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The Twisted Tree

RestaurantsCastleford

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(1,253 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1977 516174
Mexborough Arms, Whitwood Common Ln, Castleford WF10 5PT, United Kingdom

About The Twisted Tree

The Twisted Tree is a restaurant occupying the Mexboro' Arms Hotel building on Whitwood Common Lane in Castleford, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. Sunday lunch arrives with an enormous Yorkshire pudding, and the breakfast menu includes steak and eggs with black pudding alongside hash browns. Fillet steak comes with peppercorn sauce, chips and onion rings, and cheesecake is offered for dessert. Afternoon tea is poured from a pot rather than a cup, and a wine selection runs alongside the food menu. A bar has also opened, pouring wines, spirits and draft beers. Seating is available outside as well as in. The restaurant takes walk-ins, and tips are handled in cash only.

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Menu & Prices

36 dishes
  • Grilled Chicken£6.45
  • Cheese Burger£6.45
  • Grilled Chicken Burger£6.45
  • Battered Fish£6.45
  • Sausages£6.45
  • Tomato Pasta£6.45
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Reviews

4.7/5
1,253 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention steak, sunday lunch, enormous yorkshire pudding and afternoon tea.

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Customer Review Summary

Steak is what diners raise most, with one reviewer calling the fillet the best they have had and another praising a steak with a solid sear, crispy chips, onion rings and a peppercorn sauce. Close behind is Sunday lunch, where the enormous Yorkshire pudding stands out, and the steak and eggs with black pudding at brunch, with a hash brown one reviewer rates among the best they have had. Others single out the cheesecake, a wine tasting evening and an afternoon tea described as the best one reviewer has had. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming and attentive, and the outside space and rustic feel get praise. The complaints are small but specific. One reviewer found it hard to hold a conversation because of the music and the noise from other diners, another says lunch took longer than expected, and one notes parking can be a faff and tips are cash-only. A brunch reviewer was acknowledged by the chefs on the way out, and another asked a waitress to pass on their praise for the steak to the chef.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “There really aren't enough compliments I can bestow on this place. The staff are excellent, the food is absolutely next level and reasonably priced. We booked on a whim as we'd been at Diggerland all day (don't ask!) and I can honestly say it was one of the best whims ever! (The best one led to the birth of my son lol). The selection of drinks was excellent. And the food...oh my god!! I ordered the fillet steak and can honestly say it was by far the best I've ever had! It was that good I'd have happily booked a hotel room with it... Cooked to perfection The deserts are also next level, we both had the cheesecake and again absolute perfection. If you haven't been...you have to... P.s it's the only time I've ever asked a waitress to swear at the chef for me. "Please tell the chef that was the best f**king steak I've ever had" Amazing place and we will most certainly be back”
  • Google user
    “First time visiting here, the food was beautiful, atmosphere was great and the space outside is gorgeous, will definitely be back. Thank you to our 2 waiting ladies I believe one was Claire and not sure of the young girl but both were so polite and lovely, hats off to the chef.”
  • Google user
    “Lunch with the family at a hidden gen- whatna trest. The food was lovely- it took.longer than expected but was worth the wait. The staff were friendly and helpful. The family was impressed”
  • Google user
    “Second visit, but first for afternoon tea. Absolutely lovely place, best afternoon tea I've ever had and wonderfully friendly and efficient staff. Highly recommend and will be back.”
  • Google user
    “The Twisted Tree is easily one of my favorite spots. The attention from the staff is always amazing; they are so welcoming and attentive every time I visit. On top of the great service, the food is consistently high quality—fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. It’s the perfect combination of a lovely atmosphere and excellent standards. Highly recommended!”

Hours

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Good to know

“The Twisted Tree is situated in the historic and iconic Mexboro’ Arms Hotel building on Whitwood Common Lane, in Whitwood near Castleford. We pride ourselves on our rustic setting and vibe, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or our famous rustic afternoon tea our varied menus have something suitable for any palette. All our food is produced using locally sourced natural ingredients of the highest quality. An excellent selection of wines is readily available so that you can find the perfect accompaniment to your meal. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to unwind with an evening drink, our newly opened bar offers a fantastic selection of wines, premium spirits, and draft beers – the perfect way to relax after a busy day.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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