A new wine bar and deli for Mickleover

Lyndsey Morgan, who ran a popular delicatessen in the former indoor Eagle Market, is the man behind Brooks Deli and Wine Bar in Station Road, Mickleover.

The family opened their first deli and wine bar in Ockbrook, two years ago but say their second site in Mickleover, will be much bigger. The new deli will be on the ground floor of the former Finewood Studio furniture shop.

Commercial property consultancy, OMEETO, completed the letting after the site was acquired by Derby’s MHL Commercial. MHL Commercial is sensitively refurbishing the site with a vision to create a thriving hub for the community – which includes some serviced offices on the first floor.

Chris Wright, OMEETO director, said: “Lyndsey from Brooks Deli is a well-known businessman in Derby, and we know that he’s going to bring something special to Mickleover.

“Residents in the village are excited to welcome the deli and wine bar to the area. We’ve all enjoyed the one in Ockbrook, so let’s see what the Mickleover deli will be like.

“What we do know, is that Lyndsey’s offering will be very well received in Mickleover, and exciting times are ahead this summer. Lyndsey has been a pleasure to work with, and we look forward to visiting.”

Brooks Deli and Wine Bar was set up by Lyndsey and his family after they left the Eagle Market. Expanding and opening in a second location was always Lyndsey’s plan and he had been searching for a suitable site.

Chris Wright at OMEETO, said: “The Morgan’s stall was everyone’s go to delicatessen in the Eagle Market. Their food was always superb and there was always a queue of people wanting to buy their produce.

“The wine bar and deli in Ockbrook, has attracted huge visitor numbers and I am certain that the Mickleover site be very well received.”

Lyndsey says the last few weeks have been enormously busy, but he is looking forward to bringing something new to Mickleover. There will be a wide selection of locally sourced cheese and fresh meats and in the evening, and diners can enjoy wine, beers and spirits accompanied by a selection speciality cheese and cured meat platters.

Lyndsey’s dad, George, originally started the Morgan’s Sandwich Bar and Deli in Derby’s Market Hall in 1963. In 1988, the family-run businesses moved to the Eagle Market and traded under Lyndsey Morgan before he handed down the reins to his two sons, George and Thomas.

They are now the third generation of the family to run the business.

Lyndsey said: “The building in Mickleover is a great location and we are very excited to be opening soon.

“The feedback we are receiving from people has been extremely positive and we really can’t wait to showcase the new site.

“After the success of the Brooks Deli and Wine Bar in Ockbrook, it is fantastic to be able to open a new venue in Mickleover.

“I would also like to say how extremely helpful Chris at OMEETO has been and his support has been incredible. From day one, he really wanted the best for us, and we would like to thank him for that.”