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.
5. The Peacock at Barlow, Hackney Lane, Sheffield, Barlow, Dronfield S18 7TD
This gastropub offers life's simple pleasures - a comfy chair to hunker down into, roaring log fire, mellow ales, ruby red wine and a place so cosy, you may well never want to leave. | The Peacock at Barlow
6. The Farmhouse at Mackworth, Ashbourne Road, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4LY
Another ancient stone building on the list, which also just happens to be a coaching inn, doubles up as a lovely eatery and pub. It gets nice and toasty in the dining area towards the back where the wood-fired pizza oven is, and this, along with a log fire, makes it a brilliantly cosy place to enjoy a pint. | Google
7. The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow, Buxton SK17 8RT
On offer is a great range of ales, a log fire, and perhaps the location will appeal too. Sink a pint in the pub and you will be rewarded with stunning views across the Peak District too. | Ria Ghei
8. The Bridge Inn, Calver Bridge, Hope Valley S32 3XA
The Bridge Inn is a pretty place to be inside and out. If it's a mild-ish autumn day, enjoy a pint in the pretty riverside garden. If your teeth are chattering seek the warmth of the fire inside. This is the perfect pub for all seasons! | Google