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Neil Sowerby

Neil Sowerby

The outstanding northern food and drink journalist of his generation

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Aven Pie Main New

Even the butter pie is a revelation at Aven Townhouse

Aven Townhouse now has four bedrooms to crash out in after one of their acclaimed...

New Tyne Bridge Bob Castle Wiki

Geordie rising – Newcastle’s 21st century ship comes in

A resurgent Newcastle combines a rich heritage with a contemporary cultural buzz

Ant Central Station

Antwerp – sparkling city of Rubens, fashion, diamonds and Art Nouveau gems

How a port city reinvented itself while retaining its rich traditional culture

Ox Magdalen Main

Mollies to Middle Earth and Narnia – our quest for quirky Oxford fantasy

An American style Scandi influenced motel makes a brilliant base to explore the 'City of...

Scot Exterior

It’s a fair cop – why the Great Scotland Yard Hotel is such an arresting site

Neil Sowerby unleashes his inner Sherlock in a playful London bolthole

London St Jamess Park

Summertime London calling – five major art shows and five special dining spots

Art shows and fine food are the big draw for Neil Sowerby in summertime London

Pig View

Pignut and The Hare offers a sustainable edible idyll

A restaurant with rooms in a beautiful spot that more than lives up to its...

Ut Canal Main

The treats of Utrecht – Dutch medieval masterpiece

The Dutch city of Utrecht often goes under the radar, but it is a joy...

2026 04 21 Bundobusts Own Collection 1

Dhoka chaat, Litti choka, Galouti kebab, anyone?

This week Bundobust have launched a new menu full of surprises

Lub Frontng Onto River

Dreaming spires of Lübeck – historic Hanseatic capital

Neil Sowerby finds there's more to Lübeck than its historic Hanseatic legacy

Dam Mill Top View

Give it a whirl – Jenever capital Schiedam with its mighty windmills

Off the beaten track in a beautiful canalside Dutch town whose history is fuelled by...

Far Hall

Who needs Poirot? Playful Hrishi’s culinary whodunnit is a criminal delight

Murder mystery dinner is a unique addition to Farlam Hotel's roster of delights