The Pepperpot in Derby

Service , food, and ambience were 10 out of 10. My husband and I highly recommend dining at The Pepperpot.

What a lovely venue and atmosphere.. we only popped in for a dinner as was meet by some lovely staff. The food was small but delicious. Will definitely be returning. Either for a bunch which is actually really well priced. Or to sample their evening meal menu for a date night. Highly recommended 👌

We had a lovely Sunday roast! Food was amazing, staff were friendly and the place was beautiful. Highly recommend and will be going back 🙌🏼

A Culinary Gem in Derby – 10/10 Dining Experience at Pepperpot From the moment I stepped into Pepperpot, I knew I was in for something special. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between elegance and warmth, making it ideal for a refined evening out. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, and every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome and well looked after. Now, let’s talk about the food—absolutely phenomenal. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ingredients were clearly top-quality and perfectly cooked, with each bite offering a harmony of textures and tastes that left me wanting more. From the starters to the mains and right through to the desserts, everything was flawless. Special mention to the chef for such creativity and attention to detail—it truly elevated the entire experience. Pepperpot isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. If you’re looking for fine dining in Derby that delivers on every level—ambiance, service, and unforgettable food—this is the place to go. A well-deserved 10/10.

Exceptional service, stunning food and the most thoughtful extras for my 40th birthday. Would recommend this place over and over, somewhere that really should out Derby on the map. Thankyou for making my birthday so special.

Went for a birthday lunch and had a lovely experience. Service was excellent (particularly Alissa - hope I’ve remembered her name correctly) and food was very good. Have been before and will most definitely return.

I came here with a friend to both celebrate my birthday and our retirement. We were both made to feel welcome AND spoiled by the lovely staff (thank you for the champagne 🍾 and the birthday cake 🎂). We'll be back....cos you guys ROCK 👍🏾 ❤️

Staff could not do enough and made me and my mum feel so welcomed. Food was excellent and really fresh. Have already booked in again.

Lovely Roast dinner here at the Pepperpot. We had the latest booking time of 1600 on the Sunday and we're running a bit late but we rang up and they were very helpful and still allowed is to have a very enjoyable roast in a lovely environment. We will be back to try the rest of the menu!

Great food, excellent service in comfortable modern surroundings. Would recommend

What a little gem of a place. Well worth a visit. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the blackberry and sage creme bruleé. Only one slight criticism, which I can't mark them down for, was the food came very quickly as I think they were quiet. When you're out for a special meal you want a little pause between courses to enjoy the ambience.

Went for a 2 course brunch and it was all brilliant. Food was delicious and great portion sizes. Really friendly service without it being too much. Definitely recommend.

Had a great first visit. Very welcoming, great place and fabulous food. Will be going again.

Fabulous meal again and wonderful service at a beautiful venue. If I was to be really picky then my only suggestion would be to have vertical blinds at the windows so the blinding sunshine can be tempered (and perhaps some of the flats attempts at window dressing would be obscured as an added benefit😂)

We had an exceptional experience today at The Pepperpot! The food was extraordinary – every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. It’s evident that a great deal of thought has gone into every detail, from the thoughtfully designed menu to the special touches that truly enhance the experience. The service was flawless, with the staff being attentive and welcoming throughout our meal. The setting was equally impressive, with a perfect blend of old and new decor that makes this place unforgettable. Highly recommended – we can't wait to return!

After having an excellent Sunday lunch here a couple of weeks ago, I returned yesterday with a large group for a celebration. We were seated upstairs in the Nightingale room which was fabulous, as we were able to mingle much easier than if we’d been in the main restaurant area. The room also has a separate toilet area close by which was a bonus. From the moment I made the booking the staff could not have been more helpful, friendly & patient (as I made several changes to the pre-order). The food was amazing, the cocktails were delicious (with lots of choice) and the decor is stunning. As soon as we arrived they made us feel so welcome. We weren’t rushed and we were allowed to linger as long as we wanted. Thanks to the wonderful staff it was a very special afternoon and one I will remember for a long time. I will definitely be returning soon. Thank you so much Joanne.☺️

We enjoyed our lunch, the food was tasty, we were served with a smile. My only problem was the accessibility, parking in particular and guidance on the Pepperpot's website can be improved for wheelchair users.

