Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Halifax

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Hive Coffee And Kitchen
The Hive Coffee And Kitchen
100/100 (9 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
British
British
Contemporary
"Top quality food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly..."
Tony Hazell
"A hidden little gem. Upstairs is..."
caroline Breen
"Lovely place good..."
Amanda Ashton
"Bootiful breakfast + latte..."
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Suzanne Smith
True North
True North
98/100 (1192 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
European
British
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sea Bass
Cappuccino
Onion Risotto
Fried
Roast beef dinner
Cod
Garlic & Ginger Seared Lamb Rump
Yorkshire Pudding
Tomahawk Steak
Prawns
Chicken Springroll
Texan Barbecue
Burger
Hash Browns
Full english breakfast
Crushed Garlic
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Chocolate Brownie
Surf And Turf
Chilli Spring Onion
Beef
Flatbread
Sunday roast
Tortellini
Puddings
Pear
Tortelloni
Cake
Breakfast Burger
Halloumi
Poached Egg Hollandaise
Lamb
Crab
Crispy Beef Salad
Fish
Duck
Roasted Aubergine
Pork
Scallops
Gyoza
Gyoza
Pork Belly
Sunday lunch
Tapas
Seasonal Cocktails
European
Contemporary
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"First visit for us, and definitely won't be the last. šŸ˜Š We had booked for a late Sunday lunch as a belated birthday celebration for me. Choice of..."
Gill Rollin
"Everybody said this is a nice place to dine out in Halifax and certainly is a fab place. Every dishes were favourful and we won't regret to put..."
Pim G
"TRUE NORTH šŸ„© ā¤ļø// Iā€™ve been meaning to dine at @truenorthhx for ages and have never got round to it, schedule packed as always. Today I..."
Christopher Blackburn
"Great restaurant, great service, great food. I went with a group of 26 and I couldn't fault the service and food. All was cooked fresh and we were..."
Jan Rhodes
"Really nice atmosphere tucked away in the bottom of Dean Clough Mill. I rang ahead to let the restaurant know we'd be about 15 minutes late which..."
Chris Bradley
"Fantastic Sunday lunch spot. Visited for the first time and definitely won't be the last time, the restaurant is a great feel. The staff and food..."
Martin Norris
"Weā€™ve visited many times in a couple , a group, pre theatre and can honestly say weā€™ve never been disappointed. The service is spot on, not too..."
Jayne Taylor
"Fabulous meal with The Engine Room staff on the evening 14th July at True North restaurant. Excellent food & first class service in this lovely..."
James Dunning
"I have been a few times and have never had anything other than an amazing meal. The menu changes regularly so no risk of getting tired of the same..."
Laura Jones-Ellis
"Visited on a wet Sunday morning for a post-wedding celebration breakfast with closer family. The weather outside was soon forgotten by the warm and..."
rob murray
Brow Bridge Cafe
Brow Bridge Cafe
93/100 (2493 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Contemporary
Caribbean
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Full English Breakfast Tea
Full English Breakfast Fantastic
Spam and Egg Butty
Mutton Curry
Sandwiches
Cake
CafƩ
Contemporary
CafƩ
Caribbean
British
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is the best cafe in west vale 100% the butties are so good and really big two so if you come out of the cafe still hungry I would be really..."
richard blackburn
"The food was good and well presented, though the sausages weren't to my taste. Tea good and strong as requested. The service was very good. I..."
Mark Teadham
"Today we had Christmas Lunch Thank you Lisa Philomena and the rest of the staff for making our meal so special it was delicious Margaret & Daytime..."
Miss Margaret
"Called in for a coffee sat outside with the dogs. Friendly polite staff even gave the dogs a sausage. Will definitely be back to try the food next..."
Beckie Green
"First time here . Excellent food and lovely staff. Great service to and very reasonably priced...."
Mark Horrocks
"Called in at a weekday lunchtime. Quite busy but got a table. Excellent ham salad sandwich. Plenty of salad, thick lean ham and a brew. Wife just had..."
Michael Herring
"Somewhere to get a bacon butty or full English on a Sunday morning! Good prices and generous..."
Rebecca Szefer
"We called into Brow Bridge Cafe today at the start of a walk up to Norland moor. I choose a fruit scone and my wife choose a sandwich. The scone was..."
john fisher
"Food was spot on, Iā€™m guessing itā€™s very popular judging by how busy it..."
