Simple food - cooked well. Good portions, good price and…read morevery friendly staff - if you're a meat lover then you'll love this pub as you certainly get your money's worth.

If you are looking for a posh night out don't go to the Unicorn but if you want to spend a pleasant…read moreevening in a friendly, traditional pub and eat excellent, freshly cooked food then head for Carlton. The chef\owner\barman\entertainer is happy to discuss any special dietary needs (he advised phoning ahead so he can be well prepared) and, although it seems an old fashioned attitude, he obviously takes great pride in his art. Looking around it appears that there are lots of music nights, quizzes etc at various times and the Unicorn has had some great themed nights.

Comfy cosy dining area within the shopping center…read more Superb selection of roasts, I opted for Lamb. Must try when in the area. Utterly satisfying! Perfect with local brews and fresh ice cream for dessert. Excellent service as well, totally recommend!!

Whitelocks is such a fabulous place. You can sense the heritage of the pub from the ginnel, from…read morethe old fixtures, original windows, and winding thing staircase up to the loos. You can even sense it in the crazy old Victorian looking toilet - in the ladies', at least. The bar makes me feel small, as it's raised up, and the ales make me feel happy. The Saltaire they've got on tap at the moment is nectar, but I'm sure all the current range is delicious. I came here for Sunday Lunch with the Yelp crew, and it was marvellous to spend the afternoon here. Luckily, we managed to grab a table at just the right time, since it seemed packed only a few minutes later. (Golden time to arrive must be around 2pm.) Pints have gone up in price from when I last came - over £3 - but I really did enjoy my ale, so perhaps it was worth it. It's just so darned quaint inside! Love the articles on the stairs, that's a great touch. And the alleyway tables here seem a bit roomier/cleaner than their fellow ginnel pubs. Only complaint really was the food. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty, huge, and nicely cooked, but there were just a few problems. The first being somehow our order was a little behind, so we ended up receiving ours much after other folks who'd ordered theirs after we had. The other was that the potatoes were a little underdone for my liking, and I wasn't much a fan of the Yorkshire. However, the rest of the table were delighted with theirs (perhaps I lost out there!) and the meat was cooked beautifully. (Beef with a touch of pink. Very nice.) Also, curiously, there was roasted beetroot - no complaints with that, it was really interesting! Regardless, it still remains a favourite spot, albeit a not-oft visited one. I'll certainly be back for more beer, and the service was supremely friendly. Always nice to get a smile!

An old fashioned pub with a good selection of cask ales. I enjoyed a cheese tasting night in the…read morefunction room upstairs

A great real British pub very close to the city centre. Small rooms dotted around help with making…read moreit more private and quiet. Also good to organise small events.

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Service was great. A great atmosphere and general nicely finished restaurant. As to the food..steak…read morereview...I ordered the premium ribeye and it was very lame. I cook better steak at home for 1/3 the cost. Ive had some amazing steaks around the world at some exclusive restaurants and this wouldn't make the top 1000...the side of vegetables tasted great if that helps?

Had a marvelous dinner at Blackhouse. It was our 2nd night in Leeds and this place did not…read moredisappoint. Food was delicious not 1 issue. Replaced my mint mushy peas (shhh don't tell the English) with a OMG Devine salad. We had a spot of tea, a sundae and a cup of coffee after dinner. Just a quick walk from our hotel. Recommend 100%

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.

Corporation Pop. Best band. Best pint cider. Favorite bartender. Unknown girl. Favorite room…read more Entertainment room. Beer garden favorite table. Near the side door.

What a great pub this is - and welcomed our CAMRA group with ease…read more plenty of real ale choice - including a mild. There is a live music room at the back and looks like they have a packed programme. It looks unspoilt with original features.

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.

Dog-friendly village pub. Just as a pub should be: charming, friendly, and comfortable - with real…read moreale. You'll get a warm welcome from the locals and feel at home immediately. You can tell by the stone walls it's the real thing. Not many of these locals around any more.

What a great find. A pub since 1661, this quintessential community gathering place…read moreeven has an outdoor patio, garden, and most importantly, a car park! Real beer (!) games area, and charming lounge - complete with red leather Chesterfield sofas. We got a warm welcome from the staff and had a great time chatting with a number of locals. This is what a pub should be! Charming, charming, charming. I only wish we'd planned more time in the area.

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.