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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Platinum Partner
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
Staywell Nourished Café
11 Saint Mary's Gate
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Subway Cornmarket
37 Cornmarket
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Burger and Sauce
Derbion, Food Terrace
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Nico's Italian Derby
12 Brick Street
Manzo Steak & Grill
128 London Road
Shalimar Gold
2-3 Midland Road
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Five Guys Derby
Level 2, Derbion
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road
Boo. Derby
35 Victoria Street
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North
Mount Everest
165 London Road
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
COSMO Derby
London Road
T.G.I Friday's
Level 2, Derbion
The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion
Chi
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Pepito's
127 London Road
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
The Distillery
3 Friar Gate
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
Baby M
18 Sadler Gate
Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road
Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Hound Dog
6 Friar Gate
The Smithfield Alehouse
Meadow Road
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
Seven Stars
97 King Street
The Standing Order
28-32 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Bar One
1 Newland Street
The Orange Tree
5 George Street
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, 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
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, 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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
3 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
"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
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
Bustler on the Road - Mickleover
26 May 2024 Mickleover
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Derbyshire County Show
23 Jun 2024 The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
Bustler on the Road
4 May 2024, 26 May 2024, 8 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2024, 20 Jul 2024, 17 Aug 2024 Various Derby locations
Murder on the Disorient Express | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
After'Boo Tea Week
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Christmas Party Nights
22 Nov 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Grease Sing Along
2 Aug 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
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