Stopped here tonight for a dinner to try someplace new. I really liked the openness of the bar and…read moreseating area and the choice to seat yourself. Large enough selection of beers and ciders to go along with their reasonable prices. Got a burger to eat and quickly realized the burger was made with either onion powder or small pieces of onion, which for me (an onion hater), didn't work but really the amount of onion wasn't all that much so I ate most of the burger. Onion haters can taste the onion in anything! I would have eaten the entire burger but my eyes were bigger than my stomach so I became too full, too quickly. All burgers served with chips and a smile :) They also had a few board games to choose from as well as a fusball table. I would def go again and try one of the other choices to put on a bun (chicken, mushroom, falafel, sausage) or their ribs and wings!

Celebrated 2 friends birthdays here at the same time so we had a MASSIVE table for 15 people! You…read morecan't book but we were seated really quickly and they were really good about it. We had a drink while we were waiting (loved the old-fashioned caramel cocktail!), the bar staff were super friendly and joke-y which was nice. Like I said, we got seated much sooner than we expected in the upstairs bit (the atmosphere in the lower level looked better but they couldn't fit us in). The menu is cool! Loads of variations on the originals and I'd heard a lot about the fries... I had a chicken burger with marmite fries. Yep, you read that right, marmite fries! Other people had bacon bacon fries which is basically a basket of fries with bacon bits and bacon-mayo which was also great (only could only manage a few though!). Burger's looked great (I don't eat beef but I was told they were great!), mine was good, not spectacular really, but I'd recommend it for burger lovers! Really nice surprise and a lovely evening!

High praise for high quality…read more Amazingly good Chicken Burger, in a briche bun (best kind). Happy to adapt it to avoid my allergies. Happy to add alcohol to a milkshake for childish adult drinks, Happy to let us sit and catch up witrh each other well after we had finished eating. Awesome posters around the restaruant. Generally a whole load of thumbs up for this place.

Pubs and bars in or around train stations are, generally speaking, a bit weird. I am not confident…read moreof the explanation as to why this is, but if I had to hazard a guess, I would look no further than the clientele they attract. There are usually a contingent of nervous passengers who are frightened of missing their train, and so continuously check various timepieces. Suited business types linger around, checking electronic diaries for details, and men of a certain age flock to these venues with their reasonable prices and comfortable seats. The Brewery Tap has managed to buck the trend. As one of three Leeds Brewery supported pubs, there are an impressive range of ales on show. The customary Leeds Best, Leeds Pale and Midnight Bell ales sit proudly on the bar, their dominance providing a welcome example of regional identity for visitors and residents alike. A couple of expertly sourced ciders also adorn the bar, namely West Croft's Janet's Jungle Juice and Broadoak's Premium Perry. Both originating from Somerset, these ciders are CAMRA awarded, and I personally wish to award them too. I may fashion a trophy out of tin foil, depending on how many premium strength ciders I have consumed. The most impressive aspect of The Brewery Tap, is that they brew their own tipple in a microbrewery in the pub. It is visible for punters to enjoy a close up, when journeying up to the toilets. Just to clarify, a glass wall does seal the pumping equipment from the general public - there could be no unfortunate accidents regarding the location of the toilets. I have only ever indulged in the bar snacks on offer at this pub, but the sticky chicken skewers I ordered were delightfully succulent. I have jealously envied other people's food at The Brewery Tap however, practically being floated through the air with my nostrils directing me on the visible aroma, similar to a cartoon. The menu boasts a wonderful selection of pies, fish and chips, burgers and other such classics; as well as some sharing platters, ideal for sociable grazing. The Brewery Tap hosts a quiz night every Monday evening, a pleasurable distraction to the beginning of the week. The bar shows major sporting events on a pull-down projector screen, which is generally a civilised affair with a section cordoned off to allow other customers to retain a peaceful atmosphere. The Brewery Tap is a brilliant venue to enjoy a drink or some food, whether you are catching a train or not. Any bar that provides me with interesting Oscar Wilde, Chuck Kilman and Albert Einstein quotes to read in the bathroom, is outstanding in my eyes.

