Marketing Derby Food & Drink Award Winners 2023
By Visit Derby
Created June 26, 2023
Last updated October 30, 2023
Every year, the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards stand as a testament to the exceptional culinary talents and offerings that grace the city of Derby. These awards are not just a celebration but a tribute to the hard work, creativity, and dedication that go into crafting memorable dining experiences.
Join us in extending our heartiest congratulations to this year's deserving winners, whose passion and innovation continue to elevate Derby's food and drink scene to new heights.
Find out a bit more about this years winners below;
Winners of Best Cafe: Cafe Villabella
Cafe Villabella exudes a Mediterranean ambiance across its three expansive floors. The cafe boasts a pristine and inviting atmosphere, complemented by a reasonably priced menu of delectable food and beverages.
Cafe Villabella Interior
Place
Cafe Villabella
7 Babington Lane, Derby
Winners of Excellence in Customer Service & Best Overall Experience: Anoki
Since its inception in 2003, the award-winning Anoki Indian restaurant has built an unparalleled reputation for offering sumptuous cuisine in a luxurious setting. Enjoy exquisite dishes and top-notch service under the opulent gilded vaulted ceiling of the Old Picture House on London Road in Derby.
Anoki waiter
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Anoki
129 London Road, Derby
Winners of Best Newcomer: Binary Bar & Restaurant
Binary is an exquisite and contemporary bar and restaurant, newly established in Mickleover, and it stands as one of Derbyshire's most esteemed venues.
Binary Bar & Restaurant Food Offering
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Binary Bar & Restaurant
Limes Avenue, Mickleover, Derby
Winners of Best International: Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
Lorentes transports you to a corner of Madrid or Barcelona, creating a relaxing and charming atmosphere. There's no need for strenuous effort to evoke the sunny ambiance of Spain; the staff and even some customers hail from this vibrant country.
Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar Food Offering
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Lorentes Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
118 Friar Gate, Derby
Winners of Most Family-Friendly: Roosters Bar & Restaurant
Nestled within parkland golf courses in the heart of Derbyshire's countryside, Roosters Bar offers a perfect setting to meet friends and savour quiet drinks, traditional bar meals, and daily specials.
Roosters Bar & Restaurant Exterior
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Roosters Bar and Restaurant
Morley Hayes, Main Road, Morley
Winners of Best Country Pub/Restaurant: The Barley Mow at Bonsall
The Barley Mow is an amicable pub that welcomes both people and animals, famous as the host of the world hen racing championships.
Visit The Barley Mow at Bonsall website
The Barley Mow at Bonsall Exterior
Winners of the Best Bar: Darley Abbey Wines
Originally a wine merchant since 2007, Darley Abbey Wines has recently expanded to include a wine bar with cosy fires during the winter and a 200-year-old courtyard that opens each spring.
Darley Abbey Wine Interior
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Darley Abbey Wines/Bar/Distillery
The Stables, Darley Abbey Mills, Derby
Winners of the Best Pub: Exeter Arms
The Exeter Arms combines a cutting-edge culinary approach with a traditional ambiance. If you're up for a pigeon samosa and a pint of Dancing Duck Brewery's 'Nice Weather' Pale Ale, this is the place for you.
Exeter Arms Food Offering
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Exeter Arms
Exeter Place, Derby
Winners of Outstanding Achievement: Derby Brewing Co
Derby Brewing Co takes pride in producing excellent beer from the finest raw ingredients and operating top-notch English pubs offering high-quality food and drinks. They also offer brewery tours for those curious about the brewing process.
Derby Brewing Co Beer Casks
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The Royal Standard
1 Derwent Street, Derby
Place
The Greyhound
76 Friar Gate, Cathedral Quarter, Derby
Place
Derby Brewing Co Brewery Tours
Masons Place Business Park, Nottingham Road, Derby
Winners of the Anniversary Award: The Dovecote Restaurant
The Dovecote Restaurant at Morley Hayes has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of Derbyshire's premier dining establishments. Their talented chefs use locally-sourced ingredients to craft mouthwatering menus suitable for special occasions, intimate dinners, family gatherings, and business luncheons.
Visit the Dovecote Restaurant website.
The Dovecote Restaurant Exterior
Winners of the Marketing Derby Restaurant of the Year: The Tasting Club Restaurant
Nestled between Ashbourne and Derby in the picturesque village of Brailsford, the bustling Buttermilk Coffee House harbours Derbyshire's best-kept secret. Upstairs, in an exposed beam dining room, the magic unfolds at The Tasting Club Restaurant.
Visit The Tasting Club Restaurant's website.
The Tasting Club Restaurant Food Offering
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