Alexandra Hotel, Derby

Just along from the railway station and passing the temptations of the Brunswick, we popped into the Alex and were suitably impressed. Allegedly the birthplace of Derby CAMRA, the beers are listed on the wall and colour-coded for style. The high-ceilinged rooms give the pub a grand feeling and the seating was adequate without too many concessions to comfort. The beer was good and, since we all chose a pint from the Castle Rock Brewery, we're half-way now towards a free pint - always an incentive to return!