Big Bites is a handy Ripon stop for dog owners who want something quick, easy and satisfying without turning lunch into a grand production. Its Facebook presence suggests a straightforward local food spot, which makes it useful on those days when the dog has already had a full programme of sniffing, the humans are hungry, and the best plan is simply to refuel and crack on.

For visitors with dogs, it adds a practical, no-fuss option to the Ripon mix and suits that gloriously ordinary but essential moment of the day when everyone needs feeding before the mood dips. Simple, useful and very much on the side of keeping the outing cheerful.