We had an incredibly, delicious meal at Bingley Arms--and it was very affordable!!! The wait staff…read morewas friendly, funny and warm. They were very willing to make suggestions on the menu. They answered questions about the incredible history of the pub and even took some members of our group on a tour. We highly recommend this pub. If we are ever in the Yorkshire area again, we will definitely return T he next time we are here!!!

Not only did we have an exceptional meal, supurb libations, and great service at The Bingley Arms…read morelast night, but the kind server gave us a history of this "oldest pub in England"! We highly recommend it!

I have eaten here quite a few times now and every time the food has been absolutely top notch. The…read moreservice has always been very good and fast. and the menu changes frequently so you cant get bored I have eaten here at lunch and in the evening and at both times the food has always been of the highest standard. In fact the standards have been so high that I chose to eat here with friends for my birthday. The meal was perfect, every course was superb. The portion sizes are great too so the big eaters among us don't go home hungry The staff are friendly and helpful, and if they are not , the manager Martin very quickly makes sure they are. his level of attention is exceptional, i am sure he has Spidey sense, he always notices first my glass is empty, hurrah.

Tally-HO! And we'rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre OFF!! Two dogs, threatening rainclouds, slushy snow and the…read moreHUNGER- what better way to spend a Sunday than squelching around a pretty Yorkshire village just a few miles out of Leeds and then ending up in a gorgeous, dog friendly proper country pub with delicious food and waiters skilled in the art of Monkey tickling. Monkey is the dog. Lola is the other dog but she doesn't like me talking about her behind her back so to save time let's just say Monkey is the cuddly one. *looks round nervously to check I'm not being watched* East Keswick is just up Wetherby Road- and the great news is you can get the 98 and 99 buses from town to RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DAMN PUB DOOR! Can't argue with that logic. The pub has a Snug at the front where dogs of all shapes, sizes and aromas are made to feel truly welcome. There's a tv for catching up with sports, an open fire, a doggly bowl and some cracking local beers and ales on offer. I had a pint of Mary Jane from the Ilkley Brewery and it was luscious. We'd first bunged the dogs in the car and had lunch in the restaurant part of the pub- which in contrast to the homely snug is really pretty classy for a pub meal. I think an evening meal here would impress. The staff were warm and welcoming and we had 3 courses for £15.95 each, with a decent bottle of red wine this brought the bill to just over £50, which is pretty reasonable for doing it 'all' and less pricey options were available e.g 2 courses for £12.95. This is for Sunday Lunch and there are weekday menus too. To start I had chicken liver pate which was smooth with a decent portion of chutney. Ade had ham terrine which was again sizeable and competently done. Both dishes were well presented and came with Melba toast. All very very good fare. For mains I went for the lamb cutlets and Ade the beef roast. The portions were again pretty sizeable, the roasts generous, crisp yet fluffy, mixed veg was properly al dente and had nice variety.....but it was the lamb that really stood out above everything else. Four almost fist sized hunks of perfectly cooked quality meat, pink on the inside, melt in the mouth and with a subtle and creamy peppercorn sauce to lubricate the GIANT mouthfuls I was pushing into my greedy face. It was sublime and my pleasure sensors were bordering on ridiculous. All this scumptiousness was topped off by Ade's dense and super sweet Sticky Toffee Pudding and the heavenly dark matter that made up my Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake. Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes. We staggered back to the car to 'release the hounds' and then enjoyed the friendly snug for a slow drinking pint as we digested our heavy yet heavenly loads. Monkey in particular made SUCH a friend of the barman that every time he passed by and patted her head she jumped up, wrapped her front paws around his thigh and tried to walk off with him. I thoroughly recommend The Duke of Wellington if you are out that way, and as a diversion for excellent food/drinks and company even if you are not. With a bus to and from the door there's no excuse my little Leodensians, go get some fresh air and hearty fare.

