Really enjoyed our breakfast - American style pancakes with bacon. Ambiance was good, service…read morefriendly and pretty fast. Found it pleasant just to sit and chat with ample space and tables to sit both inside and out (when the weather is nice at least! Unfortunately you have to pay to park - and I would have preferred more maple syrup (will take some of my own next time!! Will visit again when we are close Review #48 2023

My pet peeve has to be missing the last breakfast order on a Sunday. Which is almost inevitable…read morewhen you're in a different city attempting to discover somewhere new. Cue the Bean Caffe. Located in Friar Gate Studios, Derby. It's a near miss - in fact, we drove past it twice before we had the 'AHA - IT'S THERE' moment! *Caps necessary as if I remember rightly, I let out a rather loud squeal upon our discovery... Aside from it's high-rankings, awards and even décor - What I loved most about the Bean Caffe is the fact it's owned and managed by mother and daughter - Sarah and Liv. They have perfected the art of ALL things breakfast (or brunch in my case) and offer a range of favourites from Eggs Benedict to Toasted Banana Sandwiches. I opted for the 'Smashed Avocado': Toasted Sourdough topped with avocado, poached eggs and a shake of hot Sriracha Sauce. SO delicious and for just £5.50 an absolute bargain.

This is the restaurant outlet, it appears, of the Revolution de Cuba BAR at No.1, The Strand. It is…read morea large, elegantly fashioned place that specializes in burgers and Latin American-style food. On weeknights, and most certainly, weekends, it does get quite busy. It's located a tiny wee bit off the city centre, but just about a 5-6 minute walk from the pedestrian precinct. It's an upmarket place, burgers go for as much as UKP 13, including fries and mayonnaise. Nothing more. There are several other sides available, and I do HEARTILY recommend the onion rings, which turned out to be the best I've had in my life - and there was quite a stack of them for a moderate UKP 3. A year ago I ate chimichangas there, which were quite all right but certainly not outstanding. This time I opted for the beef burger with pulled pork, and it was a good choice. Very good meat, very fine burger. The portion of fries was modest, but they were tasty. To avoid the crowds I had an early dinner at about 5.30 p.m. on a weekday, so it was rather empty. But it's a very elegant place with nice, attentive staff. The beer selection focuses on lagers - obviously. But then, there are OH SO MANY real ale pubs in Derby close by, like e.g. the wonderful The Flower Pot, within a 5-minute walking distance. Recommended for burgers and those great onion rings.

Fantastic lively restaurant and bar with an extensive rum and cocktail menu. The cuban music is fun…read moreand festival-esque, very atmospheric and on Saturdays they have a live Cuban band too. The food is delicious, I particularly recommend the tapas :) Loud gorgeous flavours emulate from all the dishes! Will definitely be returning here regularly :)

Re-visited The Brewery Tap twice during my stay in Derby in February of 2017. Things were pretty…read moremuch the same as I reported earlier. It's a nice, friendly place with knowledgeable staff and a huge selection of beers, many real ales among them (tap or bottled). This is the official tap for Derby Brewery, so of course you will be able to sample any of their brews which, on balance are rather nice. They are not brewed on the premises though. Speaking of sampling beers: They do offer a convenient "tasting board" which consists of five smaller glasses, which add up to about 2 full pints (You can pick the beers you want yourself from their in-house brews) and a small bowl of cheese to cleanse your palate in between trying the beers. It's a recommended and nicely inexpensive method. See my photo. Again, this is a fairly modern pub that also offers decent food. It is popular with the young and older punters alike, although it may most appeal to hipster folk. Atmosphere is bright rather than rustic. Prices are normal for Derby, and vary between beers of different strength (due to the British beer tax), which might be an unfamiliar concept to visitors from abroad. Recommended as part of a Derby pub crawl.

While not exactly a traditional pub in appearance internally it does look rather nice and the laid…read moreback atmosphere made it a pleasant place to hang around for seconds (helpings that is...not the unit of time). They have an after work drinkers club for locals that seemed like a tremendous idea that more pubs should follow. The best of my beers was the Quint Essential. Stronger than I like in the afternoon, at all of 5.8pc, but a delicious beer worth the additional inebriation.

Amazing pub tucked away on the corner of a quiet street. We rolled in late for lunch but were…read morehappily surprised with the food and drinks. I had a half portion of the fish and chips and it was the perfect size. The breading was not too greasy yet light and didn't fall apart. I most enjoyed their homemade tartar sauce. The whole meal went perfect with my cordial (non-alcoholic spritzer, essentially). Our waiter was doing double duty by handling food and bar orders, and he was great. If in Derby again, I would visit again!

Exceptional pub food, even by British pub standards. Lots of neat takes on traditional dishes…read more Atmosphere is just like any other old English pub. I'd give it a 5 but waited well over an hour for our mains, felt like we were forgotten about at one point.

A seriously lovely looking place (oldest pub in Derby I…read morethink) that does good beer and some interesting food. Had a Navigation pale ale and a vegetable balti. Both were delicious. I was surprised to receive chips on top mind you (on top of the curry obviously, not the pint).

The idea that a pub is pushing 500 years is cool, but the thing that really makes it work is the…read morecozy atmosphere, friendly service, and fabulous patrons. This is a must if you are passing through Derby.

The service in this fast food restaurant is always pretty quick and you usually get your order in…read moreunder 5 mins. There is quite a lot of seating because there is some downstairs and a lot upstairs. The tables are usually quite clean although there isn't usually any staff upstairs. The staff are average fast food restaurant staff, teenagers and also typically eager to do their job well. The straws and other things are downstairs and it can be annoying if you go upstairs and decided you forgot some serviettes, straws etc The upstairs is always hot for some reason, which is uncomfortable in summer. The seats aren't really that comfy but are ok i guess. The food is always nice and cooked well though.

This place smells like fish and this place is so shit the fucking milkshake machine as been broken…read morefor like 3 weeks fucking hell I always buy them everyday and no they don't have any the fucking assholes like wtf u fucking over paid knobheads all I wanted was a milkshake but no have to have a fucking drink fucking shit place fuck this

This McDonald's is located off Osmaston Road off a very busy roundabout. This means access is…read morereally easy if you are coming from the west and leaving by the east, otherwise the roundabout can be a real nightmare. Until recently it had the oddest interior, liek an Old New Orleans wood style speakeasy - it was oddly quaint. It has now been refurbished and is brash, modern and moudled plastic a go-go. Still the clean lines make it easy to maintain and it is always clean. The staff are quick and efficient. There is an outdoor seating area, though slap next to the busy roundabout its not the world's greatest setting. There is ample car parking around the back and a drive through service.

One of my favorites in Derby. Good location great burgers that are innovative and very well…read morepresented. Typically feature a creative special of the day. Good collection of craft beers and ciders. Friendly service and fair prices. I just wish they stayed open a little later during the week