The Fishpond, Matlock Bath

The newly- and extensively-refurbished Fishpond provided an interesting challenge to the tastes of a group of middle-aged men. Eclectic decorations, including an elaborate (but probably fake) gold mirror and a trompe-l'oeil bookcase, and a variety of seating options in several settings both inside and out, made for an intriguing venue. From the door, it looked like the 'beer' on offer was going to be cold and fizzy but, on approaching the bar, there was, in fact, some range of beers and the one recommended was hoppy and refreshing. Other members may recall the names of the breweries. I don't know if we'll go back, as a group, but we might individually pop in, if we're caught up in the hell that Matlock Bath sometimes is at the weekends.