
BEAR Iron Gate
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About BEAR Iron Gate
On Iron Gate in Derby, BEAR Iron Gate is a restaurant and café-bar with a rustic-industrial interior, found at number 7. The morning menu includes brunch and a full breakfast, and a free coffee comes with the full breakfast before 10am. Eggs feature on the menu, including smash on toast with poached eggs, and a chilli cheese brioche sits alongside them. Pastries such as croissants share the counter with lattes and cappuccino, and matcha is made as both an iced drink and a latte. Lunch dishes follow later in the day, and the bar pours cocktails and craft beers. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha latte, chilli cheese brioche, poached eggs and chicken parmo burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matcha latte, chilli cheese brioche, poached eggs and chicken parmo burger.
Customer Review Summary
Matcha is the drink reviewers raise most, from an iced matcha to a matcha latte, with one calling it a standout. Coffee comes close behind, including lattes and a cappuccino. On the food side, diners name the chilli cheese brioche, a green chilli cheese toasty with tater tots, and smashed avocado with pea and mint on toast with poached eggs. One reviewer praises the Chicken Parmo Burgers and a kids' menu with more healthy choices. Reviewers describe a cosy, relaxed, quiet room where friends linger over brunch, with friendly staff, fast Wi-Fi and clean toilets. The one real criticism comes from a reviewer whose first egg and bacon arrived overcooked, who suggested a choice of egg style and adding beans or black pudding. The same reviewer felt a server avoided eye contact on a second visit. One reviewer suggests reserving on weekends because it gets busy, and another notes the smashed avocado arrived really quickly.
Customer Review Summary
Matcha is the drink reviewers raise most, from an iced matcha to a matcha latte, with one calling it a standout. Coffee comes close behind, including lattes and a cappuccino. On the food side, diners name the chilli cheese brioche, a green chilli cheese toasty with tater tots, and smashed avocado with pea and mint on toast with poached eggs. One reviewer praises the Chicken Parmo Burgers and a kids' menu with more healthy choices. Reviewers describe a cosy, relaxed, quiet room where friends linger over brunch, with friendly staff, fast Wi-Fi and clean toilets. The one real criticism comes from a reviewer whose first egg and bacon arrived overcooked, who suggested a choice of egg style and adding beans or black pudding. The same reviewer felt a server avoided eye contact on a second visit. One reviewer suggests reserving on weekends because it gets busy, and another notes the smashed avocado arrived really quickly.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fell into Bear in Derby and have been coming back everyday. Relaxed atmosphere and great food/coffee. We have been served by Emma who has been so friendly and accommodating. A great start to the day. Thank you.”
- Google user
“Lovely bit of brunch 😋 Green Chilli cheese toasty and tata tots with a Cappuccino 😘👌”
- Google user
“Lovely and peaceful visit to Bear Cafe in Derby. Great coffee, refreshing iced matcha, and a really cosy atmosphere. Definitely a nice spot to relax.”
- Google user
“Visited on a Sunday afternoon. Enjoyed the comfy & quiet space. Relax for leisure chat with friends. Love the matcha latte 😋 Food is yum too.”
- Google user
“We recently went to Bear at Iron Gate to check out their new Chicken Parmo Burgers. They were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection! I was also thrilled to see that they’ve improved their kids’ menu. They now have more choices, including healthier options.”
Highlights
“Relaxed, rustic-industrial spot for coffee, cocktails & craft beers plus breakfast & lunch fare.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 13
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 5
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
Restaurants near BEAR Iron Gate
- 0.4 mi
lotus bun, lamb rogan josh, buffet variety
- Al Mehrab karahi4.32241 mi£10–20
nihari, chicken cheese paratha, karahi
- Sussex Circus Fish Bar4.65151.3 mi£1–10
fish and chips, chip portion size, mushy peas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR Iron GateOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,190 | — | £10–20 | matcha latte, chilli cheese brioche, poached eggs |
| COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Derby | 4.36,268 | 0.4 mi | — | lotus bun, lamb rogan josh, buffet variety |
| Al Mehrab karahi | 4.3224 | 1 mi | £10–20 | nihari, chicken cheese paratha, karahi |
| Sussex Circus Fish Bar | 4.6515 | 1.3 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, chip portion size, mushy peas |
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