Derby

If you're driving down then I can't really suggest where you should park; try checking out the Internet Ground Guide.
 
The pubs around the station are always a good bet, although they get fairly chocka with Toon fans. On our last few visits we've been in the Brunswick. It's got a vast range of hand-pulled beers, including several brewed on the premises, and a beer garden. The nearby Alexandra also gets good write-ups. Both of these will get very busy. If you want somewhere there are a number of other pubs around the station, of which the Station Inn could be your best bet. If walking from here to the ground you can save time by cutting through the station, although not if they have barriers and you don't have a train ticket! There are a couple of family pub options nearer to the ground if you're not bothered about getting a decent pint. All the pubs mentioned (and a couple of others) are shown on the pub map below. Fans of Wetherspoons will be disappointed to hear that their nearest pub is miles from the station (and even further from the ground!).
 
Pub Map
Internet Ground Guide
The Football and Real Ale Guide
Pub guide (by London Burnley supporters)