The Old Poets' Corner

This pub is in desperate need of improvement. Inside it is dark and dingy and the whole place smelled strongly of smoke from the fire during our lunchtime visit. We had a meal which was OK for the price but average pub food, nothing special. As a previous review said, the fish is definitely frozen not fresh. The staff were pleasant and polite and the service prompt. A shame more hasn't been made of this place which has an enviable position in Ashover, but does nothing to take advantage of the extra business this could bring if renovated and brought up to date.

The Old Poets Corner is perfect for a one night stay. It's in a quiet rural location but it was a travel stop for us. Rooms are clean and quiet, named after beers and you get complimentary beer in the room. Bathrooms are dated but clean. Pub offers standards pub grub.

We booked for x1 night but hardly slept because the Iceberg Room did not feel fresh or clean when we walked in + the bed certainly did not invite you to sleep in it. The bedlinen may have come from the ‘clean linen’ pile but it shouted ‘well used’ with mis-matching pillowcases (including your Granny’s embroidered one), thin duvet, flat pillows, and then we see there’s no mattress protector. Really ???? Mattress protectors are crucial for maintaining cleanliness, preventing bed bugs, allergens, and spills, especially for hotel/rental accommodation. The bathroom felt cleaner, as did the towels - though we would expect a towel each for the 2 of us! No amount of teabags/ bottles of water or prominently displayed bottles of Titanic beers helped us feel like we wanted to stay – unfortunately it was too late for us to go elsewhere + we only felt clean after a shower very early the next morning when we were anxious to leave. The Old Poets Corner / Titanic Brewery should either upgrade their rooms + standards or charge a much lower price to reflect the very basic rooms on offer – customers can then choose accordingly. We do not recommend this accommodation.

Had a Sunday lunch here , absolutely awful and expensive for the poor quality. The meat was dry and looked like pre sliced meat heated up and the veg was hard and tasteless. Not a welcoming pub at all. Staff not very attentive. I would definitely NOT recommend !

Stayed hear to drop out of the rat race and we were very pleased with our stay . We sat outside watching the birds and beautiful hills . Ate like kings and our hosts even popped the big screen down for my husband to catch up on the Euros. Great nights sleep in comfortable and clean bed then ate the best big local breakfast ever !!!!

Had a brief visit here with friends for a quick drink. Lovely old Pub with friendly Service. A very good range of beers on offer and a most pleasant environment. Would have liked to have stayed longer but we were en-route to somewhere else. I would certainly like a return and longer visit to this lovely location.