The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell

The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell

40 seater room accessible 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 Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
A concentrated blast of musical stand-up comedy. Song ruiner and piano masher Friz Frizzle is joined by the daft, exuberant Ashley Frieze on guitar and another guest. Joyful jokes and silly songs. “Frizzle is energetic,…
Fri, May 29, 2026,  06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
Worlds collide in this death-defying genre mash up: standup & rave. A comedy show about the last night out on earth, performed over club music. ‘It shouldn’t work, but it absolutely does’ - The Metro…
Fri, May 29, 2026,  08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
★★★★★ “Heartfelt, powerful and very very funny. This is a show you will be thinking about for years to come.” Neurodiverse Review ★★★★ “Stephanie could probably read the shipping forecast and make an amazing show,…
Fri, May 29, 2026,  09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
/ Free Entry (PWYL)
RESISTANT - PYWL
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
A funny, honest look at what happens when life changes faster than you can keep up. From technology that's confusing, to government rules that make no sense, to the creeping reality of getting older —…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
Festival Showcases are your chance to taste the festival before diving into the full menu. Each one squeezes four or five comedians into a lively, high‑energy hour where everyone brings the funniest, sharpest bits of…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
/ Free Entry (PWYL)
2 Dad, Or Not 2 Dad - PWYL
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
'2 Dad or Not 2 Dad is a brutally funny stand-up hour about growing up without a dad… and accidentally becoming one. After his father left when he was eight, Jim Bob looks back on…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
Alex heard the word 'Eldorado' on TV and it made him look up the wikipedia article on the failed 90's soap. When he didn't recgonise any of the actors names he wondered how long he…
Sat, May 30, 2026,  09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
George has been treading the boards of acting for some time now but how exactly did he get there and what else has he done during his life? Join George as he takes you through…
Sun, May 31, 2026,  06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
...Eventually by James Beckett (Beat the Frog and Mr Bens Winner) explores being an adult stutterer, being intimate to the theme tune to Ducktales and how to successfully deliver a baby in the footwell of…
Sun, May 31, 2026,  07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
The Tudor Bar - The Old Bell
Sarah Evans has been around the block, taken a left, taken another left and not realised she's done a loop. Sarah Evans and the Bad Life Choices is a one person punk band. On guitar…
Sun, May 31, 2026,  09:00 PM - 10:00 PM