Eat & Drink
Dive into Derby’s vibrant food and drink scene, from cosy cafes and traditional pubs to award-winning restaurants and global flavours. Discover local tastes, warm hospitality, and dining experiences that satisfy every craving.
Featured Eat and Drink
The Spice Lounge offers a stimulating range of Bangladeshi and Southern Asian dishes with a creative twist to appeal to the western palate.
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Award-winning farm-made ice cream, shakes and sweet treats at Bluebell Dairy near Derby.
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Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2025
Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
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Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
21
Jun
Father’s Day at The Spice Lounge
21
Jun
Father’s Day with Caribbean Carvery
27
Nov
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White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
21
Jun
Special Father's Day Dining Experience
27
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
26
Jul
Derby MotorFeast
21
Aug
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BYOB Retro Gaming Night
14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
19
Jun
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Derby Farmers' Market
04
Jul
Saturday Supper Club
02
Oct
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Osnabrück Oktoberfest
12
Sep
Derby Pride 2026
20
Jun
Derby’s Silk Mill Festival
26
Sep
BBQ & BEATS
29
Aug
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Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
25
Jul
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Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)
24
Sep
Museum Lates: Drink and Draw
20
Jun
Pizza Night featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
21
Jun
Father's Day at Pride Park Stadium
21
Aug
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Dog Lovers Festival 2026
15
Aug
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FAB Food Fest Derby
Alexandra Hotel
15
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
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?
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