A stately home nestled in the Yorkshire Dales has opened an outdoor Whispering Angel terrace just in time for summer.
There's truly nothing better than sipping on a chilled glass of delicious rosé in the sunshine.
And of course, one of the best rosés out there is the elegant Whispering Angel, a summer staple amongst most al-fresco bars and terraces.
Grantley Hall, a stately home located along the River Skell in Ripon absolutely agree, and have opened up an entire terrace dedicated to the tipple for the summer.
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We're talking astonishingly beautiful floral arrangements, mint green furnishings and lashings of Whispering Angel available in the blink of an eye.
Just stepping onto this terrace will immediately make you feel as though you've been transported to a quaint town in the South of France, and we're absolutely here for it.
Open exclusively for the months of July and August, guests can enjoy the long summer evenings whilst drinking rosé and taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Image: Grantley Hall
And it's not just Whispering Angel guests can enjoy, they will also be serving wine from the rest of Chateau d'Esclans range, including Rock Angel, Chateau d'Esclans, Les Clans and Garrus.
So why not take a seat, relax and work your way through the delicious offerings from the Provence-based winery's collection - after all, it would be rude not to.
Posting to their Instagram page, Grantley Hall announced the opening: "Introducing The Whispering Angel Terrace, in collaboration with Chateau d'Esclans, exclusively available at Grantley Hall for the months of July and August…
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"The Riverside Bar, adjacent to the Norton Bar & Courtyard, has been transformed with a beautiful backdrop of seasonal floral décor, to transport you from the Yorkshire Dales to the south of France."
To find out more about the terrace and Grantley Hall, take a look at their website.
We’ve been waiting for this one and trust us, it’s just as good as we’d hoped.
If you’re a fan of a cheeky margarita, a taco and a bit of a boogie then this is the spot for you - and let’s be honest, who isn’t.
Introducing Salon Madre, made famous over in Manchester and now with another spot in Liverpool, think late nights fuelled by margaritas, cosy dates over tacos and lively game nights.
The new Leeds site is located on Wellington Street, perfect for those wrapping up work over on Wellington Place and looking to blow off some steam.
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The space is huge, with floor to ceiling windows letting loads of light in during the day and plenty of red neon lights setting the vibe for the evening.
There's about 20 different variations of margaritas and tequilas on the menu, as well as fresh Mexican beers on tap if you're not ready for a shot just yet.
But it's not just about the drink, the food menu is top notch too.
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There's tacos and quesadillas all made with hand-pressed tortillas, twice-cooked chicken wings in a range of flavours from Mexican cola to Yucatan buffalo, and of course there's stacked nachos which are perfect for snacking on between sips of margarita.
If you're feeling competitive then they've got six pool tables as well as darts, and Lucha Libre on the big screens if you'd rather watch the play happen than play yourself.
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Salon Madre will have DJs on in the evening and on a Friday and Saturday they'll even be open til 1am.
Welcome Salon Madre, we can't wait for this to become our new late-night party destination. You can take a look at their menu here.
Inside Leeds’ newest Italian cafe and gelateria that’s inspired by the streets of Puglia
Clementine Hall
A slice of Puglia has landed in Pudsey and people are already flocking to the scene.
It's rare in the UK (let alone Leeds) that you find a real, authentic gelateria like you'd find on a cobbled corner in Italy.
But luckily for us, an Italian-inspired cafe serving up just that and more has opened over in Pudsey.
Meet Pino, a beautiful spot created by Fabio who has drawn inspiration from his hometown of Puglia - a region on the southern coast with a vast coastline.
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Named after his father Giuseppe, at Pino you'll find proper punchy Italian coffee, pastries and homemade pizza which they'll warm up for you fresh. But what we're really interested in is the gelato.
Yes it may not be what you're craving during this time of year, but we're in no doubt that come summer there will be queues out the door full of punters looking to grab a scoop.
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Fabio makes it fresh in the kitchen every single day in a variety of flavours, and you can have it in a cone, tub, takeaway tub or even via affogato. We can't think of a better afternoon pick me up.
The space is light, airy and inviting, and the service has that perfect Italian charm that you'd expect.
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It's a really honest spot that comes from humble beginnings, and it's exactly the type of place that we need to be supporting right now.
You can find Pino on Robin Lane in Pudsey, and you'll probably see us there. Take a look at their socials here.
Clementine Hall -
17th July 2023 
