Turtle Bay Derby

You'll smell the jerk spices before you even step through the door on Wardwick. This Caribbean chain might not be uniquely Derby, but they've nailed the tropical escape vibe in the heart of the city centre. The cocktails are the real draw here – their rum punch actually packs a punch, and the bottomless brunch deals make weekend planning dangerously easy. The jerk chicken has proper heat behind it, not the watered-down stuff you sometimes get from chains. Staff genuinely seem to enjoy working here, which makes all the difference when you're three cocktails deep and contemplating whether you need those plantain on the side (you do). It gets properly busy at weekends, so book ahead if you're planning a big night out.