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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10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

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Riverlights, Morledge

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Bistrot Pierre

18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour

Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Ebi Sushi

59 Abbey Street

Hari Hari

23 Iron Gate

Belong Bar Derby

7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Glamberry Café

10 The Strand

Anoki

129 London Road

Exeter Arms

Exeter Place

The Pepperpot

Nightingale Quarter, London Road

Coopers Arms

Weston Hall, The Green, Weston on Trent

Lorentes Darley Abbey

The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills

Nourish at No44

44 King Street, Belper

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Dancing Duck Brewery

John Copper Building, Payne Street

Withers Gin School

Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory

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

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste

Darley Abbey Mills

English Wine Project Vineyard Tour

Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw

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25 Jul + more

Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)

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

15 Aug + more

Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026

15 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

07 Jun

The Urban Wine Festival at Electric Daisy

7 Jun 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

Chapel Street Arts Centre

19 Chapel Street

12 Sep

Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show

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

15 Aug + more

FAB Food Fest Derby

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

26 Jul

Derby MotorFeast

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

30 May

Love the 90s Festival at Elvaston Castle

30 May 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

24 May + more

Derby Farmers' Market

24 May 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 30 Aug 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 20 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

12 Jun + more

Craft Beer, Wines and Spirit Festivals

12 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026, 2 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

30 May

Cows and Cocktails: Adults Only

30 May 2026 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

29 Oct

Halloween Street Party

29 Oct 2026 Sadler Gate

23 May + more

160th Anniversary Celebrations

23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

17 Jun + more

World Cup Watch Parties - Live At Ultra Warehouse

17 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road

24 May

Road to Nashville Festival

24 May 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

27 Nov + more

White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill

27 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Alexandra Hotel

203 Siddals Road

06 Jun

We are One (SOLD OUT)

6 Jun 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

28 May

Cream Tea with Kate Strasdin: Dressing the Queen - Part of Summer Derby Book Festival 2026

28 May 2026 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

19 May + more

Highland Cow Afternoon Tea

19 May 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

14 Oct + more

Derby Heritage Beer Festival 2026

14 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

12 Sep

Derby Pride 2026

12 Sep 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

29 Aug + more

Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)

29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

07 Jun

The Big One

7 Jun 2026 Chaddesden Park, Chaddesden

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