Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>It&#8217;s not all doom and gloom out there. Plenty of fancy foodie new openings to look forward to this month, along with the possibility of city skyline views to enjoy a cocktail with. Muddy&#8217;s here with a round-up of the latest news near you.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-openings">New openings</h2>



<p>A flurry of Far Eastern foodie openings this month, with two tempting Asian restaurants opening their doors. Newly open for business and proving popular is Vietnamese restaurant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ande.nottingham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ăn Đê</a> in Nottingham. With generous portions and zingy flavours, it&#8217;s definitely one to have on your radar (with some pretty good lunch deals currently on offer too, from £12.95).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-1024x1024.jpg" alt="inside An De restaurant in Nottingham" class="wp-image-17315" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/an-de-notts.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ande.nottingham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ăn Đê</a> in Nottingham</figcaption></figure>



<p>Over in Ashbourne, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theasiatable/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Asia Table</a> will be quick to follow, opening on 3 April. Taking over the site of The Machine Inn before it moved across the road, The Asia Table promises big flavours in a beautiful setting.</p>



<p>Cult burger joint <a href="https://thebeefyboys.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beefy Boys</a> opens a new restaurant in Nottingham in April. Born out of a back garden barbecue between four childhood friends, The Beefy Boys will eatery will open on Queen Street, and the br4anch will be their northernmost venue. They will be dishing up 100% grass-fed Herefordshire beef in their cult burgers.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-1024x1024.jpg" alt="giant burgers from the beefy boys restaurant in nottingham" class="wp-image-17317" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/BeefyBoys_PeterLowbridge_001-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>And Muddy&#8217;s super-excited to hear that former Gordon Ramsey chef Nichola Thompson (who&#8217;s Nottingham restaurant <a href="https://table47.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Table47 </a>has a whopping waiting list) is opening a luxe restaurant and speakeasy-inspired bar in West Bridgford. Chapter 2 will be a high end private dining experience on Pavilion Road, with a speakeasy vibe and open kitchen. Expected to open in April.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-literary-festival-returns-to-derbyshire">Literary festival returns to Derbyshire</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Richard-Osman-with-Celia-Imrie-Join-The-Murder-Club1-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="Richard Osman with Celia Imrie - Join The Murder Club at chatsworth queens reading room festival" class="wp-image-17394" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Richard-Osman-with-Celia-Imrie-Join-The-Murder-Club1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Richard-Osman-with-Celia-Imrie-Join-The-Murder-Club1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Richard-Osman-with-Celia-Imrie-Join-The-Murder-Club1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/04/Richard-Osman-with-Celia-Imrie-Join-The-Murder-Club1-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Richard Osman with Celia Imrie at Chatsworth last year</figcaption></figure>



<p>News just dropped that <a href="https://thequeensreadingroom.co.uk/festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Queen&#8217;s Reading Room Festival </a>will be back at Chatsworth this year. A celebration of books and ideas, promising up-close moments with writers, lively conversation and the chance to hear directly from some of today’s most compelling voices, the 2026 line-up sounds pretty good. Headliners include Clare Balding, Harlan Coben, Lee Child, Elif Shafak, Cecelia Ahern, Louise Penny, Daisy Fancourt, &amp; more. It fits brilliantly with the new exhibition House of Stories: Tales from the Chatsworth library (read my review <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/arts-culture-things-to-do/first-look-house-of-stories-tales-from-the-chatsworth-library/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>). Want in? The Festival takes place on 19-20 Sept and tickets go on sale at 10am on Wed 15 April.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-in-the-zone">Get in the zone</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/pedal-and-play-sherwood-1024x683.jpg" alt="pedal and play bike trails at sherwood pines" class="wp-image-17313" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/pedal-and-play-sherwood-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/pedal-and-play-sherwood-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/pedal-and-play-sherwood-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/pedal-and-play-sherwood.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>It&#8217;s been a busy few weekends at Sherwood Pines brilliant new <a href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/pedal-and-play-trail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pedal &amp; Play</a> mountain bike zone. If you&#8217;ve got active kids looking to hone their skills and confidence for offroad cycling,&nbsp;these inclusive new trails are the place to head for over the holidays. Pick from three trails: The Arrowhead Loop challenge with beginner-friendly berms, turns and rollers; The Quiver challenge with its progressive skill zones; and the Duel challenge where friends and families can race side by side.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pottery-plea">Pottery plea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Denby vases" class="wp-image-17327" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2026/03/Denby-lifestyle.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>An outpouring of love for pottery legend Denby this week as it launched its campaign to <a href="https://www.denbypottery.com/pages/save-denby" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SaveDenby</a>. The future of the much-loved Derbyshire company is in doubt after it filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators. It hopes to secure new investors, but faces the prospect that if that doesn&#8217;t happen soon, Denby will close for good. Want to help? Share the campaign on socials, write to your MP, buy Denby products, or visit the <a href="https://www.denbypottery.com/pages/denby-pottery-village-about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denby Pottery Village</a> yourself (always lots of family-friendly fun on in the school hols).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-town-of-culture">Town of culture</h2>



<p>Chesterfield is competing to be crowned the UK&#8217;s Town of Culture. The town, which features as one of <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/best-places-to-live/derbyshire/chesterfield/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Derbyshire&#8217;s Best Places to Live</a> hopes to secure the £3million prize pot to deliver a six-month cultural programme in 2028.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rooftop-bars-heading-our-way">Rooftop bars heading our way</h2>



<p>Ooh, a clutch of swanky rooftop bars could be making waves in Nottingham, with two plans currently being considered. First up it&#8217;s high end restaurant <a href="https://www.cleaverandwake.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleaver &amp; Wake</a> which hopes to elevate its luxe experience (geddit?) with a rooftop bar this summer with views across the city skyline. </p>



<p>Hot on its heels, Market Square House has unveiled plans to turn a 1970s building overlooking Old Market Square into an entertainment complex with open rooftop bar and bowling alley, along with office space.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</h2>



<p><a href="House of Stories, Tales from the Chatsworth Library" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Review: House of Stories, Tales from the Chatsworth Library</a></p>



<p><a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/uk/travel-guides/travel-guide-peak-district/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Insider guide to the Peak District</a></p>



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