The Coach & Horses

Head to Little Chester and you'll find The Coach & Horses doing what a good local should: serving real ale to people who know the difference, without any fuss or Instagram theatrics. This is the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar, the landlord knows what you drink, and you won't find craft cocktails or deconstructed brunches. The atmosphere is unpretentious and genuinely welcoming—whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for the evening. Food's solid pub fare that doesn't try to be fancy, and the ale selection actually matters here. It's the sort of Derby pub that's quietly doing everything right.