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.

Plan your special occasion dinner here!!! The Waterside Bistro and Bar hosted a very special…read morefamily dinner before the wedding for my nephew and his bride and her family. Despite the challenges of planning something with hosts who were in the U.S., the Waterside made this dinner a night everyone will remember. It was the first time bringing together different strands of a family that literally came from around the world. Ian kept everything running perfectly. We met up earlier in the day to iron out a few details and then those of us hosting didn't have to worry about a thing. Paul Huddlestone is a world class chef who works with fresh, organic, Yorkshire ingredients to make a menu that is both local and international in flavors. We are a family who really enjoy good food -- with many avid cooks, including professional chefs -- and everyone loved the food. The wine selections were perfect. And the prices were reasonable too, which was also a factor selecting the Waterside as a place for the dinner. They worked with us to please the tastes of everyone. Despite having a larger group, the selections were customized. The staff were all so warm and friendly. Chef Paul even surprised us with a lovely amuse bouche for our sparkling wine toast at the start of the meal. By dessert there were many more toasts thanks to a dinner that made us now one family. I have attached some photos just to show how happy we all were -- and the good food and relaxed atmosphere made that possible. If you want to have a dinner with some world class food that is firmly rooted in local cuisine, you should dine here. In addition, if you are planning a larger special occasion dinner: I cannot recommend the Waterside highly enough.

We came here once for the early bird meal - The Roast Belly Pork is still the topic of conversation…read more- we came here once because we enjoyed the food so much - we came here once because the chef is amazing - we came here once because the restaurant is so relaxing - we plan to come here every week - once - too much of a good thing can be heaven - and believe me - we do stop ourselves coming here every day. Why??? Thank you James

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

My Fav restaurant in Bradford centre. I like the way they serve their tea in vintage china. They…read morealso, have really good desserts. I tried one of their salads and their fish and chips. The salad was excellent, the balance between flavors was great and the combination between grapes, apple and blue cheese gave it a fantastic taste . Overall,The place is decent and has a nice view and the staff are friendly.

My colleague and I enjoyed a business lunch here, we both chose the haddock goujons with chips,…read morevery reasonably priced and the fish was well cooked and tasty, with generous portions. My only slight gripe was the austere artwork in the ladies toilet. In general Would recommend, inoffensive and reasonable.

This pub has been under new ownership since 2015 and had a much needed makeover last year. The new…read moreowners have truly reinvented the traditional English country pub, it has been sympathetically renovated to the highest standards and ties in wonderfully with the existing features and country surroundings. The new extended restaurant is a stunning light space, Chef Gareth Ward continues to produce innovative menus and consistently delicious food - trust me, you will be spoilt for choice! The bar serves excellent cask ales and craft beers and an impressive drinks menu - 3 pages of speciality gins, Monkey 47 a particular fave of mine - this alone is worth the 5 stars!!

Great food, very well priced for such a high calibre. Nicely located with quaint furnishings and…read morefine cask ales. A reccommend

Very Poor Sevice! By A Google User 24 Jan 2010…read moreI was ejected from this venue tonigt the reasen our main course was outstanding the food well cooked and really tastey. However our starters were missing the rest of our party of 25 had theres and 5 were missing i dared to question where ours were and when 5 mins after everone had finished theres they were all cold i questioned the owner whe also was our waiter about the starters. I was called a Fat Bas**rd asked to leave and physically thown out by the bouncer who then threatened my whith violance if i said anything. This was infornt of my 13 yr old daughter my son and wife. So if you dont complaine this is good food but if you want to experience verble and physical abuse this is the place for you. AVOID AT ALL COST!

Totally agree that this is not what I have come to expect from a Halifax bar/restaurant. A friend…read morefrom work had told me all about it and I didn't really believe that it was nice. We tried it on a night out and I was very pleasantly surprised. The bar downstairs is really classy - big leather booths and lots of wood. Really extensive menu of wines and beers and whiskies. We had dinner upstairs and the decor was even nicer and much more decadent than downstairs. Our food was really good - I had tuna to start and it was cooked perfectly, just pink in the middle. I had pasta for main - very spicy and cooked to my taste with bit of bite still there. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. The staff were excellent - main chap was welcoming and friendly and all staff seemed well trained and attentive. I really hope this place takes off and does well - my experience of Halifax nightlife is that it is crying out for a smart bar/restaurant.

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.

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.

Went for the midweek special with my Missus, arrived at 7 o clock and was 1st to arrive but the…read moreplace soon filled up, We opted for 3 courses as at £16.95 you can't go wrong, I had Steamed asparagus with a poached egg and Parmesan with a basil salsa verde for starter followed by main of Mushroom Risotto which was excellent and a Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and ice cream, my partner had a starter of Warm leaf salad of bacon and shredded smoked chicken with cashew nuts, pomegranate seeds and a sweet ginger dressing with crispy garlic croûte, a main of Monkfish and she also had the Sticky Toffee pudding, this all washed down with a bottle of wine. Staff were friendly and efficent.. Excellent meal and value already arranged to go back next month

Gimbals is a lovely restaurant. It is fairly small and intimate, but beautifully decorated. It has…read morea reputation for being quite up-market and expensive, but actually this isn't really the case. The prices are comparable with other restaurants in the area, and you always leave feeling you have had excellent value for money. The service and food are both exceptional, and I would recommend it to anyone. Due to its size there is no seperate downstairs bar area, but this really doesn't matter, and seating is available upstairs if necessary.

Have started playing here regularly. Very nice atmosphere, snooker, pool and darts with bar meals…read moreavailable. Snooker tables are better maintained than some clubs I've used. Prices for playing are very reasonable, would have given 5 stars but I think the bar food could be slightly better value for money.

Really do enjoy coming here. It's an easy enough place to find, it's just by the police station at…read morethe Odsal roundabout. There's a limited amount of parking spaces but as it's not too busy there most of the time you can be pretty sure that you will get a space to park. You have to be a member to play but it's only a couple of quid to sign up and you can then grab a table. The prices here are pretty reasonable. There's a bar if you'd like to grab a pint or something softer while you are relaxing and enjoying a few frames. The ambience in there is very fitting for snooker, very little noise so you can concentrate on your shots. Overall a really nice spot.