There should be some kind of punishment for bars and pubs being allowed in and around train…read morestations. Not because they are rubbish or anything, it's because I am. I've usually had a couple of cheeky vimtos and should really get on that train and head home but it'd be rude not to go for a swift half en route and the brewery Tap is that place. The Brewery Tap is a really nice bar just opposite the NCP cap park and literally two minutes away from the station. There isn't too much on New Station Street these days so it really stands out. Inside it's a cool little number. Really nicely finished off and a pleasant atmosphere. They've also got a good selection of drinks, especially as it's not the biggest venue on earth. What is really fantastic about it though is the fact it's independent and part of the Leeds brewery. So you can get proper Leeds beer lass, brewed in our fine city and complete with a large serving of Yorkshireness. Brilliant. You can also get a few tasty snacks to help wash down that tasty Leeds beverage but it's all about the drinkettes for me. It's fast becoming a regular stop off for me on my way home and if I can keep the wealth in our Yorkshire walls, I'll do it. Well done Leeds for a good pint and a good pub.

Oh dear, I'm not a fan but it may be someone else's cup of tea…read more It feels like they don't know what they are: The decor is a mixed bag of beams, animal carcasses and warehouse style lights. They have every drink imaginable, loads of wine, beers on tap, spirits, cocktails (these are much more pricey than anything else). Then they do Pizza too. It could be great but its only mediocre.

We had a great time here. Pizza is delicious, and they do a really cool "pizza of the month" thing…read morewhere they bake pizzas based on certain cuisines (ex. Greece month, German month..). Atmosphere is very nice. Staff are friendly, but you need to grab their attention for any service (in my experience). Great selection of beers too.

Sat our group of six on the back patio, which is very nice. Staff was excellent and made ordering…read moreeasy. We ordered a wide range of drinks and food options, with a few snacks thrown in for good measure. All excellent, and the prices were very reasonable! Wish I could make another trip to this pub, but unfortunately I am leaving York tomorrow. :(

A lovely place to grab an afternoon pint with friends! The beer garden is one of the best in the…read morecity. When it's a nice day out, there's fewer things in the world I find more enjoyable than drinking with friends outside. Thus, when the opportunity arose to do so while visiting York, we decided to hit up the Lamb & Lion. Pro-tip: check the beer garden first to grab a table and then buy your pints. You are far from the only person in the world who loves day drinking outside. When we visited, the beer garden was packed! We luckily were able to find a table, but during our time there we saw quite a few people unable to locate a spot. There's nothing worse than having a beer in one hand and finding no place you can drink it! The beer selection is typical and prices are reasonable. What you're really paying for here is the ambiance of the garden. While there's chatter from others all around you, the garden itself is secluded from the street, with one side facing the city wall. Relax under an umbrella and enjoy your pint-- I know I did.

YELP supper club! I like it here…read more I didn't get to see the upstairs as there was a function on. We had initially opted to go to Reds for our supper but we couldn't get a table until 9:45. James and myself would have been perfectly willing to wait as we really wanted to dine at Reds, but Roweena was making hungry, growling noises and sprinkling passing children with seasoning and mumbling "that one would taste lovely with some bar-b-q relish on it!". So before there was an "incident" we decided to head down to Brooklyn Bar so Row could get her freak-on and tear into some red meat. The bar staff couldn't have been more pleasant, attentive and helpful. I opted for the rum burger and a pint of Blue Moon beer. I have never had Blue Moon before and it is a spot-on refreshing drink. When my burger came it was stacked with fresh salad and perfectly cooked onion rings. The meat was lovely and juicy and deceptively big. The fries where cooked just right. James had a rack of ribs and they looked spectacular. Definitely trying them next time. I will be checking in here again.

