The Bay Horse is a traditional English pub complete with a larger than life publican. It’s located in the small town of Kirk Deighton, near Wetherby. We read about this place in the Michelin guide (again), however it changed ownership in December so it’s difficult to say if it would still be listed next year. However, the food was wonderful, and the atmosphere was great.
Fish and chips
Julian had traditional fish and chips, with the biggest chips I’ve ever seen in my life! I had a fish pie, which was very decadent and delicious. Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete meal without dessert! I had another sticky toffee pud and Julian had a chocolate tart
Before this trip we both read Bill Bryson’s “Notes from a Small Island”. One of the things he remarks on is finding the wry British sense of humour in the smallest of places. Our publican (and the new owner) was a classic example of this. He was bantering with some elderly ladies who were having dinner with their children at an adjoining table and we were blatantly eavesdropping!
One of the things we learned was that he is a big foodie himself (having formerly been a chef) and all the produce, with the exception of the fish, is sourced from within 3 miles of the pub (the fish is brought in from Scotland daily from a sustainable fish farm). I thought the foodies among you would appreciate that!
The Bay Horse
Pub sounds good – you’ve only got a few days left, so Michelin it up! Gordan Ramsay at Claridge’s anyone?
Leah, you guys should totally write ‘A Foodies’ Guide to Europe’ when you get back!
I’ll edit it for you!
Missing you guys heaps!
Oooh and I went to High Tea at Claridge’s when Ma and Ammie came to visit – highly recommend it. You have to book weeks in advance to get into the Ritz, but Claridge’s isn’t as well known so it’s easier to get in. Food/cakes/champagne/tea – all awesome!
And yeah, we’re off to Hanoi in a week and a half. Still trying to finalise whether we’ll do a side trip to the mountains or not, and what we’ll do there if we go.
Otherwise I’ve found a heap of food related walking tours to markets and street vendors, and a heap of cooking classes, so we’ll be ok for activities : )
@ Dave: Sadly no time or money for Claridge’s. We almost bought the Europe Michelin Guide but found out you can get it online, so don’t worry, there’s more yet…
@ Mel: I’m all for a foodies guide! It can be really hard finding decent food on a budget. That being said, we did spend $30 on Belgian chocolates today!