Derby city café Pyclet Parlour closes citing ‘building issues’

Derby Pyclet Parlour, an eatery based on Sadler Gate is to close its shop following ‘building issues.’

Katie is the independent trader behind the business which sells pyclets, a Derbyshire delicacy that is a hybrid scone-pancake creation.

The shop has made itself a home in various locations across the city in previous years including Derby Market Hall.

Its most recent incarnation was on Sadler Gate where it set up a café on the first floor of Derby Heritage centre, opening its doors on February 10, 2024.

The shop’s closure was announced by the business on Instagram. It wrote: ‘Sadly, we have some news about our café.

‘Due to plumbing issues with the downstairs loos at 11 Sadler Gate, our kitchen and café is no longer available without investment and has become financially unviable for us.

‘I've absolutely loved being back and getting to see you all and meeting new faces has been an absolute pleasure, but have to announce that our café will remain closed.

‘We won't be reopening the space as planned for the remainder of our 6 month residency.

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‘Fresh pyclets will still be delivered to Derby Heritage Centre who remain downstairs and will soon be stocking our entire range in a dedicated downstairs freezer alongside the fresh deliveries.

‘You can still buy from us online and at Duffield Dairy on the weekends. We are also still looking for more stockists so please do feel free to get in touch.

‘We have a few appliances etc for sale including our Jura EN8 coffee machine so if you're looking give me a shout and the kitchen and café space (with an additional kitchen and storage room on the next landing) could be available as a partnership from August onwards, please get in touch with @derbyuncovered.’

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‘Many thanks for your custom. It has been fantastic and we hope to keep on feeding you pyclets into the future.

‘We will still be outside for Celebrate Sadler Gate too. Also we are still available to book to cater local weddings and events and local and national delivery is still available from our website.’

The owner is keen to stress that they will continue to make and sell pyclets which can be bought from the Derby Heritage Centre and ordered online.

For more information about Derby Pyclets Parlour visit its Facebook page by clicking here.