Restaurants near Derby Central Library

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1. BEAR Iron Gate

new

3.3

Good(7)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Derby

Booked 3 times today

From building society, to bank, to BEAR – this ornate old banking hall site on Derby’s Iron Gate stood empty and forgotten for 9 long years… until we came along.BEAR Iron Gate, Derby sits slap-bang in the centre of the city’s iconic and beautiful Cathedral Quarter; the original hotspot for high-quality food and drink. Opening in 2017 following the success of our Uttoxeter store, the progression to Derby seemed natural for BEAR, as our two founders spent a lot of time in the city as teens, so they have loads of fun memories attached to the place.

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2. Slug & Lettuce - Derby

2.7

(2)

Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

Whether you walk in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we will always have a waiter available to offer you genuine, friendly table service. Fancy a cocktail? Then why not sample our cocktail menu; with the cocktails being 2-4-1 all day, every day.2-4-1 CocktailsAfternoon TeaCocktail MasterclassesDJ every weekendDaily Offers

3. The Hideout

4.6

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to The Hideout! An incredible bar bringing, sports, gaming and a delicious street food inspired menu to Derby!With private sports viewing booths and a gaming room, The Hideout is not your average sports bar.Now open and waiting for you! So come and check it out.

4. Friary Derby

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Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

The Friary is situated just on the edge of Derby's lively city center. This bright, vibrant and fast paced venue is the place to be for students and revellers alike. The structure is traditional but the Decor is very, very modern. Purple walls with orange borders and the Submarine grey fire place in the games room with astro-turf may give you a heavy indication that at this venues core, it's a Sports Bar but you'd be wrong. The Menu matches the ambiance of the Friary perfectly, everything you'll need for a visit here. Wings, Sharing trays and bites such as the Sloppy Joe Hash Brown Bars which are hash browns topped with beef in a smoky BBQ sauce, bacon, grated cheese and spring onion. Fancy a sweet dessert? Treat yourself off with a Chocolate Fudge Cake and you'll be good to go! Vegan and Vegetarian options available.

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5. Darleys Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(197)

Price: Expensive

• British • Derby

Booked 17 times today

We are an award-winning restaurant with a beautiful waterfront location in Derby. We offer you classic British and European dishes with a modern twist, within a 200-year old former mill building: Darley Abbey Mills.We also have two outdoor terraces so if you prefer, you can enjoy al-fresco drinks overlooking the River Derwent prior to your dining experience. We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Darleys creates incredible flavours and stunningly-presented dishes that will delight you, all paired with the perfect wine or cocktail to make your experience complete.Darleys has won several awards and accolades:Included in the Michelin Guide 2024AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024Everything we do is about bringing together wonderful ingredients with beautiful presentation. Our chefs are culinary superheroes. They work tirelessly to deliver amazing, consistent tastes, day in, day out.

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6. Carluccio's - Derby

4.5

Awesome(466)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Derby

Booked 6 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.Located on the second floor at the Intu Shopping Centre, why not come in and have a bite to eat after a bit of shopping?We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

7. BEAR Derbion

new

4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Derby

Booked 2 times today

Located on the first floor of Derby’s vibrant and buzzing Derbion shopping centre, this BEAR store has bloomed off the back of the incredible success of our gorgeous spot over in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.We wanted to bring some of that familiar High Street character to the centre, and we’ve done that by sectioning the vast area in to smaller, cosier sections and added comfy seating, as well as softening our usual warm colour palate slightly to compliment the light, airy atmosphere of the mall.BEAR Derbion is a snug little haven that you can use to escape all that retail hustle.

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8. The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2095)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Derby

Booked 16 times today

Our chefs use only the freshest, local, and best quality seasonal produce. With delightful views over the golf course set in the Derbyshire countryside, the Dovecote is ideal as a venue for entertaining business clients at conferences, family celebrations or enjoying a quiet candle-lit meal for two. Situated within easy reach of Derby and Nottingham with ample free car parking facilities.Our award winning Two Rosette restaurant is currently serving Champagne Breakfast, for that special treat Wednesday - Saturday. Afternoon Tea's are served Thursday - Saturday. Dinner is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also offer a three course Sunday Lunch. A great selection of local drinks, fresh cocktails and a well-stocked cellar provides superb wine to accompany your meal.We are currently not serving midweek lunch.

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9. Windmill Inn Derby

3.7

Very Good(2)

Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

The Windmill Inn is on the main Heanor Road, with stunning country views everywhere you look - it offers something for all ages and for all our customers needs.The Windmill is a very traditional pub, with a good local customer base and lots of passing trade. We have something going on every night...be it darts on a Monday, quizzes on Tuesday and Thursday, with the addition of ‘Open The Box’. Join us on a Friday as the weekend starts. We also run a bus to and from all Derby County’s home games!We have something for everyone across the week and are very much part of the local community. Why not join us and help out with our charity work too?

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10. Brasserie Restaurant at Derby Mickleover Hotel

(0)

Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

With its attractive red and ochre decor and friendly service, our Brasserie Restaurant is a warm and inviting spot for a meal. There's an abundance of choice for all culinary tastes, whether you fancy a light salad, pasta or juicy burger with skin-on fries.

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From walking in to leaving the whole afternoon was beautiful. We’ve been meaning to come here for a few years after hearing many good things and we weren’t disappointed, the staff were so friendly and attentive, and the quality of the food was stunning. I think we’ll be coming here for our special occasions more often!
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Darleys RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Derby
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Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Good choice, asked for a variation and they could only accommodate half of the difference I asked for. But still good, food hot and very tasty.
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Dined on 8 May 2024
Such a nice pub, staff were super friendly and couldn't do enough for us
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4.6

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531 restaurants available nearby

1. BEAR Iron Gate

2. Slug & Lettuce - Derby

3. The Hideout

4. Friary Derby

5. Darleys Restaurant

6. Carluccio's - Derby

7. BEAR Derbion

8. The Dovecote Restaurant

9. Windmill Inn Derby

10. Brasserie Restaurant at Derby Mickleover Hotel

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