Eat & Drink
Dive into Derby’s vibrant food and drink scene, from cosy cafes and traditional pubs to award-winning restaurants and global flavours. Discover local tastes, warm hospitality, and dining experiences that satisfy every craving.
Featured Eat and Drink
The Spice Lounge offers a stimulating range of Bangladeshi and Southern Asian dishes with a creative twist to appeal to the western palate.
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Award-winning farm-made ice cream, shakes and sweet treats at Bluebell Dairy near Derby.
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Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2025
Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
28
Jun
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Derby Farmers' Market
15
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
Chapel Street Arts Centre
Alexandra Hotel
02
Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
26
Sep
BBQ & BEATS
26
Jun
A Night at the Phoenix
12
Sep
Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show
21
Aug
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BYOB Retro Gaming Night
24
Jun
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Highland Cow Afternoon Tea
02
Oct
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Osnabrück Oktoberfest
27
Nov
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White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
03
Jul
Dances With Darkness - Part of Hot Goth Summer
21
Aug
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Dog Lovers Festival 2026
26
Jul
grl bRUNch 2.0
16
Jul
Derby Promise presents ROOTS: School's out, What's next?
14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
29
Oct
Halloween Street Party
25
Jul
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Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)
15
Aug
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FAB Food Fest Derby
04
Jul
Saturday Supper Club
05
Dec
Sugarplum Christmas Market
29
Aug
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Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
27
Jun
Celebrate 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?
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