Patten in the News - Guest beers and skittles sees Duffield pub in fine fettle
From Derby Drinker - June/July 2008
Up in Duffield the Pattenmakers Arms is enjoying good times again under the safe direction of Scott and Claire Muldoon.
Formerly of the Green Dragon, Willington, and of Flowerpot stock, they were stifled for beer choice in their previous pub but at the PM, tucked away off the main A6 on Crown Street, they have brought a wide selection of guest beers to the village.
Local micros feature strongly alongside the Bass on gravity, Taylor Landlord and Pedigree. Amongst beers sampled so far include ales from Abbeydale, Black Hole, Derventio, Roosters, Copper Dragon and frequent appearances of Derby Brewery beers.
If you call in for a pint on a summer Thursday you may also witness a game of skittles as the Pattenmakers play in Division Two of the Belper & District Skittles League. Old traditions are living on in more ways than one in this fine watering hole.