Finalists For The Derby Food and Drink Awards Announced
The finalists for the seventh annual Derby Food and Drink Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the best restaurants, pubs, bars and cafés Derby and Derbyshire has to offer.
Taking place at the iconic Roundhouse complex on the 12th October, the Derby Food and Drink Awards offers the people of Derby the chance to recognise their favourite eateries.
The finalists are;
Best International
- The Spice Lounge
- Lorentes
- Okra
Best Café
- Bean Caffe Riverside
- Cube at Déda
- Café Caruso Boutique
Best Bar
- The Distillery
- The Brooklyn Social
- Mansion
Best Pub
- The Silk Mill Ale and Cider House
- The Tap
- The Exeter Arms
Best Newcomer
- The Brooklyn Social
- HIDE Burger Bar
- Café Lavanta
Best Out of Town
- Angelo's The New Inn, Belper
- Fintons Café and Bakehouse, Breaston
- Hackwood Farm, Radbourne
Best Customer Service
- Iberico
- The Spice Lounge
- Dovecote Restaurant, Morley Hayes
- Okra
- The Engine Shed
- Le Bistrot Pierre
Restaurant of the Year
Now each nominated establishment will be visited by a panel of mystery judges. Judges are looking for a welcoming, comfortable and exceptional experience which makes a delicious contribution to Derby's Food & Drink offer.
The winners will be announced at the prestigious ceremony on the 12th October.
This article was supplied by a third party and was not written by the Sticky Beak Blog.
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