Review of The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds (Thorner)

The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds

Diners wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of Leeds city centre don’t need to travel too far. Just on the outskirts, in the pretty village of Thorner, The Beehive Restaurant in Leeds, offers beautifully prepared British and European cuisine in elegant and relaxed surroundings. Weather permitting guests can enjoy the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside as they dine al fresco, or a romantic meal can be enjoyed in the elegant main restaurant and bar area. A private dining room is also available for those who want to celebrate a special occasion. No matter where you choose to enjoy your meal, you can be sure that The Beehive Restaurant will provide you with a memorable culinary experience.

The menu makes the most of the fresh, fabulous ingredients on offer locally, and every mouthful is packed with rich, continental flavour. The cauliflower soup with Gruyere cheese and freshly baked bread is moreishly delightful while the Japanese bread crumbed tiger prawns with Asian salad and dipping sauce is an indulgent treat. Both the pan seared squid with lambs lettuce salad and the twice-baked cheddar cheese and Cornish crab soufflé with thermidor sauce come highly recommended. When it comes to European restaurants in Leeds, The Beehive is definitely top of the list! With such a wide variety of delicacies on offer, there is something to tickle everyone’s taste buds. The main courses are just as exciting and feature some of the freshest and most flavoursome meat in Yorkshire!

Indulge in the Grilled Yorkshire 28-day matured 8oz sirloin steak with fried mushroom, roast tomato and twice-cooked hand cut chips and rich, creamy Bearnaise sauce! The pot-roast chicken with creamed cabbage and fondant carrots and crushed potatoes is welcoming and hearty, while the seared calves liver with bubble and squeak cake and sweet roasted shallots and red wine jus is beautifully balanced and seasoned. Seafood lovers will be delighted to see Beehive lobster broth with fresh mussels and clams served with homemade linguini, or the rosemary crusted cod with purple sprouting broccoli and potato galette and tomato fondue. Desserts are made in-house by the highly skilled Beehive chefs and as with many restaurants in Leeds, sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce is top of the menu. Traditionalists will love the smooth, creamy crème brulee. With set menu offers and special Sunday roasts, there is no question that it is worth the short journey to Thorner to sample some of the most exquisitely prepared food in Leeds, courtesy of The Beehive Restaurant.