The Carpenters Arms
Dale Abbey

A welcoming country pub in the heart of the village

The Carpenters Arms in Dale Abbey is a country village pub with history and charm situated in a beautiful Derbyshire village close to Derby and Ilkeston. Central to Dale village life the pub has been run by the same family for over 80 years.

Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Carpenters Arms is situated in beautiful rural surroundings providing the perfect backdrop for enjoying the freshly prepared pub-food on our menu and our well kept quality cask ales in our bar and lounge areas.

Enjoy a spot inside by our roaring fire. Or make the best of the British weather by eating outside in our pleasant beer garden.

A Pub For All

The Carpenters Arms is a village pub popular with walkers from the nearby many footpaths and trails taking in the countryside or visiting the nearby Dale Abbey ruins or Hermit's Cave. Horse riders are also welcome and can often be found enjoying refreshments with their mount to the rear of the pub.

Why not set off from the pub on one of the many circular walking or riding routes and finish off with a refreshing drink and choose some pub food from our menu freshly prepared for you?

There's a family room too with activities to keep the children occupied whilst you enjoy a relaxing beverage.

So, if you are local or a visitor, on business and looking for somewhere to eat, or with your family looking for something to do on a warm summers afternoon, or you simply fancy a quiet pint on your own, come and visit us at The Carpenters Arms in Dale Abbey.

You will always find a warm and friendly welcome at The Carpenters Arms.