First visit to this small restaurant. Staff really…read morefriendly, food very tasty, large portions! I had potato and chorizo starter followed by belly pork. Pudding chocolate and beetroot cake! Not sure about that a bit heavy but still managed to eat it all!

Best food in Meanwood, Headingly and Chapel A. Probably one of the best foody spots in Leeds. They…read morealso make some very good nano-brews. They are stinger and more flavourful than most typical English brews. This is a great spot for veggies as well. Bring your appetite for lunch as the sandwiches are big and the sweet potato chips are plentiful.

Oh God I am SO in two minds here…read more Do I share my little secret? Do I open up my sanctuary to a wider audience? Can ALL of us fit around the open fire in the Chesterfield chairs or will it all descend into a bloodbath when I realise I have opened the doors to Nirvana and let the horde in? And then I think of the staff at The Wharfedale Inn. I think about how they will do you a tab by just asking your first name. I think about how you can gleefully rearrange your dinner into a combination of infinite variations and they will just smile and say the Chef wont mind. I think about how they ask how you are and where you've been. I think about how they smile when you ask for the Chocolate Brandy Pot pudding with extra cream and how they wander back past the table when you're on your last trouser button and encourage you to finish it off. I think of all these things and I realise it is supremely selfish of me to keep The Wharfedale Inn to myself and so here we are. Nestled by the railway bridge in Arthington (between Pool and Harewood) with a roaring open fire; comfy mismatched seating, homely paintings and pottery proudly on display on the walls, a tank of pet fish to distract you and make you do kissy fish faces on your way to the loos, a separate 'posh' restaurant on the side where you can sit up straight and use a knife and with the friendliest bar in Yorkshire where you can tuck into big meaty portions of perfectly cooked classic dishes all made with quality local ingredients and a liberal smattering of hot love, The Wharfedale Inn is one of my favourite places on God's green earth and it is well worth riding a bus into the wild countryside to partake in its numerous pleasures. The prices are more than reasonable, around £9 for a main, £4 for a starter and same for pudding. There's a cracking wine list that goes above and beyond the capacity of most country pubs. The Specials Board is always a delight and often features a few surprises- the Japanese Prawns being one recent discovery. I recommend grabbing those Chesterfields by the fire, ordering a pint of cloudy Addlestone's cider and then munching your way through the Honey Roast Duck with chunky chips and salad followed by that legendary dollop of the Chocolate and Brandy Pot that will suck ALL the moisture out of your head. It's not fancy, it's more than any normal human should expect to eat in any one sitting and the salad is just good old English lettuce, cucumber, tomato and onion but my goodness does it make you smile from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. To use the vernacular, it is simply DELISH. And if I'm in there buy me a drink , for I am the Gate Keeper to wonderful things. Oh and when you do finally stagger out of the door be sure to look up into the sky, there's Red Kite in them there hills and they really like to circle the pub. I can't blame 'em : )

I have stayed here a couple of times, though the room rate is almost as expensive as some quality…read morehotels, this is just a pub !. But a pretty good one too, with excellent bar food , and an adjoining restaurant. I had to smile when , looking out of the back from my room ('Almscliffe') there were lots of rabbits in the field. When I came down for dinner, one of the specials was 'Rabbit Pie'. Pity breakfast is only a cold affair, placed in fridge the previous night.. Pub is good , but I wouldnt stay there again.

Unfortunately, I prefer this pub from the outside rather than the inside. A really attractive…read morewhitewashed building that is over a hundred years old, it always has hanging flower baskets showing off an array of award winning flower arrangements. The exterior is so attractive that you think to yourself 'I should have a pint in there'. And then one day you do have a pint in there, and it's a rather flat lager, and a rather flat atmosphere, with staff who are nice enough but a group of grumpy middle aged-guys who should be at work, not the pub. And you leave after one pint, admiring the exterior again on your way out and wishing you'd just stayed outside for the last twenty minutes.

top notch Yorkshire pud with sausage, chips and gravy. Perfect Friday fair for setting ones stomach…read moreup for a booze bashing. As I am not going out tonight, I intend to jsut sit here in my office in a content food bubble. only lost a star as I prefer the chips out of the gravy!

