The Sticky Beak Blog
Hello everyone! I’m a local Derbyshire bird, and along with my family and friends, I love to spread my wings and get my beak sticky sampling food, wine, and beer at local restaurants and venues. Along the way, we enjoy discovering hidden gems and having good times in our glorious neighbourhood.
I’m not particularly snobby about fancy food or surroundings; what matters to me is that a place is clean, friendly, has a bit of atmosphere, and serves up food that’s done well—after all, that’s their trade! read more
What's New On The Sticky Beak Blog
Right folks, as we say in the Shire 'pin your tabs back', I've got news! Just over the county border, in Staffordshire, there is a rather splendid venue, Dovecliff Hall Hotel
An anticipated summer treat at The Cavendish Hotel is their outdoor Terrace which enjoys views across the lawns and countryside beyond leading to the Chatsworth Estate.
One of Derbyshire's most iconic pubs, The Hurt Arms in Ambergate, has officially reopened following a major transformation and £500,000 flood defence investment after severe
Located on the East Side of the Red Lion Building in Wirksworth, Don's Pan Asian Street Food takes a bit of finding but it's well worth the effort. The distinctive archway is a solid
Award-winning Derbyshire farm shop Croots will be opening its gates to the public for a charity fundraising day as part of a nationwide event to showcase British farming.
This week marks the reopening of our glorious summer terrace, in partnership with Laurent-Perrier and Gusbourne. This much-anticipated occasion reflects the gracious hospitality
Regular viewers of I'm a Celebrity will be familiar with the term Happy Place for Jordan North it was Turf Moor (home of his beloved Burnley F.C), and for Sir Mo Farah
Every body loves a success story, right? In these economically and energy challenged times, any good news is especially welcome, so we were thrilled to hear that the House
The new occupier of the Ground Floor at the Dye House is Helen Butcher of The Chapter House (Milford) Ltd, who plans to open a welcoming independent coffee shop
The Man and I were in Weston-super-Mare, and in the market for some seriously tasty din-dins. His Nib's work colleagues had given us a couple of cracking suggestions, so we
