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
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Portobello
50 Queen Street
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Derby Pyclet Parlour
11 Sadler Gate
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Tortilla
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
The Dining Room 121
121 Friar Gate, Derby
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road
Ebi Sushi
59 Abbey Street
OMOMO
16 The Strand
O-kra Derby
5 Friar Gate
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
Bustler Derby
The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
MoonSha
4 Friary Street
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Five Guys Derby
Level 2, Derbion
Chi
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Papaya Thai
18 - 20 Green Lane
Nico's Italian Derby
12 Brick Street
Burger Boi
1 Curzon Street
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Fahrenheit Grill & Bar at Genting Club
Morledge
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
COSMO Derby
London Road
Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Stein Strasse
19-23 Wardwick, Derby
YADA
58 Green Lane
Bar Social
4 Victoria Street
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
Bar One
1 Newland Street
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
BUNK Derby
8 Saddler Gate
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
5a Queen Street, Cathedral Quarter
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Furnace Inn
9 Duke Street
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
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
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
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 Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
Events
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Tales from the Gaol - A Grisly Spectacle
11 Apr 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
After'Boo Tea Week
28 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
7 Sep 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Tales as Old as Time Afternoon Tea Easter Special
30 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Derby Murder Walk
20 Mar 2024 St. Peter's Street
The Body on the Black Pearl | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Titanic Dining Experience
19 Apr 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
Every Saturday, all Summer long English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Mamma Mia Brunch
23 Mar 2024 Nicco Restaurant & Bar, Wheelwright Way
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
19 Apr 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Murder at Gavin and Stacey's
12 Apr 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Bustler Beer Festival 2024
12 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
The Big 1
2 Jun 2024 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden
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