Pubs in Swadlincote

Catchems Inn

Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote DE11 9DU

Attractive Victorian locals pub, adorned with hanging baskets in summer. The large, open-plan interior, broadly L-shaped, has linked public bar across the front of the pub, a small lounge behind, plus a large restaurant area, incorporating two conservatories, beyond. In addition to the beer garden to the rear, there are a few picnic tables at the front, but drinkers must vacate these by 9.30pm. Standard Marston’s menu, ranging from snacks to full meals (changed periodically). Theme evenings: ‘hen’ night (chicken dishes) Monday, curry night Wednesday, grill night Thursday. Quiz night Sunday; occasional live music and other events - see Facebook page for details.

Foresters Arms

67 High Street, Swadlincote DE11 8JA

Victorian (1870s) town centre two-roomed local, with a long narrow public bar and a small smart lounge. Popular with shoppers during the day; lively locals pub in the evening. No car park, but free parking in nearby public car parks. This pub is currently "To Let" and is being run by a pub management company.

Balearic Eye

21 West Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DG

This erstwhile pub, and more recently a semi-nightclub, with its imposing frontage, has been revamped and is now a combined bar, restaurant and takeaway. The smart interior comprises a large two-level main room plus a couple of linked lounge-style areas at the front. No car park, but free parking in nearby public car parks, or in the street in the evening.

Railway Inn

Midway Road, Swadlincote DE11 7NR

Imposing busy locals pub, revived by the current licensees as a 'community pub'. Inside, a clean but basic public bar with a pool table, and a comfortable H-shaped lounge. A hallway leading from the side entrance, with framed old photographs (mainly local) on walls, separates the main part of the pub from a smart restaurant. Traditional pub food: breakfast (9am to 12 noon); main menu (from 12 noon); steak night Friday; Sunday carvery (to 3pm). Outdoor drinking in covered area at side (primarily for smokers), and in beer garden (with patio and artificial grass) at rear. A marquee at the bottom of garden is available for hire. Bingo night Wednesday; live music Friday evening; disco/karaoke Saturday evening.

Springfield

25 North Street, Swadlincote DE11 0AX

This former Marston's end-terrace Victorian local to north of town centre re-opened as a free-house in July 2013. Refurbished throughout as a sports-oriented pub in a 'modern' style, the public bar and extended lounge feature large wall-mounted TVs. Escape is possible, however, into a quieter cosy snug to the rear of the public bar. No food prepared on site, but pizzas can be ordered at the bar for delivery to the pub. Live music some Saturday evenings. Patio and beer garden to rear (access through pub only). Small car park across road.

Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre

Hill Street, Swadlincote DE11 8LP

Created in 1981 on the waste heap of the former Granville Colliery (closed 1967). The bar is located in a 'chalet style' block-built building, upstairs from the main entrance/reception. A single long room which can be partitioned into 3 sections (Alpine Lodge, Board Room, Lounge) with open and enclosed 'balconies' to the rear, over-looking the dry ski slope and toboggan run. All or part available for meetings/functions/parties etc. Opening times extended to 10.30pm in autumn/winter (weekdays October-April, weekends November-February). Some meals must be pre-ordered; see website for details.

Bodell's

5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote DE11 8JU

Newly opened micropub (May 2019), Swadlincote's first, close to the town centre. It is named after Jack Bodell (1940-2016), the legendary local heavyweight boxing champion. The smart single room, with a tiny alcove to one side, features exposed brickwork, wooden bar counter and furniture, and framed photographs from Jack Bodell's career. The available cask beers and other drinks, such as ciders, keg beers and lagers (there are 12 keg lines!), are listed on a wall-mounted TV screen close to the bar. Fresh food is limited to filled cobs and pork pies. No pub car park, but free parking in nearby public car parks.

Sir Nigel Gresley

Market Street, Swadlincote DE11 9DA

Popular Wetherspoon's pub in the town centre, created in 2001 from the semi-derelict former Bass-owned Granville Arms. Named after the famous railway engine designer, scion of a local family, who was raised and buried at nearby Netherseal. The large, open plan, main drinking area, with low ceilings and a green and burnt orange decor, inevitably features many pictures and photographs with a railway theme. Airy conservatory at side used mainly for dining; food served all day; alcoholic drinks available from 9am. Guest beers often from local microbreweries. Children welcome throughout up to 9pm. Free public car parks nearby.

Tall Chimney

The Pipeworks, Coppice Side, Swadlincote DE11 9FQ

Smart new 'Hungry Horse' pub, opened December 2011 in a renovated single-storey industrial building on a former pipeworks site (now a retail park) and named after a preserved factory chimney nearby. Open plan interior comprises a long narrow room with pool table at one end and linked areas off to sides. Breakfasts available 10am - 12noon Saturday & Sunday. No specific pub car park, but free public car park nearby (maximum daytime stay 3 hours).

Oakland Village (Coal's Bar)

Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote DE11 8ND

Extensive, modern, purpose-built complex with 88 care apartments for over 55s; opened December 2012. However, many of the facilities, including the bar, bistro, restaurant, gym, hairdressing salon, and computer area (with internet access) are open to the public. Coal’s Bistro, Coal’s Bar and Coal’s Restaurant are sequentially linked to the left off the main reception area on the ground floor, all bright and airy, and smartly furnished in a modern style. The unusual curved bar counter features a polished black stone top with a burnished copper strip frontage plus wood-panelling below. Food available Mon-Sat in Coal's Bistro to 4pm, then from 4pm in Coal's Restaurant; only Coal's Restaurant is open on Sunday (12 noon to 5pm). Separate bistro, restaurant and children's menus, plus specials; fish & chip night Monday; curry night Wednesday; choice limited to carvery on Sunday.

Swadlincote Constitutional Club

Midland Road, Swadlincote DE11 0AN

Belmont Services Club

Belmont Street, Swadlincote DE11 8JU

Long established 'community club' near town centre. Front entrance leads to small hallway: left to basic but comfortable bar, with dart board and pool table; right to large, smartly furnished function room with stage and parquet dance floor. There is a small cosy lounge beyond the bar (also accessible from the function room), off which there are stairs leading to a snooker room (with 3 snooker tables). Bingo Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday lunchtime; live music Saturday evenings. Various clubs/groups meet here regularly: Weight-Watchers, a retired miners group, Burton & District Clubs Snooker League, and the Swadlincote & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. The club also owns a disused bowling green and associated facilities across the road. These are being renovated and are expected to be brought back into use within the next few weeks.