The Spirit Run Grand Opening

About the Event

Come to the grand opening of The Spirit Run at Derby Market Hall.

The Spirit Run opens to the public for the first time at 11am on Saturday 19 July.

Join us as we cut the ribbon and celebrate, and be the first to sample their range of spirits, cocktails, wines, beers and more. 

With entertainment during the day including live music and DJ.

About The Spirit Run

The Spirit Run brings two new cultural experiences to Derby city centre, by way of an elegant cocktail bar to meet friends and enjoy elevated drinks and Derby city centre’s first distillery creating locally-crafted spirits.

For those eager to delve deeper into the world of spirits, innovative gin and cocktail experiences will be available. These immersive journeys can be booked for mixed groups or private parties, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn and indulge. 

The bar will specialise in spirits – of course – featuring a strong cocktail menu and showcasing The Spirit Run’s own creations alongside those from other local distillers and well-known brands. Customers can also choose from eight draft beers, including selections from Derbyshire’s Thornbridge Brewery, and explore a select rotating list of ‘discovery wines’ for an adventurous tasting experience. 

Thanks to the success of our first gin, The Uncommon Thread London Dry, we are now entering an exciting phase of growth to offer Derby more locally-crafted spirits and collaborations with other Midlands businesses and venues.

About Darley Abbey Wines, Bar & Distillery

Starting off in 2007 as a wine merchant, Darley Abbey Wines have expanded their business in recent years, opening a wine bar at Darley Abbey Mills with regular live music and tasting events, before going on to establish Darley Abbey Distillery in 2020.

Set in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the seventeenth century cotton mill we call home once crafted the purest cotton thread for those with a penchant for the finer things in life, powered by water from the River Derwent.

Today we expertly craft our fine spirits in small batches using the finest ingredients, honouring the history within our hallowed walls to master classics that leave a lasting impression. For connoisseurs who enjoy impeccable taste with just a hint of whimsy.

We released our first gin in November 2022 and are working on new flavours.