Derby has been home to The Bookcafe for more than a decade. Originally we were a small café within a book & gift shop, years later we still sell the beautiful & quirky things that surround you although our main business is now food.

In 2009 we moved into 21 Cornmarket and were involved in the restoration of this beautiful Grade 2 listed building, originally built as a bank in 1879.

We promise a friendly, relaxing & inspiring setting whether you visit alone or with a group of friends & family. Great coffee, wine & food is our passion; whatever time of day you visit you'll find freshly made & quite often locally sourced dishes on our menus.

At 6pm on Friday & Saturdays we dim the lights, fire up the pizza oven & transform from a busy bustling café to a candle lit restaurant with live piano & acoustic music.
We can take large group bookings and are available for private hire for even larger numbers up to 100.

We are fully licensed from 7.30am until midnight & have held a 5* hygiene certificate from DCC since we opened.

Early 2015 will see a refurbishment of our kitchens & restrooms along with the launch of our private hire bar & function room upstairs.