Carnero Lounge

You'll find this sprawling all-day operation perfectly positioned on St Peters Street, just a stone's throw from the Cathedral Quarter's cobbles. The Lounge chain knows what it's doing – mismatched furniture, exposed brick, and enough space that you won't be breathing down your neighbour's neck while tackling their legendary tapas plates. The menu's a proper crowd-pleaser, shifting seamlessly from proper breakfasts (their shakshuka's a belter) through to evening cocktails without missing a beat. Weekend brunch here is practically a Derby institution – the bottomless prosecco flows freely, but crucially, the food keeps pace. Their halloumi fries disappear faster than parking spaces in the Cornmarket, and the burgers are hefty enough to justify the inevitable food coma.