Quick info
About The Newsroom
The Newsroom is a beer hall and micropub in Matlock, at 75-77 Smedley St E. The bar pours draught keg and cask beers and supports local brewers. A large range of cans and bottles sits alongside them, and wine and spirits are available for anyone who wants something else. Newspapers and games are kept on site for customers to use while they drink. The Newsroom serves drinks only and does not do food. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their pets along.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer selection, cask and keg ales, canned and bottled beers and local brewers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer selection, cask and keg ales, canned and bottled beers and local brewers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer selection, from Torrside beers on tap to keg and cask choices, with one calling the can and bottle range immense. Wine and spirits get a mention too. One finds it a little pricey but says the beers are proper ones not found in most pubs. Others mention a barman who knew his stuff, dog-friendly visits, and newspapers and games on hand.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the beer selection, from Torrside beers on tap to keg and cask choices, with one calling the can and bottle range immense. Wine and spirits get a mention too. One finds it a little pricey but says the beers are proper ones not found in most pubs. Others mention a barman who knew his stuff, dog-friendly visits, and newspapers and games on hand.
Featured reviews
- Ian Patterson
“Lovely local pub. Drinks only does not do food. Absolutely great selection of beers and ales. Good wines as well. Games and newspapers available. Kids welcome No outside space or smoking area, have to stand outside if that's your thing Just love this place.”
- Matt Downing
“Saturday midday. Decent choice of keg and cask, but the can and bottle selection is immense”
- Jack Kirtley
“Love the newsroom. Great beer, great staff, great locals. A wonderful micropub with a good selection of draught and cans. Along with wine and spirits. Great snacks and very dig friendly.”
- Dale Wilder
“Fantastic pub. Wonderful beers. Yes they are a little pricey, but you get proper beers you won't get in most pubs. The barman really knew his stuff. Worth the hike up the hill for the atmosphere.”
- Mark Hewitt
“Quality establishment run by a fella who knows his beer and supports local brewers. Go there.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Restroom
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- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
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- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Bars near The Newsroom
- The Thorn Tree Inn4.74370.2 mi£1–10ReservationsOutdoor seating
scenic views, well kept ales, friendly owner
- The Sycamore Inn4.73970.4 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
homemade pies, sunday roast, steak and ale pie
- The Castle4.44960.4 mi£1–10ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft cans in window, real ales on tap, live bands
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NewsroomWheelchair accessible | 4.8304 | — | £1–30 | beer selection, cask and keg ales, canned and bottled beers |
| The Thorn Tree InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.7437 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | scenic views, well kept ales, friendly owner |
| The Sycamore InnReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.7397 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | homemade pies, sunday roast, steak and ale pie |
| The CastleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4496 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | craft cans in window, real ales on tap, live bands |
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