Mr P’s Curious Tavern, York: ‘Exhausting’ – restaurant review

With its quirky décor and zany dishes, Mr P’s is trying hard to be different. The trouble is, it’s trying a bit too hard

Mr P’s Curious Tavern, 71 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HY (01904 521 177). Meal for two, including drinks and service: £60-£110

Shortly after we took our place at one of the high counter-style tables at Mr P’s Curious Tavern, the waitress said: “Just think Yorkshire tapas.” I tried, honestly I did. I tried to think like someone who thought the phrase “Yorkshire tapas” was a good idea. I searched deep inside myself for the Spaniard by way of Heckmondwike. He wasn’t there.

Mr P’s is akin to one of those terrible plays which is saved by some brilliant actors in small character roles