the Orange tree
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About the Orange tree
On George St in Derby, the Orange tree is a cocktail bar at number 5 with a bar on the ground floor and a function room on the top floor. The Loft is hired for private parties such as birthdays and wedding parties, and it comes with tables, sofas, a disco ball and disco lights. Hirers bring their own food, which suits groups planning their own spread. Downstairs, the bar stocks a wide range of gins, including a gin float for two, and mocktails are available for guests who want an alcohol-free drink. The bar opens in the evenings only, Tuesday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention The Loft function room, cocktails, gin selection and outdoor area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention The Loft function room, cocktails, gin selection and outdoor area.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for The Loft, the upstairs function room hired for a wedding party, a 21st and a 30th birthday. Guests describe it as stunning, homely and contemporary, with a disco ball, sofas and direct access to the outdoor area. Several praise the fast replies and helpful staff before and on the day. Cocktails come close behind, called tasty and good value, and the bartenders are described as fantastic, with nobody waiting long at the bar even with around 60 guests. Others single out the wide range of gins, the gin float for two and the mocktails. Downstairs, reviewers mention a chilled vibe and friendly staff. One reviewer who booked the room for an anniversary was far less happy, describing a manager who seemed bothered by requests and a staff member who repeatedly pressed for payment of the room after being told it would be settled by the end of the night. Several hirers brought their own food, and one was allowed to plug in a laptop and play their own playlist, with tables provided.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come for The Loft, the upstairs function room hired for a wedding party, a 21st and a 30th birthday. Guests describe it as stunning, homely and contemporary, with a disco ball, sofas and direct access to the outdoor area. Several praise the fast replies and helpful staff before and on the day. Cocktails come close behind, called tasty and good value, and the bartenders are described as fantastic, with nobody waiting long at the bar even with around 60 guests. Others single out the wide range of gins, the gin float for two and the mocktails. Downstairs, reviewers mention a chilled vibe and friendly staff. One reviewer who booked the room for an anniversary was far less happy, describing a manager who seemed bothered by requests and a staff member who repeatedly pressed for payment of the room after being told it would be settled by the end of the night. Several hirers brought their own food, and one was allowed to plug in a laptop and play their own playlist, with tables provided.
Featured reviews
- Hannah Whitfield
“Hired the function room for husbands 30th. Great room! Really good communication, very fast replies. Everyone had a great time! Will 100% be visiting again. Thankyou ! :)”
- Thomas Siney
“My favorite place in Derby no questions asked. Friendly staff, great drinks come here!!!”
- Waz
“Firstly I’d like to say that I would highly recommending using The Orange Tree for your events and party’s! We hired The Loft for a wedding party on a Saturday night. We were allowed to arrive earlier than opening time and set up the room and Keiran was extremely helpful throughout the night. We arrived with our own food, tables were provided and I was allowed to plug my MacBook in and use my own playlist. The bartenders were fantastic and nobody was waiting at the bar for a long period of time. Feedback on the cocktails was fantastic. The Loft itself is stunning, decorated to look quite homely and contemporary. A disco ball, disco lights and direct access to the outdoor area were very welcome. We had around 60 guests and it didn’t feel overly busy so it can hold a good amount of people, sofas are also provided. Thank you so much for a great night, me and my wife loved it and you’ve helped us make a memory that we will never forget.”
- Kevin Hill
“We hired The Loft room for my daughter’s 21st birthday. The staff were excellent in helping with my inquires and on the day too. Everyone loved the room and a really good atmosphere. We brought our own food. A great place , one which I will use again for other events. I highly recommend this place.”
- Vilna Acquah
“This place is beautiful to look at and that's why it's such a shame about the management and some of the staff. Everything seemed to be a bother to the manager, our caterers agreed that he wasn't the easiest of people to deal with and he wasn't very helpful at all. One of the staff members kept harassing me for the payment of the room even though I told her that it would be paid by the end of the night, ideally I just wanted to enjoy my anniversary celebrations not be constantly bothered. It seems as though they want the money but can't be bothered to put the effort in to make their service great for customers, as I said The Loft is a lovely room but unfortunately I won't be returning to The Orange Tree for a private hire.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
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“Derby's hidden gem on George Street”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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