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Wednesday 12pm - 3pm 5pm - 10:30pm Thursday 12pm - 3pm 5pm - 10:30pm Friday 12pm - 3pm 5pm - 11:30pm Saturday 12pm - 11:30pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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Bates at 121 — refined modern British dining with a local heart. Thoughtfully crafted seasonal menus, relaxed lunches and elegant evenings.
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22/05/2026

When it’s this hot, a normal coffee feels like punishment.
So… Espresso Martini instead.
Ice cold, smooth, rich, and just enough caffeine to convince yourself another round is a perfectly rational decision.
See you tonight at Bates at 121. 🍸

21/05/2026

Finished work? Don’t fancy cooking?
Our Classic British Menu is running tonight at Bates at 121 🇬🇧
Two courses for £19.95 alongside our full à la carte menu.
Proper fish & chips. Rich cottage pie with cheddar mash and beef dripping gravy. Classic prawn cocktail. Homemade soup.
Perfect for an early evening midweek treat.
Kitchen open from 5pm. Walk-ins welcome tonight.

14/05/2026

Friday night should feel like Friday night.
Good food. A proper drink. No washing up. No chain restaurant chaos. Just a relaxed evening with beautifully cooked food and a bit of atmosphere.
Whether it’s a lovely soup, beautifully cooked scallops, a perfectly cooked steak, or Derbyshire lamb done properly, tomorrow night is about slowing down and enjoying yourself.
A few tables have already gone for Friday evening, so if you’re thinking of joining us, we’d recommend reserving your table.
📍Bates at 121
🌐 Book online at Bates121.co.uk

06/05/2026

Coffee. Almond. Chocolate. Cherries.
That’s not a bad combination, is it?
Our espresso & amaretto panna cotta is smooth, rich, and just indulgent enough without knocking you unconscious after dinner. Served with hazelnut granola, chocolate soil, and sharp sour cherries to cut through the sweetness properly.
One of those desserts where everybody suddenly finds “a little bit of room”.
Available now at Bates at 121.
Book your table before somebody else gets the last one.

01/05/2026

🔥 Fresh off the pass 🔥
Seared swordfish cooked to perfection, served with rich romesco sauce and a kick of sriracha mayo 🌶️🐟
Balanced, bold, and packed with flavour — this one’s a must-try.
Available now — come and get it before it’s gone.

30/04/2026

Comfort food… done properly.
Rich, slow-cooked beef.
Buttery mash, piped and finished with care.
And just enough gravy to remind you this isn’t for show — it’s for eating.
This is our cottage pie from the Great British Classics menu.
Familiar. Reassuring. But a cut above what you’d make at home.
Served alongside our full à la carte.
Book a table. Sit down. Eat properly.

29/04/2026

Prawn cocktail… but not as you remember it.
This is proper nostalgia — done the Bates way.
Plump prawns, a rich Marie Rose, a fresh tomato salsa running through it, and just enough sharpness to lift the whole thing.
It’s familiar. It’s comforting. But it’s been given a bit of respect.
Part of our Great British Classics menu, running alongside our à la carte — so whether you want something nostalgic or something a little more indulgent, you’ve got both.
Come out. Sit down. Eat properly.

28/04/2026

There’s a moment in every service where it all comes together.
Heat. Timing. Instinct.
No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just proper cooking, done the way it should be.
At Bates at 121, everything is cooked fresh, to order — right there in the pan. It’s not theatre… it’s just how we’ve always done it.
If you’ve not been in for a while, now’s a good time.
Book your table and come out — not takeaway.

27/04/2026

This is what a Sunday should look like.
No rushing. No trays on your lap. No soggy takeaway boxes.
Just a table set properly.
Yorkshire puddings with real height.
Crisp roast potatoes.
Proper gravy, served as it should be.
Sides for the table. Wine poured. Time to sit and enjoy it.
This is the Great British Sunday lunch — and it deserves a bit of pride.
At Bates at 121, we do it the way it’s meant to be done.
Two courses – £24.95
Three courses – £30.95
Because Sunday isn’t just another day.
It’s the one you actually sit down for.
Book your table.

25/04/2026

Classic British done properly — just the way it should be.
Our Classic British Menu is now running Wednesday & Thursday, lunch and dinner alongside our full à la carte.
Two courses for £19.95 — proper dishes, proper ingredients, and no shortcuts: – Beer-battered haddock & hand-cut chips
– Rich cottage pie with cheddar mash
– Beetroot & mushroom Wellington
– And starters that actually feel like starters, not an afterthought
This isn’t a “cheap menu”. It’s a midweek excuse to come out, sit down, and eat well.
And if you fancy going all out — our full à la carte is there as always.
More than a meal — let’s make it an occasion.
Book your table now.

Address

121 Friar Gate
Derby
DE11EX

Opening Hours

Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 10:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 10:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 11:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 11:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

Website

http://www.bates121.co.uk/

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