The Crafty One

Fantastic craft beer bar and bottle shop. The owner is really helpful and is a wealth of knowledge about all the beers he stocks. He was constantly waking over to the beer shelves to help people select their beers. There's a huge selection of breweries and styles, with something for everyone. The tap offerings were also really well done with a few of each style. Took the bus up from Derby and was super easy as it drops you at the front door. Will be back again for sure!

Always a great selection on keg and an ever stronger can line up across the styles from the top breweries. Get yourself there.

Visited on Saturday 3rd December 2022 mid afternoon.

Finally decided to visit, came from Derby city centre and it's super easy, the bus drops you off virtually at it's door.

The place is actually quite large and open with a nice mix of tables and chairs alongside some comfortable sofas and coffee tables.

There's a full spectrum of drinks on offer, soft, spirits, ciders, lager etc; however, it's predominantly craft beer. There's 2 cask handpulls alongside 8 keg lines.

Excellent range of styles and ABVs from 13% Imperial Stouts to 4% Pale Ales, impressive range of cans and bottles to take away from the likes of Azvex, Northern Monk, Verdant, Vault City etc.

Owner was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, the whole place was relaxed and chilled out, we'll definitely be back.

Love the variety of beers and ciders,great pub to pop in and have a couple.

Been in this pub all afternoon,and I must say it was a pleasure ,brilliant bar staff and very friendly

Fantastic beer with amazing staff and the best atmosphere in Ilson!

Top quality craft beer bar not to be missed in Ilkeston. A great selection of beers and ciders plus world class Deya & Verdant often available. Invoice me for the Mic by Deya was banging fresh tonight. Can't wait to visit again when down from Newcastle. 5 stars awarded.

My friends took me in for the first time and I was very impressed. As it was a bitterly cold evening I chose a glass of merlot which was extremely palatable so I ordered a second glass. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff.