Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards

The annual Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards aim to recognise, reward and celebrate Derby’s best food and drink businesses.

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2026’s Winners

Restaurant of the Year 2026 (Winner: Lorentes, Darley Abbey)
Best Café (Winner: Nourish at No.44)
Best Bar (Winner: Belong Bar)
Best Pub (Winner: The Exeter Arms)
Best Country Pub / Restaurant (Winner: The Palfrey)
Best Newcomer (Winner: The Spirit Run)
Best Overall Experience (Winner: Yassou Greek)
Best International (Winner: La Burrata)
Best Curry (Winner: Lotus Indian Kitchen)
Marketing Derby ‘Innovation Award’ (Winner: Bustler Market)
Outstanding Achievement Award (Winner: Bistro Pierre)

The Awards in Numbers…

• Over 5,000 Public Nominations
• 27 Finalists
• 11 Winners
• 1 Epic Awards Night

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Sponsorship

For full information on sponsorship, please get in touch with us by calling (01332) 201 860 or by emailing christopher.tebbs@marketingderby.co.uk.

“At Royal Crown Derby we have been crafting fine bone china tableware for over 270 years, meaning the Food and Drink sector is at the heart of what we do. We are extremely proud to continue to sponsor the Outstanding Achievement Award. In what has been an incredibly challenging time for the industry, it is fantastic to see the dedication and drive of local businesses excelling the standards of food and drink throughout the city.”

Royal Crown Derby, 2022 Oustanding Achievement Award Sponsor