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…

Tahona Bar, Heswall

A new addition to Heswall town centre, the Tahona Bar Taqueria serves up authentic Mexican street food flavours, fabulous cocktails, and a great atmosphere. I popped down on Launch night to enjoy a selection of small plates, not really knowing what to expect……. I ordered: •Fish tacos with coconut purée & a mango chilli salsa…

Haighton Manor, Preston

Haighton Manor was the location for a lovely Sunday lunch with friends recently. An old hospital, this now refurbished building sits in lovely green surroundings and has a lovely old pub feel inside. As a Brunning and Price pub, the food is a little pricey and Steve had limited options but we enjoyed ourselves nevertheless….

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…

Moules A Go-Go, Chester

Located on Cuppin Street, Moules A Go-Go is an independent bar, cafe and bistro that specialises in fresh mussels that come from suppliers in The Menai Straits and the West coast of Scotland. We used to dine here frequently when they were located on the historic Chester Rows but had a bad meal here when…

The Goat Inn, Glandwyfach

After a lovely weekend in Porthmadog we stopped, with our two dogs, at The Goat Inn in Glandwyfach. We had previously booked a table which turned out to be a great idea, as with only opening a few hours at lunch and dinner, they were turning people away at the door. We had spoken to…

Atina Kitchen, Chester

Upon googling local restaurants recently, Atina Kitchen popped up as top of the list for gluten and dairy allergy ‘friendliness’ in Chester. An independent restaurant with Italian heritage, the menu covered a wide range of cuisines and had a fabulous cocktail list, so I booked for my husbands birthday meal. Found on Foregate Street, I…

The Bluebell, Chester

We haven’t visited this independent, family owned business in Chester for a good few years now. But upon researching the best local places with allergen friendly menus, the Bluebell popped up. In the heart of Chester, in a beautiful old building, the restaurant serves tapas from all over the Mediterranean and lists everything on the…

The Olive Tree, Milton Keynes

My husband started a new job this month. Part of this job will mean him commuting to Milton Keynes every now and again. With his gluten and dairy intolerance he struggled a little with hotel breakfasts and food but came across The Olive Tree on a Google search. This Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant is a…