Knowsley: The Derby Arms reopens after huge £600,000 refurb

Temporarily closing for an overhaul in September, the new-look Derby Arms reopened on Thursday, November 14, following a £600,000 investment by pub owner Greene King.

Following the refurb to the pub's interior and exterior, The Derby Arms will now be run as a ‘Hive Pub’ – Greene King’s successful and growing franchise pub concept.

As a Hive Pub, live music including bands and karaoke will be a prominent feature at The Derby Arms, as well as pub quizzes and community events and fundraisers to raise money for local charities and support local sports teams and interest groups.

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Inside the renovated bar area at The Derby Arms (Image: Greene King) Inside the Knowsley Lane pub, the pub has been completely renovated including a new layout, new fixtures and fittings, new seating, benches, lighting and more giving it a whole new interior design.

Outside, the pub has been transformed too creating a beer garden that can be used all year-round complete with garden furniture and improved landscaping.

The pub is offering a wide ranging food and drinks menu (Image: Greene King) Greene King say that after the investment, The Derby Arms will provide "everything a pub goer could want from their local under one roof".

This includes a great range of beers and other drinks, an extensive range of food and a regular programme of live entertainment plus a darts board and Sky Sports and BT Sport subscriptions to show all major sporting events.

The darts board provided at the Derby Arms (Image: Greene King) The beer on offer at the pub ranges from standard and premium lagers, to ciders, stouts and ales, plus a number of craft beers as well as spirits, wines, soft drinks and alcohol-free options. 

The food offer at the pub will include traditional pub classics such as Fish & Chips, Burgers and Pies, as well as sharers and tapas style plates. The pub will have regular offers on including a 2-4-1 Burger Night, Steak and Wine Night, plus Pizza’s and more.

New General Manager Clare Taylor (Image: Greene King) Andy Wearn, Business Development Manager for Greene King Pub Partners, said: “Thanks to our £600,000 investment, The Derby Arms is back and better than ever before. 

“The pub has had a complete overhaul inside and out. It will serve great beer, a wide range of food and provide all the sport and entertainment you could need from a pub.

“We look forward to welcoming local residents and regulars back to the new look pub!”

The Derby Arms, on Knowsley Lane (Image: Greene King)