The River Kitchen - Derby Cathedral Quarter

Culture & Leisure, Food & Drink

Silk Mill Lane

Derby

DE1 3AF

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 10:00 - 19:00

Friday 10:00 - 19:00

Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Call: 01332 641901

Relax and unwind in our new, family-friendly café, serving fresh, seasonal and local food

The River Kitchen is all about community. Our delicious food is locally sourced, always within season and direct from local farmers and butchers. We love to serve food that makes you smile and feel good. For us, that means finding the finest quality produce that stems from our Derbyshire heritage. From our stunning house coffee, roasted 30 minutes away at Stewarts of Trent Bridge, to our local craft beer.

Whether you’re catching up with friends over coffee or cocktails, or meeting family for lunch, we’ll look after you.

Offers

10% off your bill in the River Kitchen at the Museum of Making with the LoyalFree app

Events

There are currently no upcoming events for this place.

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Get ready for a night of Northern Soul at

🎶✨ Get ready for a night of Northern Soul at Metrobar this Sunday! ✨🎶

Join them for an incredible lineup featuring Paul "Tommo" Two Gunz, Rob 70s Tipper, Sandy Partridge, Phil Gaskin, and George Fairless spinning the best soul sounds.

🕒 Free entry from 3 PM till late!
Don't miss out—see you on the dance floor! 💃🕺 #NorthernSoul #Metrobar #FreeEntry

Pottery fans, don't miss TOASTED Ceramic Fair at D

Pottery fans, don't miss TOASTED Ceramic Fair at Derby Museums on 29-30 March 2025! Explore 37 UK potters, enjoy demos, workshops, & talks. Try your luck at the pottery tombola! First 50 visitors get a goodie bag! Free entry!
https://derbymuseums.org/event/toasted-ceramic-fair

The Cathedral Quarter Street Circus is BACK this s

The Cathedral Quarter Street Circus is BACK this summer on 9th August! Get ready for an unforgettable day of jaw-dropping performances, including the hilarious Musical Ruth, acrobatics from The Van Dunk Brothers, fiery stunts by Fireman Dave, and so much more!
This vibrant event is perfect for all ages, bringing laughter, awe, and excitement to the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars! https://www.facebook.com/events/492008613929721/
#StreetCircus #CathedralQuarter #SummerFun #FamilyEvent

Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift in Derby

💖 Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter! 💖
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and the Cathedral Quarter has everything you need to spoil the special woman in your life! 🌸✨
🎁 Gift Ideas Galore!
🍽️ Food & Drink – Treat her to a delicious meal or afternoon tea at one of our fantastic cafés and restaurants.
💆‍♀️ Pampering – From relaxing spa treatments to luxury beauty gifts, give her the self-care she deserves.
👗 Fashion & Accessories – Discover stylish boutiques and unique finds to refresh her wardrobe.
🛍️ Something Special – Independent shops and artisan stores offer one-of-a-kind gifts she’ll love!
Make this Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March) truly special with a thoughtful gift from the heart of Derby. 💝✨
#MothersDay #CathedralQuarterDerby #ShopLocal #GiftIdeas

Today is World Poetry Day!

🌿✨ Today is World Poetry Day! ✨📖
We’re celebrating the power of words and their ability to uplift, inspire, and connect us. During the pandemic, we worked with The Poetry Project to bring messages of hope to the streets of Cathedral Quarter—and you can still find some of these beautiful poetry installations across the area.
Take a stroll, discover a verse, and let poetry brighten your day. 💛
#WorldPoetryDay #PoetryInTheCity #CathedralQuarter

The Shires Live at Derby Cathedral!

🌟 The Shires Live at Derby Cathedral! 🎶🤠
@derbycathedral is excited to host The Shires, the UK’s biggest country music export, on Friday 4th April as part of their Two of Us tour! 🎤✨
With three UK Top 3 albums, four #1 UK Country albums, and over 100 million streams, Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes will bring their incredible hits to this stunning venue for a truly special night. 🎸🎵
📅 Friday 4th April
📍 Derby Cathedral
Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out! 🎟️🔥 #TheShires #CountryMusic #DerbyCathedral
https://derbycathedral.org/events/concerts/the-shires/

We have a full clutch!! The fourth egg was laid ye

We have a full clutch!! The fourth egg was laid yesterday morning by the Peregrines at @derbycathedral.
Keep watching their progress on the webcams run by the Peregrine project.
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/p/our-webcams.html

Exciting News for Derby!

The transformed

🌟 Exciting News for Derby! 🌟
The transformed Derby Market Hall is set to reopen this Spring, bringing a fresh, vibrant energy to the heart of our city! 🎉✨
Get ready for a buzzing hub of independent shopping, delicious food & drink, and top-notch entertainment. It’s where creatives, makers, and traders will come together, celebrating Derby’s heritage of innovation and industry.
Whether you're a local or visiting from afar, the new Market Hall will be the place to meet, shop, and soak up the atmosphere. Stay tuned for more updates – we can’t wait to welcome you! 💙 #DerbyMarketHall #ShopLocal #EatDrinkEnjoy

And they keep on coming! Egg number three has been

And they keep on coming! Egg number three has been laid by the Peregrines at @derbycathedral!
In the next few days we should hopefully see a fourth egg which will be the full clutch and then the incubation period will begin!
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/p/our-webcams.html

