The Sticky Beak Blog Reviews

Sunday Lunch At The Bell in Smalley

I think I'm going to change His Nibs' name to 'Arfur'; he literally had one job to do (book a table for Sunday Roast), but managed to just book it for two people not three! Thankfully the team at The

Out For Dinner At The Market Pub In Chesterfield

Mission: Decoration still continues; to be honest I think it's going to be like that bridge that gets painted almost continuously, we'll just get finished then it'll need to begin again!

Dinner At Thai Pavillion Restaurant In Chesterfield

One of the things we've always loved about the blog is the engagement we get from our readers. We recently posted a review about a venue that we'd had a really good experience at, but when

Sticky Beak Flies In For The Return Of Chatsworth Country Fair

If it's entertainment and exhilaration you're after, then Chatsworth Country Fair needs to be THE date in your diary! It felt so good to be back after 3 years; the previous two fairs

A Visit To Crich Tramway Village (Home of The National Tramway Museum)

Sometimes an invite comes through that is just too good to pass up, even when there isn't strictly food involved! One such invite was from the lovely

Trying Out Rootles, A Chocolate Covered, Veg Based, Healthy Snack Made In Derbyshire

About a mile and a half away from Beak H.Q. is the fantastic Luke Evans Bakery, run by husband and wife team David and Helen Yates. Not content with their extensive (already delicious!)

A Return Visit To Praan Indian Restaurant In Belper

There comes a point where you struggle to buy birthday presents for someone, doesn't there? Mummy Bird is pretty much sorted for stuff she needs/wants day-to-day so, to be honest, I was

Sampling X Muse Vodka, Blended Barley Vodka From Scotland

There must be something in the ether; in quick succession I've been asked to review two separate alcohol producers, one locally and this one, X Muse Barley Vodka from Scotland.

A Return Visit To The Curry Lounge In Somercotes

I'm an absolute bugger for taking venues that are literally up the road from me for granted, and I'm ashamed to say that The Curry Lounge in Somercotes have fallen prey to my lackadaisicality (yes, I

Enjoying Some Quality Local Tipples At The White Peak Distillery, Ambergate

The Bank Holiday weekend came super-early for The Man Bird and I when we made our way to a personal tour and tasting session at White Peak Distillery.