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
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Having checked in at The Lindisfarne Inn, got settled in our lovely room and freshened up, it was soon time to head over to the restaurant for some dinner. We'd had
Our collaborative partners at Experience North-East England had kindly arranged for us to dine at one of Durham's finest restaurants, The Cellar Door, and, believe me, we needed
I often wang on about everything being in balance so, having drunk to the max at Alnwick Brewery's tour, it was time for some eating. Hurrah, my favourite thing to do! It was so
Exploring always awakens the appetite, and so it was that The Man Bird and I headed to the village of Craster (home of amazing smoked kippers) to have lunch at The Jolly Fisherman
Although the Gino D'Acampo restaurant is located within INNside by Meliá on Newcastle's Quayside, it is entirely its own entity. As you'd expect from an Italian, the interior
The Man Bird and I had a jam-packed schedule for our recent trip to the North-East of England, but there will ALWAYS be time for a tasty supper at Riley's Fish Shack!
One of Derbyshire's most decorated independent hotels has secured three further awards nominations, adding to a remarkable collection of national and regional
The winners of the 2026 Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards have been crowned. The city's very best places to eat and drink were honoured at an awards ceremony held
Do you ever have a moment where you feel so blessed you have to pinch yourself? That is exactly how The Man Bird and I felt when the invitation came through from Barry Lewis
Whilst visiting Newcastle, The Man Bird and I were staying at the centrally located Maldron Hotel. After a busy day exploring the city, we freshened up and headed downstairs for dinner
