Winners of the Food and Drink Awards crowned

The winners of the 2021 Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards have been crowned at a glittering awards ceremony, in front of an audience of around 300 people, the very best places to eat and drink in the city were honoured at the event, which took place at The Chocolate Factory.

Here is the full list of the winners and runners-up:

Marketing Derby Food & Drink Awards Winner 2021 – Sponsored by Denby Pottery

• WINNER: Morley Hayes

Outstanding Achievement Award – Sponsored by Royal Crown Derby

• WINNER: Bustler Market

Best Café – Sponsored by CityFibre

• WINNER: Milk & Honey Deli
• Runners-up: Just One More Café, The River Kitchen at the Museum of Making

Excellence in Customer Service (city and county) – Sponsored by Peak Radio

• WINNER: Anoki Derby
• Runners-up: 189 Allestree, Morley Hayes, Kava Coffee Bar, Portobello, Shalimar Gold

Best for Sustainability – Sponsored by Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance

• WINNER: PLANT Café and Bar
• Runners-up: Vedi, BEAR

Best for Drinking – Sponsored by Frame Fast

• WINNER: The Blacksmith’s Lounge
• Runners-up: The Blessington Carriage, Suds & Soda

Most Family Friendly – Sponsored by MiniAperture Photography

• WINNER: Rooster’s Bar and Restaurant (Morley Hayes)
• Runners-up: The Crossbar - Chellaston, The Coffee House at Derby Museums

Best Newcomer – Sponsored by DBC Training

• WINNER: Let’s Taco ‘Bout It
• Runners-up: Generations Takeaway, The Hole in the Wall – Mickleover, Sacred Bean Coffee

Best Experience - Sponsored by University of Derby

• WINNER: Bustler Market
• Runners-up: Darleys Restaurant and Terrace, Lorentes

Best Country Pub / Restaurant (outside of city) – Sponsored by White Peak Distillery

• WINNER: Amalfi White - Melbourne
• Runners-up: Arthur’s – Belper, The Cock Inn - Mugginton

Most Innovative - Sponsored by Derby College Group

• WINNER: Project D
• Runners-up: Anoki, Mezzo

Best Outdoor – Sponsored by ACE Sameday Couriers

• WINNER: The Bell & Castle
• Runners-up: Bustler Market, The Cottonworks

The Union of Students would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists and thank all who were involved in the 2021 Derby Food and Drink Awards.