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
QUAD Café Bar
200 Degrees
Bombay Cafe & Co
Dubrek Studios
Aumento
The Potting Shed Cafe
Milk & Honey Deli
The Kitchen
BEAR Derbion
Cafe Villabella
OMOMO
RASK
BEAR Derby Irongate
Derby Pyclet Parlour
Buttermilk . Coffee House
The River Kitchen
The Dapper Duck
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Déda café|bar
Portobello
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
Starbucks Derbion
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
Carluccio’s Derby
The Old Bell Hotel
Masala
Dreams Bistro
OMOMO
O-kra Derby
Cosy Club Derby
Pizza Express Derbion
Pepito's
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Zizzi Derbion
The Viceroy
wagamama
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Nico's Italian Derby
Ebi Sushi
Chi
Zorba the Greek Derby
Cafe Villabella
Burger and Sauce
Kedleston Country House
Darley's
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
The Derby Brewing TAP House
Bar One
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Cosy Club Derby
The Standing Order
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
Seven Stars
Mr Grundy's
Suds & Soda
Emerald Wine Bar
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Belong Bar Derby
Little Chester Ale House
The Greyhound
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
The Smithfield Alehouse
Exeter Arms
The Hound Dog
The Flowerpot
Bar Social
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
Blacksmiths Lounge
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
02
Jun
Sunday Papers - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
22
May
+ more
Bustler May Birthday Weekender
04
May
The Tipsy Tea
08
Jun
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
04
May
May the Fourth Brunch
20
Jul
Motown Tribute Night
28
Oct
+ more
After'Boo Tea Week
29
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
27
Sep
Murder on the Disorient Express | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
15
May
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
17
Aug
+ more
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
27
Jun
+ more
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
17
May
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
31
Dec
New Year's Eve at the Derby Conference Centre
02
Aug
Grease Sing Along
02
Jun
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
13
Oct
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
17
Aug
Ibiza White Night
10
May
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
06
Jun
Networking Supper
29
Nov
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Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
22
Nov
+ more
Christmas Party Nights
21
Jun
Shiny Brewery Beer Tasting Evening
17
May
+ more
Wingfest Derby 2024
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