Derby’s newest eatery and destination venue, The Engine Room has opened in the Riverlights area of the city centre.
Styled to echo Derby’s engineering and railway heritage by Philip Watts Interiors, the restaurant has been curated as an industry-chic space ideal for combining with the city’s vibrant local business and leisure community and tourist attractions.
Owned by the Starboard Hotels Group, The Engine Room is the first phase of a £5million plus investment refurbishing the Holiday Inn, under the design-led lifestyle hotel brand Voco.
With its own in-house smoker, a private dining option, and access to state-of-the-art meeting rooms, The Engine Room’s all day dining menu has been crafted by head chef, Craig Hillery.
Diners can expect sharing plates, grilled dishes, hand-stretched pizzas, desserts, plus an enticing selection of cocktails at the bar.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are all available, and many ingredients including the 200o coffee beans - are locally sourced.
Located close to the city’s public transport hubs The Engine Room in the heart of the city is in very close proximity to Vaillant Live, Derbion, Derby Market Hall and the Museum and Art Gallery.
The Engine Room is open all day for breakfast brunch, speciality 200o coffees, lunch and dinner.
Paul Callingham, Chairman of Starboard Hotels said: “The Engine Room is an exciting business for us, being the first phase of a substantial investment in Derby by Starboard.
“It will include the refurbishment and extension of the site as a new Voco-branded hotel, venue, and restaurant.
“We are adding 28 bedrooms to the hotel, many of which will be long stay suites with kitchenettes, bringing the total bedroom count to 132.
“We are hugely positive about Derby’s destination potential and believe Voco is the correct design led brand for the city.
“This location has perfect proximity to the many existing, and up and coming attractions, as well as being a great central location for the city’s business community.
“We want to work with local partners to galvanise Derby’s destination opportunity and this is why the Group is committed to a significant presence going forward.”
Location: The Engine Room, Riverlights, Morledge, Derby DE1 2BB
1. The Engine Room Derby launch
Paul Callingham, Chairman of Starboard Hotels said The Engine Room is an 'exciting business and part of the first phase of a substantial investment in Derby by Starboard'. Site plans include the refurbishment and extension of the site as a new Voco branded hotel, venue and restaurant. | Paul Callingham
2. The Engine Room
The Engine Room is now open. The all day dining menu has been curated by head chef Craig Hillery. From appetisers of pork crackling puffs with burnt apple purée, to starters of gambas pil pil and mains of diavola pizza and bavette steak with chimichurri, there are plenty of options for diners. | The Engine Room
3. The Engine Room Derby
Expertly mixed cocktails will also be on the menu at Derby's newest bar. Tipples to tantalise your taste-buds include classics of Old Fashioned, Negroni and Mojito. | The Engine Room