DINING
Top Three Tees Teas Elaine McLaine-Wood( Punch Robson) 1. Bay Horse( Hurworth) 2. Muse 3. Devonport Arms
2nd( 1st) The Bay Horse( Hurworth-on-Tees)
Last year’ s winner remains firmly among the Tees region’ s dining elite. Owned by Jonathan Hall and Marcus Bennett, this acclaimed 15th-century coaching inn boasts a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a reputation for outstanding modern British cooking. Chef-patron Marcus blends contemporary flair with traditional charm, while inventive menus, excellent vegetarian options and famous Sunday roasts keep diners returning time and again.
Top Three Tees Teas Bev Goodall( AbacusBean) 1. Blackwell Ox 2. Elif 3. Jolsha
5th( 4th) Cafe Lilli( Norton)
Established among our annual poll’ s“ big five” who dominate the results year-onyear, Cafe Lilli continues to bring Italian soul and big personality to Norton High Street. Roberto Pitalis’ lively bistro blends contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean flair, all served in a buzzing atmosphere. Add live music and expertly crafted dishes into the mix and it’ s easy to see why Cafe Lilli remains a perennial favourite.
3rd( 5th) Chadwicks Inn Maltby( Middlesbrough)
Climbing back towards the summit, Chadwicks Inn Maltby remains one of Teesside’ s true dining heavyweights. Perched on the edge of the North York Moors, this beautifully preserved 19thcentury pub combines rustic charm with award-winning food.
With two AA Rosettes, locally sourced ingredients and hugely popular winetasting evenings, Chadwicks continues to deliver quality with consistency.
4th( 2nd) Muse( Yarm)
A top-two finisher for four consecutive years, Muse again cements its reputation as one of the region’ s most stylish dining destinations. This continental-style café on Yarm High Street is famed for flavourpacked classics with a creative twist. Its licensed pavement café brings a touch of continental glamour to Teesside and remains a favourite for relaxed al fresco dining.
Top three Tees teas Jules Frances( Space Meetings & Events) 1. Rapps 2. Five Houses 3. Chadwicks Inn
6th( 6th) Cena( Yarm)
Consistency never goes out of fashion and Cena secures sixth place for the fourth year running. Yarm’ s chic modern Italian continues to impress with authentic flavours, elegant surroundings and plenty of crowd-pleasing dishes. Rustic warmth and contemporary style make it one of the High Street’ s most dependable dining hotspots.
Top three Tees teas Jamie Brown( px Group) 1. Crathorne Arms 2. Bay Horse( Hurworth) 3. Salt
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