Absolutely first class , can not fault the pepper pot

A lovely Mother's Day afternoon spent at The Pepperpot. The service was impeccable and our waiter was extremely attentive. My daughter was being shy (which was a new one for me), but he was able to bring her out of her shell quick enough. We chose 3 roast dinners and my daughter had the kids beef burger. The beef burger looked great! The roast dinners were OK. Mine was a little cool and some of the veg was a little hard, but the beef was cooked to perfection. My sister eats a gluten free diet and although she advised of this, she ordered a gluten free roast, however a Yorkshire pudding was put onto the plate. After checking, it wasn't gluten free. Thankfully she just has an intolerance and not an allergy so wasn't a huge problem. Maybe something to think about plating these moving forward. All in all, we loved our experience. The decor is great, it's comfortable, the music was spot on and we didn't feel rushed. There was a photographer going around taking mother's day Polaroids for us as a keepsake which was a lovely edition to the day 🥰 Recommended, also for breakfast!

You are amazing, something was not quite right, but you sorted it quietly and professionally Thank you so much.

First time dining tonight and everything was just perfect, from the welcome, to having drinks in the bar area, the surroundings are beautiful and dinner was delicious such a talented team in the kitchen, would highly recommend Already looking forward to our return Thanks Mickey to your team, they are a credit to you

Really enjoyed it. Quality, delicious food, attentive service. Lovely evening.

Three of us from different parts of the country had dinner here March 25th. The young ladies serving were excellent from the smiles we received as we entered and throughout. The food, service and atmosphere were first class. One of them ordered us a taxi which arrived quickly. Before it departed one of the ladies came running out with a credit card I had left on the table. Thank you. Chris Lewis

We chose the Pepperpot as it’s the perfect place for a special occasion, it feels like you could be anywhere when eating here, old school service which I adore. The food was sublime and the extra touches from the goats cheese & pea canapé to the strawberry, champagne sorbet were exceptional. Our meal was a delight from start to finish, thank you for making our wedding anniversary so memorable.

Lovely experience and delicious food :)

Top notch. Best food and restaurant I have found in Derby.

Fantastic news experience, Jess and Elly were brilliant!

I had 2 course breakfast and a capuccino. Food was good but nothing I haven’t tasted before and it was a bit overpriced. Service was excellent though and ambiance was lovely.

Just celebrated my birthday here, and it was an incredible experience! The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make the night special, and every detail was perfect. Highly recommend!

Had the most amazing dining experience at the Pepper Pot. Made a reservation for a large group and emailed in advanced to say I was planning a birthday surprise and the team there went above and beyond to make the birthday feel really special. Everything from the food to the service was amazing! They even prepared a card for the birthday boy which was such a thoughtful gesture. Highly recommend!

We were there early evening midweek, so it was quiet. It was getting busy as we left. The service was pretty near perfect, and the food the same.

Our first visit to the Pepperpot and will not be the last. Lovely surroundings, great service and of course, great food! Thank you to our enthusiastic and lovely server Abbie!

Was really lovely, from the food to the aesthetics. Had been given a lot of complimentary foods. Food was well cooked, workers were really kind and the waiting time wasn’t long at all. 10/10 for me!

We came for breakfast and really enjoyed it. Great service by Lexi and fantastic food. Will definitely be back for dinner soon.

Lovely breakfast and great service

Wonderful setting, good value and great service by Lexi. Would highly recommend ❤️

8 of us went to the pepperpot just by chance and what a find. Excellent food service and atmosphere. The staff, particularly Jess, were probably the best I have experienced in years. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and went the extra mile to make our evening di enjoyably. We'll done and when next in Derby a visit to the Pepperpot will be a must.

Had a truly excellent experience last night as a group of 8. From the moment we entered, we were looked after by friendly, knowledgeable & highly trained staff. Under Jess's direction the whole evening was made so enjoyable & we all felt very 'treated'. Thank you all so much for a wonderful evening. The espresso martinis were the best we've ever tasted & were out of this world! All the little extra touches were amazing! Thanx again!

