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The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJuly 14, 2025

It was probably the hottest day of the year and we had a day out with friends in Buxton. Little did we know that today was the annual carnival. The floats representing local businesses, community groups and charities pulled out all the stops. The locals too were part of the festivities. There were wardens, people…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 3, 2024

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

Lords Cricket ground and the famous Abbey Road studios are located in St Johns Wood, an affluent North London location that…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2022

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Manor House Restaurant, Oxen Park – Good food in a remote location

A short drive from our accommodation in a Newby Bridge stands Oxen Park. You can reach it down the narrowest of…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2020

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Just had lunch in The Bridge in Prestbury, Cheshire on a chilly but sunny day with my wife. We were determined…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2019

Dakota Bar & Grill, Manchester – Wow! I was not expecting this in Manchester!

I’ve heard great things about the Northern Quarter of Manchester. In fact the entire city seems to be on a roll.…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 4, 2018

Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – Sadly Her Majesty was not aboard when we visited

Globally we have something that the rest of the world truly envies… our monarchy. The Americans can’t get enough of us…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingAugust 13, 2018

Metro Bar and Restaurant, Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Great Food, Good Service and in a Clean Bright Setting

Opposite some of the oldest establishments below Edinburgh Castle on the other side of the road in Grassmarket stands the Metro…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 13, 2018

Blackhouse, The Grill on the Alley, Manchester – Like Steaks? You need to try a Tomahawk!

All over the world specialists exist in every field; people who do something so well that they become well known for…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 28, 2018

Dearden Tea Rooms, Haslingden – Quirky tea rooms with great food

Lancashire boasts an enormous amount of well known landmarks, such as Blackpool Tower, the Lancashire Railway and Rossendale’s outdoor ski slope…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingDecember 16, 2017

Oscars Restaurant, Ramsbottom – Not what you’d describe as fine dining

On the edge of Ramsbottom stands The Red Hall hotel, a venue we’ve visited a couple of times for formal dinners…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJune 1, 2017

The Chocolate Cafe, Henley on Thames – A Riverside Pit Stop for a great lunch

You just don’t say no when offered a cruise along the Thames by friends with a stunning boat like something from…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 4, 2017

Grill on the Alley – Like a reliable friend

Manchester has a surprising number of culinary hot spots where survival is based on high foot fall or in some instances where…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMarch 30, 2017

The Inn at Whitewell – a worthy trip out for a hearty meal

The Trough of Bowland is a beautiful location worthy of a visit especially on a sunny day. The stunning views, rivers,…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 25, 2017

Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience

I’ve lived and worked all my life in and around Manchester and for the first 25 years of my work was…

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The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

Manor House Restaurant, Oxen Park – Good food in a remote location

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Dakota Bar & Grill, Manchester – Wow! I was not expecting this in Manchester!

Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland – Sadly Her Majesty was not aboard when we visited

Metro Bar and Restaurant, Grassmarket, Edinburgh – Great Food, Good Service and in a Clean Bright Setting

Blackhouse, The Grill on the Alley, Manchester – Like Steaks? You need to try a Tomahawk!

Dearden Tea Rooms, Haslingden – Quirky tea rooms with great food

Oscars Restaurant, Ramsbottom – Not what you’d describe as fine dining

The Chocolate Cafe, Henley on Thames – A Riverside Pit Stop for a great lunch

Grill on the Alley – Like a reliable friend

The Inn at Whitewell – a worthy trip out for a hearty meal

Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit

The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

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