The Tavern is situated on the outskirts of Belper Town, close to the towns football and rugby grounds, and we invite
you to sample and enjoy our fine cask conditioned ales and hospitality. The pub is open Monday - Thursday from 4pm until 11pm, Friday and Saturday 12 noon until 1am and on Sundays 12 noon until 10.30pm. Also, we are open all day on Bank holiday Mondays.
Children and dogs are always welcome. Please be aware that the car park to the left of the pub is shared with other businesses and that if it is full it doesn't mean that we are!!!
The Tavern is an unstuffy mix of old and new, constantly evolving, but always sticking to the basic philosophy of offering good service, excellent wine and beer in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
The pub itself is a delightful 18th Century free house enjoying a commanding position on the main A6 trunk road from Derby to Matlock.
Surrounded by well known local attractions such as Gullivers Kingdom and The Temple Mines in the nearby town of Matlock Bath and Crich Tramway Museum and Chatsworth House make the Tavern an ideal place to stop off whilst visiting.
The ever changing real ales are sure to satisfy any thirsty visitor or why not try our exciting range of new world wines and lagers. The staff will always take pride in serving you in the style of a traditional English pub.
Feel free to enjoy the intimacy and warmth of our pub, or relax in our excellent sun terrace and purpose built continental style outdoor smoking area.
Mingle with friendly locals at the bar, play pool or darts in the games room, or enjoy the sunshine outside.
Belper is a small but lively market town that has its origins as a former Georgian Mill Town. It lies in the Derwent Valley district of Derbyshire, 8 miles north of Derby.
Belper around 1740 had a population of only around 500. With the arrival of Jedediah Strutt and his famous cotton mills, this figure rose to around the 8000 mark by 1830. 
The cotton mills are the reason behind such a rapid growth. Originally there were 5 water powered cotton mills, of which now only one remains, the North Mill.
This now houses the Derwent Valley Visitor Centre that exhibits the various developments of the Mills and the community that developed around them.
Also standing is the East Mill that was built in 1912, a huge 7 storey building of red brick that looms over the town. This stands on the side of the River Derwent alongside a picturesque waterfall. There are other numerous places of interest to visit in Belper including the George Brettle Warehouse from 1834 and the Herbett Strutt school built in 1909.
Belpers River gardens too are well worth a visit to drift away from the busy town that houses a modern set of shops and amenities, including a great variety of pubs and places to eat and stay.