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
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
OMOMO
16 The Strand
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
The Souvlaki
6 Royal Building, Victoria Street
Staywell Nourished Café
11 Saint Mary's Gate
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
Portobello
50 Queen Street
Aumento
56 Green Lane
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road
Nando's Market Place
15-16 Market Place
Wendy's Derby
Unit 2, College Park , Normanton Road
Mount Everest
165 London Road
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Darley's
Waterfront, Darley Abbey
Burger Boi
1 Curzon Street
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Papaya Thai
18 - 20 Green Lane
Tortilla
Level 2, Derbion, London Road
Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion
Turtle Bay
1 - 5 The Wardwick
Bustler Derby
The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Pepito's
127 London Road
Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
The Viceroy
8-9 Midland Road
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
166 Swarkestone Road
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Hound Dog
6 Friar Gate
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
The Standing Order
28-32 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
Bar One
1 Newland Street
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate
Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
The Hideout
9 - 11 Market Square
Baby M
18 Sadler Gate
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way
YADA
58 Green Lane
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
Bar Social
4 Victoria Street
The Distillery
3 Friar Gate
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
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
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
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
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery, The Wire Works
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
White Peak Distillery, Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate
Events
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Abba Brunch
20 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Grease Sing Along
2 Aug 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Tales as Old as Time Afternoon Tea Easter Special
30 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Electric Daisy Re-Opening
29 Mar 2024 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
Bustler Winter Village - March
28 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Tales from the Gaol - A Grisly Spectacle
11 Apr 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Wingfest Derby 2024
17 May 2024 - 19 May 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Week
1 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
15 May 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
The Tipsy Tea
4 May 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
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,
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
The Body on the Black Pearl | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Suds & Soda Mini Beer Festival
4 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024 Suds & Soda, 119 Friar Gate
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