A Sunday lunch is all the better when it is dark and cold outside. Who can resist the allure of fist-sized Yorkshire puddings, hot, crispy roasties, deep-filled pies and melt-in-the-mouth slivers of beef?
Derby has a fabulous range of amazing neighbourhood pubs and restaurants serving delicious Sunday roasts.
Our list features neighbourhood restaurants and two 17th century coaching inns where diners can enjoy a slice of Derbyshire history as an intriguing backdrop.
There are also cosy country pubs with roaring fires serving giant Yorkshire puddings and desserts to tempt sweet toothed diners.
Here is our round-up of Derby’s top 10 neighbourhood pubs and restaurants.
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2. The Dining Room at 121 Friar Gate, Derby DE1 1EX
Occupying a central spot on characterful Friar Gate, The Dining Room is one of the top restaurants in Derby serving Sunday lunches. Diners rate this ‘brilliant gem's’, ‘perfect service’ giving it a five-star rating of the ‘intimate space with serving home cooked meals’. | Google
3. The Bulls Head Wilson, 6 Main Street, Bulls Head Row, Derby DE73 8AE
Located around 10 miles away from Derby city centre, The Bulls Head Wilson dates back to the early 18th century. One Sunday lunch fan loved the ‘perfectly pink beef and tender pork so soft, you can cut it with a spoon’. Sounds good to us! | Google
4. The White Swan, Shepherd Street, Littleover, Derby DE23 6GA
This warm and inviting pub styled in an old world Tudor aesthetic is around 15 minutes away from Derby city centre. Recent reviewers rave about the ‘best pie ever’ while another fan loved ‘great tasty food and friendly atmosphere’. | Google