Steve Gilbert
Level: Steve Basham
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Rather than have fans sift through the pre match thread for where fans are planning on going before the game, I thought it would be best for people to post which pubs they plan on going to so that we can try and aim for the same sort of area and create a party atmosphere.
This is a reply from a previous thread from a derby fan:
Out of the station there are two exits - stadium side and City side
On the stadium side you have the Harvester and that's pretty much it for away fans (The Merlin is strictly home fans as is The Yard at the stadium)
If you go out the city side you have:
Brunswick - is 'home fans only' but if you're not wearing colours and in a small group then you'll be welcomed and it's a oretty friendly place
The Alexandra Hotel (the alex): cracking pub and welcomes all fans with a decent sized beer garden
The Smithfield: about a 7 minute walk from the station and a subsequent 30 minute walk to the away end but is Derby's pub of the year (I believe 4 times in a row now) with a great beer garden that looks over the river.
The Exeter Arms- great pub great beers and another 5 minutes walk from the smithfield
The Tap - Derby brewing company Tap house and right next to the Exeter Arms. There is also a matchday bus that runs from here to the ground for a few quid ahead (ask on arrival) it usually leaves about 45 minutes pre kick off and is first come first served. (You can also sample there new beer 'On Clowes9' to celebrate the club being saved
I would highly recommend doing a few of these and there's always taxis ready on a matchday from the further away pubs - Albatross cars or Uber - surge pricing will probably take you to £10-12 if close to kick off
This is a reply from a previous thread from a derby fan:
Out of the station there are two exits - stadium side and City side
On the stadium side you have the Harvester and that's pretty much it for away fans (The Merlin is strictly home fans as is The Yard at the stadium)
If you go out the city side you have:
Brunswick - is 'home fans only' but if you're not wearing colours and in a small group then you'll be welcomed and it's a oretty friendly place
The Alexandra Hotel (the alex): cracking pub and welcomes all fans with a decent sized beer garden
The Smithfield: about a 7 minute walk from the station and a subsequent 30 minute walk to the away end but is Derby's pub of the year (I believe 4 times in a row now) with a great beer garden that looks over the river.
The Exeter Arms- great pub great beers and another 5 minutes walk from the smithfield
The Tap - Derby brewing company Tap house and right next to the Exeter Arms. There is also a matchday bus that runs from here to the ground for a few quid ahead (ask on arrival) it usually leaves about 45 minutes pre kick off and is first come first served. (You can also sample there new beer 'On Clowes9' to celebrate the club being saved
I would highly recommend doing a few of these and there's always taxis ready on a matchday from the further away pubs - Albatross cars or Uber - surge pricing will probably take you to £10-12 if close to kick off
