The Brasserie at Darleys — Riverside Fine Dining in DerbyPremium steaks, fresh seafood, Sunday roast and live music by the riverside. Fire-led cooking at Darley Abbey Mills, Derby DE22 1DZ.Our MenusWeekend BrunchStart your weekend right with our delicious brunch offerings, available from 10am.Saturday & Sunday | 10am–12pmPlates are prepared and served as they're ready, encouraging a natural flow to the table.Brunch PlatesFire-led. Comforting. Social.

Pig's Cheek Benedict — £12.50

Braised cheek, poached egg, cider hollandaise, pickled apple.

Flat Iron Steak Hash — £19.00

Crispy potatoes, fried egg, chimichurri.

Crispy Chickpea Aubergine — £11.50

Miel de Caña, feta, rosemary, mint, lemon, flatbread, poached egg.

Charred Asparagus — £12.00

Poached duck egg, romesco, apple balsamic, focaccia.

Trout Tartare — £13.50

Lemon salsa, quail egg, toasted roll.

Kedgeree — £14.00

Fragrant spiced rice, flaked fish, soft eggs, lemon.

To Finish

Chocolate Ganache — £9.00

Spiced hazelnuts, orange oil, crème fraîche.

Roasted Pineapple — £9.50

Tamarind, chilli, dark rum, coconut ice cream, lime.

Espresso Affogato — £6.00 (GF DFA)

Madagascan vanilla ice cream, hot espresso. Add Amaretto, Baileys or Tia Maria — £2.50

Bakery

Baked Croissant — £3.50 (GFA DFA)

Butter, preserves.

Baked Pain au Chocolat — £3.50

Weekend Fizz

Prosecco — £10.50

Chapel Hill Sparkling — £8.00

Champagne — £15.50

Brunch Cocktails

Breakfast Martini — £10.50

French 75 — £11.50

Aperol & Prosecco — £10.50

Classic Bloody Mary — £9.50

Virgin — £6.50

Hot Drinks

Espresso — £2.80

Double Espresso — £3.30

Americano — £3.30

Flat White — £3.60

Cappuccino — £3.60

Latte — £3.70

Extra Shot — £0.70

Tea — £3.30

The Butcher's BlockPremium cuts fired over our Japanese Konro grill, every Wednesday from 5pm.Every Wednesday from 5pmPremium cuts, fired over our Japanese Konro grill.Butcher's BlockAll cuts served with Café de París butter, skin-on fries, watercress & heritage tomato.

Flat Iron — 8oz — £18.50

Signature feather blade, heavy marbling, deep flavour, best served medium-rare.

Rump Picanha — 8oz — £19.50

Rump cap, deep flavour, served sliced with a crisp, rendered edge.

Bistro Rump Heart — 8oz — £21.50

Centre-cut heart, lean, robust flavour, trimmed for tenderness.

Butcher's Board To Share

Flat Iron, Rump Heart & Picanha — £55

Served with skin-on fries, watercress, heritage tomato & Café de Paris butter.

Steak Sauces£3.50 each

Classic Diane

Peppercorn & Brandy

Bone Marrow & Red Wine

Blue Cheese

Salsa Verde

The Thursday SocialA relaxed evening of small plates to share, every Thursday from 5pm.Every Thursday from 5pmA relaxed evening of small plates to share.From The Fire & CoastRecommended 2–3 plates per person. Any 3 plates — £24.

Chargrilled Asparagus — £9.00 (V)

Romesco sauce, apple balsamic.

Seared Scallops — £14.00 (GF DFA)

Pickled daikon, chilli jam.

Chalk Stream Trout Tartare — £9.00 (DF)

Bulgar, lemon salsa.

Soft-Shelled Crab — £11.00

Sweet black pepper sauce, okra, cinnamon pickled cucumber.

Burrata — £10.00 (V GF)

Blood orange, coriander, lavender oil.

Beef Brisket Croquettes — £9.50

Asian slaw.

