Welcome to The Silk Mill

Real Ales, Artisan Ciders and Cutting Edge British Cuisine

Our British menu takes influence from all four corners of the British Isles, embracing ideas and techniques from Victorian London dining to 70’s retro steak houses, the great British seaside holiday and remote Derbyshire villages where we found long lost family recipes. Accompanied with craft ales and artisan ciders from national and local producers you’d be silly not to pop on by – on the edge of Derby city centre right within the historic Cathedral Quarter.

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Recent Reviews

Warm Friendly Pub! Good ales and Food Too

The original nearby Victorian building was knocked down in 1924, and the half timber framed replacement version of The Old Silk Mill opened in 1928. They sell 1 regularly changing guest ale, 2 regular very local Dancing Duck ales, Bass, but I headed straight for their regular Oakham Citra, because, well, because it is one of my favourite ales, and it was very good too! A warm and very friendly atmosphere, with staff and other customers affable alike. I didn’t eat here, but the food I saw being served to other tables looked delicious, I was tempted, but had alternative arrangements… maybe next time!

Steve C, October 2024