Eat & Drink
Indulge in a culinary adventure in Derby's vibrant food and drink scene. Our Eat and Drink page invites you to explore a diverse array of dining options, from cosy cafes and traditional pubs to award-winning restaurants and international cuisines. Savour delicious flavours, locally sourced ingredients, and a warm ambience that reflects Derby's hospitality. Whether you're craving hearty British classics, exotic flavours from around the world, or innovative culinary creations, Derby's dining establishments offer something to please every palate. Experience exceptional service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a delightful blend of traditional and contemporary dining experiences. Discover the tastes of Derby and embark on a gastronomic journey that will leave you craving for more.
Featured Eat and Drink
Restaurants
The great variety of gastronomy at a glance, so you can quickly and easily find the perfect restaurant: A traditional tavern, light cuisine in a modern restaurant with an urban garden, a gourmet temple for connoisseurs or a tourist restaurant with views.
Cafés
Café 42
The Bookcafé Derby
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Déda café|bar
Portobello
Bombay Cafe & Co
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
Coffee #1
RASK
Aumento
BEAR Derby Irongate
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
Dubrek Studios
Caffè Nero Derby
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
The Potting Shed Cafe
The Dapper Duck
Buttermilk . Coffee House
The River Kitchen
The Souvlaki
Derby Pyclet Parlour
QUAD Café Bar
POINT SIX Coffee House
BEAR Derbion
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
The Dining Room 121
Burger and Sauce
Tortilla
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Turtle Bay
Ebi Sushi
Chi
The Beefeater The Mallard
Nando's Market Place
Subway Cornmarket
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
The Souvlaki
Nando's Derbion
Bustler Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Darley's
Zizzi Derbion
Mezzo
Pizza Express Irongate
Spice Lounge
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Burger Boi
Kedleston Country House
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
Aumento
BUNK Derby
Babington Arms
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
BOA Derby
Binary Bar & Restaurant
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
The Orange Tree
Furnace Inn
Stein Strasse
The Derby Brewing TAP House
Fat Cat Derby
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
Bar 56 Derby
The Last Post
The Greyhound
The Standing Order
Seven Stars
Blacksmiths Lounge
Suds & Soda
Cosy Club Derby
Exeter Arms
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
Award Winning
Local Producers
Everyone is familiar with fine chocolate, exquisite wines and different kinds of cheese. Derby ale and regional pyclets are less widely known, but just as delicious.
Articles & Guides
Vegan & Vegetarian
The benchmark for Ale Houses in England
Travel gurus at the Lonely Planet describe Derby as the "best place to drink real ale in the World" and the folks at CAMRA reckon there is more real ale choice in Derby than anywhere else. Hey, who are we to disagree?
Food & Drink Activities
Events
06
Jun
Networking Supper
22
Nov
+ more
Christmas Party Nights
17
Aug
+ more
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
04
May
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
02
Aug
Grease Sing Along
26
May
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
21
Jun
Shiny Brewery Beer Tasting Evening
28
Oct
+ more
After'Boo Tea Week
20
Jul
Motown Tribute Night
07
Sep
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
23
Jun
Derbyshire County Show
27
Jun
+ more
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
04
May
The Tipsy Tea
02
Jun
The Big 1
22
May
+ more
Bustler May Birthday Weekender
29
Nov
+ more
Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
01
Jun
Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2024
15
May
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
03
Jun
+ more
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
17
Aug
Ibiza White Night
31
Dec
New Year's Eve at the Derby Conference Centre
20
Jun
Summer Solstice Walk
04
May
+ more
Bustler on the Road
04
May
May the Fourth Brunch
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