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
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Nottinghamshire's Ye Olde Bell Hotel handed over the reins to the next generation of potential hospitality talent on Wednesday 17th June, welcoming students from Worksop
Not that an excuse is ever needed to enjoy a Bottomless Brunch, but it was His Nibs birthday, so The Bestie and TBW joined us on a foray to a new spot for some weekend fun.
Two Derbyshire hospitality businesses have been recognised among the very best in the Midlands after taking home top titles at the Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality
The Man and It's social calendar is going off big-time, and we LOVE it!! This particular evening saw us moseying down to Long Eaton to Limas and, on a sunny summer evening
The Cathedral Quarter Hotel, a Grade II listed landmark in Derby, has opened its diary for couples dreaming of tying the knot in the heart of the city.
It's always a pleasure to revisit a venue that The Man Bird and I have previously loved, so we were thrilled to be invited to the Tasting Menu Takeover at Restaurant 1650 at Ye Olde
Derbyshire hotel, restaurant and golf destination Morley Hayes has been named the 7th Best Hotel in the UK & Channel Islands in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards Best
Bestie Bird and her husband, The Bolton Wanderer, are like The Man and I: they like their grub and eat out as often as their busy lives allow. His Nibs and I went to stay with
No sooner had The Man Bird and I got home from holiday than we were hopping in the jalopy and heading over to Findern to visit Lagan Indian Tapas restaurant! Previously, we
Having previously dined at The Hide, part of Chatsworth Escapes portfolio, and enjoyed it, we were very excited to read that every Thursday during June 2026, the team
