MARKETING DERBY FOOD & DRINK AWARDS
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2025
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Nightingale Quarter,
London Road, Derby
For all bookings you will be asked for your credit/debit card details as guarantee of arrival, you will not be charged anything prior to your visit. If for any reason you cannot fulfil your booking, please give us as much notice as possible - last minute cancelations and no shows have a big effect on a small independent restaurant like ours
Failing to cancel your reservation may result in a ‘No Show’ fee of £10 per guest. Thank you
Derby’s Premier Dining Experience
The Pepperpot is one of Derby’s most celebrated restaurants, proudly holding an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence (2025/2026), named Restaurant of the Year 2025 and winner of the Innovation Award 2024 at the Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards.
Led by Head Chef Dan Fincher, a member of The Master Chefs of Great Britain, The Pepperpot delivers exceptional dining with creativity and flair. Located on London Road within the beautifully restored 130-year-old Derbyshire Royal Infirmary building, our restaurant combines heritage with modern style.
Guests enjoy a modern British menu celebrating the finest seasonal produce, served with warm, attentive hospitality. We also offer private dining, perfect for celebrations, corporate events, or intimate gatherings. Renowned for innovation, quality, and genuine service, The Pepperpot is a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors to Derby.
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The Pepperpot Gift Card and NEW E-gift card
The perfect gift for you, a loved one or maybe as a reward to that someone who deserves a treat. The Pepperpot gift cards are available in denominations of £50 and can be put towards a meal or drinks.
Delivery is available throughout the UK
THE NIGHTINGALE
BOARDROOM, MEETING SPACE & PRIVATE DINING
The Nightingale is a purpose built boardroom and private dining space in Derby City Centre on the first floor of The Pepperpot Restaurant. The iconic “Pepperpot” building was originally the home of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and has undergone a £1+ million restoration and renovation as part of the newly created Nightingale Quarter
A forgotten piece of Derby’s great history. Restored & reimagined. An icon of the city once more
PARKING
We are located on London Road in Derby within walking distance of the Derbion shopping centre. Whilst we do not have on site parking, there are numerous car parking options a very short distance from our restaurant
There is an UKPC car park directly opposite our building located behind the Tesco Express which can be accessed from Trinity Street. You can pay with the Just Park app with up to an hour at just 50p and up to 4 hours is only £2.00. There is also a larger UKPC car park which can be accessed by going down the entrance to the right of the Stuart Hotel. This is also a UKPC operated car park and the same parking charges apply
Download the Just Park App by clicking a link below
In addition to these car parks, there are a number of on-street “pay & display” spaces on Trinity Street (Mipermit location 754547), Canal Street (Mipermit location 754530) and on London Road itself (Mipermit location 754540). Contactless payment is also available at all these locations
Download the MiPermit app by clicking a link below
ACCESSIBILITY
The Pepperpot is an inclusive and accessible restaurant with an accessible restroom, tables with additional space for easier access and a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the rear of the building on Saxelbye Avenue, DE1 2UH
If you require any additional assistance to access our restaurant or during your time with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch. A member of our team will be happy to help
CONTACT US
Please use the form below to contact us with your query and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively you can call us on
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 11:00pm (Food Served 9:00am - 9:30pm)
Friday - Saturday 9:00am - Midnight (Food Served 9:00am - 9:30pm)
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm (Food Served 9:00am - 4:00pm)
LOCATION
The Pepperpot