When we first went to the new in there were about 12 of us all showing up without booking so we…read morewere quite surprised at how fast we got a table (and a good one at that). Right next to a toasty fire. The menu was What I expected from a gastropub and it took me a long time to pick something. I decided to go for the sausage and mash. The portion was a good size and the sausages (I can be a bit picky) seemed like pretty good quality. From a group of 12 I don't think there were any complaints about the food (even from the fussy kids). If this was the only experience I'd had at the new inn then I would have given it 4 stars. I then went on a Sunday the same week with my foodie friends after telling them that it was good food. Again I got the sausage and mash. It was quite an change from the one I had a few days earlier. Instead of fat nice Lincolnshire sausages they were more like the sausages I had for school dinners and the mash was starting to go dry like it had been sitting around for some time. It could be that with it being Sunday they were low on stock or they were under staffed but I wouldn't expect that from a place that seems so plush. I would go again with the hope that the food was as good as the first time :) I'd say give it a go and see what you think.

When you've seen one 'gastropub' you've seen them all. Perhaps not true but, until I see evidence…read moreto the contrary, that's all I've got. The New Inn (formerly known as the Bracken Fox) is a pleasant enough place, with cosy nooks and pleasant staff but it's perhaps not the best place for a drinking session as the prices aren't the most competitive. So, is it worth visiting for the food? Well, it's ok, I had an absolutely delicious starter of Tempura chicken fillets which tickled my taste buds rather nicely and was one of the few departures from the sort of standard safe fare commonly found in pubs. Moving on to the main courses, I decided on a steak which was cooked exactly as I requested and was beautifully tender if a little fatty. One of my companions ordered the optional lobster tail to go with his meal but they had run out of these and substituted 3 prawns which were dry and not worth the extra £2 (fair enough, they agreed not to charge). The steaks came with a few seasoned chips\wedges, peas and half a tomato (hardly adventurous) Another of our party has Coeliac disease and here we were majorly disappointed, there was little on the menu to suit and on asking for information about ingredients we were told that they couldn't guarantee gluten free. What sort of chef doesn't know what he\she is putting into dishes they prepare? In the end all they could offer was a plain chicken breast, white rice and some onion and peppers which they call 'Mediterranean vegetables. Desserts were, again, loaded with gluten and uninspiring. I have to say that the service was great, not to pushy and there when needed. One final, picky thing. I'm not a big bloke but I felt cramped so it might be nice if they allowed a little more table space per person.

A really nice little bistreaux/restaurant. This place used to be a pub but a few years ago it got…read morerenovated and is now a very nice little restaurant. The prices are very cheap, the service is excellent, the decor and setting is fantastic and the food is great. You can't go wrong for the price, a 3 course meal can cost as little as £10 depending on the day you go. If going in a large party make sure you book in advance as it can get quite busy. The area is also very nice, located in a quiet village on the outskirts of Leeds.

From the owner: The Beehive bar & restaurant is nestled in the picturesque village of Thorner just outside Leeds…read morecity centre and provides an outstanding dining experience in a relaxed environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our menus provide something for everyone to enjoy whether it's a casual dining experience, a business lunch, a quick catch-up or a celebration with family and friends. Join us at the bar or relax in the lounge area to unwind with your choice from our extensive variety of beers, ales, spirits and fine wines. Open from noon seven days a week, we offer a la carte dining as well as a lunchtime menu, daily specials and bar snacks.

A really really nice little village pub. Some of the most friendly staff you'll ever meet, with a…read moregreat fresh pint, coffee or anything else you fancy. The local villagers are also very friendly and usually make everyone welcome. The pub layout is great, very relaxing with 2 open log fires, blazing away on those cold days. The pub is also well known for running a lot of charity events raising thousands of pounds each year for various charities. Highly recommended for a nice quiet drink with friends or family.

