The Black's Head, Wirksworth

Now it's probably very un-PC to go into the Black's Head (and the picture even re-creates Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech, using water), but it's a very nice town centre boozer, with regulars but also a welcome for passing club members. There's always three or four real ales on offer and all are well kept. The room is quite cramped or quite cosy so not much seating but it's all warm and comfortable. On summer evenings, it's nice to sit outside and look down over the Market Place and pity anyone going into The Hope and Anchor with its range of sour beers and cold comfort. Not spectacular but, when in Wirksworth, it's either here or the Royal Oak.