Derby weather may have been a little erratic of late, but it looks like it is picking up this week.
The city is expecting to see highs of 28°C and forecasters are promising warmer temperatures throughout the week.
This means it is time to round-up the best beer gardens in Derby, and there are plenty of options.
From a beer garden with views across the River Derwent at The Smithfield, to a shaded al fresco garden at the site of a Georgian Hotel, DerbyWorld have got you covered.
If there are any beer gardens you think deserve a mention, please email [email protected] and we’ll take a look.
1. The Old Silk Mill Pub, 19 Full Street, DE1 3AF
Located on the edge of Derby city centre within the historic Cathedral Quarter is the Old Silk Mill Pub. Its beer garden is a floral delight where you can enjoy city centre vibes in a chilled out outdoor space. There are excellent surrounding views, and visitors can take in the stunning painting on the side of the pub, which holds great significance. Enjoy ale, wine, whisky and cocktails while catching some rays. | The Old Silk Mill Pub Derby
2. The Exeter Arms, Exeter Place, DE1 2EU
The Exeter Arms is an award-winning pub scooping Marketing Derby’s Best Pub for six years. This charming pub boasts a rural heart in the busy city centre, where you can enjoy ales by Dancing Duck Brewery and more. As well as being a 100-year-old gastropub, the beer garden has a roof, if you wanted to seek shade. Hanging lanterns makes this a particularly quaint spot to sink a pint in the evening. | The Exeter Arms
3. The Smithfield / Riverlights House, Meadow Road, DE1 2BH
The Smithfield is a traditional pub located five minutes from Derby city centre along the River Derwent. It has an outdoor terrace that backs onto the riverbank and is the perfect spot for sinking pints on a fine day. The watering hole has been named by beer experts CAMRA as the best pub in Derby for five years in a row. | Google
4. Mr Grundy’s Tavern / 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, DE22 3AD
Mr Grundy’s Tavern, situated on Ashbourne Road, is a traditional Derby pub where you can unwind and relax while drinking real ales or a selection of wines. During the warmer months, you take your drink outside to one of Derby’s biggest beer gardens to the rear of the pub. It has a well-shaded area if you want to escape the sunshine, and sometimes there is a pizza van serving fresh wood-fired pizza. | Google