The mansion is one of those rare gems of a place that completely gets it right in so many ways. If…read morenot for the fact on a beautiful day like the today you can sit outside and breath in the fresh air of the park, but in my opinion the Sunday beef roast is as good as it gets. When I think Yorkshire I think Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy, and a nice bottle of dandelion and burdock. To me the roast is the stuff of dreams. See as I'm getting into this whole Yelp thing I'm guessing a big thing we do is share our love and experience of foods and services. If you haven't been to the mansion yet do check it out. It's not the cheapest of place. Don't be expecting the local pub carvary 7.99 all you can eat. But if you love quality, good food, then this is a must. They say a picture say 1000 words so I've attached some.

Lovely setting. The cafe part does good cakes, nice tea and proper crockery. Clearly this place is…read moregoing to be more expensive than your average Joe's Greasy Spoon, but it is probably not far off what you would pay in Starbucks. Agreeable place to end a bracing walk around the park.

Excellent Fish and Chips, love this place Always hot crispy…read morebatter and fresh fish. Highly recommend giving it a try

From the owner: Our brand new Yorkshire Fish House concept is combining traditional Yorkshire Fish & Chips with…read moremodern, tasteful Fish and Seafood restaurant dishes. Chris Smith, our new head chef is a highly experienced chef specialising in Fish dishes. Our passion for quality and his innovative approach to cooking has lead the restaurant to a fantastic selection of dishes. Of course, at the centre of it all we have our famous Yorkshire Fish & Chips, we are committed to using only highest quality, sustainable fish. This and our light, golden batter creates the perfect portion of fish and chips !

This is a fantastic old pub that has stood forever. It has great Yorkshire food and is not part of…read morea chain. It's a little out of Otley, but the views and award winning food make it worth the walk. It's a warm welcoming family atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more.

Heading back after a morning walk around Swinsty reservoir we decided to stop here for a bite to…read moreeat. Good sized car park. Very friendly staff greeted us as we entered and the dining room was busy which was a good sign given that it is under new ownership for just a year or so now. We ate in the newer section of the pub which had sky lights and was very light with a great view over the valley. The menu seemed quite simple and to focus on local type dishes and at first glance, I thought the menu looked a little pricey for lunches and so decided on a sandwich (I think it was £6) while many of the dishes were up in the £8-10 range). When the sandwiches came, they came with a small salad of very fresh greens which was the first surprise. Then the second surprise came in the form of a pickle plate containing a selection of beetroot, pickled onions (small (so not too strong in flavour), but numerous), pickled cabbage and a pickle/chutney all of which we were told were made on site. Honestly, I'd read it on the menu and not really given it any thought, but the presentation of the pickle plate was great and their flavours were sublime. For me the pickle tray was the star of the meal and tied the local/home-style together perfectly. The sandwiches were very tasty and combined with the salad and pickles offered fantastic value for money. The sandwich (coronation chicken), wasn't too overly spiced and the bread was thick cut and very tasty. Others in my party were equally impressed. My only regret, given the flavour and quality of the pickled onions and pickle/chutney, I should have got the cheese sandwich as I bet combined, the three elements would be amazing! At this point I'm looking forward to going back and will be trying some of the more expensive dishes on the strength of my experience here. If all their dishes are made with the same quality of ingredients and given the same attention, then I'm sure it won't be long before this becomes a very well known local spot.

My Fav restaurant in Bradford centre. I like the way they serve their tea in vintage china. They…read morealso, have really good desserts. I tried one of their salads and their fish and chips. The salad was excellent, the balance between flavors was great and the combination between grapes, apple and blue cheese gave it a fantastic taste . Overall,The place is decent and has a nice view and the staff are friendly.

My colleague and I enjoyed a business lunch here, we both chose the haddock goujons with chips,…read morevery reasonably priced and the fish was well cooked and tasty, with generous portions. My only slight gripe was the austere artwork in the ladies toilet. In general Would recommend, inoffensive and reasonable.

