all new bar &

restaurant IN DERBY

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

- Opening late Summer 2025 -

A trio of sharing plates on stylish ceramic plates at Derby's Engine Room restuarant

our drive

We were driven to bring social, relaxed, refined dining to the heart of Derby. Our chefs have been crafting a menu of sharing plates, grilled meats, delectable pizzas and elegant desserts while our interiors experts have been creating a stylish, industrial-chic space.

The Engine Room restaurant and bar arrives in Derby very soon with bold flavours, an industrial vibe, and an easy-going approach to service. The Engine Room is all about great food shared with great company.

our Food

The menu at The Engine Room is packed with bold, seasonal dishes perfect for grazing with friends or diving into solo. Start with small plates like crispy pork crackling puffs or gooey mac ‘n’ cheese balls, ideal for passing around the table. Our hand-stretched pizzas and generous charcuterie board are made for grazing, while the grill takes centre stage with standout options like our juicy cheeseburger, smoky bavette steak with chimichurri, and the showstopping ribeye with bone marrow butter. Finish with an indulgent pudding such as sticky toffee pudding or our standout strawberry Eton mess. With plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, everyone’s welcome at the table. Our drinks list features craft cocktails, a standout wine selection, and locally brewed beers that perfectly pair with the food.

The Engine Room isn’t just a restaurant - it’s a place to gather, share, and savour every bite. With its urban style, a shareable menu, and a laid-back but polished approach to service, we’re creating a spot where people want to come back again and again.

The Engine Room's charcuterie board with bresaola, roasted chorizo, nduja sausage roll, kalamata olives, salami, bread sticks and Manchego cheese
A grilled steak with chimichurri and triple cooked chips
An elegant mix of vivid red strawberries, meringue kisses and cream
A scotch egg with pickled red cabbage, served warm on a stylish ceramic plate
A perfectly grilled pork tomahawk with pineapple relish
Bavette steak with chimichurri, hash browns and a fried hens egg on a stylish ceramic plate
A ceramic bowl elegantly plated with torched goats cheese, mixed beets, micro herbs, walnuts and apple
Pork crackling puffs with a smear of burnt apple puree

OUR MENU

  • Pork crackling puffs, burnt apple puree (gf) 

    Tomato, onion & cheddar focaccia, burnt leek butter (ve, v)

    Nduja sausage roll, crème fraiche

    Macettes, mac n cheese balls, gruyere fondue

  • Warm scotch egg, pickled red cabbage (gf) (ALLOW 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME)

    Smoked ham & cheddar croquettes, garden pea puree (gf)

    Torched goats’ cheese, mixed beets, micro herb salad, toasted walnut, granny smith (gf, v, n)

    Salt & Pepper squid, garlic aioli, toasted sesame (gf)

    Gambas pil pil, olive oil, red chilli, garlic, paprika, focaccia (gf)

    Bang Bang cauliflower, spring onions, honey, chilli sauce (gf, ve)

  • charcuterie - £25.00

    bresaola, roasted chorizo, nduja sausage roll, kalamata olives, salami, bread sticks, Manchego cheese (gf*)

  • Margherita tomato sauce, mozzarella, confit tomatoes (v)

    Vegetariana tomato sauce, bell peppers, artichoke, red onion, basil, mozzarella (v)

    Diavola tomato sauce, salami, Kalamata olives, mozzarella, chilli flakes, olive oil

    BBQ burn ends tomato base, smoked brisket, mozzarella, chipotle sauce, red onion

  • Cheeseburger beef pattie, smoked bacon jam, Monterey jack cheese, baby gem, bun, smoked paprika fries (gf*)

    Bavette steak chimichurri, hash browns, fried hens egg (gf)

    Rib eye steak beef dripping triple cooked chips, bone marrow butter, balsamic sticky onions (gf)

    Pork tomahawk pineapple relish, lemon & herb sweet potato wedges, chimichurri (gf)

  • Indian spiced lamb rump, dhal, spinach, toasted almonds, yoghurt (gf)

    Smoked brisket, rose harissa, kale, black garlic hasselback potatoes (gf)

    Salt baked celeriac roasted aubergine, dukkah, baba ghanoush, roasted figs (gf, ve, n)

    Cod fillet samphire, mussels, saffron, prosecco velouté (gf)

    Bang Bang cauliflower, spring onions, honey, chilli sauce, sesame, jasmine rice (gf, ve)

    Beer battered haddock beef dripping triple cooked chips, tartar sauce, mushy peas (gf)

  • Beef dripping triple cooked chips (gf)

    Smoked paprika fries (gf)

    Rocket, pomegranate, red onion salad (gf, ve, v)

    Hispi cabbage, smoked paprika, sour cream, crispy onion (gf, ve*)

    Smokey mash potato (gf, ve*)

  • Tonka bean pannacotta thyme shortbread (gf*, v)

    Sticky toffee pudding vanilla ice cream, salted caramel (gf, ve*, v)

    Chocolate tart, clotted cream (v)

    Strawberry and basil Eton mess (gf, v)

    Elderflower, raspberry trifle (v)

gf – gluten free   n – contains nuts    v - vegetarian gf* - gluten free substitutions    ve – vegan   v*- vegan substitutions

our location

The Engine Room is located at Riverlights in the heart of Derby city centre, just metres from the River Derwent. We’re surrounded by the buzz of the city, Derbion shops and the convenience of the main bus station, we’re perfectly placed for a relaxed meal, a night out, or a pre-theatre bite to eat.

There’s plenty of local parking available in the area, including at Derbion and NCP Siddals Road.