Food & Drink

Settled amongst the urban landscape and Staffordshire canalside in Lichfield, The Boat is a restaurant and micro-farm by Chef Liam Dillon. Recommended in the Michelin guide, and noted in the Estrella Damm Top Gastropubs list, Liam’s cooking ethos is immersed in the seasonal and sustainable, showcasing the best of modern British food. Three Rosettes, notable

A couple who returned from San Francisco to the Staffordshire Moorlands to set up a CBD business have added a chocolate bar to their product range. Gemma and Joe Wilde founded Unspun in Leek after moving back to the UK during the Covid pandemic to be closer to family, following seven years in America. The

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Neil Harrison, beloved founder and Master Distiller of Nelson’s Distillery, who died peacefully in his sleep.  He was only 56 years old but left an immense impression on all who knew him. Neil lived in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, and spent his life following his passions

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Celebrates International Women’s Month With Global Superstar Shakira Featuring FEARLESS Retail Collection, Limited-Time Menu, and Women-Led Performances  Manchester, February 28th, 2025 — In celebration of Hard Rock International’s annual “International Women’s Month” in March and International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, Hard Rock and global superstar, Shakira, announce a year-long

A brand-new tea room and community hub is set to open in Burslem Park.   Visitors to the park will be able to enjoy a full menu of home-cooked breakfasts, lunches and cakes at the newly opened Pavilion Tea Room, which will be welcoming customers from Saturday 15 February.   Alongside the tea room, Burslem

Glasgow, Monday 10th February 2025 – Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, the acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant in Lichfield, has once again cemented its place among the UK’s finest dining establishments by retaining its prestigious Michelin star in the 2025 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland. This remarkable achievement marks another year of culinary excellence for the restaurant

Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, Staffordshire’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dan Jones as its new Commercial Development Chef. With a wealth of experience at some of the UK’s most celebrated Michelin-starred establishments, Dan will play a pivotal role in further enhancing Upstairs’ culinary offerings while also contributing to

As Hickory’s Smokehouse get ready to swing open the doors of their new restaurant & neighbourhood bar we take a sneak peek at what guests can expect from their first Staffordshire Smokehouse!   From the moment you arrive it feels more Southern States than Staffordshire. Taking inspiration from the places they have visited, you will