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
Offering 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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Award Winning Pub, that has been packing them in with its cutting edge approach, all in a very traditional setting.
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A vibrant street food, drink and social destination, independent traders, experiences and entertainment in the heart of the city.
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Factory Food Court is Derby’s go-to destination for bold street food and laid-back outdoor dining.
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Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2026
Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
27
Nov
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Christmas Party Nights 2026
25
Nov
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Bustler Derby Christmas Bookings
29
May
Faulty Towers - the Dining Experience
29
Oct
Family Outdoor Cinema - HOCUS POCUS 2
28
Nov
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Nordic Bar
30
Oct
The Dionne Legacy Show
05
Dec
Sugarplum Christmas Market
17
Apr
Titanic's Last Meal - Immersive Theatre & Dining Experience
31
Dec
New Years Eve Celebrations
06
Jun
The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy
20
Dec
Scrooge Christmas Dining Experience
20
Mar
Uncorked Live: The ABBA Themed Wine Tasting Party
02
Jul
Mamma Mia | Immersive Dining
17
Dec
Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Party Nights
28
Oct
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Dark Vs Light Beer Festival 2026
01
Nov
Diwali Lantern Making
08
Dec
Barbara Nice’s Christmas Cracker
13
Dec
“Oh, No It Isn’t!”
13
Nov
Cream Tea with Wendy Holden: The Queen's Painter
20
Feb
The Saboteurs - Traitors Inspired Experience
Alexandra Hotel
10
Dec
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
27
Nov
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White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
27
Nov
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Christmas Get-Togethers at Bookcafe Derby
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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