The Five Lamps - Derby

We had a 50th party at the five lamps. the outside area was perfect and the log burner made it extra warm on a chilly November evening. Jess and John were very accommodating and the good platter of their lovely pork pies, scotch eggs and big cheese board went down a treat. Everyone commented about the great selection of beers and all the staff went out of their way to make the evening run well. Great job 5 lamps team, our new favourite pub

The slow and unfriendly service made us feel unwelcome and we probably wouldn't return, given the better options nearby.

My friends and I went to this pub for years but under new management the staff make us feel like we are an inconvenience to them every time we go. They lack charm when they ask us to move our chairs or to hurry our drinks. We are often a large party spending a lot on drinks and snacks. (They no longer serve food. Two bar men stood over my female friend demanding her glass back. They did not do the same to a man on the other side of the pub and he was allowed to take his time finishing his drink. The previous management and staff made us feel at home and dealt with us courteously.

8pm on a Saturday night and the place is almost empty. Apart from a group of young people whose squeals are just annoying. Whilst we really like the improvements made to the decor of the pub since its change of management (apart from the fake trees and other greenery and the very low watt lightbulbs) the change to the quality of the beer is a great shame. The Oakham Citra used to be the best pint of Citra you could get. I aways said the Oakham tap couldn't beat it. That is no longer true. The Citra is no better than that served anywhere else in Derby. The prices have risen too and that mediocre pint of Citra was a whole £1 more than the one we had earlier. And no CAMRA discount either! We also miss some of the old locals and wonder where they've been pushed put to? We'd like to join them! The Five Lamps has changed from a great community pub to yet another city centre pub full of young people. Our Fridays night drinking sessions after work have been changed forever.

Not a bad place but for saying it’s on the inner ring road with traffic flying past the kitchen is mostly closed and the beer is far too expensive