Review of So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds (Ripon)

So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds

Whether you’re a resident or visitor to picturesque Ripon, you can be sure that a warm welcome and plate of delicious hot food are waiting for you at So! Bar and Eats Restaurant in Leeds. This venue is the latest addition to the successful So! ‘family’. Conveniently situated in the historic Old Market Square, this restaurant is close to many places of interest including Ripon Cathedral, Ripon Spa Gardens and Fountains Abbey. The main emphasis of So! Is to make the guest feel welcome and relaxed, and this branch accomplishes that with ease. Dark wooden features and sleek, high backed booths and plump cushioned seating combine create a cosy, rustic environment. The well-stocked bar offers plenty of selection and servers are more than happy to help you pair your food and drink choices.

The menu is ‘no fuss’ with all the attention focusing on flavour-packed dishes to please even the fussiest of diners. The thoughtfully considered children’s menu means this venue is perfect for family get togethers and the little ones will be kept entertained and delighted with their meals. As with many British restaurants in Leeds burgers, sandwiches and light-bites feature strongly. In fact So! Bar and Restaurant won the award for ‘Best Sandwich Offer’ at The National Pub Food Challenge 2013. With fillings such as the posh BLT, chicken melt, pulled pork and indulgent philly cheese steak it’s not surprising! Diners in the mood for a bit of ‘Tex-Mex’ can enjoy the range of mission style burritos with either hot or cold fillings and served with house fries and coleslaw. The Mexican with refried beans, guacamole, salsa, cheddar cheese salad and a choice of fillings from chicken, chilli-beef, garlic mushrooms, rump steak, prawns, pulled pork or roast Mediterranean vegetables, is sure to get taste buds tingling!

The burger menu is huge and whether you like a traditional beef burger or prefer chicken, fish or vegetarian options, there is definitely a burger for everyone here. The 5-a-day burger is great for vegetarians with falafel, hummus and salad of carrot, cucumber, spring onion, tomato and spinach tossed in pesto and dukkah. Of course like other restaurants in Leeds, an additional range of main meals are also on offer including fish and chips, ham and eggs, Indian chicken in a basket and sweet and sour duck. Diners in the mood to share can enjoy a selection of platters and nibbles, such as the grilled sharing skewers, nachos and sharing slider platter. The desserts are out of this world as well so make sure to leave room for the salted caramel brownie or frozen lemon meringue pie! The relaxed and chilled out atmosphere accompanied by tasty food makes So! Bar and Restaurant in Leeds the ideal place for a romantic meal, family gathering or celebration with friends!