The Maypole Cafe Bar and Theatre
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About The Maypole Cafe Bar and Theatre
On Brook St in Derby, The Maypole Cafe Bar and Theatre combines a café and bar with a small theatre at the back for small-scale performances. The bar carries a beer and cider selection, including Rattler cider, alongside the café's regular offer. The theatre space hosts live music and comedy events, and the calendar includes recurring themed sessions such as soul nights, jazz dance evenings, punk poet afternoons, and improv classes. A function room and arts space attached to the venue is available for parties and events, with a buffet option offered for private party bookings, serving groups looking to mark an occasion on site. The venue opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations, so visitors can drop by across the day for a drink or to catch whatever is scheduled that evening.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music events, small back theatre, function room for parties and beer and cider selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music events, small back theatre, function room for parties and beer and cider selection.
Customer Review Summary
The small theatre space and live events draw the most mentions, with reviewers describing live music, comedy, a Sunday soul session, a punk poet afternoon, an improv class and a jazz dance group, all in a room they call welcoming with a cool arty vibe. Close behind is the bar itself, where reviewers praise friendly staff, a great landlady, cheap beer and reasonably priced drinks. One reviewer rates the beer and cider range, including Rattler cider, among the best seen locally. The one dissenting note comes from a reviewer who enjoyed the punk poet afternoon but found the beer choice limited. A couple of others describe a lovely pub and cafe with a function room attached. One family held an 18th birthday there with a band and a buffet, and adults and teenagers alike had a great night.
Customer Review Summary
The small theatre space and live events draw the most mentions, with reviewers describing live music, comedy, a Sunday soul session, a punk poet afternoon, an improv class and a jazz dance group, all in a room they call welcoming with a cool arty vibe. Close behind is the bar itself, where reviewers praise friendly staff, a great landlady, cheap beer and reasonably priced drinks. One reviewer rates the beer and cider range, including Rattler cider, among the best seen locally. The one dissenting note comes from a reviewer who enjoyed the punk poet afternoon but found the beer choice limited. A couple of others describe a lovely pub and cafe with a function room attached. One family held an 18th birthday there with a band and a buffet, and adults and teenagers alike had a great night.
Featured reviews
- Michael Stringer
“Hrest pub friendly service great atmosphere and value for money”
- Julie Brandon
“Lovely pub, cafe and local arts venue with a great function room / arts space attached.”
- David C
“Such a lovely little bar. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. The small theatre at the back is a great bonus and ideal for any small scale performances.”
- Iris Bertz
“When you find a truly welcoming place for Jazz dancers. Thank you Maypole. We will be back.”
- Maggie Langley
“Loved this place, they are so welcoming with a cool arty vibe. Perfect for our improv class!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Dine-in
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Spirits
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- Live music
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Brunch
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- University students
Location
Cafes near The Maypole Cafe Bar and Theatre
- RASK Derby4.71530.4 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
americano, brownie, beans on toast
- The Buttery4.81310.5 mi
occasion cakes, christmas stocking stuffer, breakfast cobs
- Britannia Cafe4.63610.6 mi£1–15
full english breakfast, sausage and egg cob, hashbrowns, mushrooms and tomatoes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maypole Cafe Bar and Theatre | 4.459 | — | — | live music events, small back theatre, function room for parties |
| RASK DerbyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7153 | 0.4 mi | £15–30 | americano, brownie, beans on toast |
| The Buttery | 4.8131 | 0.5 mi | — | occasion cakes, christmas stocking stuffer, breakfast cobs |
| Britannia Cafe | 4.6361 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, sausage and egg cob, hashbrowns, mushrooms and tomatoes |
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