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Wetherspoons in Derby: pubs, menu and prices

This guide covers 3 open Wetherspoons pubs in Derby across 2 areas: Iron Gate and Babington Lane. Every pub works from the national Wetherspoons menu, but prices are set locally. Use it to choose between The Standing Order, The Thomas Leaper and The Babington Arms, then check the menu and typical prices at your chosen pub.

The guide also explains breakfast timings, club days and ordering options, with practical advice on what to confirm before visiting.

Pubs listed
1
Areas
2
Typical breakfast start
8am
Data checked
2026-10-01
Directory

Wetherspoon pubs in Derby

Derby's Wetherspoons scene has changed recently. The Standing Order on Iron Gate remains open in its grand former bank building, but The Thomas Leaper closed in early 2023 and The Babington Arms stopped trading as a Wetherspoon in April 2026. If you are visiting Derby, The Standing Order is your best option, about ten minutes on foot from the railway station.

Iron Gate

Iron Gate has The Standing Order and The Thomas Leaper, making it the area to consider if you want a choice of pubs on the same street. Compare their menus and typical prices before deciding, rather than assuming both will charge the same.

  • The Standing Order

    28-32 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GL

    A Grade II listed building on Iron Gate, originally built in the 1880s as the Crompton and Evans Union Bank. It later served as a NatWest branch until 1993. The site was previously associated with the home of the eighteenth-century painter Joseph Wright of Derby.

    Nearest station: Derby station, about 10 minutes on foot

    • Listed building
    Get directionsOfficial pub page

  • The Thomas Leaper

    closed

    27 Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3GL

    Occupied a four-storey Georgian brick building on Iron Gate. Closed permanently in February 2023.

    Get directionsOfficial pub page

Babington Lane

The Babington Arms is the listed Wetherspoons on Babington Lane. It suits visitors whose plans already bring them to this area, without needing to choose between the Iron Gate pubs. Check its own menu for current dishes and typical prices before ordering.

  • The Babington Arms

    closed

    11-13 Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1TA

    Opened in 1997, taking the name of a historic pub which stood in the area until the 1920s. The name honours the Babington family, who lived in the area in the seventeenth century. Ceased trading as a Wetherspoon in April 2026.

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Menu

Wetherspoons menu prices in Derby

Wetherspoons menu prices in Derby are set pub by pub, even though the food menu is broadly the same nationally. Treat any guide price as typical, not as the amount every local pub will charge.

Popular dishes on the national menu include burgers, curries, fish and chips and pizza. Check the selected pub's menu to see what is offered and how each option is priced.

Central locations can matter: city centre pubs often charge more than suburban pubs. That does not establish which Derby pub is cheapest. For the exact current price, check the menu at your chosen pub or select that pub in the Wetherspoon app before placing an order.

Prices are typical and variable by pub.
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Popular dishes at typical prices

ItemPriceKcal
Traditional Breakfast£5.99770
Margherita Pizza£5.99959
Classic 6oz Beef Burger£6.991143
Chicken Tikka Masala£9.491158
Freshly Battered Cod and Chips£9.491288
Times and deals

Breakfast and food club days in Derby

Breakfast at Wetherspoons is typically served from eight in the morning until noon, but confirm the service times at your chosen Derby pub. The traditional breakfast is among the popular dishes on the national menu; check the local menu before planning your order.

Curry Club is traditionally on Thursday and Steak Club on Tuesday at participating pubs. Do not assume that every listed pub participates or has identical club details. Ask The Standing Order, The Thomas Leaper or The Babington Arms about the relevant day, current menu and typical prices before making it the basis of your visit.

Breakfast timesFood club days
Visiting

Tips for visiting a Wetherspoons in Derby

  • 01

    Choose your area

    Pick Iron Gate if you want to compare The Standing Order with The Thomas Leaper. Choose Babington Lane if The Babington Arms fits your plans better.

  • 02

    Check local prices

    Compare the menus for your shortlisted pubs before ordering. The national menu is broadly shared, but typical prices vary by pub, so one menu cannot confirm another pub's charges.

  • 03

    Confirm breakfast service

    Check breakfast service with your chosen pub if you are planning around it. The typical window is eight in the morning until noon, rather than a confirmed local timetable.

  • 04

    Ask about clubs

    Confirm participation before visiting for Curry Club or Steak Club. Thursday and Tuesday are the traditional days respectively, but the relevant pub should confirm its current arrangements.

  • 05

    Select the right pub

    Choose your actual pub in the Wetherspoon app before placing a table order. Ordering at the bar is another option if you prefer to check the menu there.

Questions

Wetherspoons Derby questions

How many Wetherspoons are in Derby?
This guide lists 3 open Wetherspoons pubs in Derby across 2 areas. The Standing Order and The Thomas Leaper are on Iron Gate, and The Babington Arms is on Babington Lane. Compare the individual pub menus before choosing, because typical prices can differ despite the broadly shared national menu.
Which Wetherspoons in Derby are on Iron Gate?
The Standing Order and The Thomas Leaper are the listed Wetherspoons pubs on Iron Gate in Derby. This gives you a choice of pubs on the same street. Check each pub's current menu and typical prices rather than assuming that the shared location means identical charges.
Which Wetherspoons in Derby is on Babington Lane?
The Babington Arms is the listed Wetherspoons pub on Babington Lane in Derby. It is the option to consider if that area fits your plans better than Iron Gate. Consult its own menu for current dishes and typical prices, as Wetherspoons pricing is set by each pub.
What time does breakfast start at Wetherspoons in Derby?
Wetherspoons breakfast typically starts at eight in the morning and runs until noon; confirm those service times with your chosen Derby pub. The traditional breakfast is a popular dish on the national menu. Check the local menu and current service details before relying on breakfast being available when you arrive.
Are prices higher at Wetherspoons in Derby?
There is no confirmed citywide price difference in the information listed here: each Wetherspoons pub in Derby sets its own prices. City centre pubs often charge more than suburban pubs, but that does not show which local option is cheapest. Compare current menus at The Standing Order, The Thomas Leaper and The Babington Arms.
What days are Curry Club and Steak Club at Wetherspoons in Derby?
Curry Club is traditionally on Thursday and Steak Club on Tuesday at participating Wetherspoons pubs. For Derby, check participation and current arrangements with the pub you intend to visit. The traditional days alone do not confirm that a particular pub is taking part or establish its current menu and typical prices.
Can I order through the app at Wetherspoons in Derby?
Customers can order at the table with the Wetherspoon app or order at the bar. In Derby, select the pub you are actually visiting before placing an app order. Use that pub's menu to check current options and prices, rather than relying on details from another Wetherspoons location.
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Data source: Prices are collected from publicly available Wetherspoon menu boards. Data last verified 2026-10-01.

Disclaimer: Prices and availability are typical and variable by pub. We are an independent guide and not affiliated with J D Wetherspoon plc.

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