us and we don’t have to ask anymore for extra butter, it just arrives. Great service, nice food at great value. What more do you need.”
- grace jeffery
“Went in for a late lunch with my mum today to celebrate a belated Mother’s Day, from the second we walked in the service was impeccable. The food was delicious and our steaks were cooked to perfection and well presented. Shoutout to The chef Matt for cooking them. Our waitress Lola was also thoroughly attentive, she couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be returning. Thank you to everyone at the Merlin for such a lovely time 😊💕”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Merlin
- The Brunswick Inn4.61,7460.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ale selection, house-brewed beers, cheesy chip butties
- The Coronation4.34010.9 miWheelchair accessible
pie in tin, wide drink selection on tap, newly renovated pub
- The Smithfield4.61,0871.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
real ales, riverside outdoor seating, live music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merlin | 4.23,775 | — | — | steaks cooked perfectly, ice cream, extra butter |
| The Brunswick InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,746 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | real ale selection, house-brewed beers, cheesy chip butties |
| The CoronationWheelchair accessible | 4.3401 | 0.9 mi | — | pie in tin, wide drink selection on tap, newly renovated pub |
| The SmithfieldOutdoor seating | 4.61,087 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | real ales, riverside outdoor seating, live music |
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