all sell fresh home made foods with no fancy prices, offering top class food and service.

I will update these sites on a regular basis.

Please note, the following inns etc. are Not eagon roney, AA, or Rac,rec

in my book they are better. no caviar here just super northern cooking at its best. all are excellent value for money.  

The crossroads is situated, at penistone rd, Newmill. hd9 7jl.

This is the crossroads, A nice welcoming inn in the summer wine country. serving excellent beers, food, and wine. in comfortable surroundings.

The well stocked bar keeps a fine selection of Yorkshire beers,

With guest beers and fine wines.

The staff are all very helpful and friendly,

With an extensive restaurant to the side,

And a large garden, and kids area to the rear

The menu is good solid Yorkshire food, at well affordable prices.

the menu is on the pub website . With more details and opening hours.

My wife and I paid a return visit, on 16/7/2009.

choosing from the pensioners specials we ordered.

Gammon for myself and chicken dinner for my wife.

The seniors portions are large and very tasty. (bootifull)

and some change from a fiver.

My view is there are going to be some very chubby pensioners around.

The main menu is, well set out with something for everybody,

You will I am sure enjoy your visit as we did.

This is the plough,45 warmfield lane Wakefield,wf1 5tl

the pub has an old world feel, with oak beams it is traditional.

The food is superb here it has to be said, seasoned and cooked to perfection, with a well stocked bar of fine ales & wines.

food is from a varied menu, with something to suit all tastes.

On our visit today we chose.

fish pie for my wife.       and        crispy pork belly for myself.

these are large portions. and will satisfy the best of appetites

both meals came with, a selection of fresh veg and home cooked chips.

the fish pie is delightful with a large fresh piece of crabmeat in centre.

While the pork was complimented with its own gravy boat. and a small pot of apple chunks gently poached in red wine and star anise syrup.

in addition to the main pub area, is a spacious modern conservatory.

light and airy.

The present owners have been here over 5 years, and provide a service second to none.

in addition the pub caters for b&b

I will add more details in my accommodation section at a later date

meanwhile visit and enjoy this marvellous eating experience.

I am sure you will return, again and again.

on 30/05/2008 we visited the royal elephant.

our latest visit 21/8/2009.

And ROYAL it truly is.

The building exterior is by no means imposing, but.

Open the door and enter one of the smartest restaurants north of London.

On entry is a comfortable lounge, to order drinks an excellent selection, of beers and wines all impeccably kept. and served.

To enter the sumptuous 180 seat restaurant is a true eye opener,

new opening hours

the carvery is open lunchtimes 7 days a week from 14/oct/2008,

12 .00 to 2.30. mon to sat

also carvery. tues, wed, thurs, from 4.30 to 7.30 pm this is new.

Fridays 5.30 pm to 8.30 is international buffet night.

serving chinese. indian. and thai cuisine @ £14.95 p/p

includes english self service salad bar.

Tuesdays to fri evenings A La carte menu is also available

bookings recommended.

sunday carvery is

12.00 noon to 5.30 pm.

after 7.30 pm is usual thai a la carte menu.

This place says Class.

The well trained staff are excellent, the food is superb, as is the service.

After eating I took the time too shake hands with the owner Patrick.

Who gave me a grand tour, of the enormous kitchens, cellars, preparation, rooms, etc, All 100% spotless, and worthy of the finest

French and London restaurants.

To sum up the elephant, To say we where impressed would,

Be a vast understatement.

View the royal website, and treat yourself to an early visit.

bon appetite.

The pack horse, widdop, phone 01422 842803.

Hebden Bridge,W York's, hx7 7at

This is a grand old pub, serving the very best English food.

No nouvelle cuisine here, just quality tasty home made food,

our meal for today, 29/05/2008.

was a Neapolitan pasta for my wife and a small rack of lamb for me.

Food doesn't get better than this just a small choice from a very comprehensive menu. all carefully prepared by the landlady.

booking is advisable.

the pub itself sits in the midst of pristine walking country.

and has a rustic charm all of its own.

The menu itself is either set menu or specials board.

far to numerous dishes for me to list.

ranging from own produced lamb to huge seafood thermador's

A very fine selection of beers and single malt whiskies on offer.

you would need to stay a week to sample them all.

The landlady, (chef,) is just about the most industrious person, I have ever met, not only dishing up perfectly consistent meals, but finds time to bake home made cakes, as well. for you to purchase.

It has to be said this is the tastiest of  lamb and is home reared and matured humanely on the pleasant moors and pastures adjacent to the inn there is none better in this land.

see the holiday cottage on the pub website,

and find time to roam this beautiful. moor and eat at the Hoss.

The Ashford Arms, Church st, Ashford in the water, Derbyshire.

Visited by my wife and myself, 17/10/2008.

The Ashford Arms is a beautiful inn located in monsal dale,

With an excellent menu to suit all tastes,

The food and service is splendid.

This is a large inn unspoiled by modernistic trends warm and comfortable. serving home cooked food in generous portions,

At easily affordable prices.