Crispy Potatoes — £7.50 (V)

Garlic yoghurt, malt vinegar, Poacher, green sauce, pickled mustard seeds.

Chicken Shish — £12.50

Stone-baked flatbread, smoked garlic yoghurt, pickled red onions, herbs.

Braised Pig's Cheeks — £10.50 (GF)

Madeira jus, celeriac and barberry salad.

Char-Grilled Steak Salad — £11.00

Pearl barley, sumac, grapes.

Fried Aubergine — £9.00 (VE)

Miel de caña molasses, pomegranate, mint.

Hummus — £9.00 (N)

Minced lamb, pine nuts, flatbread.

Sommelier Selected WineWhite / Red · 2 glasses for £12 · Bottle £20

Cabernet Sauvignon, Collefrisio, Marche, Italy

Blackcurrant, violet and ripe forest fruits. Smooth, velvety finish.

Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT, Collefrisio, Abruzzo, Italy

Melon, lime and pear. Crisp with a saline mineral finish.

The Brasserie at DarleysFire-led cooking with premium steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal classics.Wednesday–Friday from 5pm · All-day dining Saturday & SundayFire-led brasserie cooking. Bold flavours, comforting classics and great ingredients. Designed for sharing.For The Table

Medjool Date Bonbons — £8.00

Marcona almond, smoked pancetta.

Banderillas — £6.00

Guindilla peppers, Gordal olives, anchovy, silver skin onions.

Sweet Pickled Cherry Chilli — £8.50

Goats curd, pine nut.

Pan Con Tomate — £7.00

Garlic, olive oil, tomato.

Boquerón — £7.00

Caper berry and piquillo pepper.

Stone Baked Garlic Flatbread — £7.50

Mozzarella, tomato, chilli relish.

Smoked Paprika Nuts — £5.50 (GF DF N)

Almonds, peanuts, corn.

Warm House Focaccia, Nduja Butter — £5.00

Marinated Leccino Olives — £5.50 (GF DF)

Small Plates

Chargrilled Asparagus — £9.00

Romesco, apple balsamic.

Crispy Potatoes — £7.50

Garlic yoghurt, green sauce, pickled mustard seeds.

Seared Scallops — £14.00

Pickled daikon, chilli jam.

Chicken Shish — £12.50

Stone-baked flatbread, smoked garlic yoghurt, pickled red onions, herbs.

Chalk Stream Trout Tartare — £9.00

Bulgar, lemon salsa.

Braised Pig's Cheeks — £10.50

Madeira jus, celeriac, barberry.

Soft-Shell Crab — £11.00

Sweet black pepper sauce, okra, pickled cucumber.

Char-Grilled Steak Salad — £11.00

Pearl barley, grapes, sumac dressing.

Burrata — £10.00

Blood orange, coriander, lavender oil.

Fried Aubergine — £9.00

Whipped feta, miel de caña, pomegranate, mint.

Beef Brisket Croquettes — £9.50

Asian slaw.

Hummus — £9.00

Spiced lamb, pine nuts, flatbread.

Large Plates

Roasted Lobster Thermidor — £45 (GF DFA)

Cognac, tarragon & aged Gruyère, buttered Jersey Royals, charred purple sprouting broccoli, lobster bisque.

Grilled Lamb Steak — £24

Butter bean purée, chicory and sorrel pesto, pan jus.

Pan-Seared Chicken Supreme — £26 (GF)

Morels, pancetta, potato fondant, broccoli, sherry cream.

Charred Vegetable Stew (Turlu) — £18.50

Chickpeas, yoghurt, stone-baked flatbread.

Market Fish of the Day — £28

Lemon orzo, brown shrimp butter, sea vegetables, shrimp crumb.

Classic Cuts

Ribeye — 300g — £32 (GF DFA)

Fillet — 200g — £34 (GF DFA)

Chef's Cut of the Day — 225g — £24

Steaks To ShareLarge premium cuts, carved for sharing.

