The Rook and Gaskill Pub in York is one of around 25 Castle Rock Pubs in the Country. Most of them are in Nottinghamshire but there are a few like this one located further afield. I am a big fan of the beers from Castle Rock Brewery and if you check out one of my…
Category: pub food
Pies at Stonegate Yard in York
Dinner on our first night in York was at Stonegate Yard Bar & Brassiere tucked away on Little Stonegate, a short avenue running between Stonegate and Back Swinegate, it is slightly off the main tourist track but also right in the midst of the dining action. We were on a mission of sorts seeking out…
The Harbour Inn at Padstow
The Harbour Inn at Padstow was a busy and bustling pub that we found near the front to grab a bite of food from during our latest visit. It was located just up the road from the Old Custom House where we had been hunting for a pie we once ate (read more here). Spoiler…
Eating the Chef’s Pie at The Old Custom House in Padstow
The Old Custom House in Padstow is quite a grand looking building located right on the corner of South Quay alongside the Harbour. Their food is what I would call upmarket pub food, some may say Gastro Pub, basically its a bit fancier than a pub It is a much bigger place than you first…
Bar Espana – Chicken and Chips
Bar Espana in Los Boliches is more or less a hole in the wall type of bar and cafe. It was raining and we just wanted some food and a drink without too much fuss. Some days you just can’t be arsed looking for a fancy meal and you just want something simple. I didn’t…
Lunch at the Wig & Mitre in Lincoln
The Wig & Mitre pub is located almost at the top of Steep Hill in Lincoln right in the midst of the action for us tourist types visiting the castle and the cathedral. It has also always been one of the stops on our yearly pub crawls when we start at the top of the…