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.

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The Spice Lounge

The Spice Lounge offers a stimulating range of Bangladeshi and Southern Asian dishes with a creative twist to appeal to the western palate.

10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

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Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour

Award-winning farm-made ice cream, shakes and sweet treats at Bluebell Dairy near Derby.

Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

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Ebi Sushi

Ebi Sushi is one of the best Japanese restaurants in the UK and one of Derby's best kept secrets.

59 Abbey Street

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Bistrot Pierre

18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour

Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Ebi Sushi

59 Abbey Street

The Pepperpot

Nightingale Quarter, London Road

Glamberry Café

10 The Strand

Belong Bar Derby

7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Hari Hari

23 Iron Gate

Anoki

129 London Road

Exeter Arms

Exeter Place

Nourish at No44

44 King Street, Belper

Lorentes Darley Abbey

The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills

Coopers Arms

Weston Hall, The Green, Weston on Trent

The Pattenmakers Arms

4 Crown Street, Duffield

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Take Aim Derby

Cathedral Quarter

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste

Darley Abbey Mills

Dancing Duck Brewery

John Copper Building, Payne Street

Withers Gin School

Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory

Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

English Wine Project Vineyard Tour

Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw

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12 Sep

Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show

12 Sep 2026 Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road

05 Dec

Sugarplum Christmas Market

5 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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06 Jun

We are One (LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE)

6 Jun 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

Alexandra Hotel

203 Siddals Road

17 Jun + more

World Cup Watch Parties - Live At Ultra Warehouse

17 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road

21 Jun

Father’s Day at The Spice Lounge

21 Jun 2026 The Spice Lounge, 10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

15 Aug + more

Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026

15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

26 Jun

A Night at the Phoenix

26 Jun 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

07 Jun

The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy

7 Jun 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

21 Jun

Father's Day at Pride Park Stadium

21 Jun 2026 Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park

21 Aug + more

Dog Lovers Festival 2026

21 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

12 Jun + more

Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals

12 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026, 2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

15 Aug + more

FAB Food Fest Derby

15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 Derby Rugby Football Club, Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey

29 Aug + more

Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)

29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

27 Nov + more

White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill

27 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

12 Sep

Derby Pride 2026

12 Sep 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

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07 Jun

Evensong – Derby & Osnabrück Friendship Celebration

7 Jun 2026 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

13 Jun

Derby Craft Brew Festival

13 Jun 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

26 Jul

Derby MotorFeast

26 Jul 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

07 Jun

The Big One

7 Jun 2026 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden

25 Jul + more

Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)

25 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026 Duffield Eyes Meadow, Duffield

13 Jun

Derbyshire Biodiversity & Regenerative Food Festival

13 Jun 2026 Cathedral Green, Cathedral Green

12 Jun

Derby Gaol Experience

12 Jun 2026 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate

19 Jun + more

Derby Farmers' Market

19 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 17 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 21 Aug 2026, 30 Aug 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 20 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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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?

Read why Derby has The Best Ale Houses in England