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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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
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
Derby Pyclet Parlour
11 Sadler Gate
Portobello
50 Queen Street
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Nando's Market Place
15-16 Market Place
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North
Tortilla
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
The Dining Room 121
121 Friar Gate, Derby
Fahrenheit Grill & Bar at Genting Club
Morledge
Kedleston Country House
Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Turtle Bay
1 - 5 The Wardwick
Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion
Shalimar Gold
2-3 Midland Road
Dreams Bistro
Riverside Chambers, Derwent Street
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Burger and Sauce
Derbion, Food Terrace
Ebi Sushi
59 Abbey Street
Wendy's Derby
Unit 2, College Park , Normanton Road
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Bustler Derby
The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Trattoria Lalis Derby
38 Friar Gate
COSMO Derby
London Road
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
O-kra Derby
5 Friar Gate
Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Mount Everest
165 London Road
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Emerald Wine Bar
6 -7 Midland Road
Bar Social
4 Victoria Street
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
YADA
58 Green Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Seven Stars
97 King Street
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
Aumento
56 Green Lane
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
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
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
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
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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
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
Events
Murder on the Disorient Express | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Networking Supper
6 Jun 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
After'Boo Tea Week
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Bustler on the Road - Elvaston Castle
4 May 2024 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
Conquests and Cocktails
22 May 2024 Derby Heritage Centre , 11 Sadler Gate
Derbyshire County Show
23 Jun 2024 The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Summer Solstice Walk
20 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
3 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
The Tipsy Tea
4 May 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Bustler on the Road - Mickleover
26 May 2024 Mickleover
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
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Shiny Brewery Beer Tasting Evening
21 Jun 2024 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
29 Nov 2024 - 7 Dec 2024 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Week
1 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Afternoon Tea with the Countess of Carnarvon: The Earl and the Pharoah: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
31 May 2024 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane
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