Dining Out Reviews

Here are our Dining Out reviews, we only publish good reviews, if we wouldn't recommend a venue then we don't publish a review so have a read and give somewhere different a try next time you dine out. See our other reviews

A New Name, the Same Magic: Returning to Bates at 121

The Man and I had been very kindly invited back to a lovely Derby restaurant, following its unscheduled name change. Formerly known as The Dining Room 121, owners

A Familiar Favourite Delivers Once Again at Santo's Higham Farm

Planning ahead isn't always a forte of The Man Bird and I, but on this occasion that little bit of foresight paid dividends. Mummy and I had got an appointment booked that we knew

From Hell Ramen to Hellishly Good Sashimi at Maki & Ramen Nottingham

Even though January is typically a 'meh' month for most of us (apart from those who have their birthdays within it), there is always something to look forward to as many

A Return Visit to Gurkha Dine, Pye Bridge

There's never a dull moment in our flock! Our original New Years Eve plans saw us book a table for 6: Me, His Nibs, Mummy Bird, Fledge, The Beau and JoJo

Sunday Carvery at The Fishpond, Matlock Bath - A Proper Roast Done Right

We've pretty much completed another turn around the sun, which means two things: 1) it's the annual trip to Darwin Forest with the Bestie and her tribe, and 2) that

A Return Visit to Shalimar Indian Restaurant, Darley Dale - A Firm Favourite for Good Reason

I can't believe the speed at which 2025 has whizzed by - it's very nearly over already! Each year we kick off our Christmas countdown with a visit to Darwin Forest

A Long Overdue Return to The Family Tree, Whatstandwell

I am literally hanging my head in shame as I type this, so don't come for me, ok? In all honesty, I didn't realise that it had quite been so long since The Man Bird and I

From Wood-Fired Pizzas to Heavenly Tiramisu At Chesterfield's Il Forno

Its no secret that I'm not the world's best cook and, if I can get out of it, in all honesty, I will! Thank the lord, then, that I have a very understanding husband that took pity

A Cheeky Day Off and a Cracking Lunch at Stretton Hall Farm

We're not quite sure how it's happened (given the amount of annual leave His Nibs has already used), but it transpired that The Man Bird had a few days leave from work

Sprouts, S'mores and Seasonal Cheer at The Old Smithy, Beeley

I'm a quirky old bird, I'll freely admit it, and no time of year highlights this quite as much as the run-up to Christmas. I'm sure I'm not alone in enduring a roller-coaster

Showing Articles 1 to 10 of 663
Page 1 of 67 Pages