This is a very, very local village pub. Everyone knows everyone else and it feels like a lot of the…read morepatrons must drop in several times a week because everyone seems to be the best of friends. There's usually one or two dogs running around and it's not always clear who owns them. None of this should put you off. Sure, when you first wander in everyone will stop talking and stare at you, but this is mostly because you're new and exciting, not because you're new and unwelcome. It won't be long before they're chatting to you as if you were an old friend. There are two small rooms: one at the back that contains a pool table and a juke box and one at the back that has a real fireplace. the bar doesn't have the world's hugest selection but they manage a couple of nice real ales, as well as a few wines and ciders and all the spirits you'd normally expect. There's no kitchen but they sell crisps and nuts and occasionally the bar man puts on some free snacks. The pub quiz is on Sundays and is free to enter but is normally followed by a few more games which they ask you to chip in £1 to play. It's a lot of fun, quite tricky and well-attended to say this pub is in such a small village.

Actually very good food for such a cheap price…read more A good local, nice atmosphere with plenty of space and nooks and crannies.

I have no option for expressing my extreme dissatisfaction with the Dexter other than leaving a…read morereview. There are three issues to raise: * The disgusting, rancid food we were given to eat. * The rudeness of the staff. * The failure of the manager to address my complaint. Firstly, the food. We had eaten our main course, and some of my party ordered Eton Mess for pudding. As soon as it arrived, those who had ordered it dived straight in, but the first spoonful for all three of us tasted absolutely disgusting, and we had to spit it out. The cream had gone off so badly that, even after the dishes had been taken away, a bad, sewer-like smell hung around the table for at least 10 minutes. Secondly, the staff. I went to the bar and said that our food had gone off. Rather than a member of staff coming to the table to sort it out, I was told I had to bring it to the bar myself for them to check. Of course, when I did this, he agreed it was off; there was no choice - it really stank - but in the conversations that followed, he made several statements that I found unnecessary and absolutely unacceptable. Defending himself, he told me that 'we don't taste the food before we bring it out, you know'. When I told him the food was absolutely disgusting, he replied that 'I'm not able to give you compensation'. He did later make an apology, but very reluctantly, and only by saying 'I'm sorry that this has been an inconvenience for you', missing the point that this had been a really horrible experience and more than an inconvenience. After I had decided to make a complaint, I politely asked him his name, and he ignored me, blanking me, turning his back, and walking away. Lastly, the manager. I made a formal complaint to the Dexter about our meal and the behaviour of the staff. A couple of days later, the manager called me. I was with friends, but I picked up the phone, and asked if she could call back in a couple of hours. She seemed taken aback by this and said, 'But I want to get this signed off', as if ticking the boxes was all that she was concerned about. She did call back, though, and did listen to my complaint. She asked what she could do to resolve the situation for my party and me, and I gave her a couple of ideas. She said she would consider them and get back in touch with me after a couple of days. That was almost two weeks ago, and I have not heard from her since. To sum up: The food stinks. That adjective can also apply to the behaviour of the staff. And also apply to the lack of professionalism of the manager. This has been my worst experience of eating out ever, by a very long way; I have never experienced anything close to this. I never want to go there again.

Agree with asset2004 - this place is such a disappointment given its location. Perhaps the locals…read moreall steer clear so they rely solely on one-stop tourists who they don't have to impress? We came here for Sunday lunch and were kept waiting for fifty minutes before our food arrived, then were rushed through it because the table was booked again after we'd left, and the food was terrible. I ordered roast beef, which was overcooked, chewy and bland, and it came with barely-cooked potatoes. How can they get it so wrong? Every time I drive past I wonder if it's got better but clearly it hasn't so I think I'll just keep driving.

Handily located opposite the entrance to Harewood House this pub should be comfortable dealing with…read moremany visitors, especially when events are taking place at the house. sadly they couldn't. The staff were slow and did not apologise for the wait. We had booked a table for a meal, when it eventually arrived the food (pie) was cold. There was no apology, I sent it back then before it returned cancelled my order but I was still charged for the meal. Beer was cheap. No TV or music.