BEAR Derbion

3.6

14 Reviews

£25 and under

Café

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Lively

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
01332 366335
Website
https://bemorebear.co/pages/derbion
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
London Rd, Derby, Derby DE1 2PL
Area
Derby
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Dirty Burger
Two smash beef patties, American cheese, house secret sauce, pickles and crispy onions
- Add streaky baconGBP 3.00
Hot Honey Halloumi
Grilled halloumi smothered in house hot honey, rocket, house pickled red cabbage and garlic mayo
Chicken Katsu
Crispy, puffed rice-coated chicken schnitzel, honey BBQ, house pickled red cabbage and katsu mayo
Korean Vegan
House made sweet potato & chickpea patty, house slaw, sriracha mayo and pickled cucumber & carrots

Load Your Fries

Load Your Fries
- Sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, coriander (vg)GBP 2.00
- Truffle mayo, Italian cheese, parsley (v)GBP 2.00
- Greek yoghurt, rose harissa, pickles and herbs (v)GBP 3.00
- Mozzarella, tomato & herb sauce, pesto aioli & Italian cheese (v)GBP 3.00

Choose Your Beer

Camden Hells
Pint
Camden Pale
Pint

Any Extras?

Two Mac & Cheese CroquettesGBP 6.90
Cheesy macaroni in a crispy puffed rice coating, served with chipotle & honey BBQ sauce, crispy onions and hot honey
BBQ Brisket Loaded TotsGBP 10.90
Double portion of tater tots topped with BBQ beef brisket, hot honey, confit garlic mayo and spring onions

Big Plates

Steak RancheroGBP 19.90
Grilled bavette steak, sliced and served on top of house seasoned fries with two rich yolk fried eggs, fresh tomato salsa and a smoky ranchero sauce
Chicken SchnitzelGBP 13.90
Crispy, pufried rice-coated chicken served with Sauce Shop honey chipotle BBQ sauce, house pickled red cabbage, pickled cucumber & carrots, a rich yolk fried egg and house seasoned fries
Loaded Flatbread
Warm flatbread topped with hummus, rocket, tomato salsa, house pickled red cabbage, crispy chickpeas, rose harissa oil, maple tahini and your choice of: Shawarma chicken, Grilled halloumi, Sweet potato falafel
- Shawarma chickenGBP 13.90
- Grilled halloumiGBP 13.90
- Sweet potato falafelGBP 13.90
Roast Root Vegetable Bowl (vg)GBP 12.90
Maple roasted beetroot, sweet potato and carrot with beetroot hummus, rocket and house pickled red cabbage, topped with mixed herbs and spiced dukkah
- Add halloumi (v)GBP 4.00
- Add warm house made flatbread (vg)GBP 2.00

Pizza

Margherita (v)GBP 10.90
House sauce, mozzarella, garlic oil and fresh basil, Italian cheese
PepperoniGBP 12.90
House sauce, salami Milano, mozzarella, hot honey
BBQ BeefGBP 14.90
House sauce, mozzarella, slow cooked BBQ beef brisket, pink onions and coriander
Truffle Shrooms (v)GBP 12.90
Mozzarella, garlic & thyme mushrooms, mojo salsa and truffle sauce

Burgers

Served on a toasted brioche bun with house seasoned fries

Dirty BurgerGBP 14.90
Two smash beef patties, American cheese, house secret sauce, pickles and crispy onions
Brizzy BrisketGBP 18.90
Two smash beef patties, American cheese, BBQ beef brisket, mojo verde and crispy onions
Fat MacGBP 16.90
Two smash beef patties, BBQ sauce, American cheese and rocket topped with a mac & cheese croquette and truffle mayo
Chicken Parmo BurgerGBP 15.90
Crispy, pufried rice-coated chicken schnitzel, rocket, tomato & herb sauce and melted mozzarella, pesto aioli, grated parmesan
Hot Honey Halloumi Burger (v)GBP 13.90
Grilled halloumi smothered in house hot honey, rocket, house pickled red cabbage and garlic mayo
Chicken KatsuGBP 15.90
Crispy, pufried rice-coated chicken schnitzel, honey BBQ, house pickled red cabbage and katsu mayo
Korean Vegan (vg)GBP 14.90
House made sweet potato & chickpea patty, house slaw, sriracha mayo and pickled cucumber & carrots

Small Plates

6.90 each, or get any 3 for 15.00

Mac & Cheese Croquettes (v)GBP 6.90
Cheesy macaroni in a crispy pufried rice coating, served with chipotle & honey BBQ sauce, crispy onions, spring onions and hot honey
Hummus Plate (vg)GBP 6.90
Smooth hummus topped with rose harissa, mojo verde and crispy chickpeas, served with warm house made flatbread
Hot Honey Glazed ChorizoGBP 6.90
Grilled chorizo tossed in hot honey, topped with pickles and served on yoghurt with warm house made flatbread
Brad's Chorizo BallsGBP 6.90
Mozzarella and chorizo stuffed dough balls, coated in garlic butter and Italian cheese
Brad's Cheesy Balls (v)GBP 6.90
Mozzarella stuffed dough balls, coated in garlic butter and Italian cheese
Parmo Loaded Fries / Tater Tots (v)GBP 6.90
House seasoned fries or tater tots, loaded with mozzarella, tomato & herb sauce, pesto aioli & Italian cheese
Turkish Loaded Fries / Tater Tots (v)GBP 6.90
House seasoned fries or tater tots, loaded with Greek yoghurt, rose harissa, pickles and herbs

