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 Coffee House at Derby Museum & Art Gallery
The Strand

BEAR Derbion
Derbion, Level 2

Café 42
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park,

BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby

The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

Bluebell Tea Rooms
Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

200 Degrees
Crown Walk, Derbion

Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane

Costa Coffee Derbion
Derbion

The Potting Shed Cafe
Markeaton Garden Centre, Markeaton Lane

Nixon Coffee
1 - 7 Abbey Street

Croots Farm Shop & Cafe
Farnah House Farm, Wirksworth Road

OMOMO
16 The Strand

Coffee #1
Unit Two, The Condor, 1 Victoria Street

Milk & Honey Deli
15 Sadler Gate

Buttermilk . Coffee House
Main Road, Ashbourne

The Bookcafé Derby
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter

RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate

Costa Coffee St Peter's Street
45/47 St Peter's Street

POINT SIX Coffee House
124 Kedleston Road

Starbucks Derbion
Level 2, Derbion

The Kitchen
47 Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Glamberry Café
10 The Strand

Derby Theatre’s Bar and Café
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
Restaurants

Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Mercia Marina, Findern Ln

Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Moor Road, Morley

Nando's Derbion
Level 3 Derbion

The Nines
9 London Road

Zorba the Greek Derby
9 - 11 Bold Lane

Carnivore Steakhouse + Bar
34 Sadler Gate

Carnero Lounge
10 St Peters Street

The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse
Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Nando's Market Place
15-16 Market Place

Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens

Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park

The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road

wagamama
Level 2, Derbion, London Road

Mount Everest
165 London Road

Kedleston Country House
Kedleston Road, Quarndon

BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate

Five Guys Derby
Level 2, Derbion

O-kra Derby
5 Friar Gate

Burger Boi
1 Curzon Street

Spice Lounge
10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Chi
Level 2, Derbion, London Road

Darley's
Waterfront, Darley Abbey

House Boat
89 - 91 St Peters Street

Dreams Bistro
Riverside Chambers, Derwent Street
Pubs & Bars

Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Mercia Marina, Findern Ln

The Last Post
1 Uttoxeter Old Road

Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills

Little Chester Ale House
4a Chester Green Road

The Mixing House
19 - 20 Friar Gate

Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way

Bell & Castle
98 Burton Road

The Iron Ram
27 Iron Gate

The Royal Standard
1 Derwent Street

The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Mr Grundy's
32-34 Ashbourne Road

The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street

The Hideout
9 - 11 Market Square

BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate

Derby Sports Bar & Grill
1 Queens Street

Fat Cat Derby
9 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Suds & Soda
119 Friar Gate

The Flowerpot
19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter

Bess of Hardwick
15 The Wardwick

Hen & Chickens Bar & Grill
Crown House, 2 Queensferry Gardens

The Distillery
3 Friar Gate

Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover

Brunswick Inn
Railway Terrace

The Old Bell Hotel
51 Sadler Gate
Award Winning

OMOMO
16 The Strand

Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
118 Friar Gate

The Old Silk Mill
19 Full Street, Cathedral Quarter

The Pepperpot
Nightingale Quarter, London Road

The Bookcafé Derby
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter

Belong Bar Derby
7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Shalimar Gold
2-3 Midland Road

Nicco Restaurant & Bar
Wheelwright Way

Morley Hayes Hotel
Main Road

The Tasting Club Restaurant
11 Saracens Head Yard, Main Road, Brailsford

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

BEAR Derby Irongate
7 Iron Gate, Derby

The River Kitchen
Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane

RASK
Sadler Bridge Studios, Sadler Gate

Seven Restaurant and Café Bar
Wheelwright Way, Pride Park

The Bookcafé Derby
21 Cornmarket, Cathedral Quarter

BOA Derby
32/33 Sadler Gate

Exeter Arms
Exeter Place

Slug & Lettuce Derby
11 Iron Gate, Cathedral Quarter

The Royal Standard
1 Derwent Street

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

White Peak Distillery
Derwent Wire Works, Matlock Road, Ambergate

Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road

Ice Cream Getaway at Bluebells
Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Withers Gin School
Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Dancing Duck Brewery
John Copper Building, Payne Street

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste
Darley Abbey Mills

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

Bustler Derby
The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

English Wine Project Vineyard Tour
Renishaw Hall, Renishaw Park
Events

Elvaston Castle Food & Drink Festival
19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

Summer BBQ Party
11 Jul 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
Coffee, Cars and Chat with Takona
2nd Sunday of each month Great Northern Classics, 274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Bustler's Big Birthday Weekender
24 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Bustler on the Road
23 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

80s & 90s Daytime Disco Brunch
21 Jun 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

Celebrate Sadler Gate
28 Jun 2025 Cathedral Quarter Derby

Family Festivities 2025
6 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Love The 90's Fest 2025
10 May 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Wing Fest 2025
16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Furnace May Beer Festival
21 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 Furnace Inn, 9 Duke Street

Skyfinger Comedy Murder Mystery
28 Jun 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

Motown Tribute Night
7 Jun 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

Autumn Walk
19 Oct 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
27 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

Pulped: A Pop-up Print Fest
27 Apr 2025 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025
20 Jul 2025 Derby City Centre & Osmaston Park

Bat Walk with Owl Handling
7 Sep 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2025
7 Jun 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Mad Hatter's Boozy Tea Party
Friday 11 April to Sunday 27 April 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

Derby Motor Fest
27 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

Bike Night - monthly
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month Great Northern Classics, 274 – 278 Osmaston Road

Bustler on the Road - Duffield Eyes Meadow
12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 Eyes Meadow, Duffiled

Salsa Dance Night
6 Jun 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road
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