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
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Kitchen
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
BEAR Derbion
Dubrek Studios
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Aumento
Cafe Villabella
Starbucks Derbion
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
RASK
Milk & Honey Deli
Caffè Nero Derby
Costa Coffee Derbion
The Dapper Duck
Portobello
Bombay Cafe & Co
OMOMO
The Souvlaki
BEAR Derby Irongate
Staywell Nourished Café
QUAD Café Bar
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
Trattoria Lalis Derby
Mount Everest
Darley's
Cafe Villabella
BOA Derby
Hickory's Smokehouse Derby
Papaya Thai
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
T.G.I Friday's
Carluccio’s Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
The Beefeater The Mallard
The Old Bell Hotel
Dreams Bistro
Ebi Sushi
Mr Grundy's
The Souvlaki
Pepito's
Exeter Arms
Five Guys Derby
Boo. Derby
Chi
wagamama
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
Furnace Inn
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
Seven Stars
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Suds & Soda
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
Bar One
Little Chester Ale House
YADA
The Orange Tree
The Blessington Carriage
Babington Arms
The Last Post
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Aumento
Emerald Wine Bar
BOA Derby
Bar Social
Mr Grundy's
Bell & Castle
The Standing Order
Stein Strasse
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
03
Jun
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English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
27
Jun
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Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
02
Jun
Festival Book Quiz 2024 - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival
10
May
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
12
Jun
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
08
Jun
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
22
May
Conquests and Cocktails
17
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
20
Jun
Summer Solstice Walk
12
Jul
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
06
Jun
Networking Supper
28
Oct
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After'Boo Tea Week
07
Sep
"Woodstock's Revenge!" Comedy Murder Mystery
04
May
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Bustler on the Road
17
Aug
Ibiza White Night
19
Apr
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Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
04
May
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
29
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
31
Dec
New Years Eve Glitter Ball at the Kedleston Country House
31
Dec
New Year's Eve at the Derby Conference Centre
02
Jun
The Big 1
03
Oct
Spooktacular Children's Halloween Party
22
Nov
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Christmas Party Nights
23
Jun
Derbyshire County Show
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