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 Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Aumento
56 Green Lane
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
OMOMO
16 The Strand
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Portobello
50 Queen Street
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Staywell Nourished Café
11 Saint Mary's Gate
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
COSMO Derby
London Road
Mount Everest
165 London Road
Kedleston Country House
Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Pizza Express Derbion
Level 3, Derbion
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Pepito's
127 London Road
The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road
wagamama
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
T.G.I Friday's
Level 2, Derbion
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Tortilla
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Manzo Steak & Grill
128 London Road
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Bar Social
4 Victoria Street
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
The Smithfield Alehouse
Meadow Road
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Bar One
1 Newland Street
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
Furnace Inn
9 Duke Street
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
The Hound Dog
6 Friar Gate
The Distillery
3 Friar Gate
Stein Strasse
19-23 Wardwick, Derby
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Aumento
56 Green Lane
The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road
Emerald Wine Bar
6 -7 Midland Road
BOA Derby
32/33 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
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
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
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
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
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
Events
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 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 Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Networking Supper
6 Jun 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
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
The Tipsy Tea
4 May 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Bustler on the Road - Mickleover
26 May 2024 Mickleover
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Bustler on the Road - Elvaston Castle
4 May 2024 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
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
Grease Sing Along
2 Aug 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
2 Jun 2024 Derby College
New Year's Eve at the Derby Conference Centre
31 Dec 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
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
Christmas Party Nights
22 Nov 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Derbyshire County Show
23 Jun 2024 The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
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