We had a lovely day out in the Dales last week and knew exactly where we would be heading to for dinner on our way back to Harrogate: the Bull Inn at […]
The New Conservatory Steak Night: About as far as £11 will get you in Leeds
When a steak night is advertised at £11 per person including a drink you might well be justified in worrying about what ‘steak’ you might get served. At the New Conservatory in […]
Five great options for Father’s Day meals in Leeds
On Sunday 19th June, lots of families in Leeds might just be looking for a suitable place to take dad out (yes, that’s right, it’s Father’s Day on June 19th!). Here’s a quick […]
Pubs in the Peak District: Two charming Wincle pubs well worth a visit
The Peak District is fast becoming one of our favourite locations for a long UK weekend away. When the weather is right, there is so much to see and do in the […]
Black Swan: Exciting British food in the unlikeliest of locations
Call Lane. A magnet for students looking for cheap booze, standing room only bars, loud music pumped out into the street until the early hours, and long queues for taxis. A magnet […]
The Onslow Arms in West Clandon: Good pub food marred by hefty prices
The Onslow Arms in West Clandon is, according to the pub’s website, “a smart community pub with a great range of beers and fresh food”. We’ve been to the Onslow Arms twice, […]
The Box Tree’s Head Chef moves on to pastures new
One of our favourite restaurants in Yorkshire (and one of the five in the region that have a Michelin Star), The Box Tree, is now looking for a new Head Chef after […]
The Milestone in Sheffield: A gastropub that delivers more
Charlotte and I are big fans of Sheffield. We love the snooker, the vibe and Meadowhall! We have enjoyed some fine food here before at Bungalows and Bears (or Ruby Jean’s diner […]
The Mustard Pot: A tasty treat in the heart of Chapel Allerton
Leeds offers a fair few excellent pub quizzes, but in my opinion very few of them come with tasty food. At the Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton, though, the atmosphere, the quality […]
The Clarendon Hotel in Hebden: Lionel Strub fails to replicate magic of Mirabelle
As some readers will know, we were very disappointed when Mirabelle closed suddenly, earlier this year, in part because we had an unused voucher which had been a Christmas gift and in […]