Cafe in Derby

“We visited on Sunday to go through the stores extensive range of loose single TCG cards for Pokemon. The store is always tidy and the staff are very polite and welcoming. We stayed in store for a couple of hours and had coffee. The store is popular with the gaming community as they sell a wide range of gaming and card based items. The store has tables set up for you to play the large array of games they have in store for free and for you to join with friends to play card games and Role Playing Games. They serve food also and the prices are very reasonable and the food looked great. It's a great place to meet friends and like minded people.”

“My first time here and it’s a really great and modern addition to Uttoxeter. Service was fab and food was really good. Please add the Chicken Milanese to the normal lunch menu! I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“I bought a Sthil pruner . Excellent customer service. A fantastic range on display. Good kitchen ware too !.”

“What a fantastic pub! Really great service, Glenn asked what kind of beer I like and made suggestions based on my reply. The atmosphere was really friendly and though we are not local, only passing through we were made to feel very welcome by staff and customers alike.”

“Lovely large pub, very clean and tidy. Plenty of seating indoors and outside, and plenty of drink choices. This pub is very well known for keeping great beer so is a must for any ale drinkers, they've won many awards. It does get very busy especially at weekends, but has a lovely friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend a visit”

“Stumbled across this in the middle of a spontaneous walk. Popped in for some pints and lunch and would certainly recommend. Prices are very reasonable for todays economic environment. But this wasn't at the detriment of quality. All the food we had was great. Again refreshing to see traditional boozers serving great meals at decent prices. Thank you.”

“Myself and my partner were travelling for a Rally and wanted to go up night before. I rang here and they said staying over in Motorhome wasn't a problem as long as we had a meal and drinks which wasn't a problem for us. Rang on the way on Thursday 29/05/2025 to confirm and was told maybe busy due to Classic car show which is held there on Thursday nights (but do ring to confirm this). But we were still welcome. The place as drove in was amazing with big lake view. We parked up and went in and was greeted by friendly, welcoming lovely staff and owners. James and his team really helpful and friendly. We bought drinks which was reasonably priced. We had the carvery which was absolutely amazing and so tasty and hot definitely worth the money. The place is so clean and tidy. The whole building inside and outside is lovely to look at. There is plenty of seating inside and outside with garden seating area overlooking the lake. Plenty of parking. The walk around the lake was nice and seeing all the ducks and Canadian geese. There is fishing allowed and rules which are in view. We are hoping to stop here again in few weeks. So if travelling and want to stop for night give them a ring. Cannot fault this place. Definitely going again and recommend. Reading the history of the building is interesting. Nice village to travel through. We woke to amazing view and so quiet in the night.. They also cater for various functions..”

“The Flowerpot is one of Derby’s gems. Fantastic live music in an intimate setting, with great sound and atmosphere every single night. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the service is always quick despite how busy it gets. A brilliant range of beers on tap, plus good value for money. The crowd is lively but respectful, creating a great vibe whether you’re here for a gig or just a pint. Consistently an excellent night out – easily one of the best venues in Derby. I really hope they’ll consider creating more opportunities for private functions here as I can think of no better place to host a special occasion.”

“Amazing venue, the decor is a riotous mixture Hollywood and middle east the food is Amazing and great value for money, The thing that really makes it special is the warmth of the welcome from the super friendly, helpful and perfectly polite staff in particular Navpreet who was too modest to appear in the pictures.”

“Been there 3 times now and can say everytime I have gone the food has been amazing! I have been with company too. We've tried the pizza, burgers, hot honey chicken, beef stroganoff and all of it has tasted so good. The chef's are so talented. For the cost and for what it is, it's just presented perfectly to me. Keep going!”

“We hadn't visited for a few year's, but I used to bring my grandmother regularly for lunch before she went in a nursing home. Booking there today after her funeral was the perfect farewell. We booked a table for 7 people, we had a mixture of the main menu and the festive menu. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly and excellent value for money. It was a lovely atmosphere and we had the loveliest of servers. Thank you so much, we will make sure we return more often”

“I recommended everyone who wants to do small get together like bday parties for 25-30 people we really enjoy alot food, their service and environment as well. Everything so so good also staff was really nice. Thanks for making our day special.”

“Lovley cost pub and friendly staff. Food was beautiful and didn’t take too long to come out. Would definitely come again. Would love to try the Sunday lunch next time Thankyou”

“Always a great selection of ever changing real ales. All perfectly kept. Always something new on I've never heard of. Always a good few local ales on too. Great live music venue at weekends too! Friendly staff always helpful and smiling! Riverside location with large beer garden area. What is not to like? The perfect pub.”

“What a fantastic real ale pub with a great selection of beers, with a variety brewed on site, and all at a very reasonable price particularly if you’ve got a CAMRA membership. Tried several beers all of which were very tasty and exceptionally well kept. The pub has a traditional feel with several different rooms, and railway associated memorabilia. Staff were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Food is available although I only managed the delicious Cheese and Onion Cob. Well worth a visit and handy for both the railway and bus stations.”

“It's hard to pick a favourite pub in Derby, but the Furnace will always make the list. Great variety of beers, friendly staff, and the biggest pork pies I've ever seen in my life.”

“On a random trip to Derby we decided to eat lunch here. Great food for a good price. The portion size was good too! I would go again.”

“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!”

“We absolutely adored this little gem the room was lovely and the staff were so helpful and lovely The food was delicious and a fantastic menu and lovely breakfast too The only thing I could recommend they do is put a mirror in the bedroom area of the family room”

“Lovely little place tucked away off the Main Street. The food was lovely, lamb and mint burger pictured. The staff were so friendly and accommodating.”

“Nice pub and food was amazing.Tried Texas chicken melt and chicken burger which were delightful. Lot of parking space. thanks to the staffs for their great service.”

“Exactly what a pub should be like in my opinion! Proper 'old school feel' with a fantastic beer selection. Not sure about food as I didn't ask...the crisps and nuts were good though...like I say old school!”

“Been coming to the pub for years and ever since Fiona has taken the pub over it had been booming. Great music playing with live music a lot of the time with James Bond playing on the tv which never goes amiss. So happy to see the pub thriving again it’s a great little place full of locals that will talk to anyone. Would deffo recommend!”

“Absolutely excellent pub. Service really was first rate, Michelin star-like. Goats cheese starter was very fresh. Can’t go wrong with a pint of Marstons Pedigree. Two EV chargers in the car park.”

“We had a breakfast, delicious, coffee good. Excellent value for money. Staff very friendly and helpful. Met a lady who was meeting her friends, she's been going there for 20 years!! We will definitely go there next visit to Loughborough. The owner was really friendly and asked about our visit, really pleasant people.”

“Old school micro with nice beer range. One cask but great condition. Friendly welcoming host.”

“Had the best night at The Bell for Dining Club! The food was absolutely amazing – every course was spot on and so tasty. Big shoutout to Max and Jack in the kitchen – you guys smashed it. The staff were all lovely and made the whole evening feel super relaxed and fun. Honestly can’t fault a thing – just great vibes, incredible food, and brilliant service from start to finish. Already planning our next visit. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out!”

“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.”

“Lovely location, building and outdoor area. I used the car park whilst doing the Anchor Church Trail and popped in for a pint after. The service from James was superb, not just to me, but consistently from what I observed, I’d say the best I’ve personally witnessed, kind & personable. Great pint as well, would recommend.”