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
Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion
Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Derby Pyclet Parlour
11 Sadler Gate
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane
The Dapper Duck
Markeaton Lane
Staywell Nourished Café
11 Saint Mary's Gate
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
OMOMO
16 The Strand
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
Restaurants
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
Baby M
18 Sadler Gate
Aumento
56 Green Lane
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
BUNK Derby
8 Saddler Gate
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
5a Queen Street, Cathedral Quarter
Stein Strasse
19-23 Wardwick, Derby
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
YADA
58 Green Lane
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
Bar One
1 Newland Street
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate
The Hideout
9 - 11 Market Square
Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Bar Social
4 Victoria Street
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
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, 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?
Food & Drink Activities
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road
Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills
Withers Gin School Gin Experience
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
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Electric Daisy Re-Opening
29 Mar 2024 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
Wimbledon Afternoon Tea Week
1 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Murder at Gavin and Stacey's
12 Apr 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Grease Sing Along
2 Aug 2024 Déda, Chapel Street
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
27 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 Catton Hall & Park, Walton-on-Trent
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
17 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2024 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Good Friday Fish and Fizz
29 Mar 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Summer Solstice Walk
20 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Tales from the Gaol - A Grisly Spectacle
11 Apr 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Bustler Beer Festival 2024
12 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2024
1 Jun 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31 Dec 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Abba Brunch
20 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
"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
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
3 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
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