Chateaubriand — 500g — £75 (GF DFA)

Centre-cut fillet, lean and exceptionally tender. Best enjoyed rare to medium-rare. *Please allow 25–30 mins.

Tomahawk Ribeye — 1kg — £85 (GF DFA)

Bone-in steak with deep marbling and bold flavour. Best suited to medium-rare to medium. *Please allow 35–45 mins.

Steak Sauces£3.50 each

Bone Marrow & Shallot (GF)

Diane (GF)

Café de Paris (GF)

Salsa Verde (GF)

Three-Peppercorn Brandy (GF)

Blue Cheese (GF)

Luxury Add-On

Half Lobster Thermidor — £40 (GF DFA)

Sides

Skin-On Fries (GFA DF)

Triple-Cooked Chips (GFA DF)

+ Add Truffle & Lincolnshire Poacher +£1.00

Crushed New Potatoes

Pink peppercorns, roasted garlic, caper berries.

Sesame Hispi Cabbage (GF DFA)

Green Salad

Sumac, red onions.

Charred Purple Sprouting Broccoli (GF DFA)

Espelette, pine nuts.

Roast Heritage Carrots

Parmesan, truffle vinaigrette.

Comfort & Pasta

Fish & Chips — £18.50

Asparagus & Mascarpone — £18.00

Girasole of asparagus and mascarpone, lemon and parmesan emulsion, crispy leeks, pickled mustard seeds.

Ravioli of Braised Meats — £19.00

Slow braised pork, beef and turkey. San Marzano tomato, oregano, aged pecorino.

Red Beetroot Girasoli — £17.00

Chickpea and vegetable filling, smoked almond and red pepper emulsion, crispy chickpeas, sriracha.

Shellfish & Ricotta Ravioli — £23.00

Velouté, mussels, clams, crevettes, lemon oil.

Sweet Plates

Chef's Assiette of Desserts — £14.00

A trio of house desserts, designed for sharing.

Cheese Board — £12.00 (GFA)

Cote Hill Blue, Baron Bigod, smoked Scamorza, quince, walnuts, pickled celery, biscuits.

Crème Catalan — £9.50

Spiced honeycomb, citrus, vanilla.

Eton Mess — £9.50

Strawberries, meringue, pomegranate.

Baked Chocolate Ganache — £9.50 (N)

Orange, spiced hazelnuts.

Lemon Tart — £9.50

Raspberry sorbet.

Roasted Pineapple — £9.00

Dark rum, tamarind, chilli, coconut ice-cream.

Espresso Affogato — £6.00 (GF DFA)

Madagascan vanilla ice cream, hot espresso. Add Amaretto, Baileys or Tia Maria — £2.50

Ice Cream SelectionScoops | 1 for 3 · 2 for 5 · 3 for 7

Madagascan Vanilla · Vegan Vanilla · Coconut · Raspberry Sorbet · Strawberry Sorbet

Hot Drinks

Espresso — £2.80

Double Espresso — £3.30

Americano — £3.30

Flat White — £3.60

Cappuccino — £3.60

Latte — £3.70

Extra Shot — £0.70

Tea — £3.30

Sunday LunchTraditional Sunday lunch served 12–3pm with all the trimmings.Sunday lunch served 12–3pm · Brasserie dining 5pm–7pmA relaxed, brasserie-style Sunday. Light starts, flavour-led roasts and comforting puddings.For The Table

Medjool Date — £8.00

Marcona almond, smoked pancetta bonbons.

Banderillas — £6.00

Guindilla peppers, Gordal olives, anchovy & silver skin onions — briny, sharp, and gently spiced.

Smoked Paprika Almonds, Peanuts & Corn — £5.50 (GF DF N)

Pan Con Tomate — £7.00

Garlic, olive oil, tomato.

Sweet Pickled Cherry Chilli Pepper — £8.50

Goats curd, pine nut.

Warm House Focaccia, Nduja Butter — £5.00

Boquerón — £7.00

Caper berry and piquillo pepper — bright, tangy, and delicately sweet.

