Cafe in Derby

“Wanted a dirty burger, this was the best option after some research as a tourist. Walked in, ordered on the screens, sat down and food was with me in less than 10 minutes. Friendly staff, clean restaurant with plenty of seating. 5* burger. Everything in the photo cost £21. Keep up the good work!”

“The bacon baguette was tasty and filling. The bacon was cooked perfectly .”

“The welcome we got was superb the specials were explained very clearly. The food was excellent and presented very well. We will definitely be back even though they are an hour and a half away from our house. Oh and they are most definitely OPEN”

“We recently had a large family Christmas meal at The Palfrey, and it was an excellent experience. The private room was beautifully arranged and provided a great atmosphere for our gathering. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The selection of craft beers was a real highlight, offering something for everyone. The food was very well prepared and full of flavour. The salmon was perfectly cooked, and the mussels were fresh and enjoyable. Every dish was clearly made with care, and the presentation was spot on. Overall, it was a fantastic venue for our family celebration. We’d definitely recommend The Palfrey for anyone looking for good food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.”

“Went to the cinema yesterday to watch wicked on leaving was greated by a lovely staff member Evie asked if we enjoyed the film and did we want to have our photo taken. Lovely young lady.”

“I dropped in to have a coffee, but on entering, smelling the food and having a sense of calm about the place, I decided to get a menu and have some breakfast. The menu is small but concise and doesn't attempt to be an "everything to everyone" type of eatery. I had the veggie breakfast and it was delicious. Hash browns were fluffy yet crisp on the outside and the whole meal went down nicely. Table service was good although I wasn't too sure whether you pay at the table or at the counter. Food is cooked from fresh and you can tell when it comes out. My only slight negative was I didn't like the butter/spread used on the toast but this is a very minor point. Would definitely visit again and would recommend to all to have a visit. Breakfast and coffee for under a tenner.”

“Went for lunch after visiting the Helios display at Kedleston Hall. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was varied, hot and well presented. The dishes we had were nice and spicy too. Beer was good and the overall atmosphere was welcoming.”

“Excellent pub, fantastic range of real ales.”

“pleased to see this pub open its doors again — and it’s better than ever! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a great mix of traditional charm and fresh energy. The staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The food was absolutely excellent — beautifully cooked, full of flavour, and generous portions that offer real value for money. You can tell there’s real care and pride going into the menu. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual drink or a full meal, this place delivers on every level. Great food, great atmosphere, and fantastic value — so good to have this gem back in the community! Highly recommended.”

“lovely food and great service. Some a good time eating here. Bear in mind Friday can be noisy.”

“My daughter and I had afternoon tea on Tuesday at the Bottle Kiln (to celebrate my birthday), it was absolutely delicious, and there was so much food!! The service was amazing, particular shout out to lovely Zara and Alice who served our table and made our experience extra special.”

“Food is alway on point. My order last night came 20 mons after I placed it. An entire hour earlier than expected. Consistently great service!”

“A group of 8 went for a meal here and it was fantastic! Emily was so welcoming and nothing was to much trouble. The food was superb , steaks cooked to perfection , starters beautifuly presented and generous portion size. Could not fault the place and will be going again. When back in Derby. Highly recommend a visit.”

“Take my Dad here for breakfast on a Sunday . Food is always great and freshly prepared and never have to wait too long even when it’s busy. The staff are so friendly and helpful . They are a credit to the business .we visit on a regular basis even though Dad lives in Nottingham.”

“Nice greeting on arrival. Meals ordered in nice time but served quickly. Both found them very hot and full of flavour. Worth a visit”

“Great Sunday lunch and genuine great service. We went in to see what it was like before booking out the place for a wedding nearby. Loved the food can’t wait to return!!”

“We went for breakfast with santa and it was lovely! Staff were lovely. Santa was lovely. Atmosphere was lovely. Food was lovely and so reasonably priced! Overall a lovely pub and lovely experience! We've not long moved to the area and will definitely be making lots more visits here!”

