About us

Recent history of The Hilcote Arms 

The pub was purchased in 2015 by Richard and Beverley Bradley AKA Brad & Bev who set about reinventing the building 

As an old building brad told me that every piece of plaster board had to be cut to fit the diminutions of the walls 

This was the start of the refurbishment double boarding the walls to keep the pub nice and warm in the winter months also keeping it cool in summer . New windows where added the bar area was constructed the gallery area had the windows replaced 

Ladies and gents have been reinvented to a very high standard we believe equivalent to a 5 star hotel .Picnic style benches were added to the court yard beer garden

 

The pub was reopened in March 2017 Brad and Bev still remain very much hands on preparing and cooking the specials menu also preparing and cooking the Sunday lunches Julie Fletcher was appointed Manager in 2018

The final part of the jigsaw was the refurbishment of the snug room which houses the 3/4 snooker table / pool table plus the darts board .This room can be used for larger bookings for Sunday Lunch or private functions

The Arm's was never just about hospitality but about creating a legacy

In an era of corporate chains there is something deeply comforting about the proprietors working side-by-side

They have proven when the heart is at the centre of a business it doesn't just survive, it thrives

 

Stepping into The Hilcote Arms is more like being welcomed into a living room

With a eclectic mix of décor you will feel right at home when you enter

In the bar we have our 1966 retro jukebox. very much a talking point.

Play 1980's nostalgia arcade games like frogger space invaders donkey kong pac-man there are sixty different games to choose from on the cocktail style video games table. The best thing is its on free vend

With state of the art flat screen tv's in the bar snug lounge and dining area.Playing back ground music designed to create an ambience without being over-intrusive

The vintage mantel clock chimes on the hour adding to the relaxed atmosphere

Gifts can be purchased from brad's bookcase in the gallery or Bev's emporium cabernet in the dinning room

So why not join us for a warm welcome  excellent food great selection of beers lagers wines and spirits cosy up around the log burner or maybe come in for our range of traditional pub games shove ha'penny pool dominoes snooker darts

We are also very proud to hold the top food hygiene rating of (5) which we have held since opening in 2017

We extend our welcome to our regulars and  also looking forward meeting new customers 

From The Hilcote Arms Team. Come and meet Mine Host Brad and Bev Manager Julie Fletcher 

The Hilcote Arms is an indepenent run free house offering a bright and welcoming setting

Which has helped the pubs appeal to a wide audience from families casual diners to couples and food enthusiasts

Hilcote and Derbyshire should be proud to have such a quality establishment for its residents and visitors to enjoy.

The Hilcote Arms can trace its history back to 1873 with documents showing alcohol being served from this date the same date that

Heineken brewery was established