Stone Baked Garlic Flatbread — £7.50

Mozzarella, tomato and chilli relish.

Small Plates

Chargrilled Asparagus — £9.00

Romesco sauce, apple balsamic.

Fried Aubergine — £9.00

Miel de Caña molasses, pomegranate, mint.

Chalk Stream Trout Tartare — £9.00

Bulgar, lemon salsa.

Hummus — £9.00

Minced lamb, pine nuts, flatbread.

Burrata — £10.00

Burrata, blood orange, coriander, lavender oil.

Roast Selection

Roast Rump of Beef — £24

Hispi cabbage, heritage carrots, parsnip, red wine jus.

Market Fish — £28

Lemon orzo, brown shrimp butter, sea vegetables, brown shrimp crumb.

Porchetta — £23

Crisp crackling, apple & black lime jus.

Roast Chicken Supreme — £22

Sage stuffing, spring greens, roast chicken jus.

Vegetable Pithivier — £20 (V)

Mushroom, lentil and root veg pithivier, gravy.

Children

Roast Chicken — £10

Roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy.

Sides

Cauliflower Cheese — £6.00 (V GFA)

Extra Roast Potatoes — £5.00 (V)

Extra Yorkshire Pudding — £4.00 (V GFA)

Fire Roasted Seasonal Greens — £5.50 (V)

Sweet Plates

Chef's Assiette of Desserts — £14.00 (V)

A trio of house desserts, designed for sharing.

Cheese Board — £12.00 (GFA)

Cote Hill Blue, Baron Bigod, smoked Scamorza, quince, walnuts, pickled celery, biscuits.

Crème Catalan — £9.50

Spiced honeycomb, citrus, vanilla.

Eton Mess — £9.50

Strawberries, meringue, pomegranate.

Baked Chocolate Ganache — £9.50 (N)

Orange, spiced hazelnuts.

Lemon Tart — £9.50

Raspberry sorbet.

Roasted Pineapple — £9.00

Dark rum, tamarind, chilli, coconut ice-cream.

Espresso Affogato — £6.00 (V GF DFA)

Madagascan vanilla ice cream, hot espresso. Add Amaretto, Baileys or Tia Maria — £2.50.

Ice Cream SelectionScoops | 1 for 3 · 2 for 5 · 3 for 7

Madagascan Vanilla · Vegan Vanilla · Coconut · Raspberry Sorbet · Strawberry Sorbet

Hot Drinks

Espresso — £2.80

Double Espresso — £3.30

Americano — £3.30

Flat White — £3.60

Cappuccino — £3.60

Latte — £3.70

Extra Shot — £0.70

Tea — £3.30

Little FlamesDelicious options for our younger guests to enjoy.Simply prepared favourites using the same great ingredients as our main menus.Mains

Roast Chicken — £10 (GF DFA)

Succulent roast chicken served with buttered new potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy.

Fish & Chips — £9.50 (GFA)

Crisp battered fish with skin-on fries and garden peas.

Pasta Pomodoro — £8.50

Pasta in a simple tomato sauce finished with Parmesan.

Grilled Chicken & Fries — £9.50 (GF DFA)

Grilled chicken breast with skin-on fries and a side of vegetables.

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding — £4.50 (GF)

Warm sponge pudding served with vanilla ice cream.

Ice Cream Selection

Strawberries & Cream · Cookies & Cream · Madagascan Vanilla · Double Chocolate · Salted Caramel Honeycomb · Vegan Vanilla (VE). 1 scoop £3 · 2 scoops £5 · 3 scoops £7

The Wine ListA carefully curated selection of wines, from English sparkling to bold reds.Available by the glass or bottlePlease speak to a member of our team regarding allergens or intolerances.Sparkling

Champagne, La Romantique Blanc de Blanc, Brut, 1er Cru — 175ml £15.50 · Btl £65

Brilliant clear gold colour, distinctive nose of brioche with freshness and minerality on the palate.

