Derby’s best places for a Sunday roast according to TripAdvisor reviews - from The Exeter Arms to The Malt
Top seven places for a Sunday roast in Derby according to TripAdvisor commentators
There is nothing better than a brisk walk in the fresh air followed by a bloody mary and a delicious Sunday roast with all the trimmings: crispy roast potatoes, tender slices of chicken, mountains of veg and lashings of boozy gravy. If this sounds like living the dream to you then check out our guide to the top seven places to visit for a Sunday roast in Derby according to TripAdvisor.
The Bulls Head Wilson
Where: 6 Main Street Bulls Head Row, Derby DE73 8AE England
If you love roast dinner, great customer service and a fantastic atmosphere then, The Bulls Head Wilson, is the perfect place to potter to. Alongside their pub classics menu and kids menu, they offer a highly-rated roast dinner. Whether you want a roast rump of local Derbyshire beef with homemade yorkshire puddings, slow roast belly of pork with sage and onion stuffing or even a tasty nut roast with all the trimmings and vegan gravy, there is something for everyone.
TripAdvisor commentators have been praising their Sunday roasts online:
One said: “OMG we both had the beef and it was melt-in-the-mouth .. just how we like it .. I think I can honestly say it was the very best Sunday dinner I have ever had the pleasure of eating”
Another wrote: “The best Sunday lunch you could ever wish for ! Ian and Jo excellent hosts , staff brilliant and the weekday menu just as good”
Head to The Bulls Head Wilson to take a look at their menu offerings.
The Malt
Where: 14 The Green Aston on Trent, Derby DE72 2AA England
The Malt is a delightful and cosy pub in Aston-on-Trent. They offer a wide selection of cask ales, premium lagers, wines and soft drinks too. More importantly, they offer great pub food that is beautifully presented including pub classics, family favourites and Sunday roasts with all the trimmings. They are passionate about customer service and go the extra mile to ensure that you and your guests and family have a memorable meal for all the right reasons. With open mic nights and quizzes too you can be certain that you are in for a good time. Their loyal customers have taken to TripAdvisor to rave about the delicious Sunday roasts.
One commented: “Food fantastic, service is excellent and can recommend for a family get together and will be visiting again”
“Went there yesterday with family, there were 16 of us in total to eat. The food was served hot and none of us had to wait for others to be served which was lovely,” another said.
Head to The Malt website for more information
The Exeter Arms
Where: Exeter Place, Derby DE1 2EU England
The Exeter Arms is a customer favourite and was voted Pub of the Year back in 2022. They promise great ales from Derby’s No.1 brewery ‘Dancing Duck’, award winning cuisine and hand-picked wine from all around the world. Their Sunday menu is mouth-watering and you can choose from roast Derbyshire beef with horseradish, roast loin of pork with crackling or tasty butter roast chicken with stuffing. All these delicious roasts are served with cauliflower cheese, dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veg, new potatoes and gravy. With this feast to look forward to, it may be wise to skip breakfast.
One TripAdvisor user said: “Wonderful and friendly pub atmosphere. The food was the best I’ve had in Derby”
Another wrote: “Our favourite pub for drinking and eating! Lovely relaxing ambience…fantastic service, first class food!”
The Dining Room
Where: 121 Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1EX
If pub grub doesn’t appeal and you are feeling decadent then head to The Dining Room. The Dining Room is an exciting independent restaurant with Head chef Simon Bates at the helm in the kitchen. With 19 years experience as a chef, he has plenty of experience and aims to give you the ultimate dining experience. Their Sunday menu offers three different deals so you can enjoy 1 course for £17.95, 2 courses for £22.95 or splash out on a pudding too for just £26.95. After a tasty starter of crispy tofu or lamb koftas you can opt for either the beef, corn fed chicken or lamb rump. All these are served with roast potatoes, roast root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, pig in blanket, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. They also have a full roast for veggies too so be sure to check out what they are offering on the day you visit.
Whether you are planning dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with family, this customer-favourite won’t disappoint.
