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 while back, His Nibs and I had a smashing Sunday Roast at The Marquis Pub and Kitchen on Codnor Denby Lane, so we were very happy to be asked back, by landlady Jess, to try their
After re-fuelling with a substantial brekkie, it was time to walk back to Stowell Street Q-Park, retrieve the jalopy, programme up the SatNav and hit the road, Jack! Our first
Historic 1979 festive menus reveal how Christmas celebrations have evolved at the Nottinghamshire hotel, where traditional hospitality and the pleasure of gathering
Another week was fast coming to an end, and we all know that Sunday = Roast Dinner! Winner, Winner! It literally was a double win, too; not only was a scrummy roast
The Spa at Ye Olde Bell in Retford is celebrating after scooping five titles at the 2026 World Luxury Awards in October, including a global win for its Herb Garden Brasserie.
The Hollingwood Hotel in Chesterfield is the next Marstons pub to undergo a major transformation, having temporarily closed on 19th October as it prepares to relaunch
It's been an absolute age since The Man Bird and I were last at The Fox and Goose Inn, on the fabulously named Pudding Pie Hill, so it was lovely to be invited back. As regular
An entrepreneur who turned her love of reading and a small BookTok community into a growing bookselling business is bringing her concept to Nottingham, with a new book bar combining
It had been a whole three weeks since His Nibs, Mummy Bird and I had gone out for Sunday Lunch - basically a whole life-time in Mummy's eyes!! Obviously, this situation needed
Derby's award-winning Nicco Restaurant and Bar is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, invoking the spirit and festivity of Diwali to mark the milestone.
