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Slightly disappointing considering the famous name. This was our first visit - a Friday night. The place was less than half full and definitely lacking in any atmosphere. However, good choice on the menu, except for vegetarians. Service was OK but the waitress who left us with the wine list failed to return to get our order. The food was good and for three of us just over £100(with 2 bottles of wine), so not too pricey, although we did share one dessert between us! The last 10 minutes of our meal were spoiled by a very unpleasant smell rather reminiscent of bad drainage on a campsite. Not sure waht that was about and we didn’t wait to find out.

Excellent B & B in Belford, just off the A1 near Bamburgh and Holy Island, and also Sustrans cycle route 1. Hosts Jill and John really go out of the way to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms - or at least the one we sampled(the Red Room), are fantastic: big TV, Freeview, small fridge(and fresh milk!) for coffee, tea etc; comfortable chairs, information about local places to see, very comfortable bed, and excellent en suite facilities. All the little extras provided make for a really pleasant stay. The choice of food for breakfast is amazing, almost too much: fresh coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a whole range of cooked breakfasts with a big emphasis on locally caught fish.

Almost totally devoid of Chinese decor, or Chinese staff, at least front of house - I didn’t get into the kitchen! Despite this we had an excellent meal for 6 for just over £100 including drinks. There isn’t a huge choice of places to eat in Colwyn Bay but this place is definitely worth a visit. Excellent Peking Duck appetiser and vary tasty, and occasionally very spicy, main courses. Good service in modern (recently renovated?) surroundings.

This is on the 87th floor of the Jinmao Tower so it has to get some stars for its unique location. Drinks expensive by Shanghai standards but worth it for the views. You might have to queue for a table at busy times but spectacular views of the Shanghai skyline. We went up at night so views limited to well-lit buildings so a daytime trip might be more interesting. The low lighting at night obviously helps with the view outside, but makes it difficult to see what it’s like inside!

Have been eating at Brio for quite a few years now. Always very good food and excellent service, even when it's busy. Plenty of specials as well as the regular menu which has a large range of starters. There are plenty of pasta dishes and a good range of meat and fish for mains. Good wines too. It's not cheap, but it is a city centre restaurant so not surprising - and they make a fuss about their regualr customers.

Excellent traditional pub. Plenty of good beers and apparently, although I haven't sampled it myself, good pub grub. Best of all though is the excellent jazz every Thursday night starting around 9.15 with Brendan Duffy on saxaphone and a fairly regular line up of talented local musicians - and it's free!

Excellent bar and arts space in North Leeds. Good range of food and reasonably priced with an ever changing menu. Friendly staff well managed by Rob. Good, often very good, jazz on Sunday lunchtime. Comedy, films and other music make for plenty to choose from.