The History of the Knockerdown Inn Reflections of Yesteryear The Nock-a-down as it was affectionately known, opened as a beer house in 1838. Its official name was the Greyhound, this dog being the family crest of the Gell family, who owned the property. In 1848 the Inn was granted a full license and has traded ever since. The Gell family sold the Greyhound or the Knockerdown as we know it on July 11th 1919 for £930.00. Described as stoned and tiled with a Taproom, Bar, Cellar, Parlour, Kitchen, three beds and a box room, outside was a tiled building for tying four cows and a ...
The Bar Our bar with its low beamed ceiling offers comfortable seating and provides a warm friendly atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. You will find a roaring fire during the cold winter days. You may eat from the menu throughout. excellent selection of draught beers, lagers,wines and soft drinks a new guest ale each month an extensive coffee menu & traditional English tea The Gardens Drinks and food can be enjoyed in our award winning gardens and you can sit back and relax enjoying the views of the surrounding countryside. a large patio area and pond ample seating children's adventure play area seperate toddler play area a variety of ...
Call in at the Knockerdown Inn and Restaurant with your whole family! With a great Childrens Menu, your kids will love. Outdoors we have plenty of seating so you can keep an eye on your children while they play too. The Knockerdown Inn is perfectly located, with loads of family fun nearby too, with lots of local attractions you can enjoy, on your trip across Derbyshire.
Not just a fantastic location, but also great food too! Book early to avoid disapointment in the evenings and weekends! Our traditional Sunday Lunch is always popular, so again drop us a call prior to coming so we can ensure your table is reserved.
Welcome back, and welcome to our new look website for the Knockerdown Inn & Restaurant. A fresher, easier to navigate and hopefully more informative site on the lastest goings on, here at the Knockerdown. Over the coming weeks, this site will be listing our latest menus and special offers as well as new ways for you to stay in touch with us too. With Summer approaching (fingers crossed!), we look forward to seeing you and your family, bring the dog and call in to see what the best of the local Derbyshire countryside has to offer. All the best for now!
Jan 12
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We sold an outstanding amount of vouchers on our offer through Groupon and for all those voucher holders who have not reserved their table yet, the vouchers expire on 2 March and availability is becoming more and more limited ( weekends are almost full) so ring with your codes and book your table today on 01629 540209.
Jan 12
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Our full menu and our Pizza takeaway menu are still availble throughout the winter and spring seasons.
In addition to our full menu we have CHICAGO TOWN 12″ STUFFED CRUST PIZZA available with a choice of four different toppings.
CALL IN TODAY AND PICK UP YOUR TAKE AWAY MENU
Nov 11
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We have now closed for 2011, and plan to re-open for Easter 2012 weather permitting.