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
OMOMO
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Aumento
Dubrek Studios
Déda café|bar
The Potting Shed Cafe
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
Caffè Nero Derby
Milk & Honey Deli
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Starbucks Derbion
RASK
The Dapper Duck
QUAD Café Bar
BEAR Derbion
Coffee #1
The Kitchen
The Troff
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
200 Degrees
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Papaya Thai
The Viceroy
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Burger and Sauce
Mr Grundy's
Pizza Express Derbion
Kedleston Country House
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
COSMO Derby
Cosy Club Derby
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
MoonSha
Bistrot Pierre
Nando's Derbion
Zorba the Greek Derby
Tortilla
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
Masala
Zizzi Derbion
Ebi Sushi
Wendy's Derby
Popeyes Derby
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
The Orange Tree
Exeter Arms
The Last Post
The Flowerpot
Bell & Castle
Babington Arms
The Blessington Carriage
The Hound Dog
Mr Grundy's
Brunswick Inn
Aumento
Blacksmiths Lounge
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Bar 56 Derby
The Derby Brewing TAP House
Bar One
Suds & Soda
The Greyhound
Seven Stars
Bess of Hardwick
YADA
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
15
May
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
10
May
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
06
Jun
Networking Supper
08
Jun
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
04
May
+ more
Bustler on the Road
04
May
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
20
Jul
Motown Tribute Night
17
Aug
Ibiza White Night
29
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
17
Aug
+ more
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
20
Jun
Summer Solstice Walk
27
Sep
Murder on the Disorient Express | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
19
Apr
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
26
May
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
03
Oct
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
17
May
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
02
Jun
The Big 1
25
Apr
+ more
Bustler April
02
Jun
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
12
Jun
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
13
Oct
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
27
Jun
+ more
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
31
May
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
19
Apr
+ more
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
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