Lovely Local Indie
I’m sure you’ll all be familiar with Bradmans in Duffield. In the short time it’s been open, it’s quickly established itself as being one of the ‘go to’ places for discerning Derbyshire drinkers. But did you know they opened a sister bar in Matlock? I went to meet bar manager, Gary and have a nosey […]
Bottomless brunch is the new night out! Swerve the big corporate chains and support a lovely, local, independent business. Here’s the pick of the most fabulous places for bottomless brunch in Derby and Derbyshire, plus some gorgeous places for a champagne breakfast. Enjoy! Updated February 2025. Bottomless brunch Derby Bottomless Brunch at Binary, Mickleover Binary […]
Excited for pumpkin spiced latte season? Swerve the big chains and support local by getting your seasonal coffee fix from a fabulous independent. Updated 28th October 2025. Independent Coffee Shops in Derby Glamberry Café on The Strand is go-to place for barista made seasonal specials, matcha and the like. Anum and team have just scooped […]
Is there anything better than relaxing in a cosy pub on a cold or drizzly day? Open fires and warm hospitality make the perfect backdrop to enjoy a real ale or a glass of red. Derbyshire is blessed with dozens, probably hundreds of excellent pubs, but here are my favourites and then those which were […]
Prior to me writing this article, if you googled “best cocktail bars in Derby” you basically get lists of national chain pubs. Whilst there’s a time and a place for that, I know that personally I’d rather be drinking at a great independent, with a professionally trained mixologist who serves high quality cocktails in beautifully […]
I’m a sucker for a small, local business with a heart. I fell head over heels for So Good Kombucha before even tasting it. Could it live up to the hype? Let me start this off by saying that prior to writing this article on UK kombucha I’d never tasted it. It was loosely on […]