We have winter peeking around the corner which means seeking out warm cosy pubs to sip chilled pints against a backdrop of a roaring fire.
If this sounds heavenly to you, you need to start bookmarking our list of top pubs to visit in the region.
First of all, pubs are so much more than just places to sink a pint.
Pubs serve as the beating heart of a community, a place where often people seek friendship, someone to talk to, to banish loneliness and isolation.
They are places where memories and connections are made, and by visiting a pub, you are also doing a very noble thing of supporting your local boozer.
Secondly the beer is a treat in itself, tasting all the sweeter in Derby, the Real Ale Capital in the country.
Here is our round-up of top places to check out that also have gorgeous roaring fires.
1. The Old Silk Mill Pub, 19 Full Street, Derby DE1 3AF
There is much to love about this Derby institution. Enjoy artisan cider, fabulous British cuisine and of course real ales. | Google Street View
2. The Abbey Pub, 4 Darley Street, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DX
The Abbey pub in Darley Abbey is one of Derby's most intriguing pubs with strict rules which bans phones, swearing and dogs. However it also boasts an incredible log fire which will banish that cold in micro-seconds. | Ria Ghei
3. Packhorse Inn, Main Street, Little Longstone, Bakewell DE45 1NN
This cool country pub provides a warm welcome and also welcomes four-legged friends. People love its cosy setting and “really good customer service". | Google
4. The Hollybrook Pub, Hollybrook Way, Rykneld Road, Derby DE23 3TZ
This sprawling Ember Inns pub is a popular spot with families. No less than three roaring log fires makes it a hot-spot in autumn and winter time. | Google Street View