Wonderful breakfast, Lexi and Jess were both very attentive and the food was delicious. A little disappointed they no longer did the pressed bacon, but we still very much enjoyed the experience and will be back for lunch or dinner soon. Thank you

A big group of us booked in for a family 21st meal. I have to say that the food, service and atmosphere was top class. Lexi looked after us the whole afternoon and was very attentive to our every need! Thanks pepperpot for the excellent dining experience!!

Super meal at the Pepperpot. Excellent food and great service. Lexy and Jess were super attentive, polite and friendly. We’ll be back 😁

Fantastic…. All that needs to be said

Love this place - generous and well prepared food, and great staff - helpful and attentive.

So happy there’s a nice restaurant in Derby now, overall the food was amazing cozy atmosphere. I enjoyed all the dishes except slightly disappointed in the honeycomb dessert (not very honeycomb), will try another dessert next time but everything else was solid. The staff could be more familiar with the dishes but considering it’s still quite new it’s understandable. Oh, and I have to say your sour dough was INCREDIBLE!

The waitress was very polite and professional. She was called Abbie A credit to the restaurant.

I booked a table for two on valentines day. I opted for a lunch time. As an added extra for my partner I asked the staff at the restaurant if then could put some heart shaped balloons, a bottle of champagne, some rose petals and flowers on the table on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble and they didn't let me down. Amazing work to by all the staff. The food was absolutely amazing. My partner was absolutely blown away and as an added surprise they brought the flowers at the end which was brilliant. I'd definitely book again. A fantastic place. Thank you G & A

28.8.24 ..WOW!! ⭐️what a fantastic evening we had at The Pepper Pot 😃 Menu is amazing 🤩 I wanted everything. .. All staff were attentive & friendly and ultimately professional and made our night memorable. Thanks to all of you. can’t wait to come back very soon. Derby has been wanting & has needed a restaurant like The Pepper Pot for a long time. Well Done guys 😊

Stunning venue use of the old hospital, which brought back some nostalgia. The decor & interior was beautiful and the brunch selection was delicious. It’s a must visit!

Fantastic evening for my hubbies birthday .It's so difficult to find restaurants where the food is created on premises and not just bought in.When you work in good you start knowing what to expect !. However The Pepperpot was fabulous - creative cocktails ,beautifully presented delicious food and a team who got it ' just right' not over attentive but professional and knew their products well. We have already booked to go back again

Great place to eat and drink. Lovely decor inside and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had the lunchtime menu and we really enjoyed our meals, with great drinks available too. The lady who looked after us throughout our visit was spot on and made the experience special. We will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Beautiful place for food. I enjoyed the 2 course lunch and thought the quality was great and at a good price. The service was great! The atmosphere and ambiance was really nice. Will definitely go back

I recently dined at The Pepperpot for the first time . My friend and I loved the ambience and service. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. I would definitely recommend.

Great location, with a well-balanced and varied menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

One to remember! I brought my girlfriend for the first time and we had such a nice time and meal - to top it off I proposed to her upstairs in the private function room and the team had set up the room with rose petals and gave us a card and some champagne too (a great touch) - she said yes! We’ll be coming back! Thank you so much team Food was great and my only even better if was finding a good place to park but other than that it was spot on!

Karen and Jess were fantastic hosts for us. My family and I booked a table for 10 for lunch. The environment was calm and classy, the service was friendly and timely. The food was really tasty and beautifully presented. Thank you so much for such a fantastic experience!

NYE Gala Dinner was superb. The food was wonderful, the singer amazing and the service and staff so welcoming.

We went to The Pepperpot for Christmas Day Lunch and it was fabulous! The Beef Wellington was the best I've ever had anywhere.

We went for Christmas eve lunch, the bar area was great to have a relaxing drink before our good. The staff were very attentive and the food was amazing 👏 Would highly recommend going

Great experience right from the start with excellent cocktails especially the Gingerbread Old Fashioned. The meal itself chosen from the Christmas menu was a real treat with all three courses thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. The team serving the food and drinks were all so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended, we will be visiting again soon.

We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday in the private dining room upstairs, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Everything was served at just the right intervals, making the evening flow perfectly. Thank you

A relaxing place to enjoy a quiet meal with friends or family.

Excellent christmas dinner! The food is cooked to perfection and well presented. 3 course meal was also very reasonably priced.

Just had works Christmas meal, great foot and serve. Would highly recommend!

