From outside Street Lane, and indeed Napa, appeared to be void of people. There was barely a…read morepedestrian about the place and merely one old chap sat outside the bar, so I wasn't hugely sure about this place as I came to it. Still, I was in fact dying for some refreshment so I wandered in. A haze of warm air and people smell hit me like penetrating an airlock as I opened their doors. Here, apparently, was where all the people were hiding. It was *buzzing* with customers all vying for a decent lunchtime table spot. I was greeted almost immediately by a lovely waitress who asked, since I was only having a coffee, if I could order and pay at the bar before seating myself. No problem. I was served reasonably quickly by another nice chap who offered to bring out my drink once he'd made it. I was really glad he offered this as, since the ice and snows, I can't stand up for too long without my posterior (yes, on the left cheek to be precise, gah!) aching from where I fell over. I realise this makes me sound like a fuddy-duddy, but it's completely true - no long walks for me anymore! Boo. Anyhow, I chose to sit out in the sun and cool March air, away from the noise and hub-bub of their luncheon crowd. It was lovely and calm, my coffee arrived promptly, and it was pretty darn good. Having seen how many people chose to eat here I'm definitely tempted to come back too. On my way to the ladies' I noticed more than a few tasty looking dishes, as well as the many amusing photographs of who I assume must be the chefs, posing with vegetables, cows and holding lobsters etc. Tres amusant and informative. It also bodes well if there are a few of you - if you book a party of six or more you can receive a 50% discount on two of the main courses. Nice! They also have a 'buy one get one free' offer on breakfasts too. Yum. As cafe/bars go, this one seems to be a very popular and pleasant choice. Win all round!

One for the young'uns. This trendy meets new-world bar and restaurant is very nicely furnished with…read morea wood leather theme going on. There's an extensive menu with good variety of grub including a Blue Cheese Burger which overspills with Dolcelatte - insert Homer's gurgle here - but a bit of a porr show oon the vegetarian side considering the amount of stuff available. Napa's sourcing policy is boasted on the menu with local suppliers being used for their vegetables, cakes and meat. The booze selection ranges from popular products to more sophisticate selections of draught beers and wines from the bar's namesake valley in California. The cocktail selections is pretty Moorish too.

Last night the hub in chapel allerton re-opened after a re-furb as the pit. I went along to the VIP…read morenight to check it out. The change is amazing, it has the 'tardis effect'. The area at the back of the bar is great, a huge open space with booths and loads of seating. The staff (as i have found with all Arc Inspiration bars) were friendly and efficient. The food menu is much the same as the Leeds pit, a good range of burgers, ribs, pulled pork etc. The cocktails are 2 for £7 monday-friday from 5-9pm, try the lemon cheesecake!

I DO like this place. A small quirky bar on the furthest…read moreoutskirts of the Chap A bars. Great array of beers, ales and cider on tap and some lovely wines (that the friend I was with did a mini wine tasting on!!) Plus massive bonus...It allows dogs in. (Although at a weekend you'd find it hard to shoehorn your dog in!)

We live opposite this bar. Actually, properly, literally, opposite. Which is why I expect we shall…read morebe in here a lot. Also, it sells cherry beer, which is lush. And it's cosy, and friendly and one of those places with mismatched furniture and cool people. There are about a squillion lampshades hanging from the ceiling too, just in case you don't think it's cool or unique enough. You. Will. Love. It. Although your wallet might not. Update I've now started an official quest to get through all the beers on the menu : )

CAN I SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER? I came in after I got my hair cut and I am appalled! The oyster was…read morenot oystered and the stew was not stewed

It may be that my review is influenced by the weather.....or the company.....or random fates and…read morealcohol infused synaptic connections but, as I've often said (and if I haven't I should have) Yelp is all about reviewing the moment. Having headed out straight from work and without sustenance I was quite amenable to my friend's suggestion to head into Stew and Oyster for more drinks and a bite to eat. I can't believe I've never been to a Stew and Oyster before, I love a good stew and here they have stew in abundance and in so many very tempting varieties. I opted for a lamb hotpot which came with a large hunk of marvellous (and I'm told, local) bread and a portion of garlic butter. This was stew heaven! Full of chunks of potato and carrot not to mention loads of tender, lean lamb and perfectly seasoned. The whole washed down with a glass of Shiraz (I have decided to forgive them for running out of Merlot). Due to my losing track of time and the imminent arrival of my bus we didn't have the opportunity to finish a very cold night with a hot chocolate and brownie but there is always next time and I;m determined that won't be too long.

