The Derby Tup is a short walk from Chesterfield FC’s ground—described as about five minutes (roughly a third of a mile)—making it a handy pre- or post-match stop. The pub explicitly welcomes both home and away supporters, and has posted about opening early on matchdays and accepting any well-behaved fans, which helps create a friendly, mixed atmosphere on match days. It also carries a rotating selection of real ales, with permanent lines from Brunswick Brewery and Durham Brewery, giving travelling fans a solid cask choice close to the stadium.