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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Exeter Arms

Award Winning Pub, that has been packing them in with its cutting edge approach, all in a very traditional setting.

Exeter Place

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Factory Food Court

Factory Food Court is Derby’s go-to destination for bold street food and laid-back outdoor dining.

Meadow Road

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10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

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18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

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89 - 91 St Peters 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

Exeter Arms

Exeter Place

Anoki

129 London Road

The Pepperpot

Nightingale Quarter, London Road

Belong Bar Derby

7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Glamberry Café

10 The Strand

Hari Hari

23 Iron Gate

Nourish at No44

44 King Street, Belper

The Pattenmakers Arms

4 Crown Street, Duffield

Coopers Arms

Weston Hall, The Green, Weston on Trent

Lorentes Darley Abbey

The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills

Food & Drink Activities

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English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste

Darley Abbey Mills

Withers Gin School

Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Take Aim Derby

Cathedral Quarter

Dancing Duck Brewery

John Copper Building, Payne Street

Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory

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

Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio

5 Osnabruck Square

English Wine Project Vineyard Tour

Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw

Food & Drink Events

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01 Aug + more

Saturday Supper Club

1 Aug 2026, 29 Aug 2026, 19 Sep 2026, 3 Oct 2026, 24 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

27 Aug + more

Potfest 2026

27 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 The Flowerpot, 19 - 25 King Street , Cathedral Quarter

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29 Oct

Halloween Street Party

29 Oct 2026 Sadler Gate

24 Sep

Museum Lates: Drink and Draw

24 Sep 2026 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

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02 Oct + more

Osnabrück Oktoberfest

2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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28 Oct

Hidden Derby - Rogues, Renegades and Rascals of Derby

28 Oct 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

17 Oct

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show

17 Oct 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road

25 Sep

An Evening of Discovery: Derby Museums’ Fundraising Concert

25 Sep 2026 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

05 Dec

Sugarplum Christmas Market

5 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

26 Sep

BBQ & BEATS

26 Sep 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

15 Aug + more

FAB Food Fest Derby

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

Alexandra Hotel

203 Siddals Road

26 Jul

Derby MotorFeast

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

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11 Nov

Hidden Derby - Derby's Darkest Days

11 Nov 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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23 Dec

Hidden Derby - A Derby Christmas Past

23 Dec 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

10 Oct

Oktoberfest at Ultra Warehouse

10 Oct 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road

12 Sep

Derby Pride 2026

12 Sep 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Chapel Street Arts Centre

19 Chapel Street

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02 Oct + more

Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals

2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

25 Jul + more

Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)

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

25 Jul + more

Cocktail Masterclass

25 Jul 2026, 14 Aug 2026, 20 Sep 2026, 17 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

21 Aug + more

Dog Lovers Festival 2026

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

12 Sep

Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show

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

20 Jul + more

Highland Cow Afternoon Tea

20 Jul 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

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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