The Boat at Erbistock – a beautiful riverside pub

The Boat at Erbistock has been a favourite pub of mine for many years. I first visited in the late 70s. It’s where I had my first “fine dining” experience. I still remember the delicious…

Best Bars in Chester

Chester is in the top ten of the most popular UK city destinations for both British and overseas tourists and has a huge selection of bars and pubs. Living only 6 miles from this beautiful…

Review: The Golden Lion in Rossett – a great local pub

We are very fortunate to have a great local in the village we live in, The Golden Lion. When we are not on our travels you have a good chance of bumping in to us…

Review: Palé Hall Hotel, Llandderfel, North Wales

We have been fortunate to have stayed at Palé Hall Hotel twice in the past month. I recently did a review of the restaurant (click here), and promised a hotel review to follow. Location Palé Hall…

Review: Mina A’Salam Brunch, Dubai

What’s the story? Mina A’Salam is one of the Jumeirah resorts based in the vast Madinat complex alongside Al Qasr, Al Naseem and Dar Al Masyaf. The Madinat occupies a prime position along Jumeirah Beach…