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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Platinum Partner
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
POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
Portobello
50 Queen Street
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
QUAD Café Bar
Market Place, Cathedral Quarter
The Troff
The Coach House, 185A Duffield Road
Aumento
56 Green Lane
Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate
Bombay Cafe & Co
21 Abbey Street
OMOMO
16 The Strand
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand
The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter
Caffè Nero Derby
19-23 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street
BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street
Déda café|bar
Chapel Street, Cathedral Quarter
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
New Water Margin
72-74 Burton Road
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
Finale Thai Tapas and Dining
11 The Strand
Masala
7 Curzon Street
Nando's Market Place
15-16 Market Place
Trattoria Lalis Derby
38 Friar Gate
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
T.G.I Friday's
Level 2, Derbion
Zizzi Derbion
Level 2, Derbion
Emily's Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant
24 Monk Street North
Pizza Express Irongate
25 Irongate
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens
Bustler Derby
The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Burger Boi
1 Curzon Street
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
Ebi Sushi
59 Abbey Street
Dolce-Salato Italian Restaurant
32 Queen Street
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane
O-kra Derby
5 Friar Gate
Shalimar Gold
2-3 Midland Road
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
34 Victoria Street
The Old Silk Mill Derby
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter
The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate
The Hideout
9 - 11 Market Square
Cosy Club Derby
Royal Buildings, Victoria Street
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover
Furnace Inn
9 Duke Street
The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road
Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road
Emerald Wine Bar
6 -7 Midland Road
Babington Arms
11-13 Babington Lane
Baby M
18 Sadler Gate
Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick
Aumento
56 Green Lane
The Hound Dog
6 Friar Gate
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate
Bar 56 Derby
5/6 Strand Arcade, The Strand
Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road
The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street
Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street
Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
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
The Derby Brewing TAP House
1 Derwent Street
BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate
BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park
Exeter Arms
Exeter Place
RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate
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
Withers Gin School
Withers Gin School, Unit 7 Mansfield Road
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko 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
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
Summer Solstice Walk
20 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Celebrate Sadler Gate
29 Jun 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby
Murder Mystery Nights at Makeney Hall Hotel
12 January 2024 - 13 December 2024 Makeney Hall Hotel, Makeney Road, Belper,
Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2024
1 Jun 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
"Maid Marion's Revenge" Comedy Murder Mystery
8 Jun 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Bustler Beer Festival 2024
12 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Motown Tribute Night
20 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Wingfest Derby 2024
17 May 2024 - 19 May 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
Bat Walk with Owl Handler
26 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
English Wine Project Winery Spring Market
4 May 2024 English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
Tales from the Gaol - Dracula
15 May 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Frankie V & The Four Seasons Tribute Night
10 May 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
The Body on the Black Pearl | Criminal Cabaret Dinner
27 Sep 2024 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop
13 Oct 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Ibiza White Night
17 Aug 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
Wimbledon Themed Summer Party
12 Jul 2024 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Suds & Soda Mini Beer Festival
4 Apr 2024 - 7 Apr 2024 Suds & Soda, 119 Friar Gate
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
17 May 2024 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
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
Tales from the Gaol - The Bloody Code
12 Jun 2024 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate
Bustler April
25 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road
An Evening with Teena Bizkit
19 Apr 2024 Kedleston Country House, Kedleston Road, Quarndon
English Wine Project Winery Bar Experience
Every Saturday, all Summer long English Wine Project Winery, Darley Abbey Mills
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