Today was to be my pub crawl in Derby

[Conrad]

Indeed! It just seems to be assigned, presumably until I reach a certain number of posts & metamorphose into an equally misleading 'drinker of wine&soda'! I suppose there's nothing to be done about this temporary slur ... Conrad?

I think everyone has beaten me to this reply, it is indeed our mild encouragement for you post more. Did someone mention smileys?

[RogerB]

The Exeter had 6 ales on my visit - wasn't a bad pub but was a bit bright and sedate when I called. Only stayed for one pint but there is enough there to warrant including on a crawl.

At the other end of the scale, don't be tempted to go to Jorrocks (rubbish) or the Old Bell (which is really enticing from the outside - don't make the mistake we did - it's dire).

[RogerB]

Did someone mention smileys?

Not me Guv. I once had a nasty experience with some that I am trying to forget.

[hopwas]

At the other end of the scale, don't be tempted to go to Jorrocks (rubbish) or the Old Bell (which is really enticing from the outside - don't make the mistake we did - it's dire).

Jorrocks is rubbish? Mind you I havent been in there for years. On my last visit, I had really good pint of Young's and nice pub. What went wrong?

The Old Bell used be great traditional pub till some idiot decided transform it into studenty pub..