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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Award Winning Pub, that has been packing them in with its cutting edge approach, all in a very traditional setting.
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Factory Food Court is Derby’s go-to destination for bold street food and laid-back outdoor dining.
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Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
12
Sep
Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show
05
Dec
Sugarplum Christmas Market
14
Aug
Live Music With Emma Shaw
11
Nov
Hidden Derby - Derby's Darkest Days
30
Oct
The Dionne Legacy Show
02
Oct
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Osnabrück Oktoberfest
12
Sep
Derby Pride 2026
29
Oct
Halloween Street Party
25
Sep
An Evening of Discovery: Derby Museums’ Fundraising Concert
14
Aug
Live Music With The Excuses Band
Chapel Street Arts Centre
15
Aug
+ more
Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
01
Aug
DJ Rosco - Summer Vibes DJ Set
14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
14
Aug
Live Music with Lizzie Robins
21
Aug
+ more
Derby Farmers' Market
21
Aug
+ more
BYOB Retro Gaming Night
01
Aug
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Saturday Supper Club
14
Aug
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Cocktail Masterclass
02
Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
28
Oct
Hidden Derby - Rogues, Renegades and Rascals of Derby
29
Aug
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Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
10
Oct
Oktoberfest at Ultra Warehouse
27
Aug
+ more
Potfest 2026
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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