Distillery to be part of revamped indoor market

A distillery is set to open in a revamped £35m indoor market in Derby.

The city council has announced the final wave of traders who have agreed to move their business to Derby Market Hall in Tenant Street, which will open later this month.

The Grade II-listed market has been closed for three years while work has taken place.

Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said the new traders will make the market the "beating heart" of the city.

The council said award-winning winery, distillers, and bar operators Darley Abbey Wines will open two units.

The Spirit Run will be the first distillery bar in Derby city centre, producing small-batch spirits.

The local authority also announced more food businesses will open on 24 May.

They include a Venezuelan and Caribbean outlet, a specialist dessert trader, a stall offering Indian tandoori cuisine and a business serving both African and French dishes.

Peatfield said: "The new traders each bring something unique and special to Derby and the historic market hall.

"We are bringing together the best of the region's independent shopping, eating, drinking, and entertainment, and with only a few weeks to go, I'm excited for the reopening and for visitors from across the region and beyond to experience everything that our traders have to offer.

"The market hall will once again be Derby's beating heart where people choose to come together to shop, eat, and enjoy the buzz of the city.

"I am certain that it will be a huge success."

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