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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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
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
notsa
7 Derby Road, Aston on Trent
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Hackwood Cafe
Radbourne Lane, Radbourne, Nr. Mickleover
KAVA Coffee Lounge
43 Smalley Drive, Oakwood
Restaurants
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Carnero Lounge
10 St Peters Street
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
Pizza Express Irongate
25 Irongate
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
166 Swarkestone Road
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Carluccio’s Derby
Level 2, Derbion
Trattoria Lalis Derby
38 Friar Gate
COSMO Derby
London Road
Manzo Steak & Grill
128 London Road
Ebi Sushi
59 Abbey Street
Darley's
Waterfront, Darley Abbey
Papaya Thai
18 - 20 Green Lane
Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Burger Boi
1 Curzon Street
The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Dining Room 121
121 Friar Gate, Derby
T.G.I Friday's
Level 2, Derbion
Chi
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Pubs & Bars
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
5a Queen Street, Cathedral Quarter
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Bar One
1 Newland Street
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
Stein Strasse
19-23 Wardwick, Derby
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
The Orange Tree
5 George Street
BUNK Derby
8 Saddler Gate
The Distillery
3 Friar Gate
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
Seven Stars
97 King Street
Furnace Inn
9 Duke Street
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Suds & Soda
119 Friar 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
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
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
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Week
1 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
19 Apr 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Suds & Soda Mini Beer Festival
4 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024 Suds & Soda, 119 Friar Gate
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Bustler Winter Village - March
29 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Murder at Gavin and Stacey's
12 Apr 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
7 Sep 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
After'Boo Tea Week
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
Every Saturday, all Summer long English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Elvaston Castle Feast in the Park
20 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston
Open Mic Night
Last Tuesday of Every Month The Boardwalk Bar & Dining, Mercia Marina, Findern Lane
The Great British Food Festival
31 May 2024 - 3 Jun 2024 Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea
Easter Extravaganza
29 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024, 1 Apr 2024 Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road
Spring Afternoon Tea
2 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2024 Denby Pottery Village, Derby Road
Christmas Party Nights at the Kedleston Country House
29 Nov 2024, 6 Dec 2024 - 7 Dec 2024, 13 Dec 2024, 20 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Kedleston Country House Beer Festival
8 Jun 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
An Evening with Richard Felix
29 Oct 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
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