The Sticky Beak Blog

The Sticky Beak Blog


The Sticky Beak Blog - Dining Reviews & Foodie News

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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JÖRO Awarded One MICHELIN Star at the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
JÖRO, the nationally celebrated restaurant, renowned for its innovative Nordic/Japanese-inspired cuisine, is thrilled to announce they have been awarded
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Rain forecast? Luxury Peak District hotel says wet weather makes for the Uk's most romantic break
As rain is forecast to continue across much of the UK, one Peak District hotel is making a contrarian claim: that rain, not sunshine, creates the most romantic hotel stays.
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Maria Fowler joins Derbyshire's leading businesswomen for International Women's Day
TV personality and entrepreneur Maria Fowler will join some of Derbyshire's most influential businesswomen at a special International Women's day
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Shakshuka, Full English & Big Flavours at Bridge 42, Whaley Bridge
As I am frequently reminded, there is a very good reason why, if i'm not eating, I'm at the gym. Not 12 hours previously, His Nibs and I had been treated to a veritable banquet
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Binks Yard Debuts Fire-Led Sharing Menu with 50% Soft Launch Offer
Celebrate the first taste of a new era for Nottingham's go-to social dining destination, Binks Yard, as it launches a bold new sharing menu all about big flavours,
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Peak Edge Hotel Achieves Near Five-Star Quality Score Following Latest AA Inspection
Peak Edge Hotel on the edge of the Peak District National Park has achieved an AA Quality Score of 85% following its latest AA overnight inspection - a level of
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Big Event Atmosphere Set to Arrive at The Jonty Farmer Following Exciting Refurbishment
Derby's Jonty Farmer is the next local Marston's pub to undergo a major transformation, closing temporarily on 2nd February as it prepares to relaunch on 25th February
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Discover Stoney Middleton This February with Free Heritage Walking Trails from The Cupola
The Cupola Kitchen & Rooms in the Peak District's Stoney Middleton is encouraging visitors to make the most of the final weeks of winter with a February escape built around
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Front Row at the Vault: A Chef's Table Feast at Deacon's Bank, Chapel-en-le-Frith
The Man and I have visited Deacon's Bank in Chapel-en-le-Frith previously, and seriously enjoyed the fine dining it offers so, when we were invited back to stay
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Celebrate Mother's Day at Hart's Hotel & Kitchen, Nottingham
Celebrate Mother's Day with an elegant afternoon tea at Hart's Hotel & Kitchen, beautifully prepared and served in refined surroundings in the heart of Nottingham.