JJs Taps & Smoke

About JJs Taps & Smoke

Since JJs took over this Allerthorpe pub, the kitchen has become the reason to make the drive — steak and ale pie and Baltic chicken stroganoff both arrive piping hot and generously sized, and the Sunday lunches have a real following. Portions are big enough that children can share, though there's a kids' menu and high chairs if not, plus vegan options and free parking, which spares you the pram-and-payment-machine juggle. Outdoor seating helps on warmer days when little ones need to move about. Service is usually warm and unfussy, but it can be inconsistent on busy holiday weekends — worth flagging if you're travelling with a dog, as table rules are enforced. Starters are the weaker end; stick to the mains and the roasts, which is what regulars come back for.

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