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
One of Derbyshire's most decorated independent hotels has secured three further awards nominations, adding to a remarkable collection of national and regional
The winners of the 2026 Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards have been crowned. The city's very best places to eat and drink were honoured at an awards ceremony held
Do you ever have a moment where you feel so blessed you have to pinch yourself? That is exactly how The Man Bird and I felt when the invitation came through from Barry Lewis
As you can imagine, after a full day of travelling and exploring the Kielder area, The Man and I were ravenous! Never have we been more grateful to be invited to try an eight-course
His Nibs and I were heading to Kielder Water and Forest as part of our Northumberland adventure, but first things first: breakfast! We stopped off at Fountain Cottage
The stunning scenery of the Norwegian Fjords is known the world over and is somewhere that The Man and I have always wanted to visit. Recently, we joined Mummy Bird on a Cunard
It's always a bonus when two worlds figuratively collide, isn't it? Mummy Bird had always had a hankering to go on a cruise ship (Daddy Bird would rather have stuck hot pins in
With less than two weeks to go until the Derby Heritage Beer Festival opens its doors, organisers are getting ready to welcome visitors to the four-day celebration.
Croots Farm Shop outside Duffield in Derbyshire has won three awards at the renowned Great British Food Awards 2026, matching its all time record prize haul and
Fresh from being added to the Michelin Guide, Peak Edge Hotel has launched two farm-to-fork afternoon tea experiences celebrating local produce, Peak District provenance and
