The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell

The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell

40 seater room upstairs function room in one of the UK’s oldest coach houses, the Old Bell.

The Old Bell in Derby is a grade II listed coaching inn dating back to the 17th century. Having recently undergone a £1.3m renovation it has been restored to its former beauty and is the perfect place for all the family to eat, drink and be entertained.

The Old Bell Hotel is a beacon of Derby’s history and heritage stretching back over 350 years.

The Old Bell Hotel is Derby’s largest and last surviving coaching inn and has played a huge role in the history of Derby. The grade II listed building was constructed in 1650 and was considered one of the most prestigious coaching inns outside of London.

For much of the 17th and 18th century The Old Bell Hotel was a centre for travel, food, hospitality and leisure as well as the home to many families.

Boasting four functions rooms, three bars and The Belfry restaurant, The Old Bell Hotel continues to be at the centre of Derby’s food, drink and entertainment scene.

Upcoming Shows
May 2026
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
Traumedy: A Guide To Being A Fabulous Homeless Addict is a true story about life through addiction to sobriety. From being young and dumb on the Glasgow gay scene, through homelessness on the streets of…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
/ Paid £5 or Less
Kate Robb: Doghouse - £5
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
Marriage, motherhood & a dog with sticks where they shouldn’t be — this is family life as it really is: messy, honest & brilliantly funny" (Ian Whitcombe Comedy). “A superbly written show delivered masterfully by…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
How do you rediscover pleasure after 23 years of military service, a medical discharge, and a diagnosis of complex PTSD? Obviously… you make things worse by becoming a stand-up comedian. Jay shares how he’s turned…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
Terry Pathic is Wakefield Metropolitan District Council's and surronding postcode area premier, razamatz mind reader. After his soul was swapped for some magic beans from the Dark Lord of light entertainment Terry is on a…
Sun, May 31, 2026,  09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
June 2026
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
My name is Shaun Guff and I’ve hit rock bottom so you don’t have to. My sensational, self-funded seminar promises* to give you the metaphorical hammer to start nailing your life. (*No promises.) (Not so)…
Thu, June 4, 2026,  06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
Live Improv in Derby, Bringing you Improv Teams from Derby & further afield. Thursday June 4th our guest team is Manchester’s fabulous “No Notes” -Performing too will be some fabulous local improvisers. If you haven’t…
Thu, June 4, 2026,  08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
East Midlands meets West Midlands as Nottingham-based Ravi Saini & Birmingham-based John Hassan bring you their first split bill show. Expect these two rising stars of the comedy circuit to deliver well crafted jokes and…
Thu, June 4, 2026,  09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
The sharp-toothed Cobra Quiz returns to Derby! Hosted by comedy ankle-biter Stuart Dunlop and a staple of the Sheffield comedy circuit since 2024, The Alternative Cobra Meeting is a blend of classic panel show, pub…
Sat, June 6, 2026,  05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
The panel show that has improv, stand up, and acts from the festival getting burned by large candles is back for 2026. "This was such good fun. A lovley team, new games, actual physical danger!…
Sat, June 6, 2026,  06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Belfry Bar - The Old Bell
Friz Frizzle hosts the comedy panel show where audience members put their personal items in a box and games are invented on the spot! Expect a panel of comedians and celebrities as they attempt to…
Sat, June 6, 2026,  08:00 PM - 09:00 PM