Bland name for a very good, extremely pleasant real ale pub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire…read more What is it with British pub monikers? If it's not The Crown, it's The White Swan. If it's not The White Swan, it's The Black Swan. If it's not that, it's The Wellington. And then of course, The Prince Regent. Why is it never The Flat-Breasted Floozie? ;) Anyway, this one The White Swan is a very likeable, friendly real ale pub next to that odd "crooked-spire" church in Chesterfield. Positive proof that good real ale pubs do not have to be grubby and grimy, as CAMRA sometimes wants us to believe. The selection of hand-pumped ales is certainly more than decent, about 10 available when I visited in February of 2015, whiling the afternoon away following a trip to Bolsover Castle. Staff know their ales, and are very friendly, if maybe a tad hipster-ish. But they'll warm up to you more after the second pint. You will warm up to them, too. Literally and figuratively. If you're a real ale fan, this is the place to go in Chesterfield. It's about a 7-10 minute walk from the station (which itself is not in the city centre - this pub is).

I've eaten here 5 times this week!!! The food is amazing and so well priced. We're talking £2 more…read morethan what you'd pay in spoons, but the jump in quality is well beyond that! Fish and chips! Awesome! Steak and ale pie brilliant Spire burger sensational Also the asparagus salad is amazing! The choice of beers here is also incredible. Never seen a selection like it. And the bar staff are the nicest ever. The service is brilliant. I wish this place was where I live instead of miles away.

A must for those who enjoy real ale. A really good selection of bottles including seasonal ones as…read morewell as a few local ales on hand pump. The guy who owns this place knows his stuff and is happy to offer recommendations. Prices are good with discounts for large purchases. When I visited before Christmas the owner was trying to find a buyer for the business on the understanding that they maintain it as is. It would be a real shame if this place were to close so if you're a fan of good beer pay it a visit. Also check out the Dram Shop S10 1GA