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Derby Arms, Rainford

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A food pub. Several real ales served but the kind that you have seen a million times before. Not much else to say, it's okay.
JonNgog - 1 Sep 2019 17:03
The pub is to be under new management from the 28th May. Food however will only return after the refurbishment due in August 2013. Hopefully though the atmosphere, great beers and good times will return well before then!
Billyevans - 17 May 2013 13:56
Shadow of its former self. Beer range diminished, probably 'cos nobody seems to go there.
ChrissG - 21 Aug 2010 12:17
Each time I come back it seems to be worst both in atmosphere and ale, last time I went in (3 weeks ago) the current landlord decided to open at 2pm on a Saturday and didn't seem to grasp why me and my mates where messed around by this, errr cos people plan stuff around pub opening hours.... last week it was closed because of a �flood�. Next time I'm guessing it will be shut for good which will be very sad for a pub which has played such an important part in Rainford village life
beerandpaperman - 17 Aug 2010 01:20
What has happened to this once fine pub. You can't buy a pint of real ale for under �2.40, the place is dark and dingy, really tatty and rather quite smelly, service isn't up to much either. I was offered a half of IPA in the wrong sized glass (It was somewhere between a half and a pint...if the manager wonders where his stock is going he knows now)

Went in for some lunch at midday last Monday to find the kitchen closed?? Won't be venturing out of the Star until something changes here.
pedigree23 - 27 Oct 2009 10:03
wouldnt bother
koikarp - 8 May 2009 00:38
Can state food is really good, although not cheap. 4/5 cask beers, sounds churlish but choice could be more varied? Good quiz Wednesday.
ChrissG - 6 Sep 2008 23:40
This pub has recently been taken over. Restaurant is brilliant, food prepared and presented really well. Prices not over the top. People who run and work in the pub are nice too. Give it a go.
anonymous - 23 May 2007 14:00
Sadly looking a little jaded, side restaurant appears closed.No guest beer policy now, wonder if it's all gone wrong. A shame if it has.
ChrissG - 2 Mar 2007 21:48
Cosy pub just outside village centre with reputation for good food. Usually 3 or more cask ales available.Outdoor drinking area at side and front.
ChrissG - 21 Jun 2005 13:21
Fantastic pub good real ale great food excellent landlord/lady and has a snug which more pubs need
Ian - 17 Feb 2005 17:12

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