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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Marketing Derby Food and Drink Award Winners 2025
Food & Drink Activities
Food & Drink Events
20
Jun
Derby’s Silk Mill Festival
20
Jun
Pizza Night featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Chapel Street Arts Centre
21
Jun
Father’s Day at The Spice Lounge
25
Jul
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Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)
02
Oct
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Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals
Alexandra Hotel
21
Jun
Father's Day at Pride Park Stadium
19
Jun
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Derby Farmers' Market
15
Aug
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Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026
02
Oct
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Osnabrück Oktoberfest
27
Nov
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White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
03
Jul
Dances With Darkness - Part of Hot Goth Summer
29
Aug
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Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)
26
Jun
A Night at the Phoenix
24
Sep
Museum Lates: Drink and Draw
26
Sep
BBQ & BEATS
12
Sep
Derby Pride 2026
15
Jun
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Highland Cow Afternoon Tea
26
Jul
Derby MotorFeast
21
Aug
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BYOB Retro Gaming Night
12
Sep
Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show
27
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
17
Jun
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World Cup Watch Parties - Live At Ultra Warehouse
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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