Plan your special occasion dinner here!!! The Waterside Bistro and Bar hosted a very special…read morefamily dinner before the wedding for my nephew and his bride and her family. Despite the challenges of planning something with hosts who were in the U.S., the Waterside made this dinner a night everyone will remember. It was the first time bringing together different strands of a family that literally came from around the world. Ian kept everything running perfectly. We met up earlier in the day to iron out a few details and then those of us hosting didn't have to worry about a thing. Paul Huddlestone is a world class chef who works with fresh, organic, Yorkshire ingredients to make a menu that is both local and international in flavors. We are a family who really enjoy good food -- with many avid cooks, including professional chefs -- and everyone loved the food. The wine selections were perfect. And the prices were reasonable too, which was also a factor selecting the Waterside as a place for the dinner. They worked with us to please the tastes of everyone. Despite having a larger group, the selections were customized. The staff were all so warm and friendly. Chef Paul even surprised us with a lovely amuse bouche for our sparkling wine toast at the start of the meal. By dessert there were many more toasts thanks to a dinner that made us now one family. I have attached some photos just to show how happy we all were -- and the good food and relaxed atmosphere made that possible. If you want to have a dinner with some world class food that is firmly rooted in local cuisine, you should dine here. In addition, if you are planning a larger special occasion dinner: I cannot recommend the Waterside highly enough.

We came here once for the early bird meal - The Roast Belly Pork is still the topic of conversation…read more- we came here once because we enjoyed the food so much - we came here once because the chef is amazing - we came here once because the restaurant is so relaxing - we plan to come here every week - once - too much of a good thing can be heaven - and believe me - we do stop ourselves coming here every day. Why??? Thank you James

We'd booked to go to a well know Yorkshire Chef's hotel on Sunday as a New Year treat but sadly,…read moredue to boiler problems! we had to forfeit our reservation. We were quite down in the mouth about this however had it not have happened we would not have had this opportunity to sample to delights of Leeds Seventeen! We had called ahead to check the serving time for lunch and booked in for 2.30. From the outside, you wouldn't be very blow away by this former pub however even from the entrance way it's apparent that time and planning were given to present the Restaurant well to customers. The informal bar area is cosy yet modern, a good selection of beers on the bar (with my particular favourite San Miguel) and nice cheery staff. We were seated straight away choosing to sit and order drinks rather than hover. The dining room had 2 large family groups seated yet there was plenty of other space. The Sunday menu is featured on a blackboard and had a good choice selection. We orded drinks and on return our food orders were placed- I was a bit cheeky in asking for 3 courses but 2 of them to be desserts! I really fancied a pudding & dessert- the waitress was amused and agreed. My Mr had a starter which was Duck terrine- it was presented really lovely but I'd say was more a pate than terrine as it was a smooth paste rather than coarse as you'd expect a terrine to be. He enjoyed it anyway as I tucked into the complimentary bread oil & balsamic. Our mains were the roasts of the day, his beef-mine chicken. I definitely made the better choice however neither was a poor choice. The meat, Yorkshire pudding & roast spuds were on one plate and a separate side dish of vegetables were provided. I'm a big gravy fiend so I asked for some more- little did I realise that the Yorkshire pud was full of gravy and when you cut into it- it then oozed all over the plate! My chicken was a pan fried chicken breast and the skin had been seasoned so it was both juicy and very tasty! The veg consisted of squash and swede which were nice and added a colour to the plate. Mr enjoyed the beef which he said was cooked well. Dessert was crème brulee and treacle sponge with the addition of the cheese board. As per the pics, they were all delightful! I loved the treacle sponge being served in the treacle tin- very nice touch. Lots of crackers were given with the cheese which is always a +! The bill was a mere £24 including drinks and i'd have certainly paid more. We were very impressed with the food & service here and will add it to our choice of Sunday lunch venues (and the normal al la carte menu looks good too!)

