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
The Bookcafé Derby
Derby has been home to The Bookcafé for over 15 years. In 2009 we moved into 21 Cornmarket and were involved in the restoration of this…
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
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Platinum Partner
Lorentes Darley Abbey
Riverside bistro within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Darley Abbey Mills.
The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills
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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
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park,
The Bookcafé Derby
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
Portobello
50 Queen Street
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
OMOMO
16 The Strand
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Derby Pyclet Parlour
11 Sadler Gate
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Staywell Nourished Café
11 Saint Mary's Gate
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Pizza Express Derbion
Level 3, Derbion
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
118 Friar Gate
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
166 Swarkestone Road
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Wendy's Derby
Unit 2, College Park , Normanton Road
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
Five Guys Derby
Level 2, Derbion
Mount Everest
165 London Road
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
The Beefeater The Mallard
Southmead Way, Uttoxeter New Road
Shalimar Gold
2-3 Midland Road
COSMO Derby
London Road
Subway Cornmarket
37 Cornmarket
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Chi
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Burger and Sauce
Derbion, Food Terrace
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
Darley's
Waterfront, Darley Abbey
wagamama
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Nando's Market Place
15-16 Market Place
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Standing Order
28-32 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Seven Stars
97 King Street
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street
Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Baby M
18 Sadler Gate
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
BUNK Derby
8 Saddler Gate
The Orange Tree
5 George Street
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
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Bookcafé Derby
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
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
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
The Body on the Black Pearl | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Derbyshire County Show
23 Jun 2024 The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Tales from the Gaol - A Grisly Spectacle
11 Apr 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Grease Sing Along
2 Aug 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
15 May 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Bustler Beer Festival 2024
12 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Wingfest Derby 2024
17 May 2024 - 19 May 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
Every Saturday, all Summer long English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Titanic Dining Experience
19 Apr 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
Suds & Soda Mini Beer Festival
4 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024 Suds & Soda, 119 Friar Gate
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
19 Apr 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
7 Sep 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Summer Solstice Walk
20 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
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