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
A bold new Asian dining experience arrives in the heart of town. Local hospitality operator Howard Thacker has announced the launch of The Asia Table, a vibrant new
Keeping it real, everyone gets the Hump-Day/Wednesday blues, don't they? Thankfully, the wonderful team at The Bottle Bank in Belper saved us with their invitation to come along
March and April are notorious for being changeable, weather-wise, which is jolly frustrating if you're trying to plan outdoor tasks! Having endured one weekend
It's no secret that I absolutely love my county, Derbyshire, and one of my favourite places to be within its border is Chatsworth - especially when spring has arrived.
An exclusive fine dining restaurant that took Nottingham by storm when it launched is set to open a second venue, this time drawing inspiration from a speakeasy bar.
December 2025 saw the soft launch of Chesterfield's newest restaurant, Rhubarb 131 on Chatsworth Road, but sadly The Man and I couldn't attend due to a previous engagement.
A new Peak District Stay & Play golf break has launched for the 2026 season, pairing a countryside hotel stay at Peak Edge Hotel with a round at the scenic Stanedge
Easter holidays are officially on the menu – and if your little chicks are already pecking their way through the cupboards, a meal out might be just the ticket.
I love my Mummy Bird to the moon and back (which she knows) but, crikey, she's a pain in the bum to buy gifts for! Christmas and birthdays are bad enough, but Mother's Day
Wing Fest, the ultimate chicken wing showdown, will make its highly anticipated Nottingham debut this May, serving up a weekend of the UK's best chicken wings
