The Roundhay Fox

You know you're onto something good when a pub manages to feel properly rural despite being firmly planted in Leeds suburbia. The Fox does countryside vibes better than most actual country pubs, with those proper log fires that actually work and a dining room that doesn't try too hard to be fancy. The seasonal menu changes regularly enough to keep locals coming back, and they do it well – think elevated pub food that doesn't get too big for its boots. The beer garden is the real winner though, sprawling and green enough to make you forget you're a stone's throw from the Ring Road. It's where Roundhay families gather for Sunday lunch and couples escape for a proper meal that won't break the bank.