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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
Whenever we are lucky enough to be invited to share a new venue's journey, we then strive to support it however we can. Mustard, in Heanor, is a fab little cafe/bistro run by
Sometimes, His Nibs and I really do pinch ourselves at our good fortune. Having already been invited along to review the Chef's Kitchen Table experience at 2AA-Rosetted and Michelin
A major £410,000 refurbishment of The Bull's Head, Denby is planned for 2026 by Heineken owned, Star Pubs with work scheduled to start once a new licensee has been recruited.
Now in its 35th year, the Publican Awards are widely regarded as the gold standard of recognition for pub and hospitality businesses across the UK. Hundreds of operators
