This pub, situated right on a roundabout on the A61, used to be The Royal Oak but has been taken over by the Ashover Brewery and shows all the sure-footed touches of that organisation. As you walk in the bar is resplendent with ale (well, the pumps anyway). Naturally, there are several from the Ashover Brewery but guest ales are also available. The promotional video tells you what they're about. It's good but, if I had a criticism, it'd be not to allow kids into what is essentially a drinker's pub.
This pub is run in a converted laundrette in Chester Green Derby and its interior has the same basic layout (minus the bulky machines!). There is a small bar with about 3/4 brewed-on-the-premises ales on offer and, like many establishments who take a pride in their ale, you are welcome to try before you buy. When you do buy, it's on offer at a competitive £2.90. Apparently, Monday night is cheese night, which seems something of a tradition in Derby - The Tap on Derwent Street does (or used to) offer 5 x third-of-a-pints and some cheese cubes for £6. Anyway, the LCAH is worth a visit.
