Making memories together. Explore our family-friendly event calendar and book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you.

This autumn, why rush when you can relax? Unwind at our cosy pub in Derby, where the only thing on the agenda is having a great time. We've got everything you need to enjoy the colder months in comfort, including delicious food and great choices of beer and wine.  Cheers to slowing down and enjoying each season to its fullest.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to The King&#8217;s Highway in Derby. A real family-friendly pub serving pub classics and a traditional carvery every day of the week, this is a great place to eat, meet, and relax. Our family-friendly pub team will make everyone feel welcome. With a relaxed atmosphere, kids can be themselves, and we make sure each family member leaves with a happy tummy and a smile. 
Bring the whole family, and don’t forget to sample our brilliant range of beers, cask ales, and wines.

We’re taking Christmas bookings and can’t wait to welcome you! Our festive menus are full of delicious seasonal dishes and traditional Christmas classics.
Whether you&#8217;re planning a family dinner, a get-together with friends, or a special night out, our pub offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories this festive season.

Christmas at The Kings Highway

You’ll feel right at home when you stay with us at The Kings Highway in Derby. Whether it’s for a quick stop over for a business trip, a weekend away with friends or a break with the family, The Kings Highway is the perfect place to relax and refuel. So, whatever your visit entails, we’ll make your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. Plus, when you book direct, you’re guaranteed the best rates for your stay! For larger groups, please visit our Marston’s Inns <a href="https://www.marstonsinns.co.uk/inns/?q=CT10%202QD&inFId=4&inDo=1">Group Bookings</a> page.

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Whatever the occasion, whatever you fancy, we’ve got it covered. From pub classics, to lighter bites and delicious desserts, there’s something for everyone.

The good times are here

Come and enjoy drinks and delicious food with your furry friend at your side. Our beloved pets go everywhere with us, which is why we’re happy to welcome them into the bar area at The Kings Highway.

Your local dog friendly pub in Derby

Enjoy the best part of the end of the week with the team at The Kings Highway and treat yourself to something delicious from our great Sunday roast menu.

Sunday lunch at The Kings Highway

For amazing food, refreshing drinks and great company, come and visit us at The Kings Highway in Derby. Let's make some memories together.

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Dreaming of a delicious Christmas feast with family and friends? Look no further than The Kings Highway in Derby!
Our chefs have crafted a delicious range of <a href="/christmas-day">Christmas Day</a>, <a href="/boxing-day">Boxing Day</a>, and <a href="/festive-menu">Festive Menus</a> including traditional roasts with all the trimmings to comforting classics and delightful desserts, that are guaranteed to make your celebration extra special. Plus, nothing beats the warm, welcoming feeling our pub brings throughout Christmas to make it an even more magical occasion.
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Secure your booking early and let us help you create magical memories!

Book for Christmas today or by the 31st October, and we&#8217;ll give you £10 worth of vouchers* for you to enjoy on a future visit!
It&#8217;s our way of saying thank you and giving another reason to come back and visit us.

Your Christmas gift from us!

Toast to the New Year at The Kings Highway with celebrations surrounded by great food, drinks and fun for all!  Then, enjoy a family feast on New Year&#8217;s Day to make the most of the festive break.
Secure your seat today!
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New Year's Celebrations

Give the gift of good food, good times and good company this Christmas &#8211; all from one little e-gift card. If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect gift for your friends and family this festive season, then look no further than a Love My Locals e-gift card.
From burgers and beers to curries and cocktails, the Love My Locals e-gift card delivers it all. Best of all, they can use it at over 1,000 pubs and bars across the UK!
Order yours in a few clicks from the Love My Locals site today and they&#8217;ll be delivered directly to their inbox!

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This October your local is getting a legendary German makeover! For the first time ever we’re bringing Oktoberfest to The Kings Highway in Derby. Expect festival vibes, stein-clinking, foot-stomping and a whole array of Bavarian inspired eats and drinks. 
Oh ja, it’s gonna be wunderful! 
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Serving Up German Flavours 

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We’re summoning all you spooky souls down to your local haunt from 17th October – 1st November for a monster fortnight of devilish events and spooky treats!
Sink your fangs in to wickedly delicious dishes and sip on potions that pack a spooky punch. From ghostly good food and drinks to monster mashes and good times, there’s something for every monster this October.

Grab your witches’ hats and pumpkins and get ready for a hauntingly good time! Our Big Trick or Treat Halloween Party is not to be missed. Dress to scare, and get ready for music, fun and frights that everyone with love.
But the frightful fun doesn’t stop there! Throughout the spooky season we have a cauldron bubbling over with spooktacular events. There’s a trick (and plenty of treats) happening at The Kings Highway in Derby &#8211; ghoul times are guaranteed.
Join us if you dare!
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

This Halloween get ready to sink your fangs into our limited-time food menu! It’s the perfect way to fuel up before all the frightful fun.
Big monsters can share our NEW Trick or Treat Wings &#8211; Chicken or Cauliflower. But beware… some fiery wings are spiked with Ghost Chilli sauce. Share the fear. Eat at your own risk.
Or tuck into our NEW Undead Mac Stack Burger. Bite to reveal a gooey centre that looks eerily like zombie brains &#8211; creepy, cheesy, and seriously spicy.
And for little monsters, our Creepy Crawly Kids’ Spider Burger is going to be a big favourite, but be sure to eat it quick before it crawls off your plate!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat, these dishes are only here for a limited time!
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SPOOKY EATS COMING SOON!

Are you a grown-up ghoul looking for your perfect potion?
Our limited-edition Halloween cocktails and shots are wickedly good and dangerously delicious.
Whether you take on a terrifying Twisted Shot or prefer to raise the dead with a Zombie cocktail, every sip is a scream. Summoned for spooky season only &#8211; catch them before they’re buried for another year.

SPOOKY SIPS COMING SOON!

This School Holiday

Kids Eat for £1 is back this Autumn.
Planning ways to keep the kids entertained- and well-fed during the autumn Holidays?
Why not join us at The Kings Highway in Derby and treat your little ones to a delicious meal for just £1* when you purchase any adult meal.
It&#8217;s the perfect way to make the make the most of the school holidays without breaking the bank. Relax, enjoy a great meal, and let us the cooking!
Offer available &#8211; 13th -17th October 2025 (Scotland), 20th &#8211; 24th October 2025 (Leicestershire & Scotland) and 27th &#8211; 31st October (England & Wales).
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