The food was excellent, although there could have been a little more veg with the main course along with extra ju. We were a party of 4, which meant the table we were given was rather 'cosy'.

We were there with a group with 6 families with kids. We used one of the private dining suites. The food was very good and the service was excellent. Thank you so much for accommodating us!

Jess was amazing - food was gorgeous - lovely find in Derby xx

I took one star off as there isn't any disabled access, which in today's standards and newly opened, it should have been one of their first thoughts. Great food and service for those without mobility issues. The photo is the front entrance, the rear has a few less steps.

This is what Derby has been missing for years. Stylish design, attention to detail with service and excellent food. Every element of service was well thought through and well executed. Would highly recommend

Lovely place with gorgeous atmosphere. The food is very delicious. Very professional and friendly staff. Very well organised for big groups. Highly recommended 👌

Great place. Food amazing, good selection of drinks and very friendly helpful staff. Highly recommended

My second time at The Pepperpot and definitely not my last, amazing food as always and exceptional service, especially Mike who is so helpful and welcoming. Back soon!

Fabulous service from Benjamin and the team! Definitely booking again for next year!

The atmosphere was amazing the food was delicious and Benjamin made sure the service was Excellent All and all we an amazing night We ll definitely be going back again.

We had such a lovely dinner here as a Friday night date night! The attention to detail in terms of the warm bread, never letting our wine glasses to remain empty, white glove service, food presentation and just overall service was phenomenal. Abbie really looked after us and her eye for the smaller things was impeccable making it a very special experience

I had the trout and the presentation was fantastic (although small amount of food for the price) but it was over salted which has since given me an upset stomach. We were sat near to the stairs which was distracting from our group conversation. Mocktail was presented nicely. Cannot fault the service, they were brilliant. Due to the over salted food and my upset stomach, I will not be returning.

The service team was fantastic. The atmosphere and decor can't be faulted. Both the Eggs Royale and the Eggs Florentine were absolutely delicious. We had a few issues with the food ordered. Which we raised and they were receptive to (Our final bill was amended to accommodate this). The black pudding with the English breakfast has a strange flavour, would recommend a switch to a different supplier.(Perhaps Stornoway - never had a bad one!) The hash brown was too greasy and tasted of the oil it was cooked in. The pancakes were too tough and doughy, meaning they were overcooked (burnt on the outside) to try and ensure that they were cooked through. The danish pastry french toast dish wasn't as expected/to our taste either. Despite these issues, we would return as the service team are great and the food that hit the mark was excellent.

Please do not listen to the harvester review crew this place is so underpriced and overstated. This place should be be Michelin rated(at least star in my opinion) they have applied for rosettes but not enough. Reviews about bland is bullshit my taste buds are still going crazy it is perfection. The setting is amazing the staff are amazing and the food is well slightly above war and peace.......I had a starter,main and 2 large wines 52.50 anywhere with the quality of the food and wine is at least 75 maybe derby cannot charge those prices. But please please please do not listen to those bad reviews I might not brush my teeth tonight as I am still enjoying the flavours I was lucky enough to come across this evening.

Exceptionally good meal. I could not believe I was eating in Derby. Excellent service, superlative food and reasonable prices for what is a top end restaurant (for Derby). Will return.

Visited for lunch and was served by a lovely young lady called Izzy. She was so attentive to us and honestly the best service I’ve had anywhere in a long time. She is an asset to your business!

Our family visited last Sunday for their Sunday dinner. It was our first time, I had never heard of it before. The entrance is very grand, beautiful big stairs leading to an amazing building. The staff made us feel comfortable and took out coats. It was fairly quiet which made for a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The menus were great both for us and the children, three of us had the Sunday dinner and the other had chicken strips. The food was very good all round, I had the chicken which was very succulent, the beef looked super nice too. Looking forward to visiting again for a date night without the chicken, and possibly with friends. Neither of us were drinking alcohol, never time we will definitely be trying the cocktails. We thought the bill was very reasonable, less than £100 for all four of us!

Beautiful place for special occasions. Love the style. Me and my partner enjoyed it! Food and drinks were nice. Lovely atmosphere, chill out music on the background. Very friendly staff. We had pre-birthday dinner and been offered complimentary glass of Prosecco:) We will definitely come back another time ;)

Wonderful little restaurant that knows how to do service, we will definitely be going back.