Champagne La Romantique Rosé — 175ml £15.50 · Btl £65

Delicate pale pink colour, aromas of strawberries and raspberries, tingling bubbles underlining the freshness with good length.

Halfpenny Green Sparkling Brut — 175ml £14 · Btl £52

Pinot noir and chardonnay blend, elegant and refined.

Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore, Camul — 175ml £10.50 · Btl £45

A sophisticated taste of light champagne, dry with soft vanilla and brioche notes, full body with amazing freshness.

Michele Sparkling Muscat Rosé — 175ml £10 · Btl £40

Gleaming sparkling rosé colour with red hues, fresh strawberry aromas, sweet fruitiness and refreshing morish sparkles.

Alcohol Free

Botega Sparkling — 175ml £7 · Btl £25

Intense must aroma accompanied by fresh fruity notes, delicate and balanced.

Botega Sparkling Rosé — 175ml £7 · Btl £25

Pale pink colour, notes of strawberry, refreshing fruity flavour of berries.

Zeno Viura White — 175ml £6 · 250ml £8 · Btl £24

Light golden green with bouquet of citrus and passionfruit.

Zeno Tempranillo Red — 175ml £6 · 250ml £8 · Btl £24

Ruby red, aromas of black forest fruits, palate of juicy plums and crisp cherries.

Zeno Bobal Rosé — 175ml £6 · 250ml £8 · Btl £24

Bright rose pink colour, aromas of red summer fruits and peach on the palate.

Rosé

Halfpenny Green Rosé — 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.50 · Btl £33

Summer berry fruits abound, refreshing light fruit on the palate and a touch of sweetness.

Pelican Plot Zinfandel Rosé — 175ml £8 · 250ml £10.50 · Btl £30

Light raspberry colour, aromas of fresh sweet peaches, soft with intense red fruits and a floral finish.

Bouquet Rosato, Tenuta Rapitala — 175ml £9 · 250ml £12 · Btl £36

Bright pink with coral tints and floral aromas, fragrant and fruity tastes of wild cherries and berries.

White

Trebbiano Del Rubicone Folonari — 175ml £5.50 · 250ml £8 · Btl £24

Bright and light colour, delicate floral aromas, hints of guava, melon and lemon peel.

Pinot Grigio, Casa al Fiume — 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.50 · Btl £35

Delicate pale pink colour, aromas of strawberries and raspberries, tingling bubbles underlining the freshness with good length.

Sauvignon Blanc, Clouston & Co Marlborough — 175ml £10 · 250ml £13 · Btl £41

Captivating pineapple and guava aroma, currant, elderflower and lime zest notes.

Chardonnay Reserva, Casona de Marchigue — 175ml £7 · 250ml £9 · Btl £28

Nose of bright stone fruit, touch of tropical fruit finishing with creamy softness.

Viognier, Domaine de la Grange — 175ml £8 · 250ml £10.50 · Btl £32

Intense and vibrant apricot bouquet, notes of peaches and pear, finish of acacia and vanilla.

Halfpenny Green Ansons Vale — 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.50 · Btl £33

Aromas of pear on the nose, a lively citrus palate with good balance.

Gavi di Gavi, Poggio del Tiglio — 175ml £10 · 250ml £13 · Btl £41

Light silver colour with intense bouquet of white peach and limes, dry, leaving a fruit crisp freshness.

Red

Halfpenny Green Renny Red — 175ml £8.50 · 250ml £11.50 · Btl £33

A classic English blend, fruit driven and well rounded, medium bodied with notes of plum and violet.

Finca el Origen Malbec Reserva — 175ml £9.50 · 250ml £12.50 · Btl £40

Floral ripe black fruit aromas, notes of blackberry and vanilla with chocolate hints, sweet and velvety.

Domaine Tissier Roland, Sancerre Rouge — 175ml £11 · 250ml £13.50 · Btl £45

Pinot noir grapes, beautifully light, with notes of cherries and loganberries.

