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BEAR Derbion External - BEAR Derbion, Derby, Derby

BEAR Derbion

3.7
3.7
13 Reviews
£25 and under
Café

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Located on the first floor of Derby’s vibrant and buzzing Derbion shopping centre, this BEAR store has bloomed off the back of the incredible success of our gorgeous spot over in the city’s Cathedral Quarter.

We wanted to bring some of that familiar High Street character to the centre, and we’ve done that by sectioning the vast area in to smaller, cosier sections and added comfy seating, as well as softening our usual warm colour palate slightly to compliment the light, airy atmosphere of the mall.

BEAR Derbion is a snug little haven that you can use to escape all that retail hustle.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 8:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BEAR Derbion offers "great GF options," and the "food was superb as always" with "friendly staff" and a "nice atmosphere." While some patrons experienced service delays and seating issues, the overall food quality and prompt service make it a place worth visiting for its delightful offerings.

13 Reviews
  1. Simon

    Derbyshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good apart from the pizza that was undercooked and no draft beers available which was disappointing with no real alternatives

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  2. Linda

    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Try to avoid busy Saturday lunchtimes it can all be a bit chaotic and customer service really nosedives

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  3. Anita

    Birmingham1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We're were ignored at the greeting area for at least 8 minutes, so we walked to the coffee bar, where we were told to 'wait a minute' while the girl behind the coffee bar studied an iPad. She didn't look up again, didn't greet us other than to tell us to wait, and did not acknowledge me at all when I told her 'we'll leave it, thanks'. I have never been totally ignored in a restaurant before, and I would have thought that in a city with so much competition it is a risky strategy. Any way, we went instead to The Exeter Arms, where the greeting was warm and friendly, the service was attentive, and the food was awesome. I was more than happy to hand over my 50 quid for two beers, two g&t's, and two delicious lunches. Top tip - give Bear a miss and try the Exeter.

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  4. Danielle

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great GF options. Will definitely be visiting again!

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  5. Gavin

    Derbyshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent staff were great. Massive downside tge tables ate so close together ridiculously close no chance of having a private conversation here.

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  6. Angie

    Lincolnshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very friendly and the food arrived promptly. Quality of food was reasonable. Toilet areas are in need of a good cleaning.

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  7. John

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered two House Full breakfasts. Arrived quickly but it’s apparent that some items are precooked. Bacon very crispy but ok. Sausages over done. Mushrooms overwhelmed with herbs and garlic. Not very tasty. Not a bad breakfast but I’ve had better.

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  8. Jess

    Derbyshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely and atmosphere was nice. Would come back again

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  9. Danielle

    Derbyshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch, shame coffee not hot and seating awful.

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  10. Lauren

    Manchester2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    No chicken so all four of our guests had to change our menu choices. Staff are rude, arrogant and above their station. Everything is too much hassle, and the food is overpriced.

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FAQs

BEAR Derbion offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01332 366335.

BEAR Derbion is rated 3.7 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for BEAR Derbion

London Rd, Derby, Derby DE1 2PL

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 8:00 am–6:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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