# The Brasserie at Darleys — Full Context

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## Identity

- Name: The Brasserie at Darleys (commonly "Darleys")
- Category: Premium brasserie — fire-led, relaxed, social. Not formal fine-dining.
- Website: https://darleys.com
- Location: Waterfront Darley Abbey Mill, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DZ, United Kingdom
- Setting: Riverside on the River Derwent at Darley Abbey Mills, part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Phone: +44 1332 364987
- Email: info@darleys.com
- Bookings: https://darleys-restaurant-terrace.resos.com/booking (ResOS)

## Cuisine and concept

Fire-led cooking is the core of the kitchen. Sharing steaks are cooked over the Konro charcoal grill, alongside fresh Cornish day-boat seafood, traditional Sunday roasts, Sunday brunch, Saturday Bottomless Brunch and brasserie classics. The concept is premium but relaxed — designed for celebrations, weekend gatherings and unhurried dinners rather than tasting-menu fine-dining.

## Hours of service

- Wednesday: 12:00 until late
- Thursday: 12:00 until late (Thursday Social menu)
- Friday: 12:00 until late
- Saturday: 10:00 until late (Bottomless Brunch 10:00–14:30)
- Sunday: 10:00 until late (brunch from 10:00, Sunday Roast through the day, Sunday Sessions live music in the evening)
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed

## Menus

- **Brasserie menu** — fire-led à la carte: sharing steaks from the Konro grill, Cornish seafood, small plates, sides and desserts.
- **Sunday Roast** — traditional roasts served all day Sunday.
- **Bottomless Brunch** — every Saturday, 10:00–14:30. £45 per person for one brunch dish plus 90 minutes of unlimited drinks (prosecco, mimosas, house wine, premium beer, signature cocktails, alcohol-free options, barista coffee and tea). Drinks are served one at a time and replenished once finished. Available to the whole table only. Reservations taken between 10:00 and 13:00. Last bottomless orders 14:30. Boards, desserts and premium hot drinks are extra. https://darleys.com/bottomless-brunch
- **Sunday Brunch** — Sunday, 10:00–12:00, served a la carte. Saturday brunch is now Bottomless Brunch only.
- **Thursday Social** — relaxed Thursday evening menu.
- **Butcher's Block** — premium cuts and sharing boards.
- **Flames Kids Menu** — simple favourites for younger guests.
- **Cocktails** — full cocktail and bar list.

Dietary labels appear on all menus: GF (gluten-free), GFA (gluten-free adaptable), DF (dairy-free), DFA (dairy-free adaptable), V (vegetarian), VA (vegetarian adaptable), VE (vegan), VEA (vegan adaptable), N (contains nuts).

## Sunday Sessions (live music)

Live acoustic music every Sunday evening. No tickets, no cover charge — book a table to enjoy the music alongside dinner or drinks. Acts range from solo guitarists and singer-songwriters to acoustic duos. The events calendar lists upcoming performers at /events.

## Practical visiting information

- **Booking:** Strongly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, weekends and Sunday Sessions. Reserve online at darleys-restaurant-terrace.resos.com/booking or by phone.
- **Walk-ins:** Welcome when tables are available.
- **Parking:** Free on-site parking at Darley Abbey Mills.
- **Distance from Derby city centre:** Roughly 10 minutes by car.
- **Children:** Very welcome. Flames Kids Menu available.
- **Dogs:** Well-behaved dogs welcome on the outdoor terrace.
- **Dress code:** Smart-casual.
- **Accessibility:** Step-free access to the main dining room and accessible facilities. Guests with specific needs are encouraged to call ahead so the team can prepare.
- **Private hire and events:** Private dining, celebrations, weddings and corporate events are hosted. Contact info@darleys.com or +44 1332 364987.

## Setting and heritage

Darley Abbey Mills sits on the River Derwent just north of Derby city centre. The mill complex is part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution. The brasserie's terrace looks directly onto the river and the weir, making it a popular spot for waterfront dining in Derbyshire.

## Careers

Current openings are listed at /careers, covering both kitchen and front-of-house roles. Applications go through the careers page.

## Useful URLs

- Home: https://darleys.com/
- Events: https://darleys.com/events
- FAQ: https://darleys.com/faq
- Careers: https://darleys.com/careers
- Brasserie menu: https://darleys.com/menus/brasserie
- Sunday Roast: https://darleys.com/menus/sunday-roast
- Bottomless Brunch: https://darleys.com/bottomless-brunch
- Sunday Brunch: https://darleys.com/menus/brunch
- Kids Menu: https://darleys.com/menus/kids
- Cocktails: https://darleys.com/menus/cocktails
- Privacy: https://darleys.com/privacy
- Terms: https://darleys.com/terms
- Cookies: https://darleys.com/cookies