After a good night out, Sunday Lunch is almost a given. In search near Moortown my other half…read moresuggested that we lunch at the Lord Darcy. The pub stands rather grand along Harrogate road and appears to be rather a popular destination due to the carvery they have each weekend. Happily, since we were running on 4pm by the time we were ready for something to eat there was no queue at all and sorting out the grub was a quick-march swiftly sorted deal. The carvery offered three meats, gammon, beef and turkey, and a whole host of veg. There were all the usuals, and nothing too fancy like courgettes, but the addition of caramelised onions was a real treat. As is the problem with carveries, the majority of the veg on offer was a little over cooked on the hot plates, and the roast potatoes were a touch disappointing. Not all that crispy, but the mash was to die for! Essentially, it's a lovely pub and the carvery will certainly sort you out but it's not overtly special. Then again, at about £7, it's rather good value so who cares? Especially when hung over... The plus points were that the gammon was incredible, fully tasty and cooked wonderfully, and the portions were humongous. The chap serving the meats was lovely and extremely generous in his carving - my boyfriend received an incredibly large piece of gammon. The pub itself was delightful too - a proper country pub vibe, cosy little nooks and a large outdoor area in which to sit when the sun decides to visit us once more. The selection of drinks included a number of real ales, which appeared to be local, and all the usual fare.

A posh little pub in a posh little area of Leeds, it's understandable that this place has a rather…read moreposh name. It's got an air of exclusivity about it being in such a well-to-do area, but it's not pretentious, which impresses me. It's always quite lively and full of nice people, on both sides of the bar. Prices are standard, and the food is definitely better than the average pub fare, and it has real ales on tap, which I wasn't expecting. The only bad thing I can think of is that they had their Christmas decorations up in September. Oh dear.

A very pub-ish pub in Roundhay, the Streets of Leeds is definitely good for getting smashed -…read morefairly cheap drinks and a lively atmosphere. It does attract some less than savoury people though - mainly young (maybe too young) guys who go there are can't handle their beer and start looking for troubles. But these sort of people aren't always there - usually it's a good place to get a pint or five if your in this end of Leeds. Of all the pubs in this area, it's probably the one that's most pub like - i.e. not obsessed with food and families.

One for the drinkers as the booze is the cheapest in Roundhay. The food isn't much but will satisfy…read moreyou after a few pints and it's good quite a bit of outside space to sit out in if you manage to go on one of the five days of the year Leeds has sunshine. It can get a bit rough and ready at times, it's not the sort of place to go on a romantic date or with a family.

Make no mistake, The Three Hulats is most definitely a Wetherspoons pub. Plain, basic and…read morethoroughly unglamorous. Like other Wetherspoons, however, it does what it says on the tin fairly well. The drinks are cheaper than you'll see anywhere outside of a Sam Smiths pub and there's usually a decent range of cask ales on offer. Similarly, the food fall squarely into the 'adequate' column - not a terrible thing, given that you can eat for under a fiver. It might not be the most suave place in Chapel Allerton, but it's just about the cheapest. You could do worse.

Went for the 'Curry night' last night with Mr and was impressed with the food- and a bit let down…read morewith the service. Don't get me wrong, it a Wetherspoons after all so I don't expect them to be winning awards for Customer Service however a little 'thank you' from the Bar staff would have been nice. Also, out of three staff behind the bar- only 1 guy was doing some work- the other two women were talking (one very loudly) about her kids school issues- save it for your tortured husband love! You almost put me off my food!!! We had the 'curry' offer (curry, rice,naan,poppadum and drink) for £5.49 which you seriously can't fault for value or portion size- I couldn't actually finish mine. The meat was good quality, the sauce nice and plentiful and the poppadoms were crisp- what more could you ask for. Food served in 12 minutes, a clean eating environment and nothing pretentious- just does exactly what it's meant to. Could be done with a few more pleasantries though!

This pub Is tactfully placed right outside the infamous Tropical World…read more Passing this place on the way to the tourist attraction, we made an oath to skip the Tropical World Cafe and head here afterwards. The building is beautiful, both inside and out. Inside several open fireplaces burned next to comfy leather sofas..which was a tad smokey. Bypassing the large plentiful bar we sat ourselves in the corner ( this place is huge!). Once seated I could take in the beautiful antique wood and collectibles. On the walls hung old tiles and photographs and the ocassional bed warmer. Dangling from the ceiling were vintage lampshades..I felt at home. Sending him to the bar to order a cherry leifman..I browsed the plentiful menu. This was essentially posh pub grub at a generic £5 a starter and £10-15 for a main. It took me awhile to decide ...the languistines and mussels, squid and chorizo, beetroot tartatan, sea bass and other dishes all sounded good. Himself ordered the fish and chips and I went for garlic cheesey mushrooms and chorizo squid. The waiter was really pleasant who first provided us with a large wooden carrier laden with various condiments. The food soon followed. My squid was as tender as you like, flavoured nicely by the chorizo . The mushrooms were cooked to perfection, however the sauce had a little excess Oil..a little bit of kitchen roll to rest the mushrooms before adding to the epic cheese sauce would have made a big difference..still tasty though.. the fish and chips were an epic portion, and the home made double dipped chips were divine. Overall, I really loved the ambience of this pub and its decor. The food was creative and tasty and service was good. The bar also had a nice range of ales and beers..I bet a Sunday carvery here would tick all the boxes too.