Château Fongrave Merlot La Tourelle — 175ml £7.50 · 250ml £10 · Btl £32

Ruby red with notes of blackberries and raspberries, generous and fruity with good structure.

Hazelgrove Shiraz — 175ml £9 · 250ml £11.50 · Btl £36

Aromas of dark berries, mocha, and a touch of nutty oak, rich complexity and length.

Dao DOC Reserva, Quinta das Camélias — 175ml £9.50 · 250ml £12.50 · Btl £40

Black plum, bergamot and violet notes, plenty of character and silky tannins.

Verona Rossa, Folonari — 175ml £5.50 · 250ml £8 · Btl £24

Vibrant ruby red, fresh red berries on the nose and taste of forest fruits.

CocktailsClassic and hand-crafted cocktails, each available with or without alcohol.Classics with or without · Hand-crafted · MocktailsClassics — With or WithoutA curated selection of the world's finest classics. Each available as a full-strength serve, or expertly crafted alcohol-free. Full-Strength £11.50 · Alcohol Free £8.50

Aperol Spritz — £11.50 · AF £8.50

The Italian staple: Lyres Italian Orange, Nozeco and soda.

Amaretto Sour — £11.50 · AF £8.50

Lyres Amaretti shaken with fresh lemon juice, a dash of sugar and Harry Howes alcohol-free bitters.

Hand-CraftedA selection of contemporary house recipes, finished with the icons of the cocktail world. £11.50

Pink Grapefruit Negroni — £11.50

A negroni with a twist — pink grapefruit gin rolled with Aperol and Martini Bianco.

Planter's Punch — £11.50

A sweet rum cocktail — Havana 7 dark rum, orange and pineapple juice, with fresh lemon and Angostura bitters.

Elderflower Margarita — £11.50

A twist on the classic margarita — silver tequila shaken with fresh lime juice, St-Germain and elderflower syrup.

Passionate Martini — £11.50

Vanilla vodka with Passoa, vanilla syrup, lime juice and passionfruit purée, served with a shot of Brut sparkling.

Lychee Spritz — £11.50

Kwai Feh lychee liqueur, Alkimi lychee syrup, Brut sparkling wine and soda — a sweet and tropical spritz.

River Fizz — £11.50

Darleys signature cocktail. Chaudron Blanc de Blanc champagne with Disaronno and Blue Curaçao.

MocktailsFun, fruity and refreshing house recipes. Alcohol free. £8.50

Tropical Bliss — £8.50

A blend of tropical juices, purées and syrups — sweet and fruity, sure to make you feel like summer.

Strawberry Cooler — £8.50

Tall and fruity with hints of basil and cucumber — Seedlip Garden 108 mixed with strawberry syrup and orange juice, topped with sparkling water.

Citrus & Cucumber Spritz — £8.50

Fever-Tree Mexican lime soda infused with cucumber and topped with lemonade.

Pineapple & Ginger Punch — £8.50

Lyres Dark Cane spirit mixed with pineapple juice, lime and ginger ale.

Pink Fizz — £8.50

A spritz-style drink made with sparkling Nozeco, dragonfruit & mango syrup, topped with elderflower tonic.

Upcoming Live Music Events

Sarah Lou — Sunday Sessions: Sarah Lou, Sunday, 31 May 2026, 5:00 PM

We've got Sarah Lou with us this Sunday from 5 PM. A Derby-based singer and pianist who covers everything from soul and jazz to country, 80s classics and contemporary favourites — solo or with a live band. If you've seen her Amy Winehouse tribute locally, you already know the voice. If you haven't, Sunday's a good time to fix that. No booking needed. Just a seat, a glass of something, and nowhere else to be.

Sarah Lou is a Derby-based singer and pianist whose repertoire spans soul, jazz, country, 80s classics and contemporary favourites. She performs both solo and with a live band, and is well known locally for her Amy Winehouse tribute set.

Book a table: Book Online or call 01332 364756.Address: Darley Abbey Mills, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DZ. Email: info@darleys.com.