A landmark real-ale pub on King Street and one of Derby's best-known live music rooms, in the Cathedral Quarter. The Flowerpot runs free acoustic sets on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, alongside a regular diet of original rock and blues acts and tribute bands. It is the busiest room in the Derby directory by upcoming gig count.
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19-25 King St, Derby, Derby, DE1 3DZ
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19-25 King St, Derby, Derby, DE1 3DZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
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