The Derbyshire — Restaurant in Frisco

This review is based on a test/tasting experience. The restaurant will open for regular business this Thursday.

First and foremost, the welcoming environment that was presented by the entire staff and ownership made for the best first impression for The Derbyshire. Their attention to their patrons throughout was wanting to be sure that everyone was happy and enjoying the experience. Even as much to apologize for delays during a “test” environment.

On to the part we all care about, the food!

For an appetizer. We had the Scottish Eggs. These sausage and breadcrumb wrapped hard boiled eggs were a delight. As someone who does not normally like this dish at other places, the sausage that is used and then thin layer of breading, made this nice treat to start the evening. While they were served with a mustard/honey sauce, the pairing did not necessarily match. So I preferred them dry. The explanation of not using a Dijon mustard was the local palate so far, but I do feel it’s a mistake not offering this as an option.

Entrée number one was the King’s Club Sandwich served with crisps (similar to a kettle style chip). This sandwich is huge! Come hungry. This club’s quality stands toe to toe with the best of them, just bigger! If you’re coming to sit and watch the game for a few hours, you’ll be fine, otherwise this tasty sandwich; which has some tasty thick-cut bacon, might be best shared with someone. The crisps were crispy and maybe lightly salted. Great flavor. We did hear if they are ordered by themselves, they will come with a dip. Might have been nice to accompany them here too.

Entrée number two was their Fish & Chips. The light breading of the Cod made this a definite go-to at this spot. The fish was nice and flaky and cooked overall well. Though the size of the fish did have some inconsistency in the flavor balance, this was not enough to deter from the overall flavor. Fish and Chips is something you can get almost anywhere, but this one does stand out as being a better option so far, but will reserve complete judgement until we can order it again. The fact we want to order it again, should say something in itself. The chips (hand cut fries) were very good and have a nice thin-thickness to them. I enjoyed their tartar sauce and thought it complemented the fish well. However, my wife did find it a bit lacking for her tastes.

The final item we tried was a test at making of a type of poutine. Derby Chips, Derek’s special. Whatever they decide to call it, these MUST make the final menu. Awesome appetizer or snack to have while enjoying a drink!

Overall, we cannot wait to go back when they open fully. There seems to be a nice beer selection, as well as full bar. Rumor has it there will be a massive Bloody Mary coming as well.

While this was a test experience, everyone made it great and for that, we hope to be regulars at this new...

Ah, The Derbyshire Pub in Frisco! What an absolute gem nestled in the heart of Texas, yet with all the charm of a quaint English village. Imagine, if you will, stepping through the doors and finding yourself instantly transported across the pond, minus the jet lag. It's as though a slice of Derbyshire itself has been airlifted into the Lone Star State, complete with all the trimmings.

The ambiance? Positively splendid! The décor is a delightful blend of rustic elegance and cosy warmth, with just the right touch of British eccentricity. You half expect to see a corgi napping by the fire or a member of the Royal Family popping in for a pint.

Speaking of pints, the selection of ales and lagers is nothing short of marvellous. It’s as though the taps are directly connected to a brewery in the English countryside. The staff, of course, are the perfect hosts—friendly, attentive, and armed with that dry wit that makes you feel like an old friend rather than a paying customer.

And the food! Oh, the food is a triumph of British cuisine. The fish and chips? A golden, crispy masterpiece that could make a Londoner weep with joy. The Scotch Eggs? A plate of comfort and nostalgia, perfectly cooked and served with a side of honey mustard that’s as comforting as a peanut butter to jelly. It’s clear that the young chef has a deep love for traditional British fare and a talent for executing it to perfection.

In summary, The Derbyshire Pub is a little slice of England in the middle of Texas—a place where the beer flows as freely as the conversation, and where the food is as comforting as a warm hug on a rainy day. If you haven’t visited yet, well, what on earth are you waiting for? Pop down there, and you’ll leave with a full belly, a happy heart, and quite possibly a new favourite...

Came in to try this place for the first time for my husband's birthday on a Friday afternoon around 3:30pm. We were excited to try it out as we love a good English pub. I will say that the upscale decor of the place is nice and swanky. All in all there was about 5 patrons in there when we initially arrived. All 5 were stationed at the bar so we decided to sit behind them at a round table for 2. We were greeted promptly with menus and waters and quickly ordered two of their signature drinks along with the whipped goat cheese appetizer. The appetizer came out fairly quickly and was good flavor wise specifically because of the raspberry jam and hot honey but my critique would be that the goat cheese would have been much better served warmed vs ice cold. At the time of serving the app, the waitress made a comment that surely the bartender would serve us our drinks soon to which we all laughed it off and asked her to check on them for us. Now here's where things turned sour, we watched as people came in and the bartender Chris made their drinks one by one. Eventually we asked for our drinks again, he laughed it off and said "oh, did I forget to make drinks?" He could have very easily offered to make our drinks, but didn't We decided to ask for our check, left, and...