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
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
The Bookcafé Derby
Aumento
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Portobello
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Staywell Nourished Café
Milk & Honey Deli
Dubrek Studios
The Souvlaki
The Troff
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
QUAD Café Bar
POINT SIX Coffee House
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
Coffee #1
Derby Pyclet Parlour
BEAR Derbion
Déda café|bar
The Potting Shed Cafe
OMOMO
Caffè Nero Derby
The River Kitchen
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
Spice Lounge
Wendy's Derby
Ebi Sushi
Five Guys Derby
Popeyes Derby
The Pepperpot
wagamama
Cafe Villabella
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Subway Cornmarket
Pepito's
COSMO Derby
Papaya Thai
Fahrenheit Grill & Bar at Genting Club
Pizza Express Irongate
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Trattoria Lalis Derby
Mr Grundy's
OMOMO
Nando's Derbion
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
T.G.I Friday's
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
Bar 56 Derby
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Old Bell Hotel
Emerald Wine Bar
Bell & Castle
The Standing Order
Mr Grundy's
The Last Post
Babington Arms
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
The Blessington Carriage
BOA Derby
Stein Strasse
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
Binary Bar & Restaurant
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Cosy Club Derby
The Greyhound
Exeter Arms
Furnace Inn
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
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
Events
29
Nov
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Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
10
May
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
23
Jun
Derbyshire County Show
03
Jun
+ more
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
04
May
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
13
Oct
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
01
Jul
+ more
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Week
17
Aug
Ibiza White Night
28
Oct
+ more
After'Boo Tea Week
12
Jun
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
04
May
Bustler on the Road - Elvaston Castle
04
May
The Tipsy Tea
02
Aug
Grease Sing Along
06
Jun
Networking Supper
26
May
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
29
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
22
May
Conquests and Cocktails
20
Apr
Abba Brunch
02
Jun
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
07
Sep
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
04
May
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Bustler on the Road
17
Aug
+ more
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
02
Jun
The Big 1
22
Nov
+ more
Christmas Party Nights
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