Best Restaurants for Groups in Ilkeston

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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AbberleyAlcesterAlfretonAltrinchamAmber ValleyAshbourne

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AbberleyAbbot's SalfordAbbots BromleyAigburthAlcesterAlfreton

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Darleys Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Derby

Booked 10 times today

We are an award-winning restaurant with a beautiful waterfront location in Derby. We offer you classic British and European dishes with a modern twist, within a 200-year old former mill building: Darley Abbey Mills.We also have two outdoor terraces so if you prefer, you can enjoy al-fresco drinks overlooking the River Derwent prior to your dining experience. We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Darleys creates incredible flavours and stunningly-presented dishes that will delight you, all paired with the perfect wine or cocktail to make your experience complete.Darleys has won several awards and accolades:Included in the Michelin Guide 2024AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024Everything we do is about bringing together wonderful ingredients with beautiful presentation. Our chefs are culinary superheroes. They work tirelessly to deliver amazing, consistent tastes, day in, day out.

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2. The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2112)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Derby

Booked 10 times today

Exciting times here at The Dovecote, we are having a refurbishment!This affects reservations made between 17th Feb and 7th March, Opening hours will remain the same, however we will be moving the restaurant into our Granary Loft function suite while we carry out the works. Access will be through our function entrance.Unfortunately during this period there will be no disabled access or disabled toilets.We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

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3. Carluccio's - Derby

4.5

Awesome(477)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Derby

Booked 13 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.Located on the second floor at the Intu Shopping Centre, why not come in and have a bite to eat after a bit of shopping?We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

4. BEAR Iron Gate

new

3.6

Very Good(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Derby

Booked 7 times today

From building society, to bank, to BEAR – this ornate old banking hall site on Derby’s Iron Gate stood empty and forgotten for 9 long years… until we came along.BEAR Iron Gate, Derby sits slap-bang in the centre of the city’s iconic and beautiful Cathedral Quarter; the original hotspot for high-quality food and drink. Opening in 2017 following the success of our Uttoxeter store, the progression to Derby seemed natural for BEAR, as our two founders spent a lot of time in the city as teens, so they have loads of fun memories attached to the place.

5. BEAR Derbion

new

3.9

Excellent(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Derby

Booked 8 times today

Located on the first floor of Derby’s vibrant and buzzing Derbion shopping centre, this BEAR store has bloomed off the back of the incredible success of our gorgeous spot over in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.We wanted to bring some of that familiar High Street character to the centre, and we’ve done that by sectioning the vast area in to smaller, cosier sections and added comfy seating, as well as softening our usual warm colour palate slightly to compliment the light, airy atmosphere of the mall.BEAR Derbion is a snug little haven that you can use to escape all that retail hustle.

6. Queens Head Derby

4.9

Exceptional(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

Booked 2 times today

The Queens Head is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. We are perfect for any occasion including lunch/dinner visits, birthdays and all other special occasions. We are also dog-friendly and have a lovely beer garden. Make sure you check out our what's on page for our great events.

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7. Farmhouse Kitchen at Horsley Lodge Estate

3.6

Very Good(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Derby

Booked 1 time today

From scrambled eggs, at breakfast, to your lunchtime salad and roast dinner, you can be confident that the food you buy from Horsley Lodge has been sourced locally from the best suppliers we know and trust – the head chef makes it his business to get to know the farmers. So, whether it’s our meat, poultry, eggs, or fresh fruit and veg, we know where our food comes from, and who has grown or reared it.Everyone is welcome to come to Horsley Lodge and dine in our Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant with amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Or on warmer days enjoy lunch on our terrace as you watch the golfers tackle the 9th hole. Our friendly, attentive team will help create a relaxing atmosphere and as a member-led restaurant our prices are highly competitive - please book your table in advance.

8. The Hideout

4.6

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

Welcome to The Hideout! An incredible bar bringing, sports, gaming and a delicious street food inspired menu to Derby!With private sports viewing booths and a gaming room, The Hideout is not your average sports bar.Now open and waiting for you! So come and check it out.

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9. Windmill Inn Derby

3.7

Very Good(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

The Windmill Inn is on the main Heanor Road, with stunning country views everywhere you look - it offers something for all ages and for all our customers needs.The Windmill is a very traditional pub, with a good local customer base and lots of passing trade. We have something going on every night...be it darts on a Monday, quizzes on Tuesday and Thursday, with the addition of ‘Open The Box’. Join us on a Friday as the weekend starts. We also run a bus to and from all Derby County’s home games!We have something for everyone across the week and are very much part of the local community. Why not join us and help out with our charity work too?

10. Friary Derby

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Derby

The Friary is situated just on the edge of Derby's lively city center. This bright, vibrant and fast paced venue is the place to be for students and revellers alike. The structure is traditional but the Decor is very, very modern. Purple walls with orange borders and the Submarine grey fire place in the games room with astro-turf may give you a heavy indication that at this venues core, it's a Sports Bar but you'd be wrong. The Menu matches the ambiance of the Friary perfectly, everything you'll need for a visit here. Wings, Sharing trays and bites such as the Sloppy Joe Hash Brown Bars which are hash browns topped with beef in a smoky BBQ sauce, bacon, grated cheese and spring onion. Fancy a sweet dessert? Treat yourself off with a Chocolate Fudge Cake and you'll be good to go! Vegan and Vegetarian options available.

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Andrew
Derbyshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I stayed at the hotel and we had a 3 course meal on the Saturday evening and a 3 course Sunday lunch the following day in the Dovecote restaurant and they were both exceptional. We had a wonderful dinning experience and the staff were superb. It wasn’t cheap to eat at the Dovecote but you are paying for the quality and experience so if you fancy a treat i would highly recommend.
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The Dovecote RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• European• Derby
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4.8
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David
London •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had the 9 course taster menu. Each course was excellent, although it was funny that dashi featured in the first three courses. It didn’t matter and we would have gladly drunk gallons. The only picky point was that I told them I am gluten intolerant on the booking and when we arrived, but still got given multiple courses with gluten ingredients. If I had assumed that they were correct, it could have been messy.
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Darleys RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Derby
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4.5
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David
Derbyshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely nothing to criticise. We went with our 2 young children and every meal was delicious, staff were nice, service was good and the price wasn't bad either. Can't complain!
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Carluccio's - DerbyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Derby
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4.5
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Danielle
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great GF options. Will definitely be visiting again!
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BEAR DerbionPrice: Moderate• Café• Derby
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3.9
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chloe
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
Lovely experience, pleasant staff and nice quiet atmosphere.
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BEAR Iron GatePrice: Moderate• Café• Derby
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3.6

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