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Looking for the best places for a Sunday roast in Derbyshire? As a Derbyshire food blogger I’ve made it my personal mission to find out. Is there anything better on a Sunday than a delicious Sunday lunch? Perfectly roasted, good quality meat (or a vegetarian or vegan alternative), fluffy Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes and […]
[AD] Last night I was invited to sample the offerings of one of Derby’s newest bars, The Buji Bar. Situated in the historic Royal Building on Victoria Street. If you are old like me, the best way to describe this is almost opposite the old Debenhams. Now this is a really up and coming area […]
[AD – PR invite. Our food and drinks were complimentary in exchange for a review. As always, views are my own] The Kedleston Country House is firmly under new ownership. It’s now family owned, and the new owners are quietly establishing it as one of the premier places to eat and drink in Derby. We […]
A carefully curated list of events you actually want to go to, in Derbyshire and just beyond. Here’s my guide to the best events and what’s on in Derbyshire (and if it’s really of interest, in surrounding counties), all organised by date. All information provided in good faith but please do check directly with organisers […]
This is an old post – head here for the 2024 Easter events. Here’s my round up of the best Easter activities in and around Derby and Derbyshire updated for Easter 2023. Keep the kids entertained in the Easter holidays. From egg hunts to craft sessions, there’s hopefully something for everyone here – I’ve tried […]
[AD – PR invite] I was recently invited to review the café bar at Quad Derby. I’d been to the Quad several times over the years and had always enjoyed eating and drinking in the café, but hadn’t been since before the first lockdown so jumped at the chance to familiarise myself with this Derby […]
Located on Friar Gate in Derby city centre, The Dining Room is consistently one of the top rated restaurants in Derby on TripAdvisor so I’d been wanting to try it for a while. I finally got the chance today and it was every bit as good as I hoped. Here’s my impressions of Sunday lunch […]
Looking for somewhere special for date night? Here’s my edit of the most romantic restaurants in Derbyshire. There are plenty of traditional, candle lit restaurants, but I’ve not restricted it to restaurants that meet that ‘conventional’ notion of romance so hopefully there are plenty of options to suit everyone. Everywhere I’ve recommended would be a […]
Whether you’re single, looking to expand your social circle or take up a new hobby, there are lots of ways to make new friends in Derby and Derbyshire. Here’s a round up of some of the friendliest, most welcoming social groups in the local area so you can meet people near you. How did we […]
When it feels a very long way until payday, most of us are looking for free or cheap activities. The vast majority of these are outside – so wrap up warm. Here’s my edit of fabulous free things to do in Derbyshire. The trick to having a really cheap day out is to take a […]