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Get ready for a shamrockin’ good time this St. Patrick’s Day as Cathedral Quarter comes alive with celebrations! Many of your favourite bars will be raising a glass to the occasion, including @odwyersbarderby on Friar Gate, where the Guinness will be flowing, the music will be lively, and the craic will be mighty! ☘️🎶🍻
Tag your friends, dust off your best green outfit, and join the fun! Who’s in? ⬇️ #StPatricksDay #CathedralQuarter #Sláinte

Ready to journey into the shadows? Join us

🌑✨ Ready to journey into the shadows? Join us for Darkness In The Fields – Folk Horror Film Festival 2025 at QUAD on March 22nd! 🎬👀
A day packed with spine-chilling folk horror screenings, interviews, exclusive sales, and more! We’ll be showcasing exciting new films alongside a few timeless classics. Get ready for a thrilling ride!
Stay tuned for our full line-up of showings and guests, coming soon! 🎥🖤
#FolkHorror #FilmFestival #DarknessInTheFields #QUAD2025

https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/ditf2025/

Get ready for a fantastic St. Patrick’s

🍀🎉 Get ready for a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Parade today!
The parade kicks off at 1 PM, winding its way through Cathedral Quarter, passing Iron Gate and Cornmarket, before finishing at the Derby Irish Centre on Beckett Street. Expect music, dancing, and plenty of Irish cheer! ☘️💚
Come along and celebrate– wear your green and bring the craic! 🍻✨
#StPatricksDay #DerbyParade #IrishPride #Sláinte

Mark your calendars! A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedr

FORMAT International Photography Festival 202

📸 FORMAT International Photography Festival 2025 is back today! 🎉
Derby QUAD, in partnership with the University of Derby, presents FORMAT25 under the thought-provoking theme ‘Conflicted’. From 13 – 30 March 2025, Derby City Centre will come alive with stunning photography and lens-based media from artists across the globe, alongside powerful archive material.
Through the FORMAT25 Open Call, creatives explore the complexities, divisions, hopes, and fears of today’s world. Exhibitions continue across major venues until 31 May 2025, with some running until 15 June 2025.
📍 Don’t miss this incredible celebration of visual storytelling! #FORMAT25 #PhotographyFestival #Derby

Have a look around the award winning business vote

Have a look around the award winning business voted best independent shop in Derbyshire by Derby telegraph readers 🥇

A beautiful shop selling herbal teas, vitamin supplements, essential oils and much more🌿
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#SmallBusiness #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #IndependentBusiness #ShopSmall #SupportLocal
#LocalBusiness #BusinessOwner #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessOwner #SupportLocalBusiness #Derby #Derbyshire #VisitDerby #LoveDerby #DerbyLife
#DerbyBusiness #DerbyShops #ShopDerby #cathedralquarter

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), the UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, returns with its latest and most exciting lineup yet!
This year’s theme delves into justice in its many forms—criminal, social, and moral—exploring how Japanese filmmakers tackle these timeless concepts through thought-provoking dramas, hidden gems, and laugh-out-loud comedies. Audiences are invited to reflect on justice, justification, and judgement in today’s ever-changing world.
@derbyquad 14–16 March.
Don’t miss this celebration of Japanese cinema!
#JapaneseCinema #JFTFP #FilmFestival #QUAD

Some lovely news from the Derby Cathedral Peregrin

Some lovely news from the Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project this morning - the Peregrines laid their first egg yesterday!
The project is now in its 20th year and is run in partnership with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derby Cathedral, Derby City Council and the Cathedral Quarter BID. You can watch all the progress over the next few months via the webcams!!
https://derbyperegrines.blogspot.com/p/our-webcams.html

Warm up your day with a cosy cup of hot chocolate

Warm up your day with a cosy cup of hot chocolate and a slice of tasty cake at Rask Café!☕️🍰
Whether you’re craving something sweet
or need a pick-me-up, we’ve got the perfect treat for you. Come on in and indulge in a moment of bliss!
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#HotChocolate #CakeLovers #RaskCafe #SweetEscape #cathedralquarterderby #smallbusiness #derby #cafe #coffee #work

Derby Museums is hosting a Wedding Fair at the Mus

Derby Museums is hosting a Wedding Fair at the Museum of Making!
Sunday, 16th March 2025
11am – 3pm
Discover an amazing selection of local wedding suppliers in a stunning venue! Early Bird Tickets are available for exclusive early access (11am–12pm), including breakfast pastries and hot drinks, for just £2 per person.
From 12pm–3pm, entry is free, with mocktails, cocktails, canapés, and a free goody bag for all bookings.
Plan your perfect day! Book tickets now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/derby-museums/t-pqaxzqe

Get ready for a fantastic St. Patrick’s

🍀🎉 Get ready for a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday, March 15th! 🎶
The parade kicks off at 1 PM, winding its way through Cathedral Quarter, passing Iron Gate and Cornmarket, before finishing at the Derby Irish Centre on Beckett Street. Expect music, dancing, and plenty of Irish cheer! ☘️💚
Come along and celebrate with us – wear your green and bring the craic! 🍻✨
#StPatricksDay #DerbyParade #IrishPride #Sláinte

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