If you’re looking for a restaurant in Derby that specialises in quality steak, call off your search and land a booking at The Mallard Beefeater. Cooked on the grill using 30-day-aged cuts of juicy steak, savour world-inspired steakhouse recipes, expertly crafted with passion and flair. Our Beefeater menu offers an extensive selection of our famous dishes, as well as much-loved pub classics, star sharers, plant-based grill greats and fresh seafood. All sourced from the best, sustainably conscious producers.
Our team
Beaming with pride for being known as one of the best restaurants in Derby, our team thrives on guest satisfaction. Each customer that walks through our doors is instantly made to feel a part of our Beefeater family – and rightly so. We believe that top-tier service should always go hand in hand with gastronomy excellence. So, you’ll find that our restaurant’s ambience and home-from-home atmosphere is infectious. It’s the Beefeater way. From organised precision across our front of house team to the party of flavours crafted in our kitchen, you’re in the best, expert hands for steak in Derby.
Our location
We’re named after the fastest steam train in the world, the LNER 4468 Mallard. Here’s a fun fact for you. When our restaurant first opened, the interior was designed to resemble the inside of train carriages. Today, you can still see that locomotive heritage, shining through across features like our striking veranda. The ideal spot for a cool, refreshing drink on hazy summer afternoons. Inside, our spacious and cosy seating area is a modern, relaxing place to be. Complete with Beefeater’s iconic warm and vibrant tones, rustic wood features and brickwork. Getting here is easy. We’re just off the A38 on the way into Derby and our on-site car park is free.
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Why we love Derby
Days out in Derby offer a brilliant variety of culture for locals and visitors alike. Fans of museums and galleries are always in for a great time. Just 12 minutes away from us is the Museum of Making. Where you’ll gain an immersive insight into the industrial history of Derby and the East Midlands, under the roof of the world’s first modern factory. Then there’s the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, a 15-minute drive away. A brand known for its prestige and engineering – opening in Derby back in 1908 – discover a rich collection of Rolls-Royce exhibitions and archives. For tours, we recommend visiting the Royal Crown Derby, 15 minutes from here. A popular bone china manufacturer for kings and queens through history – plus, the provider of the first-class dinner service on RMS Titanic. Perhaps you’d enjoy a ramble? From riverside strolls alongside Darley Abbey Park, to stately walks across Elvaston’s meadows, uncover a myriad of local walks through nature after your meal.
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Came for Sunday lunch. Got told on arrival that there would be a delay of 30 minutes for food, sat down ordered drinks and then had to ask for Sunday menu. Then told no Sunday meals were being ordered for the next 30-40 minutes so the kitchen could catch up. I Mentioned that I was told that it was just a delay in food coming out but if we couldn’t order for 30-40 minutes then should have been made clear before seating us. Staff went to see manager who informed us that it was an hour wait for ordering. Older couple sat next to us with Sunday menus seated 2-3 minutes after us, had there Sunday meal order taken while we were being told an hour wait to order. When we said we’d like to pay for the drinks and go we were then told that it’d only be 20-30 minutes wait for food but can order 🤦🏼♀️ Quite obvious that staff and manager had no clue on what was going off when being told 3 different waiting times in 4 minutes.
We waited 2 hours for our meal on Christmas Day. When it arrived the picture below was my roast beef dinner. When I suggested it was the scrag ends of fat. She told me that is how it is cut. Disgusting. And this cost £69.00. This is the worst Christmas Day meal. Have us our money back for one meal.
Food is really delicious 😋, nice and fresh. Stay at the Premier Inn on site so really convenient. Friendly staff, could do with a few more at busy times. Overall very happy 😊
Overpriced and extremely small portions for that price. Staff were lovely but food not so. I had a steak and ale pie. It cost me £15. The pie top was hard that I couldn't cut it with a knife. It tends to happen if food is microwaved after being cooked. Desert was biscoff sundae, one biscuit, one scoop of ice cream and the reminder of the jar filled with spray cream. Clearly there is an initiative to cut corners and save money here. The resturant is overpriced. I won't be visiting again. Would you pay £15 for the picture attached?
This establishment is set on the outskirts of derbys City Centre, it was clean and tidy which gave a good impression on entry, there was only slight wait but nothing to make a fuss about, The waiting staff were very polite. The food was ok but unfortunately the steak was like leather so did let down slightly otherwise the meal was OK, would i go again yes, oh make sure you register your vehicle its free parking for 3 hours while you dine in well done guys
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Derby, Derbyshire, DE22