“As a group of 39 people we were all seated in the outdoor pods for sunday lunch on 11th November. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were polite and friendly. Once seated, it was a matter of minutes before our drinks orders were taken and we got told our pre ordered food wouldn't be long. Considering the size of our group and the pub itself was extremely busy, it was impressive how quickly we all got served. The staff were amazing, nothing asked was too much for them! The food was spectacular! With mainly roast dinners being ordered, no one said a bad word about anything. The meat just fell apart and the portions were generous. I would definitely recommend The Bluebell to anyone visiting the area, although I think booking would be the best option as extremely busy!”

“Our booking was for 20 people. The service was efficient and helpful, and everyone was served in good time. Two people ordered the Aubergine dish, but it wasn't to their taste, an exchange was offered, and no charge was made. It was handled very well. Much appreciated how they sorted out the bill for us to pay individually. Excellent!”

“Best potatoe chips evers! Hot polite lady serving as well”

“First time here, since it's been turned into an Indian based menu. With that the selection was reduced, but the food was really nice. All whilst being quite reasonable. It wasn't too busy and the people there were very friendly. Great experience overall”

“Called in today no booking made which is unusual for myself, service and food absolutely great as usual, even though they were busy. As regular visitors to the beacon couldn't recommend it enough. Staff always friendly and polite, food is excellent quality and value for money. Keep up the great work Leah and the team.”

“The food was lovely, a perfect portion size, really good quality food and very tasty! It is lovely and welcoming and a bonus of being dog friendly along with getting a Pup cup for our pooch. Atmosphere was so relaxing, I could have stayed in there all day due to how cosy it was. Lovely cafe to visit after our dog walking sessions. It will certainly become a regular for us!”

“A pleasant country pub in pretty rural surroundings. I visited with a friend ona busy Friday evening. The staff were friendly, polite, professional and managed that difficult balance of attentiveness and unobtrusiveness perfectly. Both the selection of food available and it’s quality was very good, I will have to go back to try more of the menu soon. There was a wait between ordering and service but that is expected in the context of properly cooked food and I would not want it to change.”

“Just been for meal at this little treasure of a restaurant. Service was beyond friendly, lovely ambience, food was out of this world. Being vegetarian for 40 years I do get bored of the same menu BUT they had a few amazing different options which I went for the beetroot and lentil bourguignon which tasted outstanding. My husband had for the pork belly and also agreed the food was beyond delicious. Very Highly recommended.”

“I stayed in Derby for a week and tried a few different places for breakfast. I found the book cafe to be the best. Excellent quality food. Particularly enjoyed the scrambled eggs which were light and flurry. Every item on the plate was of good quality. The location of the cafe is very central and the quirky ambience adds to the experience. Only slightly marked down service as there was no table service, only order at the bar was available but that said the staff were nice and friendly. I’d gladly return to the book cafe in the future and recommend to others”

“Had a beautiful afternoon tea, fantastic service, lovely cakes and sandwiches.. would recommend. Thank you so much.”

“An excellent experience with afternoon tea as a treat for my wife. Had to book as very popular. Food was amazing and nice to see a propper pot of tea. Very friendly and helpful staff. Small car park over the road with 6 spaces.”

“I have known of Milly May's for some time but only in the last few weeks have I ever been there. Well, I wasn't disappointed!. A fabulous warm welcome from the staff, who are all lovely, vibrant, caring and friendly. I ordered a hot drink and a bacon sandwich and they got brought to my table within a very short time. I have to say, it was one of the nicest bacon sandwiches I have had. The bacon cooked perfectly and the bread, so soft and fresh. The Latte was lovely hot and tasty, so much I ordered another. I have, and will certainly visit again for several reasons, friendliness, comfort, cosyness, cleanliness and great food and drink. Thank you ladies, sure to become a regular ❤️❤️❤️”

“The owner is very friendly, place is cosy and warm, food is delicious and all home made. Loved it. Went for a morning coffee in the weekend and couldn't resist their coffee cake”