Author Dave Lee

The Hispanist brings the flavours of Mexico and Spain to Dave Lee’s home turf of Hull.

When the New York Tavern opened in 1856, it was originally called the Prince of Wales Feathers. It went on to be one of the most popular haunts hereabouts.

If you’re on the hunt for authentic Greek food that is tasty and exceptional value then Artemis is the place for you, writes Dave Lee.

Dave Lee checks out LJ's in Beverley

The New Clarence is yet another of those city centre pubs with a chequered recent past made up of openings and closings.

Cave Bar & Kitchen has a good chef at the helm and is heading in the right direction – but a touch comfier seats would be nice, writes Dave Lee.

On the hunt for a good pub in Hessle Dave Lee checks out the Pourhouse

Hanley’s in downtown Driffield has a lot going for it, writes Dave Lee, and with a little more ambition it could really start making waves.

From the street, the only sign the pub is there is the pub sign, but once you’re through the connecting arch, it becomes apparent where it got its name. The building was once home to chandler and sailmaker EE Sharp and the pub is in what was his workshop. The shop frontage is now the solicitors. There is a courtyard, which used to house a menagerie of tropical birds but is now decorated solely with plants and flowers. Inside is a one-room pub with a range fire at one end and ships’ chattels hung from the beams and on the walls. Rumour has it that the gated door in the rear leads to a tunnel joining the cellar to St Mary’s church. Through for what purpose, no-one is quite sure. What you can be sure of is the food – solid pub grub with a decent selection of pies. All are good and served with mash or gravy or peas, but the truly brave will go for the behemoth called the Mothership – pie with mash, peas, gravy, cheddar cheese and crispy shallots. If pies aren’t your thing, there is a full menu of classic dishes and even “gourmet” chip options, with a selection of four kinds of chip and toppings such as pulled pork or beef chili. The Sailmakers Arms may be tucked away but those in the know, know how to find it. Chandlers Court, 159 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NQ Tel: 01482 227437. www.thesailmakersarms.com

Chowki is an upmarket take on Indian street food and well worth searching out, writes Dave Lee.