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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Top Picks
Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2025
Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
30
May
Cows and Cocktails: Adults Only
30
May
Love the 90s Festival at Elvaston Castle
09
May
The Sadler Gate Spring Market
Alexandra Hotel
12
Jun
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Craft Beer, Wines and Spirit Festivals
Chapel Street Arts Centre
23
Apr
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Highland Cow Afternoon Tea
26
Jul
Derby MotorFeast
15
Aug
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FAB Food Fest Derby
24
May
Road to Nashville Festival
07
Jun
The Big One
15
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
24
Sep
Museum Lates: Drink and Draw
13
Jun
Derby Craft Brew Festival
21
Aug
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Dog Lovers Festival 2026
02
May
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Bustler on the Road - Elvaston Castle (May)
25
Jul
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Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)
10
May
Mayfest: Victorian Tea Party
14
Oct
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Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026
23
May
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160th Anniversary Celebrations
20
Jun
Pizza Night featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
29
Oct
Halloween Street Party
12
Sep
Derby Pride 2026
29
Aug
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Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
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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