The Royal Standard: Former Derby Tap House to reopen with a new look and a new name
Cask ale plus a range of excellent beer on draught will be on the menu
Derby Tap House, a beloved city pub that closed earlier this year is set to reopen but with two major differences.
Located on Derwent Street, Derby Tap officially closed on Sunday June 9, 2024 under the ownership of Derby Brewing Company.
Within 24-hours (Monday June 10) the pub posted an update showing refurbishment was ‘on the way’ including scaffolding and work in the beer garden section.
It will reopen under a new name of The Royal Standard with new owners, since being bought by Pub People, a private equity-backed Derbyshire pub group.
Pub People have been operating pubs across the East Midlands since 1993.
Venues include Spotted Cow in Belper, Royal Oak in Burton-on-Trent, and The Greyhound on Friar Gate - the latter site was also previously owned by Derby Brewing Company.
A statement on Pub People’s website says: ‘Our pubs are established and are well invested to compete effectively in their local markets. Where we can, local microbrewers and food suppliers are used extensively. We have pubs in city centres, canal side locations but most often in local communities and neighbourhoods.’
Here is the venue at the beginning of refurbishment.
More recent photos posted by Pub People on social media show a pub with a high-end finish.
There will be a range of cask ales available which are yet to be announced.
Draught options include Guinness, Birra Moretti, Madrí Excepcional and Carling.
People are already looking forward to the pub reopening and flooded the social post with positivity. An impressed Jen Birks said: ‘Looking good!’
Tanya Bull was equally enamoured as she said: ‘Looks lovely!”
Andrew May, who appreciated the pub’s nod to its heritage said: ‘It looks nice and welcoming, it’s great you have returned the pub to its original name.’
DerbyWorld has contacted Pub People for confirmation of opening date. This article will be updated when this information becomes available.
Location: Royal Standard, 1 Derwent Street, Derby DE1 2ED
For more information about the pub visit its Facebook page by clicking here.