A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Lovely and cosy with wonderful food. We opted for the lamb and pork for our mains and we weren’t disappointed. Very tasty indeed”
Another wrote: “Did a little bit of research to find somewhere that did the ‘best Sunday lunch in Derby’ and came up with this fantastic restaurant - for the record the judgement as ‘the best’ was not wrong, indeed it was one of the best Sunday lunches we have had anywhere, ever.”
Visit The Dining Room website for more information
Binary Bar & Restaurant
Where: Limes Avenue, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0GR
Don’t fancy slaving away on a Sunday in the kitchen? Head to Binary Bar & Restaurant, the contemporary bar and restaurant in Mickleover. Their ground floor boasts a large, welcoming bar area that offers tasty cocktails as well as a fantastic, hand-picked wine list and a huge selection of beers, ciders, spirits and more. Diners can enjoy their meal in the restaurant headed up by top chef, Andreas Norjiri. If you love contemporary decor but still favour a traditional roast, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. With starters including prawns pil pil, sloe gin and beetroot cured salmon or sweet chilli fried chicken, you just need to leave room for your roast. Whether you opt for the beef, pork, chicken, lamb or a combination by choosing the platter, they all come served with all the trimmings.
Fans of Binary have flocked to TripAdvisor to comment.
“Lovely choice of food - friendly service - atmosphere great for conversation (music not too loud). Waitress very attentive. Food very tasty. Thanks,” one said.
“Fabulous Sunday Lunch enjoyed by all of us, atmospheric and easy to have a conversation with friends. Also on our doorstep which is a real bonus,” another wrote.
Visit the Binary Bar & Restaurant website for more information
The Kedleston Country House
Where: Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 5JD England
This ‘Four in a Bed’ winner is the perfect place to enjoy a hearty Sunday treat. Whether you are just popping in for food and drinks or are treating yourself to an overnight stay, you won’t be disappointed. Their onsite restaurant, The Stag, aims to source seasonal ingredients from local farms and they have produced a menu that celebrates traditional cooking with a contemporary twist. They grow herbs, fruit and vegetables in their very own garden so mouthful tastes fresh and delicious. Their stunning Sunday menu offers up starters such as seared scallops or asparagus with cured ham, egg and beetroot puree. Follow this up with a traditional Sunday roast with either beef, pork or honey roasted gammon. With desserts such as double chocolat fondant on offer, it will be tricky to resist the temptation.
Guests love The Kedleston Country House and have plenty to say on TripAdvisor about their experiences.
One said: “This place never fails to deliver. The food has to be the best that I have tasted in a long time. Tasty food that’s well prepared and presented”
Another reviewer wrote: “Simply stunning first time visit and I was not disappointed. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, were attentive and available without us feeling crowded or harried”
Visit The Kedleston Country House for more information
The Old Silk Mill
Where: 19 Full Street, Derby DE1 3AF England
If you hate standing in a steamy kitchen cooking and the thought of all the washing up leaves you sweating, head to The Old Silk Mill on Full Street. Their British menu takes influence from all four corners of the British Isles and they offer craft ales and artisan ciders from national and local producers too. If you are feeling ravenous then opt for one of their tasty starters before your roast dinner. With cod goujons, crayfish cocktail and Glamorgan sausage with pickled apple and walnut salad to enjoy, it would be foolish not to.
Then you can choose from the famous roast Derbyshire beef, a roast loin of pork, butter roast chicken or mix them up with their ‘arf and arf’ offer. All come served with mustard glazed cauliflower cheese, dripping roast potatoes, proper Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, buttered new potatoes and gravy. There are plenty of other mains available so if you have a fussy eater in the family, they won’t have anything to complain about.
The Old Silk Mill is a hit with TripAdvisor commentators.
One reviewer wrote: “I came here with my son on a bit of a whim and what a great decision that turned out to be! The menu is traditional but innovative and the food was outstanding”
Another said: “Had a lovely time with family. Food is excellent & best sunday lunch ever. Staff so friendly”
Visit The Old Silk Mill website here for more information