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

Derby restaurant claims more people opting for curry on Christmas day than Turkey

Diners at a Derby restaurant are ditching Turkey in favour of gourmet curries and spice this Christmas. For the very first time in its four-year history, Nicco Restaurant & Bar

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

The Festive Menu That Stole Christmas at The Maynard, Grindleford

Wow, wow, wow!! I don't think I'e ever come straight home after being out for a meal and felt compelled to write about it but, team Maynard at Grindleford

Shakespeare, Staycations and Seasonal Sparkle at the Stratford-upon-Avon Double Tree

Have you ever had a year that was simply running away with you? Welcome to 2025 for The Man, Mummy Bird and me! We had been yapping

The Peak District's Best Last-Minute Festive Dining at The Red Lion Restaurant, Peak Edge Hotel

With Christmas fast approaching, diners looking for last-minute seasonal celebrations in the Peak District will find one of the region's most

Derby's Cathedral Quarter Hotel welcomes award-winning chef to growing team

He was just five years old when he started cooking with his mother and creating the tastiest food in their family kitchen. Now, chef Buddhika Dayananda

Cubana turns 25 with a true night to remember

Leopold Square was left with a hangover to savour as Cubana marked its 25th anniversary. Hundreds of people that have all played their own unique role in the success story were

Derby restaurant offers the chance to win a year's worth of free food in three clicks

An award-winning Derby restaurant is celebrating the launch of its new menu with what could be the biggest ever restaurant giveaway

A Taste of England At The Cavendish Hotel - Celebratory Dining Event On January 22nd

The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow invites you to an exclusive dining event on the evening of Thursday, 22nd January, celebrating the best

Sunday Roast Heaven at Hemisphere, West Bridgford

I bloody love Sundays, and I love being British, because what two things go even better together than love and marriage or a horse and carriage: any guesses? Yep, that's right