Leeds Seventeen used to be a scruffy pub on the edge of an estate (formerly the Allerton), now it's…read morea bijou brasserie style bar and grill on the edge of an estate, albeit still only a stones throw away from some of the most expensive houses in Yorkshire. This place appeared to have a bit of an identity crisis when I first visited in September, or at least they did their best to confuse a little. They seemed to be going by two names - Leeds Seventeen (as in the post code) and Northern Soul Food, a gimmicky monicker that evokes images of a smokey jazz bar transplanted from New Orleans, it isn't. But I see what they're trying to do here. The Northern part because they've sourced nearly all their food locally; Whitby crab, Swaledale cheese, Dewsbury rhubarb and so on. The soul part tries to persuade us that it's not just some sweaty chef fighting flak in the kitchen and screaming obscenities at his minions; it's a master craftsman lovingly preparing and massaging your chargrilled steak before it arrives on your plate. I won't begrudge them the 'Northern Soul Food' thing, it's kind of there and there's a genuine interest in making sure you enjoy your visit. You might have accused them of taking the local produce idea to the extreme with Leeds produced wine sitting proudly on top of the wine list, but it's actually worth a try and very ameniable. It's over six months ago since I went but I do remember the food being well prepared and, importantly for a neighbourhood diner, substantial. You don't want to come home from work hungry, pop out for a quick bite to eat and come back still hungry do you? My steak, whose origins I can't quite remember, could not be faulted and my companions wolfed down their roast lamb loin and posh fish and chips. It all sounds like simple fare - it is but the dishes are also accompanied by the likes of sweet onion confit and smoked salmon lardons. Leeds Seventeen's signature desert, their treacle sponge is light, rich and served in a Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup tin - another gimmick but it does bring a smile to the face of those who are about to receive. This is my nearest eaterie but I haven't been back yet; this is no reflection on my experience of Leeds Seventeen, I'm just saving my return trip for a special occassion.

Hands down my favourite pub in Leeds. Friendly staff and customers, good beer, fun events and -…read moremost importantly - dogs! I will always go out of my way to visit the Chemic if I fancy a relaxing evening. The entertainment they put on too is top notch - local acts and some from further away, including folk music and open mic nights where anyone can join in. It's also next door to the best chip shop in Leeds (which is veggie friendly!), and you can take your chips in to enjoy with a pint. If you're looking for a lovely place to have a nice evening, you couldn't go far wrong with the Chemic.

This is a tough review…read more Not because I'm unsure if I like the pub or not but simply because I fear that my review might attract people to the place and I love it just the way it is. The Chemic Tavern is in the Woodhouse area of Leeds. Woodhouse is not known for it's excellent pubs and neither is neighbouring Hyde Park. They both mainly consist of student pubs with no soul and flat Carlsberg. Not good. The good people at The Chemic Tavern have managed to remove themselves from these other kinds of pubs and have created something bloody lovely. First things first - the beer. They always have a great selection of ales on. Timothy Taylor's Landlord is always there and then usually two or three others. You then have a selection of decent lagers, wines and cocktails - all reasonably priced and well maintained. It's just nice to walk in to a pub, stroll over to the bar, look at the options and not think to yourself 'ahh bugger. .' but instead think 'ooh, what shall I have first?'. The staff are legendary. It seems all to often nowadays that being polite and having a friendly chat with your customers is a bit too difficult for a lot of places. Not with The Chemic. On every visit I have been made to feel like a returning friend and I love that. You instantly feel welcome and relaxed. It appears The Chemic only hire nice, chatty people. This is a very clever move - albeit a very obvious one. The music is always good too. There's no jukebox but you will often hear Motown, Blues and good Indie tunes. They have live music nights there as well, come to think of it. Ska nights, Irish nights and other things will go on in the back room that also features a darts board and an array of board games (if you fancy a geeky night down the pub, playing Trivial Pursuits). The other really nice thing about the place is that everyone who drinks in there appears to be very happy. I think this is because they're all aware that it's the best pub in miles. The Chemic appears to only attract people (and lots of them at the weekend) who are there to have a nice, enjoyable drink (or six) with their mates. I could go on and on but I fear it would just end up sounding like that I was considering proposing marriage to the pub. Which is obviously a ridiculous idea. . . isn't it? Yes, of course it is. How would I fit The Chemic in a church for a start? So I will end this review by adding that the pub has an amazing fish and chip shop (Arkwright's) next door and you're allowed to buy food from there and eat it inside the pub. Good stuff. So if you haven't been here before and you like proper pubs, I urge you to check this place out. Not too many of you, mind. .