Pleasant amicable staff. Comfy seating

Sadly disappointed in the food, certainly better restaurants around for the price. Couldn't fault the service and drinks were good.

Best place for a 5 star service, quality and price will definitely recommend

Been wanting to try this place although concerned by some reviews. Sadly have to agree that everything is great... except the food. Menu reads well and presentation is elevated, a lot of effort clearly goes into preparing each plate, but it didn’t really taste of much. Staff were attentive in checking that everything was OK, and there was nothing to actually complain about, it was just lacking in flavour (except the confit duck which was overly salty). If you serve this type of food then it has to taste amazing…. but it didn’t & we left feeling that it style over flavour and overall rather disappointing. The starters were particularly theatrical in presentation so we were excited to start our meal but unfortunately were luke-warm, tasted pretty bland, and some of the textures we found off-putting (onion soup for example). Mains looked good but didn’t really deliver on taste - vegetarian option was particularly poor, essentially a few chunks of boiled turnip with tiny bricks of potato (described as gnocchi) without any discernible sauce to bring it together. Highlight was dessert & the cocktails were great, but we won’t be returning. Such a shame because the overall experience of our evening was really good - the place feels special - but the food was disappointing and frankly not worth it.

Recently visited with my wife on a date night. Food and service were fantastic. Very reasonable prices also to my surprise. Already planning our next visit!

We enjoyed a really nice meal at The Pepperpot this evening. Great food, in a pleasant environment. Georgia did a great job looking after us and helped to make it an all round great experience. Thank you!

A fabulous brunch with a girlfriend, my first visit . Amazing decor , very efficient and discreet staff , beautifully presented food which was very tasty . Do recommend this restaurant!

A wonderful new restaurant in Derby. The food was exceptional quality, taste and presentation. Our waitress JESS was so kind, considerate and attentive throughout. The ambience and seating was wonderful and we will certainly be returning. The most amazing smell in the washrooms.

Evening dining for two. Food is tasty and well presented. Service is splendid (thank you Alice). Nice atmosphere and great decor. Overall, a great dining experience.

Abbie was amazing as our host with great knowledge of the menu. Ham Hock to start was beautiful, as was the burger (I know, but it was stunning and recommended). Quiet but still a lovely ambience and will be back. Thanks again to Abbie.

Came here for breakfast and I will definitely be back! It’s a gorgeous venue with amazing decor. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and welcoming, especially our server Izzy.

The best dining experience in a long time! Fine dining quality without the over inflated price tag! The decor was so stylish, the staff were professional but friendly and every dish we ordered was beautiful and delicious. Will definitely be visiting again. A real gem of a restaurant!! Loved it!

A lovely evening. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is amazing.

Called in for breakfast. Absolutely delicious. Good non pork selection

Had lunch today at The Pepperpot and cannot fault anything at all. The service was so friendly from the time we arrived and the food was so tasty and beautifully presented. Impressed by the decor and layout of the restaurant and we will definitely be returning.

Lovely atmosphere. Nice place. Food excellent. Wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly if you follow road round to back.

We were really looking forward to visiting the Pepperpot for sunday lunch with our daughter before she returned home. There wasnt a lot if atmosphere as only 2 or 3 other tables were occupied. We got off to a bad start as the waitress first gave us the breakfast menu, then gave us the weekly menu before we eventually got the Sunday lunch menu ! Our starters arrived and were nicely presented and delicious. We had ordered wine but that didn't arrive and we had to remind them before we got it- we weren't asked if we wanted to taste the wine it was just dumped on the table !! The main courses arrived on cold plates and most of 2 mains were inedible due to being stone cold 😥 We did mention this and to be fair the staff did give us a discount off the final bill. We were disappointed overall with the experience which is a great shame as Derby doesn't have many upmarket restaurants and the Pepperpot building has been lovingly restored and converted. I suggest better training for waiting staff and a big improvement would be to warm the plates for hot meals !

Went for a birthday meal. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with the food & service. Both vegetarian and meat dishes were lacking in substance. The dessert especially was quite a shock in how poor it was, absolutely loaded with ganache, which we couldn’t make sense of. Would not return with the current menu.