The Boy
"Brilliant breakfast. Go for the Belt Bracer if you fancy a large full..."
The Northern Rabbitt
"Lovely cafe serving great food in generous..."
Daniel Grayson
"Wellingtons Caribbean Bistro (5pm onwards) has just reopened and is amazing. Fantastic food, large portions, great service, good prices. Not tried..."
Mark Greenleaf
"Had our first visit to Wellingtons yesterday and it wont be our last! the food is delicious and authentic, all made from scratch. This family team..."
Sue Malthouse
"Really good everything. Super breakfast, smiley chatty staff and good value. Definitely going..."
Nick Spratley
"Wellingtons has a fantastic menu. Quality authentic Caribbean food. Something for everyone, I had a fussy 7 year old and a vegan with me. Excellent..."
Kiki Hatzer
Pride And Provenance
Pride And Provenance
92/100 (3095 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
British
Contemporary
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
House Selection Charcuterie
Charcuterie Plate and Greek Salad
Halloumi with Warm Pita Bread
Blue Cheese Sandwich
Sandwiches
Toasts
Duke of Wellington Blue Cheese
Artichoke
Raclette
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Cakes
Bread and Butter
Bruschette
Salami Plate
Fish
Garlic Potatoes
Cheese platter
Tomato And Burrata Salad
Wine
Salad
Bikini Toasted Sandwich
Beer
Puglian Antipasto
gin
Salmon
Boquerones Bruschetta
Negroni
Black Olive Tapenade Bruschetta
Fried & Salted Giant Chili Corn
CafƩ
CafƩ
British
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Private Dining
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Visa
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great coffee. Instantly loved the place. Could become my new go to..."
Sarah Wightman
"What a cracking place. Fantastic service. Great food. Canā€™t wait to come back. Will be spreading the..."
Kirsty Davies
"Called in after shopping in Piece Hall, lovely place very welcoming, sandwiches great, love the interior will definitely be back..."
Carolyn Collinge
"Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and the most friendly..."
Deena Aldin-Burnett
"The food was great, especially the halloumi which was served with lots of toppings on a pita bread. Also, the back cheddar and villa truffo cheeses..."
Sian Lewis
"We were recommended by a friend to visit and glad we did. We had the charcuterie board with bread and a Greek salad that was very good. The staff..."
michael horn
"Overall excellent locally sourced Charcuterie, lovely selection of cheeses, biscuits and bread. Sublime artichokes too. Super friendly customer..."
Eddie Lim
"Go quick. Order the tortelloni from the new menu. Order the bread. You will need it for the tortelloni sauce. Order some wine. You don't need the..."
Laura Brown
"Great place for wine and a cheese board! Would definitely recommend mid-week, they had a couple of wine specials (buy 2 glasses and get the rest of..."
Karlee Isham
"Date night with my wife after having been given a gift voucher by my manager at work for Christmas. Itā€™s always been highly recommend so at long..."
Craig CM
"Really nice place next to The Peace Hall in Halifax. A very warm welcome awaits. Extensive food and wine menu. Slightly disappointed by the condition..."
Les Quatre Filles
"Best. Sandwich. Ever You guys made our day - the truffle covered bikini sarnie on gf bread absolutely blew my husband away. Your staff were..."
Linds
"Absolutely marvellous. Top quality food & drink, lovely well-designed space, and really helpful wiring staff. If you like good charcuterie & cheese..."
Andrew Gareth Morris
"I love this place and have returned a number of times. The staff are always very welcoming and attentive and the food is always top notch. It has a..."
Jules Thompson
The Atrium Food + Beer Hall
The Atrium Food + Beer Hall
85/100 (1148 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Street Food
Cafe
Contemporary
Bar
Mexican
Pub
Beer restaurants
Contemporary
Cafe
Beer restaurants
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Contemporary
Bar
Street Food
Pub
CafƩ
Mexican
Beer restaurants
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"By far the best place for lunch in Halifax, we've eaten here so many times and it's a great place to try new foods. Great beer too..."
Matt Robinson
"I was more than impressed with the new Square Chapel. Lovely bar, food great albeit a small menu and plenty drinks to choose from. Reasonable prices...."
Vickie Bullough
"The all-new Square Chapel Arts Centre is a fantastic cultural and entertainment venue. On Sunday 13 Sept we hosted the poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy..."
Keith Hutson
"Was there for the Embrace Q&A listening party yesterday. Really lovely and warm location. Bar/restaurant presents a tasting and various menu. Loved..."
