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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Bistrot Pierre

18 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

Bluebells Ice Cream Parlour

Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

Ebi Sushi

59 Abbey Street

Belong Bar Derby

7 - 9 Blacksmiths Yard, Sadler Gate

Glamberry Café

10 The Strand

The Pepperpot

Nightingale Quarter, London Road

Exeter Arms

Exeter Place

Hari Hari

23 Iron Gate

Anoki

129 London Road

The Pattenmakers Arms

4 Crown Street, Duffield

Lorentes Darley Abbey

The Cotton Yard, Darley Abbey Mills

Coopers Arms

Weston Hall, The Green, Weston on Trent

Nourish at No44

44 King Street, Belper

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Withers Gin School

Unit 7 Mansfield Road

Dancing Duck Brewery

John Copper Building, Payne Street

Take Aim Derby

Cathedral Quarter

English Wine Project Winery Tours & Taste

Darley Abbey Mills

Craftcore - The City’s First Public Ceramic Studio

5 Osnabruck Square

Afternoon Tea at Breadsall Priory

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

English Wine Project Vineyard Tour

Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw

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12 Sep

Derby Pride 2026

12 Sep 2026 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

21 Aug + more

Dog Lovers Festival 2026

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

19 Jun + more

Derby Farmers' Market

19 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 17 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 21 Aug 2026, 30 Aug 2026, 25 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 20 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

20 Jun

Derby’s Silk Mill Festival

20 Jun 2026 Cathedral Green

12 Jun + more

Craft Beers, Wines and Spirit Festivals

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

12 Jun

Derby Gaol Experience

12 Jun 2026 Derby Gaol, 50 Friargate

29 Oct

Halloween Street Party

29 Oct 2026 Sadler Gate

Alexandra Hotel

203 Siddals Road

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13 Jun

Meet Your Neighbour Paarty

13 Jun 2026 Normanton Park, Warwick Avenue

07 Jun + more

Highland Cow Afternoon Tea

7 Jun 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 Bluebells, Brunswood Farm, Locko Road

15 Aug + more

FAB Food Fest Derby

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

27 Nov + more

White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill

27 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

21 Jun

Father’s Day at The Spice Lounge

21 Jun 2026 The Spice Lounge, 10 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter

03 Jul

Dances With Darkness - Part of Hot Goth Summer

3 Jul 2026 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

17 Jun + more

World Cup Watch Parties - Live At Ultra Warehouse

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

13 Jun

Derby Craft Brew Festival

13 Jun 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

25 Jul + more

Bustler on the Road at Duffield Eyes Meadow (July)

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

21 Aug + more

BYOB Retro Gaming Night

21 Aug 2026, 17 Oct 2026 Derby Computer Museum, Top Floor, 3 - 4 Iron Gate

29 Aug + more

Bustler on the Road at Elvaston Castle (August)

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

26 Jul

Derby MotorFeast

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

05 Dec

Sugarplum Christmas Market

5 Dec 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

20 Jun

Pizza Night featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

20 Jun 2026 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

21 Jun

Father's Day at Pride Park Stadium

21 Jun 2026 Pride Park Stadium, Pride Park

15 Aug + more

Markeaton Park Food Festival 2026

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

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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?

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