Valentine’s Day at The Engine Room Derby

A man and woman hold hands across an elegant dining table. She has a diamond ring on and both have glasses of wine. We cant see their faces but can tell they are relaxed and romantic.

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at The Engine Room Derby on Saturday, 14th February 2026. Join us for an unforgettable evening of romance and indulgence with a specially crafted three-course menu for £70 per couple, including a glass of fizz on arrival. Whether it’s your first Valentine’s together or a cherished tradition, make this one truly special in the heart of Derby.

Our Valentine’s Menu is now finished for this year. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Valentine’s Dinner – £70 per couple

Enjoy a three-course meal and a glass of fizz on arrival for £70 per couple. Reservations are recommended. Book your table online or call us on 01332 406 095.

Valentine’s menu

starters

Prawn cocktail, bloody Mary sauce, cucumber, granny smith, smoked paprika, confit tomato (GF)

French onion soup, gruyere croute, warm roll, whipped butter (GF, V*)

Baked camembert to share, rosemary croutes, red onion chutney (GF*)

Red pepper, tomato, basil arancini, balsamic dip (GF, VE)

Mains

Sticky roasted pork belly, marmite carrots, granny smith, pomme puree (GF)

Wild mushroom risotto, crispy mushrooms, kecap manis, pickled shitake (GF, VE, V)

8oz sirloin steak, mushroom fricassee, confit tomato, peppercorn sauce, beef dripping triple cooked chips (GF)

Loin of cod, samphire, caper butter, saffron potatoes (GF)

Desserts

Raspberry & white chocolate creme brulee (GF, V)

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (GF, V, VE)

Chocolate delice, burnt white chocolate (V)

New York style Baked blueberry cheesecake (V)

(GF) gluten free. (GF*) gluten free adaptations available. (V) vegetarian. (VE) vegan. (N) contains nuts.

valentine’s afternoon tea

If relaxed daytime dining is more your speed, our Afternoon Tea is available exclusively on Valentine’s (14th Feb) and Galentine’s Day (13th Feb).

Presented on sharing platters, it gives you and your significant other plenty to enjoy together.

The Menu

Finger sandwiches
• Coronation chicken
• Cheddar and tomato chutney
• Roast ham and mustard mayonnaise

Warm bites
• Sausage roll with red onion chutney

Scones
• Freshly baked scones
• Strawberry preserve
• Clotted cream

Cakes
• Lemon and poppyseed drizzle
• Salted caramel choux bun
• Chocolate delice

Pricing
• £25 per person with tea or coffee
• £28 per person with Derby Gin
• £30 per person with Prosecco

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