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
Offering 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
A vibrant street food, drink and social destination, independent traders, experiences and entertainment in the heart of the city.
St James' Yard, St James Street
Platinum Partner
Factory Food Court is Derby’s go-to destination for bold street food and laid-back outdoor dining.
Meadow Road
Platinum Partner
Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2026
Bistrot Pierre
18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Lotus Indian Kitchen
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington
Bustler Derby
St James' Yard, St James Street
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
La Burrata
The Old Fire Station, Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey
Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
The Spirit Run Distillery & Bar
Derby Market Hall, Tennant Street
Yassou Greek
162 Alfreton Road, Little Eaton
The Palfrey
New Inn, Hopping Hill, Milford
Nourish at No44
44 King Street, Belper
Lorentes Darley Abbey
The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills
Food & Drink Activities
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Dancing Duck Brewery
John Copper Building, Payne Street
Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio
5 Osnabruck Square
Take Aim Derby
2-4 The Strand
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw
Food & Drink Events
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Christmas Party Nights 2026
27 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026, 4 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2026, 11 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
25
Nov
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Bustler Derby Christmas Bookings
25 Nov 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 Bustler Derby, St James' Yard, St James Street
Derby Farmers' Market
29 Nov 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
Hidden Derby - A Derby Christmas Past
23 Dec 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
29
May
Faulty Towers - the Dining Experience
29 May 2027 The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
27
Nov
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Christmas Party Night
27 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
27
Nov
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Christmas Get-Togethers at Bookcafe Derby
27 Nov 2026 - 23 Dec 2026 The Bookcafé Derby, 21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Alexandra Hotel
203 Siddals Road
31
Oct
Spooktacular Halloween Party
31 Oct 2026
08
Dec
Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker
8 Dec 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Halloween on Sadler Gate
29 Oct 2026 Sadler Gate
31
Dec
New Years Eve Celebrations
31 Dec 2026 The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
28
Oct
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Dark Vs Light Beer Festival 2026
28 Oct 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 Furnace Inn, 9 Duke Street
Chapel Street Arts Centre
19 Chapel Street
05
Dec
Sugarplum Christmas Market
5 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
20
Dec
Scrooge Christmas Dining Experience
20 Dec 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
06
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
6 Jun 2027 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
02
Jul
Mamma Mia | Immersive Dining
2 Jul 2027 The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
20
Mar
Uncorked Live: The ABBA Themed Wine Tasting Party
20 Mar 2027 The OurCoop County Ground, Nottingham Road
28
Nov
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Nordic Bar
28 Nov 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Derby Market Place
27
Nov
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White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
27 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
17
Dec
Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Party Nights
17 Dec 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
30
Oct
The Dionne Legacy Show
30 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
Hidden Derby - Rogues, Renegades and Rascals of Derby
28 Oct 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 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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