Darley's Restaurant
Darleys Restaurant has always been known as the epitome of fine dining in Derby. Situated along the water front of the Darley Abbey Mills, it boasts an intimate setting in one of the most beautiful areas of the city, and the service and standard are said to be like no other in the area. For many years I have wanted to try Darleys, and last night had the opportunity to! It's changed ownership a handful of times since I've known about it, but a 2021 michelin award still hangs above the entrance door declaring it's reputation and I had heard on the grapevine that the latest owners, local father-and-son duo Lee Bebbington and Robert Ellis, we're doing an incredible job of raising the profile of the restaurant and bringing people back through it's doors. With the local area under some pressure to rebuild (the footbridge has been closed since 2022) and little to no parking in the area, Darleys has it's challenges, but do the food and the service hold up to their repu...
