Dine in Derby 2009

Derby is quickly establishing a strong reputation for the quality and choice of places to eat and drink. A week dedicated to celebrate the very best that Derby has to offer, called Dine in Derby, will take place between 12th and 18th October 2009.

To start the week, we are proud to announce that the very first Derby Food and Drink Awards took place at the spectacular Derby College Roundhouse on Monday 12 October. For the award winners visit out Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2009 page.

Dine 09

A new national restaurant initiative is set to come to Derby during October this year. 'dine' is a unique campaign to encourage the enhanced use of local restaurants and to bolster the evening economy. The initiative will see participating restaurants offer a special £5 lunch and £10 two course meal from 12th to 18th October.

A number of restaurants have already signed up - keep an eye out for confirmation of participating restaurants nearer the time. To find out more and see which restaurants are taking part please visit www.dine-nation.com

Derby Food and Drink Fair

To end Dine in Derby week, a Food and Drink Fair will take place in the Market Place in the Cathedral Quarter on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October. This special market will showcase the very best food from the region with representation from local suppliers and restaurants.

A wide choice of food will be available and it is an exciting opportunity to browse and purchase produce.

This market is in addition to the Farmers Market on Thursday 17th September and Thursday 15th October. A Continental Market will also be visiting the city again from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th October.

Taste Derby

Look out for Derby's handy guide to a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars which will also be launched during Dine in Derby week. This will be in the innovative form of a pack of cards.

The 52 cards will include a short description of selected establishments in the city and the reverse will show a map of the location. Some of the cards will also feature 'clusters' of venues for particular parts of the city and the surrounding area.