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
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
Derby Pyclet Parlour
11 Sadler Gate
The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
Aumento
56 Green Lane
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
BEAN
Friar Gate Studios, Friar Gate
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Portobello
50 Queen Street
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
Restaurants
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
5a Queen Street, Cathedral Quarter
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
The Smithfield Alehouse
Meadow Road
Bar One
1 Newland Street
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
The Standing Order
28-32 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
The Hound Dog
6 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
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
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
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
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
After'Boo Tea Week
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
Every Saturday, all Summer long English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Easter Market by Mama Meet & Market 2024
24 Mar 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls 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
Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2024
1 Jun 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Wingfest Derby 2024
17 May 2024 - 19 May 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
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
Abba Brunch
20 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Derbyshire County Show
23 Jun 2024 The Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Spring Floristry Workshop
24 Mar 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Bustler Winter Village - March
28 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
The Body on the Black Pearl | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
7 Sep 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
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