Rio Brazilian, Warrington

Rio Brazilian is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse chain with restaurants dotted about the UK. They serve traditional meat cuts Rodizio style, bringing skewers to your tables whilst you help yourself to the salad and sides bar. We were kindly invited down to try the Warrington restaurant, located at the Golden Square shopping centre. Parking was…

Twenty First Amendment, Hoylake

I’d heard good things about this speakeasy bar in Hoylake, and was excited when they said they could do a roast dinner suitable for Steve and his food intolerances. And to hear it was also dog friendly was an added bonus. So we drove up, found parking easily, and walked the dogs down to this…

The Fishpool Inn, Delamere

Positioned on the edge of Delamere Forest, this family friendly venue is a favourite of ours. This time we went for Sunday dinner, without the dogs, so we could sit in the brighter restaurant area. The table we were given was in a lovely spot, despite being by a drafty door. Two of us went…

The Forge, Chester

I’ve written about The Forge before, but this time we went on a Sunday. For a Sunday lunch I have read all about. Able to cater to Steve’s food intolerances, we sat down and were guided through the menu by a lovely waitress. She listed what could and couldn’t be adapted and what wouldn’t need…

Irby Mill, Wirral

This traditional sandstone pub on the Wirral was our choice for lunch this past Sunday. Cosy and inviting, this place is the site of a former windmill but now serves up inviting pub food and real cask ales. Dog friendly throughout and very willing to accommodate Stevens food intolerances, we were ushered through a very…

Nextdoor, Frodsham

We enjoyed a beautiful anniversary meal at Nextdoor in Frodsham.Set in a 17th century timber framed building, it felt very intimate and dare I say romantic. The setting for this restaurant adjoins the owners home so it literally is ‘Nextdoor’ and once housed the owners great grandfather’s butchers shop. We went for the August tasting…

Arkle, Chester

Arkle is a refined dining experience in the heart of Chester. Located in the iconic Grovesnor Hotel , executive Chef Elliot Hill and his team and have created an exciting and delicious tasting menu that we chose to enjoy for our twelfth wedding anniversary. Upon arrival we were seated in a beautifully furnished room where…

Marino Lounge, New Brighton

Right on Marine Point, sits Marino Lounge. A chilled out cafe and bar that serves fabulous food and an amazing menu of gluten free and vegan options. Upon reading the menu my husband was astounded at all the things he could eat and was cross at me for not bringing him earlier 🤣 The menu…

The Bristol Trader, Haverfordwest

On our recent trip to Pembrokeshire we spent a day in Tenby and Haverfordwest for my birthday. Steve had booked the Bristol Trader online and we ended our day in this pleasant little pub. There has been an Inn here on the Quay since the 1700’s and is so named as traders from Bristol would…

Pars Kahve, Chester

Pars Kahve, or Leopard Coffee, opened late summer 2021 and celebrates Turkish traditions with a modern twist. I visited earlier this year for çai and baklava, and have wanted to return for a full meal ever since. As someone who has spent a lot of time in Turkey, I appreciate the effort the owners have…