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.
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
The River Kitchen
BEAR Derbion
Café 42
The Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
BEAR Derby Irongate
Bluebell Tea Rooms
Bombay Cafe & Co
The Kitchen
The Bookcafé Derby
Caffè Nero Derby
RASK
Glamberry Café
Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Empourium
Costa Coffee Derbion
Aumento
Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
POINT SIX Coffee House
Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Milk & Honey Deli
OMOMO
200 Degrees
The Potting Shed Cafe
Dubrek Studios
Restaurants
Pieminister Derby
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Wendy's Derby
The Pepperpot
Turtle Bay
Trattoria Lalis Derby
Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Shalimar Gold
Nando's Derbion
Five Guys Derby
The Souvlaki
Masala
Nico's Italian Derby
The Dining Room 121
OMOMO
New Water Margin
MoonSha
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Bistrot Pierre
Binary Bar & Restaurant
The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Chi
Pubs & Bars
Pieminister Derby
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Belong Bar Derby
Blacksmiths Lounge
Slug & Lettuce Derby
The Hideout
The Flowerpot
Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
Mr Grundy's
The Standing Order
The Old Bell Hotel
Babington Arms
Brunswick Inn
Molly Malones Derby
Exeter Arms
Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
The Smithfield Alehouse
Ye Olde Dolphin Inne
Bess of Hardwick
The Blessington Carriage
Wine Stories
Nicco Restaurant & Bar
The Distillery
Baby M
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
Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Withers Gin School
Bustler Derby
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory
English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Dancing Duck Brewery
White Peak Distillery Warehouse Tour
White Peak Distillery
English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
White Peak Distillery Whisky Tour
Events
06
Jun
Salsa Dance Night
07
Jun
Motown Tribute Night
29
Mar
Neil Diamond Tribute Night
07
Sep
Bat Walk with Owl Handling
30
Mar
Mother's Day Sunday Lunch
30
Mar
Mother's Day Pop-Up at Electric Daisy
11
Apr
+ more
Bustler Beer Fest 2025
14
Jun
Derby Rum & Reggae Fest
04
May
Bluebell Walk
10
May
Bustler on the Road - Mercia Marina
19
Sep
Celine Dion Tribute Night
19
Apr
Family Welcome Day
10
Oct
Elton John Tribute Night
21
May
+ more
Furnace May Beer Festival
12
Jul
+ more
Bustler on the Road - Duffield Eyes Meadow
05
Apr
Wild Inspirations Market
28
Mar
Bustler's Big Fat Pop Quiz
20
Jul
Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025
23
May
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
31
Oct
A Phantom Fatality
06
Dec
+ more
Family Festivities 2025
11
Jul
Summer BBQ Party
30
Mar
Mothering Sunday at Morley Hayes
11
Apr
+ more
A Night at the Phoenix Comedy Dinner Show
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