The Distillery

3 Friar Gate, DE1 1BU - Derby
·€€ Bar Pub
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87/100
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🌳 Outdoor seating 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Atmosphere 50 Cocktails 50 Night 23 Spirits 22 Price 17 Door 12 Party 8 Gin 6

👍 Recommended by 2 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1332 293899
📍 Address: 3 Friar Gate, Derby

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 12–10 pm
Tuesday 12–10 pm
Wednesday 4–11 pm
Thursday 12–11 pm
Friday 12 pm–2:30 am
Saturday 12 pm–2:30 am
Sunday 12–11 pm

Google Reviews ⭐ 4.2/5 (764)

Alex & Family ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4 months ago
Popped in for a few beers and cocktails before a show at a nearby venue; great friendly staff, amazing cocktails, beer good, toilets clean and a nice setting. Will and would return when next in Derby.
Rhi Kate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
a week ago
We had our works Christmas do in December 2025 here and just as the previous year, it was a fabulous time. The atmosphere is great here, fantastic selection of drinks and the cocktails are amazing, music is great and the staff really make …
Paige Leivers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
a month ago
We booked the upstairs bar for an event and it was fab. All the staff are so friendly & accommodating, special thank you to the guys who looked after us on 14th Nov. Taylor was also fab, communication was amazing, service was lovely, …
Matt Bennett ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4 weeks ago
We had our work Christmas party here over the weekend, Lotus went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for us. The atmosphere was perfect, drinks were amazing and the food was to die for! …
Shaun Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
a month ago
We booked the upstairs bar for my wife's 60th birthday. Absolutely fantastic night, Lotus was brilliant as were all the staff. Great atmosphere and quality cocktails. Can definitely recommend to anyone thinking of booking.
Jim draper
a month ago
I am a guy of vintage! 63 to be precise.I made my 1st visit to meet my Son in Law and celebrate his birthday with his mates. Our visit was late afternoon,after going football,4pm.Ive got to say liked the …

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great wine list
Has live performances
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Has dancing
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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