Darby's Freehouse
Converted into a pub in 1988 from a pair of cottages that originated in the 18th century and named after Mrs Ann Darby who was the last farmer to farm the site. Darby's is a solid-looking building with ivy covered front wall in the centre of Swanton Morley next to the Swanton Morley Butchers and stores.
The entrance leads into a spacious bar, which has a rustic feel created by beams, bricks and an inglenook with a log fire or flowers in the summer,and tractor seats as bar stools . Stripped pine tables and benches create a farmhouse feel. A large beer garden with childrens playground, seperate restaurant, function room catering for 50 with television for those sporting events, menus can be designed to suit palate & pocket.
The menu is changed regularly to include locally sourced seasonal produce, The menu caters for vegetarian, vegan and children of all ages. Over 60's Day menu is available on Tuesday (from £5.95), as well as "Daily special" £5.50)Monday to Friday. Wednesday is pizza day selection of toppings from(£4.95), Thursday is char-grill day with choices of steaks & burgers and various toppings from(£5.95) .Friday & Saturday our full menu & blackboard specials are available,Sunday Roasts , full menu & pizzas available from 5pm as well,the beef dishes on offer are prepared from our own herd of rare breed White Park cattle, subject to availability otherwise supplied by SM Butchers.
Beers are a fine selection, comprising regulars from Adnams Broadside & Best , Beeston Afternoon Delight, Woodfordes Wherry, as well as guest ales and they are all served directly from the cask. A short list of wines is reasonably priced available by the bottle or by the glass. We also have Darby's FT's which is wine , cans of lager & cider , mini casks of real ales to take home at very reasonable prices starting from £1.25.
OPENING TIMES :- MONDAY- THURSDAY 11.30AM-3.00PM 6.00PM-11.00PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11.30AM-11.00PM
SUNDAY 12.00 NOON - 10.30PM