Let's not be throwing stars around like shurikens, if I could review the bar separately to the…read morefood, I would indeed. And that review would likely be less favourable as a matter taste. However, there are some things you can't fault, and that would be the service and the food. I'll, of course, go into some detail. The bad news: The bar really isn't to my tastes. Not in terms of décor, but in terms of style. The music is (and I can already hear what you're going to say) too loud and too pop for my tastes. (Whatever, I'm old.) When it's a Wednesday night and no one is in your bar, why must you ear bleed me with Rhianna and that awful awful Blurred Lines song? No one wants it. Or, at least, no one I know. I am also not a fan of TV screens, but I realise some folks do like to watch a bit of footie. People often enjoy it when a leggy man does a goal, I understand that. It's rustic looking and attractive, and has a gorgeously decked out little beer garden (big umbrellas please, for when it rains) so it could be much more - but alas, it's a little like a replica of vodka rev or brb in terms of personality. It needn't be - everyone else was in the aforementioned bars for their Wednesday shooter and R'n'B. My wish would be that it lives up to the NY name more, and actually takes that vibe on a little more. Underground and interesting music on the Spotify, to link into their (I'm assuming, haven't tried) NY cocktail menus and food. Just my opinion, like. ANYWAY! The food. My word, the food. If you come here for just one thing, let it be the burgers. Let it be the California burger, with skin on fries, and delicious crispy SFC strips. It does the same as most, and bungs them in a placcy basket to look all authentic, but when you bite down on that mother of a beef patty, and let the guac, onion rings, melty beef, jack cheese, and the rest assemble in your gob, you know you've made it. You've made it. Welcome to flavour country. I am a fan. As ever, and as will almost always be in Leeds, I wished the burger had been a touch more pink. But - my folly - I didn't ask it to be so. And those SFC strips - yes. Yes yes yes. I liked them immensely. As for the service, not a single encounter was unpleasant, and everyone who interacted with us was fantastic. Top notch service, banter, the extra mile, and all that jazz. Props to the two girls and chap who made the night more of a four star experience than a three star one. So, I shan't ramble on for much longer. The place has potential. I like the subway train by the loos. The actual building is lovely, and the garden is grand. The NY menu is fabulous, and the staff are brill. I just wish they'd ditch the crap music and punk it up a bit. I would definitely then be a regular.

This sandwich shop is lovely! I was really pleased to discover it a few years ago when it was on…read moreroute between home and work. It beats a cheap butty from Gregs any day, and even some of the fancy sandwich shops nearer in the heart of town. It lies on Burley Road near the LGI but on the Burley side rather than the town centre side. They provide freshly made food for breakfast and lunch, including smoothies, panini's and baguette's, specialising in fair trade coffee. There are more than the usual array of condiments to choose from - cranberry sauce, pesto, mango chutney, French AND English mustard! The wooden tables by the window are great to sit at and watch the world pass if you don't opt to take away. The guys behind the counter are friendly and up for a bit of banter as you order a sandwich, which warmed me to the place even more!

The list of crimes we accidentally commit on any given day must be immense, i use Hendersons as my…read moreprime example of this. I have walked past this place to and from work every day for a year (and more often than not again to get into town of a weekend). This, dear reader, is a crime. Henderson's boasts some of the best freshly made sandwiches and pannini's in the area. Today feta cheese, humous and peppers, the day before brie and cranberry, tomorrow Vintage Cheese and chilli chutney. And not one of these will cost me over £2.80 for the privilege. Theres a selection of drinks too, including a particularly fine ginger beer. For those of you who indulge your sweet tooth on a regular occasion theres also a selection of cakes and brownies. You can even sit and eat in if you fancy (and luckily avoid the rush for the sparse seating). They've a little tele in the background (responsibly set to the bbc most days) and hot drinks on tap. Eating in or takeaway you'll be engaged in pleasant conversation, the owners are great fun and after only three visits seem to remember my name and preferences in food. I seriously feel a regular haunt coming on, Hendersons i recommend you!!

This is my first visit to the cafe and can I just say it is simply amazing! It may be cosy but the…read moreplace just oozes character. It's simplicity it what makes this place so charming! The food is impeccable, the service, second to non! A really personal service made for a beautiful evening! Not to mention as we booked here for our anniversary we were met by cards and gifts!!! It's the little touches that make for a perfect evening!

I visited The Terrace with my girlfriend on the recommendation of a friend, for a late breakfast on…read morea Saturday afternoon. Initially I was impressed with the range of delicious sounding meals available at reasonable prices and the speed of the service. The staff were polite, helpful and cheery and a full breakfast, the veggie equivalent and a few drinks came to around only fifteen pounds. The food was brought quickly the the table despite the place being quite full. I was at first impressed by the size of the portions and what looked to be a great breakfast. However, things quickly started to go downhill from there. My girlfriend's food was served with a large, black hair on the plate and she quickly went on to discover that her vegetarian sausages were essentially raw on the inside. The same went for both our sauteed potatoes and mushrooms and my black pudding, which looked and tasted like it had barely seen a frying pan. On the plus side, there was toast. Overall, I really can't recommend The Terrace. Though the evening menu sounded very appealing, our experience has left us with no desire to visit again. For a little extra, there are a number of other restaurants and cafes in the area which better deserve your custom.