The Derby Food and Drink Awards 2017 Winners Are...
Derby’s food and drink industry descended on The Roundhouse to celebrate the Ninth Annual Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.
The evening highlighted Derby’s finest restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes, in categories including Best Newcomer, Best Out of Town, and the highly prestigious Restaurant of the Year.
The award ceremony, organised by Marketing Derby in conjunction with Bondholders the Derby Telegraph, Roundhouse Events and Cactus Images, was hosted by Nick Britten.
With over 5,200 nominations received from the public, the night’s winners reflected the public’s wishes
The finalists were shortlisted from the quality and content of the public nominations, as well as the establishment’s hygiene ratings and TripAdvisor scores. Each establishment will be visited by mystery judges, who will critique them on food, drinks, overall atmosphere and customer service.
John Forkin, Managing Director of Marketing Derby, said: “The judges had a difficult, albeit enjoyable, time picking winners. We asked them to take a rounded view, looking for excellence in customer service, with knowledgeable staff who seem to care, appropriate ambience, as well as, of course, an excellent food and drink offer.”
The Winners are:
Best International – sponsored by Riverlights Derby
Winner - Masala
Lorentes
Anoki
Best Café – sponsored by Derby College
Winner - Katherine’s Gift and Coffee Bar
Derby Cathedral Cafe
Grand Café Caruso
Best Bar – sponsored by IN Magazine
Winner - The Palfrey
Suds and Soda
The Orange Tree
Best Pub -sponsored by The Irongate Group
Winner- The Silk Mill Ale and Cider House
The Last Post
The Bell and Castle
Best Newcomer – sponsored by Burnthebook
Winner - Bustler Market
The Posthouse
The Belfry Steakhouse
Best Out of Town – sponsored by the University of Derby
Winner - The Saracens Head, Shirley
Amalfi White, Melbourne
Angelo's, The New Inn, Belper
Best Customer Service – sponsored by Derby Telegraph
Winner - Derby Cathedral Cafe
Grand Café Caruso
Katherine’s Gift and Coffee Bar
The Potting Shed
Anoki
The Orange Tree
Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Denby Pottery
Winner - Terroir Bistro
Iberico
Masa
Royal Crown Derby Outstanding Achievement Award
Liv and Sarah Pritchard from Bean Caffe