Sides

BBQ Brisket Loaded TotsGBP 10.90
Double portion of tater tots topped with BBQ Beef brisket, hot honey, confit garlic mayo and spring onions
House Seasoned Fries (vg)GBP 3.90
Tater Tots (Hash brown bites) (vg)GBP 3.90
Choose from fries or tots, and top with your choice of:
- Sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, coriander (vg)GBP 5.90
- Truffle mayo, Italian cheese, parsley (v)GBP 5.90

What 14 people are saying

BEAR Derbion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BEAR Derbion offers "great GF options," and the "food was superb as always" with "friendly staff" and a "nice atmosphere." While some patrons experienced service delays and seating issues, the overall food quality and prompt service make it a place worth visiting for its delightful offerings.

14 Reviews

T
Tom
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The coffees we ordered were cold and needed to be replaced. The poached eggs with the smashed avocado were cold and not runny. The bacon was cold. The take next to me sent hers back as the toast wasn't toasted. Don't get me wrong, the food tasted lovely. However, for the value paid, I expected hot coffee and food. Perhaps the kitchen cannot cope with the volume of people on a Saturday.
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Simon
Derbyshire1 review
2.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good apart from the pizza that was undercooked and no draft beers available which was disappointing with no real alternatives
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Linda
Yorkshire1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Try to avoid busy Saturday lunchtimes it can all be a bit chaotic and customer service really nosedives
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Anita
Birmingham1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We're were ignored at the greeting area for at least 8 minutes, so we walked to the coffee bar, where we were told to 'wait a minute' while the girl behind the coffee bar studied an iPad. She didn't look up again, didn't greet us other than to tell us to wait, and did not acknowledge me at all when I told her 'we'll leave it, thanks'. I have never been totally ignored in a restaurant before, and I would have thought that in a city with so much competition it is a risky strategy. Any way, we went instead to The Exeter Arms, where the greeting was warm and friendly, the service was attentive, and the food was awesome. I was more than happy to hand over my 50 quid for two beers, two g&t's, and two delicious lunches. Top tip - give Bear a miss and try the Exeter.
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Danielle
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great GF options. Will definitely be visiting again!
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Gavin
Derbyshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent staff were great. Massive downside tge tables ate so close together ridiculously close no chance of having a private conversation here.
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Angie
Lincolnshire3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was very friendly and the food arrived promptly. Quality of food was reasonable. Toilet areas are in need of a good cleaning.
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John
Derbyshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ordered two House Full breakfasts. Arrived quickly but it’s apparent that some items are precooked. Bacon very crispy but ok. Sausages over done. Mushrooms overwhelmed with herbs and garlic. Not very tasty. Not a bad breakfast but I’ve had better.
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Jess
Derbyshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was lovely and atmosphere was nice. Would come back again
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Danielle
Derbyshire1 review
3.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch, shame coffee not hot and seating awful.
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FAQs

BEAR Derbion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01332 366335.

BEAR Derbion is rated 3.6 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

London Rd, Derby, Derby DE1 2PL

Additional information

Area
Derby
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 8:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bemorebear.co/pages/derbion
Phone number
01332 366335

BEAR Derbion

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Choose Your Burger

Dirty Burger

Hot Honey Halloumi

Chicken Katsu

Korean Vegan

Load Your Fries

Load Your Fries

Choose Your Beer

Camden Hells

Camden Pale

Any Extras?

Two Mac & Cheese CroquettesGBP 6.90

BBQ Brisket Loaded TotsGBP 10.90

Big Plates

Steak RancheroGBP 19.90

Chicken SchnitzelGBP 13.90

Loaded Flatbread

Roast Root Vegetable Bowl (vg)GBP 12.90

Pizza

Margherita (v)GBP 10.90

PepperoniGBP 12.90

BBQ BeefGBP 14.90

Truffle Shrooms (v)GBP 12.90

Burgers

Dirty BurgerGBP 14.90

Brizzy BrisketGBP 18.90

Fat MacGBP 16.90

Chicken Parmo BurgerGBP 15.90

Hot Honey Halloumi Burger (v)GBP 13.90

Chicken KatsuGBP 15.90

Korean Vegan (vg)GBP 14.90

Small Plates

Mac & Cheese Croquettes (v)GBP 6.90

Hummus Plate (vg)GBP 6.90

Hot Honey Glazed ChorizoGBP 6.90

Brad's Chorizo BallsGBP 6.90

Brad's Cheesy Balls (v)GBP 6.90

Parmo Loaded Fries / Tater Tots (v)GBP 6.90

Turkish Loaded Fries / Tater Tots (v)GBP 6.90

Sides

BBQ Brisket Loaded TotsGBP 10.90

House Seasoned Fries (vg)GBP 3.90

Tater Tots (Hash brown bites) (vg)GBP 3.90

Choose from fries or tots, and top with your choice of:

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is BEAR Derbion restaurant rated?

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