 The Reindeer. overton nr Wakefield phone 01924 848374

You will find it directly opposite the Yorkshire mining museum. on the hillside.

Wednesday night is free quiz and free supper at 9.30 pm.

smoking shelters are provided to the front and rear.

Next to the reindeer clay shoot and mining museum

A Free House.

In the hands of mine hosts Karen and Gary for the past 3 years.

The food here is good traditional English fare, all freshly prepared,

Booking is advisable.

Functions and funerals are catered for with ample seating space

with plenty to chose from, from the main menu,

children's menu

or oap specials

all served at your table in one of several cosy rooms.

Or in the large conservatory overlooking the museum.

fancy a game of pool its all here

enjoy your visit.

The wishing well, 58 harbour lane milnrow lanc's ol16 4af.

not easy to see from the road this pub is only aprox 600 yards from the m62.

the bars are well stocked with top quality ales. and the pub is well laid out warm and comfortable

although a full menu is on offer all day every day, we go for the superb carvery.served mon to thursday. from 12 noon till 5.00 pm at present only   £4 per head.

with a choice of 3 beautifully cooked meats, plus all the veg you want it is top value and delicious.

a childrens area is set aside with toys to keep the kids happy

We hope you will visit the wishing well soon you won't be dissapointed.

Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 6NR

Tel: 01274 874397

map site: http://hwcamra.co.uk/camramap.htm

Weary and thin they stagger in; fat and stout they waddle out. Its a belly buster!

Top class home cooked fresh veg, steaks as you like 'em. Extensive menu to suit all. Last time I called, I didn't eat for 3 days.

Call in once you will call again. see map location 12.

 

The Dog and Gun, Oxenhope

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This is a cracking pub and restaurant serving top class food.

With a very extensive menu for all, try this mixed grill for size. and it comes just as you like it. See the website, if you are like me and love service with a smile,

You will return!

29/8/2007. visit today.

after being closed for extensive  renovations. the dog is back up and better than ever with more seating room.

the food, and the service is unbeatable. I will post photo's with the landlords permission at a later date.

top class accommodation is to be had at the adjacent Leeming wells hotel.

see website  http://www.leemingwellshoteloxenhope.co.uk/contact.htm

 

The Pirate inn penzance

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   This is the Pirate inn, Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, tr18

yes I Know its not in the north, but after calling in for a meal. on wed the 6th of may 2009. I decided it should be on peters eaters.

The Inn is in the capable hands of mine hosts,

Jackie, and Brendon, Hichens.

This is a typical old Cornish pub, serving top quality Home cooked food.

On the day of our visit, It was Italian night. with a tempting specials menu.

Our choice of food was. a duo of fresh Newlyn fish,

Home smoked Haddock, and hake. on a bed of, mashed cannelloni, beans surrounded by a delicious piquant sauce.

This dish was served on a very large plate, and cooked to perfection.

Trawling is in the family. so the fish is straight out of the sea.

and the haddock, smoked in applewood, beautiful.

We wish Jackie and Brendon all the best. for the future.

Phone 01736 366094.  for bookings.

You will enjoy every mouthfull.

MY PROMISE.

If  you visit the Pirate, and are as pleased as we where.

please, leave a message in my homepage guestbook.

 

the red lion Burnsall

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The Red lion at burnsall upper wharfdale, yorkshire.

The Red lion is the heart of beautiful Burnsall

This has to be one of my top favourites,

The food and service is absolute tops, and in my humble opinion,

it's the best in the dales.

A superb selection of beer and wines is on offer,

to compliment an extensive menu, of fine food.

situated as it is by the river wharf the footpath by the river,

provides easy walking in both directions.

When you have eaten here, you will return.

I Promise!

 

The Molescroft	*******	No Website
beverley	Nr Hull

The Molescroft is a nice warm comfortable inn on the outskirts of Beverley east yorkshire.

An excellent selection of beers and wines is to be had from the well stocked bar.

whilst the restaurant below.

Offers diners a varied menu to suit all tastes,

The food is tasty, freshly cooked and a pleasure on the palate,

We have eaten at the molescroft on several occasions and enjoyed every mouthful.

We will provide more info after our next visit.

in the meantime pay this lovely inn a visit and judge for yourselves.

The New Masons Arms is a cracking pub,

warm welcome here, with superb food on offer,

also a fine selection of well kept beers.

mine hosts, Elaine, and John Hemingway.

A nice warm cosy pub, serving an excellent range of pristine beers,wines and spirits.

only 2 minutes from the m62

choose from the varied fixed menu's

these are a sample of food on offer.

or from the daily specials board.

Eat in a warm comfortable atmosphere, with soft background music,

take time to view the pictures of our local history.

warm ingle nook fireplaces add to the charm.

This inn has 3 letting rooms for bed and breakfast,

1 double twin  and 2 singles all en suite.

all rooms are ground floor and are quiet.

twin double £50 per room in'c breakfast

or single rooms  £30 per room in'c breakfast

the pub is situated in a quiet area.

only 2 minutes from the m62

All food is freshly made to order using fresh meat and vegetables

look for the daily specials board.