Food and Drink

Whatever your tastes and budget there’s always something delicious to tuck into at one of our amazing eateries! Belper is a bit of a dream for food and drink lovers boasting some really awesome chefs and many of them cooking with locally-sourced ingredients.

Cafés and eateries that are family friendly in Belper are never far from the town centre including Cocoa Café, Nourish at No44 and The Bookcafé. There is also Reunion Deli who combine a bistro feel with a selection of local and international produce.

Plenty of restaurants and cafés welcome little ones, and have just the facilities you need. You’re bound to find just the right place for you and your little family.

If you're after a big breakfast do try The Filling Station. We also have some very exquisite tea rooms in Beaurepaire Patisserie, and don't miss Rachael's Secret Tea Room - the clue is in the name!

For a taste of the Mediterranean, you can enjoy some fabulous tapas dishes at The Black Swan. When it comes to romance there are some stand-out options to make your partner feel super special. The Lion Hotel, The Bull's Head Belper Lane End and The Devonshire are sure to impress.

The Devonshire
won 'Best Country Pub and Restaurant' at this year's Derby Food & Drink Awards, which is a phenomenal achievement when you consider the huge amount of quality pubs and restaurants within a 10 mile radius of Derby.

If lunch and dinner is purely a slot on your action-packed itinerary then you will find plenty of Belper restaurants and gastro pubs serving good-quality food and local beer, cider and soft drinks that will have you on your way in no time.

Belper continues to be one of the best towns in The Derwent Valley for you to experience local produce whilst taking a break from all that shopping in our many independent retailers.

Belper also has a wealth of drink options from micro pubs to quirky cocktail bars.

Come and join the food and drink revolution in Belper and whether you find yourself around the outskirts or in the town centre, we know you won't be disappointed.

The Devonshire

Award winning Gastro pub. Real Ales, Artisan Ciders and Cutting Edge British Cuisine. Winner 'Best Country Pub & Restaurant' at this year's Derby Food & Drink Awards

The Bull's Head Belper

The Bulls Head Belper is a beautiful 18th Century village pub surrounded by rolling countryside

Praan

Fabulous Indian Restaurant, a place of tasty food from Indian heritage

The Lion Hotel

The Lion Hotel sits proudly a time-honored building that began life as a coaching inn in the 18th Century

Artisan Bean Company

Quality Italian Coffee & vast variety of Teapigs. Hosting a variety of fresh goodies savoury & sweet with GF options

Beaurepaire Patisserie

Cute and Cosy 3 story tea rooms stocking a large selection of Home Made Sweet and Savoury goodies. Eat in or Take Away

Cocoa Café

We serve home made food from tantalising treats to ultimate hot chocolates. Our Chilli Nachos are Legendary, alfresco dining & an artisan Chocolate Shop

Nourish at No44

Voted the best breakfast in Belper by Derby Evening Telegraph readers this cafe/bistro is right in the centre of town and has been transformed with extensive works from the formerly run down old Imperial Vaults pub.

Reunion Deli

Reunion Deli is your local community deli, offering a great selection of local and international produce including cheese, charcuterie, bread and a selection of ingredients

The Bookcafé

Locally sourced, freshly cooked dishes including our famous all day breakfast and homemade cake selection

The Filling Station

Cafe situated at the front of the Trent/Barton Bus Station serving full breakfast, lunch and snack menus and hot/cold drinks

Beaurepaire Patisserie

Cute and Cosy 3 story tea rooms stocking a large selection of Home Made Sweet and Savoury goodies. Eat in or Take Away

Rachael's Secret Tea Room

A unique experience where you book to have afternoon tea in a lovely quiet setting

Rumours Retro Bar

We are a retro music bar playing 70s, 80s and early 90s tunes on Friday & Saturday nights with a resident DJ & dance floor

The Black Swan

Family run freehouse situated on the marketplace, serving homemade food

The Bull's Head Belper

The Bulls Head Belper is a beautiful 18th Century village pub surrounded by rolling countryside

The Devonshire

Award winning Gastro pub. Real Ales, Artisan Ciders and Cutting Edge British Cuisine. Winner 'Best Country Pub & Restaurant' at this year's Derby Food & Drink Awards

The Lion Hotel

The Lion Hotel sits proudly a time-honored building that began life as a coaching inn in the 18th Century

The Railway

Lincoln Green breathed new life into The Railway in 2019 with a massive renovation project

The Rifleman’s

The new curators of the Rifleman’s Arms have brought this traditional British pub up to date with a contemporary collection of cask and craft keg beers, world wines and hot and cold bar snacks

The Royal British Legion

The club is open to both members and non-members, with a discount available for anyone who becomes a member.