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
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
Papaya Thai
18 - 20 Green Lane
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Burger and Sauce
Derbion, Food Terrace
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Pizza Express Derbion
Level 3, Derbion
Kedleston Country House
Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
11 The Strand
COSMO Derby
London Road
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
MoonSha
4 Friary Street
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Tortilla
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North
Masala
7 Curzon Street
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Ebi Sushi
59 Abbey Street
Wendy's Derby
Unit 2, College Park , Normanton Road
Popeyes Derby
Derbion
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Orange Tree
5 George Street
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street
The Hound Dog
6 Friar Gate
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Bar One
1 Newland Street
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Seven Stars
97 King Street
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
YADA
58 Green Lane
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
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
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
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
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
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
White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
15 May 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Networking Supper
6 Jun 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
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
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
Summer Solstice Walk
20 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Murder on the Disorient Express | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
19 Apr 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
3 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
2 Jun 2024 Derby College
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
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
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
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