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BEAR Iron Gate — Restaurants in Derby

BEAR Iron Gate

RestaurantsDerby, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,190 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1332 725051
7 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3FJ, United Kingdom
£10–20

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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.3/5
1,190 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention matcha latte, chilli cheese brioche, poached eggs and chicken parmo burger.

5★
752
4★
249
3★
91
2★
43
1★
55

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

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