Viviana Noce
"A community supported event location, that also offers food & drink. Some great & different happenings (check out the indie movies) as it is a tour..."
Charles Ross
"Fabulous for everyone great family place will be awesome once all finished !! The piece hall, library, cafes, bars, all looking great waiting for all..."
Dianne Green
"I went to see Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde last night and it was fantastic, I never really used to go to the square chapel in it's old format but this new..."
Claire Burley
"The wedding on Saturday of Andrew and Jess was just amazing. The venue was just very special and unique being only the second one since..."
Neville Sutcliffe
"Fantastic arts centre adjoining the beautiful Piece Hall. Staff could not be more helpful and friendly and certainly go the extra mile for everyone...."
Fiona Lovelace
"Great place, food a bit pricey. But the cinema, live theatre poetry etc excellent. Most of the staff are great, maturatity needed behind the..."
Audrey O'Gorman
"Great, intimate venue. Prefer it to the Victoria theatre. Decent bar on the entry too with cask and craft..."
Richard Brewster
"Welcoming, pleasant surroundings. Great cafe/ bar with good selection of food and drink for snacks and meals. Complimentary for a night out for the..."
Sharon Walker
"As excellent cafe and craft ale facility beautifully placed near to the main entrance to the Halifax Piece Hall. Tge Piece Hall itself has been..."
Philip Hanson
"Lovely ā€œairyā€ cafĆ© within the arts centre, right next to the Piece Hall. Enjoyed nice coffees at a reasonable price. Itā€™s licensed if you..."
Toby Vincent
The Tannery Bistro
The Tannery Bistro
81/100 (1001 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
International
British
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Fish
Chili
Tapas
Ribs
Prawns
Nachos
"Awesome..."
Sandro Maio
"Went here last night for the first time, what a surprise lovely place, staff excellent and the food did not disappoint. The lady who own.s this..."
Peter Ling
"Called in for lunch. Excellent Tapas. Friendly Staff. Enjoyed very..."
Martyn Wright
"Really nice service and beautiful food. A little expensive but would return due to pleasant experience. Perhaps special offers on quiet nighrs..."
Jackie Atkinson
"Lovely little place, nice and cosy and very good food. Staff are lovely also, but food is..."
Ellie Murray
"Loved it. Food was fab. Service was fast. Really worth a..."
June Spencer
"Food amazing.... Chocolate fondue, marshmallows....."
Teresa Barri
The Bakery
The Bakery
75/100 (53 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Contemporary
Contemporary
Cafe
Macchiato
Americano Coffee
Creme Egg Brownie
Salted Caramel Cake
Mini Egg Brownie
Cake
cheese toastie
CafƩ
Contemporary
Takeout
Seating
Highchairs Available
Mid-range
"Great place. Sandwiches are gorgeous and the cakes are amazing. I meet up with friends here regularly. Its a great place to sit and people watch. The..."
Katie Sidebottom
"Popped in here today for a quick bite to eat after visiting Eureka museum. Staff very pleasant and food arrived quickly. We all had some form of..."
Joanne
"The Bakery is a charming wine bar with a fantastic location. The outdoor seating is particularly delightful and makes for a perfect spot to enjoy a..."
Vengeful Guard of Navy Realm
"I feel like the reviews need a healthy dose of realism and balance. It's an absolutely delightful place to sit for refreshments in the heart of the..."
Tom Watson
"Lovely coffee and amazing food. Portion size was great, the grilled cheese was huge! Cake was lovely too, I will definitely be back and recommend to..."
Larry B
"Lovely selection of cakes, reasonably priced and lovely friendly..."
Dominic North
"Went with parents today for a bite for lunch. Chilly day in Halifax. Could not fault the service or food with these guys and gals. Toasted..."
Thomas Booth
"Went here today for lunch with family members. Lunch was spot on with lovely hot drinks on a chilly day. Excellent value, great service and really..."
Tracey Booth
"Lovely place, delicious food, amazing cakes, and friendly staff. Definitely recommend..."
L B
"Great little cafe!! Good food and coffee. Cakes are great too! Thank goodness for the outdoor heaters..."
Ben Huson
"Lovely lunch sat out in the..."
Anne Brooke
"Great little coffee shop. Very good coffee and cakes reasonable prices and pleasant..."
Simon Brenner
"Second time weā€™ve been and couldnā€™t rate it highly enough..."
C S
"Amazing selection of..."
Graham McCollum