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.

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.

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. .

I think this page is a duplicate - search again and you'll see the page with more reviews!…read more Anyway, my review: I love this place for a nice gastro-pub type meal out, their Sunday lunch is great, but you definitely need to book. It's not the cheapest place to eat but it's worth it for a nice meal out, even my veggie friends were happy when they had kedgeree (not to my taste but apparently one of the best they had tried). I've had a few different meals here and I'm never disappointed, I just tend to go out for spontaneous meals so can't come here too much as it's usually full. On a sunny day it's great to sit out and have a beer! Right in the middle of chapel A so very handy location!

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.

Think you can't enjoy a fish supper, because you don't drive and live too far from the chippy?…read moreThink again - I've sussed it. Last Friday I was in serious need of a huge portion of fish and chips (yes, I said need) and decided to trawl the Just Eats for something to satisfy that. After discovering seven places that deliver, I found six that also serve up burgers, pizza, kebabs and other such items. My judgement was that I'd be best off going with a purist, given that they'd likely specialise, and so clicked on to The Great Yorkshireman. The menu is simple - everything you'd expect from a standard chippy - right down to the pots of curry sauce and mushy peas. Perfect. The only downside is that if you're eating solo, you've to decide whether or not to purchase a whole bunch of things, or go hungry. I chose to be greedy. Go large or go home. Or, stay at home with nothing. Anyway, I digress. So, I ordered a fish and chips, a dandelion and burdock drink, curry sauce, mushy peas, a spam fritter and a battered sausage. Loads and loads of food. The delivery suggested 40 minutes, but even in the snow storm, the food arrived before the specified time, which pleased me no end. The chap even rang to check he'd found me! All wrapped up in chippy paper was a great feast - the portions are excellent for what you pay, and I was particularly grateful for this, since I was off out on an ale trail that very evening. The peas were a touch watery, and the fish a little soggy, but considering it was delivered I didn't mind at all. In fact, that being the case, it was marvellous that parts were still crispy! The fish tasted grand, the chips were fluffy chippy chips (not the best I've had, but certainly good ones) and the curry sauce was delicious. Notably, having never tried a spam fritter before, I was really delighted with it. It was an odd thing so enjoying something that is probably the least healthy thing I've ever had. It was crispy, salty, and incredible more-ish. Essentially, I'm a real fan. It isn't the best f&c I've had in Leeds, but it's the only one I know of that actually deliver, and that's awesome. They're tasty, generous, fast, and will satisfy that craving. Give 'em a go.

We have just returned home from the Great Yorkshireman hungry. After our experience we will never…read morevisit again. We sat outside to wait for our food as we were told it would be five minutes which we thought was good as it would be cooked fresh. One of our orders included a battered sausage which we discovered was raw after taking a bite. We told the assistant who put it back in the fryer but it was still raw not even luke warm. It appeared the frozen sausage had been dipped in batter and then put in the fryer until the batter was cooked. We left disappointed and it ruined our evening.

Visited Vice and Virtue in Leeds as an alternative to The Man Behind The Curtain with the hope that…read morebroader fine dining options could allow more variety when visiting the city. The venue is intriguing as a former strip club and adds character to the restaurant. The restaurant is decorated in a 1930s vibe with jazz and blues music playing in background which contributes to the overall atmosphere. Tables are far enough away from each other for privacy. The ambiance was somewhat spoiled by a wine fridge in a corner at the end of the restaurant and an open kitchen which didn't really seem to have too much behind it. Service was extremely friendly although perhaps a bit over eager in its politeness to the point that it felt forced. Not a complaint but rather a constructive opinion. Menu options included a 5, 7 or 10 course tasting menu. We went for the 7 courses which seemed a happy medium. Before the first course, we were presented with a gyoza which was tasty with a hint of lemongrass although nothing special. Living in Asia, gyoza are easily found in the supermarket freezer section and do not taste vastly different. Although I'm nitpicking, on the basis that everything should be done right, it should be pronounced "ghee-oh-za" not "geye-oh-za". On top of the gyoza was a pea stalk which didn't really seem to add much but turned out to make an appearance in numerous courses that followed. The first course was Heritage Tomato Salad, with olives, black truffle oil, goats cheese and croutons. We were told that the tomatoes came from the chef's Mother's allotment, which was nice touch - it's always good to know that ingredients are sourced locally. This dish was a highlight. The different tomatoes provided texture and it achieved a summery tangy flavour which was wholesome yet refreshing. Delicious! Next was Whitby Crab Salad with miso, carrot and orange, leek (all in the form of purée) and game chips. Another delicious course and beautifully presented. Although I am sure it wasn't, I couldn't help wonder if the crab came from a can. Pea stalks made their second appearance and again didn't really add anything to the plate. Black Pudding Pakora followed with parkin, rhubarb gel, pea purée, whiskey smoke and scallop. The plate was brought to the table with a glass dome over it full of smoke which allowed for a dramatic introduction to the dish. Again, beautifully and artistically presented. I like that a Yorkshire touch was given to the course with parkin crumbs. The black pudding seemed to be over cooked and almost burned to a cinder in some parts to the extent that it was brittle and crumbled on contact with the fork. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be like this or not as it still tasted good with the accompaniments on the plate. Overall a dominant flavour as would be expected from the black pudding but not really hitting the mark. Again pea stalks made an unnecessary guest appearance on the plate. Course four was salmon with vanilla mayo, baby beets, caviar and wheatberry salad. Again, top marks for artistic presentation with a burst of different colours on the plate and the obligatory vanilla mayo drops spread around the plate. All very tasty with complimentary flavours. The salmon might have been slightly over cooked but not a deal breaker. The lack of pea stalks was welcomed. Organic sous vide sirloin was the final "savoury" course and was accompanied by foraged herbs, red cabbage, coquina, pickled beetroot, oyster mushrooms and mustard. Surprisingly the sirloin was buffalo - a first for me. Unfortunately if I hadn't been told it was buffalo, I would have thought it was beef and couldn't really tell any difference even with the knowledge. Another artistic plate with puréed veg and intentionally placed drops of sauce. On my first cut of the buffalo, it seemed that it was going to be tough and chewy but luckily it was a perfectly tender cut that was cooked just to the right amount of pinkness. The foraged herbs which provided a crust around the buffalo were dominated by oregano which prevented a full appreciation of the meat flavour. Pea stalks... And onto dessert. Round one was a sticky toffee cake topped with vanilla and a raspberry gel together with ice cream and meringue. Not an impressive start to the sweets with cake lacking anything special and reminding me of the type of cake found behind clear plastic flaps in motorway service station restaurants. Well presented though. The second dessert was dark chocolate and rose brownie with brittle, hazelnut, praline, salted chocolate ice cream and bilberry. All very tasty in a

Exceptional food and cocktails, fine dining 10 course tasting menu with complementing cocktails and…read morefine wines. Go for the prestige package if you can afford to push the boat out. You won't be disappointed. Exquisite food from Leeds chef Luke Downing and Ross was a brilliant host.

As an American tourist, I absolutely loved this place! The staff was friendly and it was woodsy…read moreand rustic. I got a pint of beer and started ordering whatever sounded the most British, lol. I loved the beef pie, with a side of peas and mash. How British is that?! It was so fun for me to go to a place like this.

I'd never heard of this place until recently, my lass informed me of a groupon voucher purchase for…read more£16 for two pie meals and a drink each.. In reality it didn't save us much because the food is reasonably priced as it is for Leeds and it tastes amazing too. I'll definitely be going back because I enjoyed every part of it, from the food to the service. Being able to buy the pies to take home at 3 for £10 was a bonus too.