House Boat, Derby’s newest Indian restaurant is set to open its doors on Monday August 19, 2024.
Based on St Peter’s Street at the site of the former Swiss Cottage café, House Boat will start its dinner service at 5pm today.
DerbyWorld visited for a sneak peek and got a first look of the restaurant.
Set up by a team of three friends, House Boat aims to bring ‘typical south Indian restaurant dishes’ to Derby city centre.
A spokesperson told DerbyWorld: “There are a couple of north Indian restaurants in the city centre, but no south Indian ones.
“We will be serving proper seafood, thalis, dosas and more.”
A few dishes that are already favourites of the team include Beef Kizhi, which is herbs and spices marinated beef steamed on a griddle.
Meen Pollichatu which is fish cooked in banana leaf with a tangy tamarind twist is also another hot favourite of the team.
It has taken just under one year for the project to be completed.
The restaurant spokesperson said: “We have customised the interiors so we have shipped everything from India such as the decorative anchors and light fittings.”
House Boat Derby restaurant opening hours
House Boat will open for service on Monday August 19, 2024, from 5pm till 10pm.
From Tuesday, its opening hours will be 12pm - 10pm, serving lunch and dinner.
The restaurant will open seven days a week.
Location: House Boat, 89-91 St Peters Street, Derby DE1 2AB
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Here are a selection of photos from our visit to the restaurant.
9. Artwork can be found on multiple locations around the House Boat venue
Murals will no doubt be a talking point at Derby's newest restaurant. | Ria Ghei | @hobo_designs_
10. Fun artwork pays homage to good food and drink
Artist hobo_designs_ has been commissioned by House Boat to create striking artwork | Ria Ghei | @hobo_designs_