Unique independent shops, great cafes, restaurants and bars, stunning arts and cultural venues and historic landmarks – Derby’s Cathedral Quarter has it all. Voted ‘Best City Location’ at the 2016 Great British High Street awards, the Cathedral Quarter is home to over 500 businesses ranging from small independents to international chains.
Renowned as the historic and cultural heart of the city of Derby and with a vibrant evening economy and lively night-life, you will find a fantastic array of award-winning cafes, delis and restaurants with something to suit every palate and budget. Cuisines range from Thai, Indian, Caribbean, Latin American, and a host of European fares and from a quick bite to eat to seven course taster menus.
The Cathedral Quarter also has a vibrant café culture with both indoor and outdoor seating, enabling you to catch up with friends and colleagues, soak up the relaxed atmosphere and watch the world go by.
Here are all of the venues we have reviewed and would recommend in Derby's Cathedral Quarter.
Sunday roast platters by Hogbroast at The Mixing House deliver hearty portions, rich flavours, seasonal trimmings, and a relaxed dining experience.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationAn African inspired restaurant bringing you hints of beautiful African flavour, culture, music and an Africa-themed menu with vegan & vegetarian options
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThe Dining Room is an independent restaurant serving classically contemporary dishes, focusing on the best of local and regional British produce.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationBoo take American burger joint classics and give them our own unique style, Their food is freshly made on site using the best British and Irish-sourced products.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationFrom 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 BEAR came along.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationChef Reno purchases fresh produce every morning so to propose a different menu on a daily basis including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationEating and drinking is at the heart and soul of the Caribbean Island culture and Turtle Bay aims to capture the essence of this way of life.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationSteakhouse offering only the best cuts of meat locally sourced from award winning Owen Taylor’s & Son and served on the famous Blackrock grill stone.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationAt Cosy Club, we serve up a sense of being somewhere special with a hint of nostalgia. Think mansion splendour meets village hall eccentricity.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationBringing rum fun, Latin vibes, and Cuban cuisine to Derby! Every day's a party in Cuba!
Read Our Review | Venue InformationSituated in the vibrant Cathedral Quarter of Derby city centre, Revolution cocktail bar and restaurant is the perfect place to dine, drink and party.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationLocated in Friargate, Derby this charming bistrot offers a relaxing place in which to enjoy affordable French-style dishes, freshly prepared by their chefs every day.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationQuirky award-winning café serving great food, quality coffee and homemade cakes, with a relaxed atmosphere, brunch, lunch, all-day dining, and epic Sunday roasts.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationWhether you walk in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we will always have a waiter available to offer you genuine, friendly table service.
Read Our Review | Venue InformationBringing you fantastic, authentic German food & a range of brilliant Bavarian beverages served up in 2 pint steins by theirlederhosen clad team!
Read Our Review | Venue InformationLorentes is the first authentic Spanish Tapas bar in Derby. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and sublime food!!!
Read Our Review | Venue InformationThis article includes venues we have visited and would recommend to friends and family, if a venue is not included in this collection then, most likely, we just haven't had the chance to visit them yet.
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