Five Lamps

Five Lamps

A cosy, relaxed pub with a great selection of real ale. Perfect for an after work drink.

A true local institution, The Five Lamps sits just a short stroll from Derby city centre, at the iconic junction where five roads meet.

This award-winning free house is renowned for its no-nonsense charm, warm atmosphere and outstanding beer selection — making it a go-to for both real ale enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.

Inside, you’ll find a traditional layout with wooden furnishings, friendly staff, and a crowd that reflects the best of Derby’s pub-going community.

The real star here is the bar: with up to 12 cask ales and a rotating selection of craft and continental beers, there's always something new to try.

The pub is frequently featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide and has earned a reputation for quality and consistency.

Food is hearty and unpretentious — think pies, pub classics, and Sunday roasts — served in generous portions and at a fair price. Whether you’re catching up with friends, looking for a quiet pint, or heading out on a Derby ale trail, The Five Lamps offers the kind of welcoming, well-kept pub experience that’s increasingly hard to find.

Upcoming Shows
May 2026
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3 Chicks and a D*ck - PWYL
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3 women all very different characters will bring you laughs and delight you with their style and panache. Debbie Holt. She still fucks but too old for a midlife crisis. Wendy king . Don't let…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  18:00 - 19:00
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"The title should be self-explanatory", they said, blissfully unaware that telling an autistic person to come up with a length-restricted piece of text that comprehensively summarises a thing while still piquing interest is the equivalent…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  19:30 - 20:30
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Laurence Tuck is Dr Laurence Tench, respected academic and expert in murder. This show is an abridged version of Dr Tench's international lecture tour, a step by step guide in how to murder someone and…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  21:00 - 22:00
June 2026
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Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour. Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and…
Mon, June 1, 2026,  19:30 - 20:30
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Luke Harrower is an asexual comedian with an arsenal of silly quick fire gags. He brings an infectious energy to the stage, and is hot on the rise in the Midlands and East Anglia comedy…
Mon, June 1, 2026,  21:00 - 22:00
/ Free Entry (PWYL)
Erasmus - PWYL
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The show is loosely a retelling of the year I spent studying abroad in Spain and Brazil, with anecdotes, observations and tangents about what I saw and did but also where I came from, how…
Fri, June 5, 2026,  18:30 - 19:30
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Ryan Kenny brings a bold alternative comedy show to Derby that refuses to sit quietly in any one genre. Blending poetry, props and absurdity, Ryan delivers an act that’s inventive, unpredictable and genuinely unlike anything…
Fri, June 5, 2026,  20:00 - 21:00
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From working in a theme park to living in Blackpool, dating in the 90s, and very nearly being assassinated by the Bulgarian mafia, Pathological Penny Pincher is a fast, funny stand-up show about the extreme…
Fri, June 5, 2026,  21:30 - 22:30
/ Free Entry (PWYL)
Crook Who's Talking - PWYL
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The first solo show from Manchester comic James Crook He's tired, he's confused & he's 30 something. He's got Catholic guilt, a cynical outlook on life and a few bones to pick! Now all he…
Sun, June 7, 2026,  15:00 - 16:00
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BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 Semi-Finalist Jack McLean brings a work in progress of his debut hour to the Leicester Comedy Festival. A hilarious show all about pretence, lies and authenticity to make the case…
Sun, June 7, 2026,  16:30 - 17:30