Stan Recommends
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I'm looking for:

A good pint
A good pub lunch
A good evening meal
A lively atmosphere
A quiet drink
A game of pool
A game a darts
A nice beer garden
A family friendly pub

A Good Pint:
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Coach and Horses, Dronfield
The only pub in Dronfield currently serving Thornbridge brewery's finest. There's 5 served at any one time ranging from IPA to stout. A good pint and a welcome change from the usual suspects. Details:
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The Jolly Farmer, Dronfield Woodhouse
You'll always find a good pint here. With 3 regular cask ales and 3 ever-changing guest ales there's plenty to work through and the beer is always well kept. Details:
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A Good Pub Lunch:
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Rutland Arms, Holmesfield
The menu isn't exactly extensive, but what you get is top notch traditional pub food, well cooked, good portions and excellent value for money. All washed down with a cracking pint of Deuchars IPA. Does it get better than that?! Details:
 
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Miners Arms, Dronfield Woodhouse
A good range of traditional pub food is served. It's well cooked, decent portions and good value for money. All in clean, comfortable surroundings. Details:
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A Good Evening Meal
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The Black-a-Moor, Troway
With an excellent reputation for food and pleasent surroundings, it's worth making the effort for a visit. The beer is very good, so there's no need to move on elsewhere for post meal drinks. Details:
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Coach and Horses, Dronfield
In this small pub, you can expect good food and an intimate atmosphere. Again, excellent beer means you can make a night of it here. Details:
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A Lively Atmosphere
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Green Dragon, Dronfield
The Dragon is never empty, even through the week, and on Friday and Saturday night it's always packed. There's heaters outside to keep the overspill warm, and the music isn't too loud so you'll still be able to talk to your mates. Details:
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Blue Stoops, Dronfield
On a Friday and Saturday night, the Stoops can get as busy as the Dragon as drinkers flit between the two. On Saturday nights there's a live DJ, for those who would rather not have to talk to their mates! Details:
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A Quiet Drink
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Rutland Arms, Holmesfield
This doesn't mean the pub will be empty, but means you can have a good pint without being blasted out by the music or drowned out by p*ssed up chavs. Details:
 
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The Black-a-Moor, Troway
Again, a good pint without intrusive music and p*ssed up morons, means you can enjoy the beer in pleasant surroundings. Details:
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A Game of Pool
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The Bridge Inn, Dronfield
One side of the pub is given over to the pool table, so there's room to play without other drinkers getting in the way. Details:
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The Jolly Farmer, Dronfield Woodhouse
The pool table is out of the way of the main bar area, and there's usually plenty of space to play. Good beer while you're playing is always a bonus. Details:
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A Game of Darts
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Hyde Park, Dronfield
The dartboard in the tap room is nicely secluded in the corner, so even when it's busy you can still get a game in without the risk of killing unsuspecting drinkers! Details:
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Green Dragon, Dronfield
The dartboard in the top bar is nicely secluded in the corner, however, the top bar is usually only open after 8pm. When the pub gets really busy, it may still be difficult to make the room for a game. Details:
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A Nice Beer Garden
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The Gate, Troway
Ideal for a good, peaceful, alfresco pint. A nice garden, surrounded by countryside gives an air of tranquility to go with a decent pint of beer. Details:
 
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Hyde Park, Dronfield
A spacious beer garden with plenty of seating, and a pleasent place to spend a couple of hours on a summer afternoon. Details:
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A Family Friendly Pub
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The Chequers, Coal Aston
The Wacky Warehouse provides family friendly dining, whilst the bar area includes a couple of fairground style games. Details:
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