Harden's says
On the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool canal, this bistro promotes local (Yorkshire) and seasonal food.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Top-notch food at very reasonable prices” is the attractive deal at this “relaxed and friendly” bistro on the Leeds & Liverpool canal. Chef-partner Paul Huddleston has worked for Marco Pierre White and at Alain Ducasse’s palatial Louis XV in Monaco, and applies his skills to the best of British ingredients. It’s “not quite cheap” (by Shipley standards, anyway) “but excellent value”, with a five-course taster menu at £40.
Summary
“What a (pleasant) shock! A good modern British restaurant in my home town of Bratfud!” – Ian Johnson and son-in-law (and chef) Paul Huddleston’s bistro sits on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool canal, and wins strong praise last year for its “precise, at times witty, dishes with well sourced ingredients, helpful, informative service… and we were even able to bring our dog! Marvellous”. “Prices are pretty reasonable for this quality of cooking, and the wine list has a lot of reasonably priced bottles too: highly recommended!”
Summary
“What a (pleasant) shock! A good modern British restaurant in my home town of Bratfud!” – Ian Johnson and son-in-law (and chef) Paul Huddleston’s bistro sits on the banks of the Leeds & Liverpool canal, and wins strong praise this year for its “precise, at times witty, dishes with well sourced ingredients, helpful, informative service… and we were even able to bring our dog! Marvellous”. “Prices are pretty reasonable for this quality of cooking, and the wine list has a lot of reasonably priced bottles too: highly recommended!”
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £18.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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Bread | £0.00 |
Service | 12.50% |
Unit B, 7 Wharf Street, Shipley, BD17 7DW
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 10:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 10:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 10:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 10:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 10:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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