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    The Roundhay Fox

    3.4 (37 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Classy
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    Outdoor seating

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    Melissa W.

    After a child heavy morning of endless activities and another visit to Tropical World, sometimes it's only right we get to reward ourselves with a cheeky glass of wine or a fine feast of the pub variety. So it's pretty handy that the Roundhay Fox is literally just over the road from perhaps the hottest (and I mean in climate) attraction in Leeds. It's time to hit the fox. It's a classy looking establishment at Roundhay. With the feel of a real country pub, the roaring fires are so appealing when the weather continues to snap like this. And we are talking real fires. Blissfully burning log fires. When (or should I say if) the weather does actually improve, then the outdoor area is fantastic too armed with plenty of seating and finely paved. So far, this pub really looks the part. As for the drinks, gold stars again. Great wine selection and real ales as well. Maybe a tad pricy but sometimes it's worth paying that little bit more for such an all round experience. So on for slap up feed and you've got a plethora of dishes to choose from. All of the ones I've had are pretty good. Maybe not ground breaking but good enough for me thanks very much. Interesting, varied as well as the classic dishes you'd expect and hope to see. Personally I'd just go for the baked camembert for myself, eat until cheese death followed and forego the main course. Maybe I have a cheese problem as well! Excellent experience and a great place to take the family out for a Sunday feast.

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    Above average pub nosh - good service - the beers good too. Particular nice place to go in the winter.

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    Review Highlights - The Roundhay Fox

    When I was summoned to visit Tropical World (I do recommend) for the day I did not expect to stumble across a pub as excellent as this one.

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    The Lord Darcy

    The Lord Darcy

    3.9(7 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    ££

    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.

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    Duke Of Wellington

    Duke Of Wellington

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    ££

    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.

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    The Dexter

    The Dexter

    2.3(6 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    ££

    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.

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    The Whitehouse

    3.7(7 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    ££

    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.

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