The Miner's Arms, Carsington

The Miner's Arms is a pub I have sometimes parked outside - it has its backside to the road - but never visited ( it's a useful starting point for a walk to the pubs at Brassington). I had modest expectations of what might lay inside and those expectations were met. On the night we visited, it offered two real ales - Bass and one from the Wirksworth Brewery, Laura Rose (A pale golden ale with a distinctive citrus floral aroma leading to a strong, but not overpowering bitter hop flavour followed by a fruity, hoppy, clean finish.) Both turned out to be fine. Perhaps the most interesting aspect was the 48oz steak challenge. If consumed in 30 minutes, free. If not, £35.