The Roundhay Fox is a nice, big, country style pub in a lovely old building and in the ideal…read moresetting of being right on the edge of Roundhay Park. There are plenty of big comfy, cosy seats indoors and few picnic bench style seats out in front of the pub. This makes it the ideal pub for warming up in when it's cold and also the ideal pub for enjoy the sunshine when we're lucky enough to get it. It's part of the Vintage Inns chain but doesn't have too much of a chainy feel to it. I guess it means the menu will be basically the same as you'll find in other Vintage Inn pubs. Then again, it also means that you'll probably be able to get occasional discounts through things like the Gourmet Society and so on. I didn't stay for food on this occasion but I did stay long enough to notice that they have a decent selection of beers available (including Black Sheep, which I always miss when I'm not in Yorkshire). The pub is pretty dog friendly too - they're allowed in the bar area but not the restaurant, which seems pretty fair. Service was friendly and efficient and a few regulars were chatting with bar staff when we arrived, I guess because they weren't super busy. Next time I'm wandering around Roundhay Park or Tropical world and find myself in need of refreshments the Roundhay Fox will be the obvious choice.

A great place to go for Sunday dinner…read more Much better than average food for a pub. If you want a more modern, stylish and family friendly pub then this is the place to go. Leave your Whippet at home!

Service is non existent, everything our table tried to order, they ran out of, they forgot to bring…read moreone meal for the table, didn't even apologize, one waitress asked 'did you order something??' no offer of a free drink while waiting, when everyone else had their food. Then a wrong dish arrived, still no apology. No check back at the rest of the table how everything was, very poor service, and it wasn't even busy.

Ooh it's all a bit posh for a little bit of Essex lush like moi isn't it?!…read more This is a beautiful, traditional, warm pub set back off Wetherby Road. Nestled amongst the pristinely manicured residences of some of Leeds' more affluent types who like to Sunday lunch at White House then go home and sit in begrudging silence at either end of the heated indoor swimming pool. And that's why I like it. Yes the food is DELICIOUS and very reasonably priced, there's a wide range of drinks and the staff have clearly been trained by the Corgi Quiet Discipline Team at the University of Buckingham BUT...........for the real reason. Please. Please just go there, enjoy the twinkles in the eyes of the lovely staff when they realise you are a 'norm' then get utterly utterly bladdered in amongst the creme de la creme of Roundhay society. Pour white wine over your top, get your mate to lick it off and then roar with hideous, gurgling laughter as you make a glorious spectacle of yourself. The bar staff will titter, twinsetted ladies will politely roll their eyes whilst their husbands eye you with the kind of wanton lust and longing that's not been on their faces since that dirty girl in Mexico on their gap year from Medical School. Seriously, eat, drink and make merry in this beautiful place for all the best reasons.....and also just because you like reminding those who place themselves in the upper eschelons that we working class scumbags are loud, proud and surround them. Tee hee hee x

Paid a visit to this pub after a friend recommended this place and I wasn't disappointed. I went…read moreduring the run up to Xmas, and it was decorated nicely with the usual Xmas bling bling, but the pub looked nice in and outside regardless of the season. It was cosy, warm and had a good ambience, creating a nice atmosphere, and I think they were playing Xmas tunes, but I can't quite remember, as I hadn't seen my friend in a long time, and we were just chatting away. We were quickly seated in a corner of the pub and I instantly started reading the menu as I was feeling paricularly peckish on that day. I ordered myself a Coke, because I can and my preferred 'Coke' with the braised lamb shoulder, mash, green beans and a flavoursome red wine, root vegetable & pearl barley sauce. The lamb was well cooked, soft, tasty, meaty, coming straight off the bone! It's companions didn't last long, and the sauce had good flavour. I opted for the main and dessert combination, and chose their own dairy ice cream (you can't go wrong with ice cream after a main!), and had 2 scoops choc and 1 scoop vanilla. Some people might call me crazy for having ice cream in this weather, but I brushed them comments aside, and stuck to my guns. Good ice cream is always a winner. Oh, and the service was good and the staff were friendly. Bonus. So the all important, price is next now. I don't eat out often, but when I do, I like to treat myself, and it came out to £20-£21 (the lamb being the main culprit £15-ish), so it was reasonable and I enjoyed myself. Money well spent! If you're looking for a decent, well looked after pub, with good food, and won't bust thte bank then look no further than the White House.