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Eating & Drinking: approx price per couple 2 courses with glass of wine*

Jobert’s - Boston Spa

Italian restaurant with a casual but lively atmosphere, with a wine bar upstairs and restaurant downstairs. Good food at reasonable prices, whether you fancy just a pizza or pasta or something more substantial. £40*
Open 7 days, until 10 on weekdays, 11 on weekends. Tel. 01937 843188

http://www.jobert.co.uk/

The Crown - Boston Spa

Hotel, pub - John Smith plus guest beer with restaurant area Good, basic food - not too fancy, not too expensive. New chef. Separate dining room £35*

tel 01937 842608

Aprèss - Boston Spa

The village wine bar with a casual, friendly atmosphere – a nice place to go for cup of coffee as well. Food is limited. In case you are wondering about the name, it used to be “Après” (the owner is an avid skier) until it was pointed out that the name was already in use somewhere else.
Closed Sundays. Tel. 01937 845923

Thai Jantra - Boston Spa

Described as “Thai fusion” cuisine, this is very good indeed. Thai Jantra is scrupulous about sourcing their ingredients locally and seasonally – and they seem to know what to do with them. The flavours are fresh and distinctly Thai. They offer an early bird special with 3 courses and a glass of wine £16. They can be very busy, so booking is recommended.
Good reviews

Open 7 days. Tel. 01937 845827

www.thai-jantra.co.uk

Fish House - Boston Spa

In the centre of town the owners have good experience and a light touch with the food. Modern a la carte plus 2 courses £14 3 £17.50 Mon - Thu. Some excellent reviews open 6 days

tel 01937 845625

Good web site www.fishhouseboston.com/

The Spice Box

The oldest restaurant in Boston spa reopened December 2011. Judging by the cooking line up this promises to be an excellent dining out experience. £50*

01937 844644

www.thespiceboxbostonspa.co.uk.

The Pax - Thorp Arch

Our pub across the river in Thorp Arch has recently changed owners and has had a revamp. Our local with Good Pub Grub. Land Lady Rachael with Simon in the kitchen. A nice walk over the bridge and a good place to go for a pint as well. Closed Monday. £36* Tel. 01937 843183

The Fox & Hounds - Walton

Family run gastro pub featuring a wide and varied menu 3 miles away in Walton - Features in Michelin / Telegraph Offer & Early Bird Menu. Excellent reviews.

£42*

Tel 01937 842 192

http://www.thefoxandhoundswalton.com/

The Beehive - Thorner

Good dining pub early bird specials

Tel 0113 201 7171

www.thebeehivethorner.com

Wetherby - local market town

Has a good choice of eating places 5 minute drive

www.wetherby.co.uk

TAXIS
CTS	01937 548 300
S&B Cars	01423 359000
Elite	01937 589 589
Courtesy Cars	01937 586520 Local places to visit

National Railway Museum (19 km) - Among the impressive exhibits are a reconstruction of Stephenson's Rocket; the record-breaking Mallard; a life-size section of the Channel Tunnel; a Japanese bullet train and Royal Palaces on Wheels.
Tropical World (12 km) - The atmosphere of the tropics is recreated here as visitors walk among exotic trees. A waterfall cascades into a rock-pool and other pools contain terrapins and carp. There are reptiles, insects and more than 30 species of butterfly.
Harewood House & Bird Garden (9 km) - Designed in 1759 by John Carr, Harewood House is the home of the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood. His mother, HRH Princess Mary, Princess Royal lived at Harewood for 35 years and much of her memorabilia is still displayed. The House, renowned for its Chippendale furniture.
www.harewood.org/
Royal Armouries Museum (18 km) - The museum is an impressive contemporary home for the renowned national collection of arms and armour. The collection is divided between five galleries: War, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting and Oriental.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr (14 km) - Established in1950, RHS Garden Harlow Carr provides a beautiful garden setting to assess the suitability of plants for growing in the North. The 58 acres includes a breathtaking streamside garden, peaceful woodland and arboretum, scented, herb and foliage.
Beningbrough Hall (16 km) - Beningbrough was built around 1716. It houses 100 pictures from the National Portrait Gallery in London . Ornately carved wood panelling is a feature of several of the rooms. The other side of country house life can be seen in the restored Victorian laurdry

Thackray Museum (16 km) - Housed in a large Victorian building, next to the famous St James's Hospital, the Thackray Museum offers a unique hands-on experience. A cow from Gloucester , green mould and smelly toilets - all these things have helped transform our lives.
Abbey House Museum (17 km) - Displays at the Abbey House museum include an interactive childhood gallery, a look at Kirkstall Abbey, and an exploration of life in Victorian Leeds. Three reconstructed streets allow the visitor to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the late 19th century
The Royal Pump Room Museum (13 km) - Housed in delightful early Victorian pump room Over the town's sulphur wells, the museum tells the story of Harrogate's heyday as England 's European spa. Visitors discover some of the amazing spa treatments; taste the sulphur water.

Ripley Castle (18 km) - Ripley Castle has been home to the Ingilby family since 1320, and stands at the heart of an estate with deer park, lake and Victorian walled gardens. The Castle has a rich history and a fine collection of Royalist armour housed in the 1555 tower.

Wettherby Race course (3 miles ) one of Yorkshires top course

Harewood Hill Climb (3 miles - Very Exciting)
Wetherby Golf Course (3 miles) www.wetherbygolfclub.co.uk/

TAXIS
CTS	01937 548 300
S&B Cars	01423 359000
Elite	01937 589 589
Courtsey Cars	01937 586520