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.
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Platinum Partner
Award-winning farm-made ice cream, shakes and sweet treats at Bluebell Dairy near Derby.
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Platinum Partner
Bustler Derby is a vibrant street food, drink and social destination located in St James’ Yard, bringing together an exciting mix of…
St James' Yard, St James Street
Platinum Partner
Award Winning Pub, that has been packing them in with its cutting edge approach, all in a very traditional setting.
Exeter Place
Platinum Partner
Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2025
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Hari Hari
23 Iron Gate
The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road
Glamberry Café
10 The Strand
Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Anoki
129 London Road
The Pattenmakers Arms
4 Crown Street, Duffield
Coopers Arms
Weston Hall, The Green, Weston on Trent
Nourish at No44
44 King Street, Belper
Lorentes Darley Abbey
The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills
Food & Drink Activities
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley
Take Aim Derby
Cathedral Quarter
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
5 Osnabruck Square
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Dancing Duck Brewery
John Copper Building, Payne Street
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw
Food & Drink Events
15
Aug
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FAB Food Fest Derby
15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 Derby Rugby Football Club, Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey
10
Oct
Oktoberfest at Ultra Warehouse
10 Oct 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road
Halloween Street Party
29 Oct 2026 Sadler Gate
30
Oct
The Dionne Legacy Show
30 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
25
Sep
An Evening of Discovery: Derby Museums’ Fundraising Concert
25 Sep 2026 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand
27
Aug
+ more
Potfest 2026
27 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 The Flowerpot, 19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Osnabrück Oktoberfest
2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
21
Aug
+ more
BYOB Retro Gaming Night
21 Aug 2026, 17 Oct 2026 Derby Computer Museum, Top Floor, 3 - 4 Iron Gate
Hidden Derby - Rogues, Renegades and Rascals of Derby
28 Oct 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
26
Sep
BBQ & BEATS
26 Sep 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
Derby Farmers' Market
21 Aug 2026, 30 Aug 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 20 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
15
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
28
Nov
+ more
Nordic Bar
28 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Derby Market Place
14
Aug
Live Music With The Excuses Band
14 Aug 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
08
Aug
+ more
Highland Cow Afternoon Tea
8 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
21
Aug
Live DJ set with DJ KB
21 Aug 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
29
Aug
+ more
Saturday Supper Club
29 Aug 2026, 19 Sep 2026, 3 Oct 2026, 24 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
17
Oct
Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show
17 Oct 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road
14
Aug
Live Music With Emma Shaw
14 Aug 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
29
Aug
+ more
Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston
12
Sep
Live Music with Josh Rettie
12 Sep 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
Derby Pride 2026
12 Sep 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
Hidden Derby - A Derby Christmas Past
23 Dec 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
14
Aug
Live Music with Lizzie Robins
14 Aug 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
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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