In the summer of 2025, we proudly opened our bar in Ilkeston, bringing a bold American-style theme to the town. Inspired by the energy and character of classic U.S. bars, we created a space filled with personality – from neon signage and retro décor to a menu of crowd favourites and signature cocktails. From day one, our vision was to offer something fresh and exciting: a place where people could unwind, celebrate, and make lasting memories with friends and family.

Over the following months, the response was incredible. We hosted fantastic events, themed nights, and unforgettable parties that built a real buzz around the venue. Each weekend seemed to grow bigger than the last, with packed dance floors, great music, and an atmosphere that truly reflected the concept we had set out to achieve. Seeing the community embrace what we created was hugely rewarding and showed us there was a real appetite for something different.

As time went on, we quickly realised that in this industry, success means constantly evolving. To make it truly work, you have to go bigger and better, pushing boundaries and raising the standard of what you offer. That mindset led us to look beyond Ilkeston and recognise a major opportunity to expand our vision.

We saw the chance to take Ryders to Derby and transform a traditional bar space into a full-scale club experience with 2 floors. We are currently in the process of refurbishing the new venue, redesigning it from the ground up to create a vibrant, high-energy club that will bring a fresh and exciting style of nightlife to Derby. This next step marks a new chapter for us – building on the success of our first bar while aiming to deliver something even more ambitious, immersive, and unforgettable for the city’s nightlife scene. We are set to open bank holiday weekend in april 2026