The Thomas Leaper - Derby

We decided to stop in for lunch on a whim, and were promptly seated. It was a pleasant experience to enjoy a meal without any obtrusive loud voices in the background. The set menu offered a limited selection but the food was cooked perfectly to our liking. Thank you for the great service.

My wife and I went for lunch to this incredible restaurant that we have been passing by for years. We were not sure if it was open, but we were pleasantly surprised to find out that it was upstairs overlooking Derby Cathedral and Iron Gate, the best part of Derby. We both started with a delicious mushroom soup, which was the best we have ever tasted. We then chose from the set lunch menu - my wife had spinach ricotta tortellini in a delicate sauce, while I had chicken in a Dijon sauce. Both dishes were excellent. The service and staff were very pleasant, and we are looking forward to returning.

Review for drinks only: The bar offers a huge variety of draft options, as well as an extensive selection of bottled drinks. The building itself is a stunning sight, making it worth a visit just to admire the interior. I did not...

The Standing Order is the classiest of several J.D. Wetherspoon pubs in Derby (another one, The Thomas Leaper, is right next door which is kind of...

Bit of a drinking barn, but with some attractive features here and in fact also there. Oldershone, Sunny Daze, 4.0pc a nice beer. Oddly it is situated...