Derby Brewing Company are proud to announce he purchase of its first pub, The Royal Standard, Derwent Street, Derby. After tracking the pub for over three months the DBC finally secured the famous old pub in December 2007. Plans have been drawn up and planning permission granted to completely renovate the Victorian pub, which dates back to 1862 and sits on the banks of the river Derwent minutes from the market place in centre of Derby.

The renovation work will include returning the exterior to brick and stone and feature a balcony making the most of the riverside location. The pub is due to reopen in mid May.