Lovely Local Indie
[AD] The lunch I enjoyed at Fischer’s last year was probably my foodie highlight of 2023. Every single morsel was utterly sublime. Since then, there’s been a change of Head Chef, so when I was kindly invited to experience a festive lunch at Fischer’s I was intrigued to see what had changed. Read my Derbyshire […]
[AD] Fischer’s at Baslow Hall is a multi-award-winning fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel offering sublime levels of laidback luxury. Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, mere minutes from Chatsworth House, the 100 year old privately owned manor house is nestled amidst manicured gardens, where much of the produce for its […]
[AD] The Peacock at Rowsley is a beautiful, historic boutique hotel. Located in the pretty village of Rowsley on the outskirts of Bakewell, the hotel is superbly situated for exploring the Peak District National Park. Part of the Haddon Estate, The Peacock is close to both Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House, two magnificent tourist attractions. […]
Chapter 1: Spain with Fawcett and Friends [AD] A few weeks ago I enjoyed a truly unique evening at Peak Edge reviewing the first of their Wine Series events. Designed to be a journey through a particular country or region’s best wines, this first event paired sublime Spanish wines with a tasting menu of quality […]
Since writing this review, The George Alstonefield has re-opened as a traditional village pub. Support the community in their efforts to protect the pub’s future. [AD] The George is an historic inn situated in the picturesque Peak District village of Alstonefield. Located on the Derbyshire and Staffordshire border, within the Peak District national park, it […]
[AD] Our meal and drinks were gifted in exchange for a review. As always, views are completely my own. I’d heard good things about The Bulls Head Holymoorside. But I had no idea just how spectacular the food is. I was recently invited to review their tasting menu and I was blown away by the […]
I had wanted to try Lovage in Bakewell ever since it opened about seven months ago. I finally got to go for lunch last week. I took my Mum for a festive treat. Here’s what I thought… The background Lovage by Lee Smith is an exciting addition to the Peak District’s food scene. Chef Owner […]
[AD – PR invite] I was gifted this experience in exchange for a review. However, all opinions are entirely my own. I was kindly invited to Aqua Garden’s very first pop-up dining event which was held at S17 Coffee Shop and Bistro in the Bradway area of Sheffield. I really wasn’t sure what to expect. […]