Where to Eat in the Yorkshire Dales
Take a day trip around the picture-perfect towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dlaes National Park
The Old Deanery
Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QS
01765 600003
theolddeanery.co.uk
With a spot in the Michelin Guide and no less than three AA Rosettes, dining at The Old Deanery is a truly spectacular experience. In the shadow of Ripon Cathedral, this historic building has multiple dining spaces – enjoy a drink in the welcome lounge before sitting down to dine in the garden-end restaurant or cathedral-end restaurant. Local and delicious, the tasting menu here is not to be missed.
The Angel at Hetton
Hetton, near Skipton BD23 6LT
01756 730263
angelhetton.co.uk
At the heart of a beautiful Yorkshire village, the Angel is a 15th century inn which is now home to a Michelin-star restaurant. Chef patron Michael Wignall and his wife Johanna took over here in 2018, and have created an award-winning restaurant which promises all the comfort of a village pub, but with Michelin-starred dining. Their innovative tasting menus, Taste of The Season lunch menu and Sunday lunch menu will all leave you spoilt for choice.
Grassington House
5 The Square, Grassington
BD23 5AQ
01756 752406
grassingtonhouse.co.uk
Traditional dishes with a modern twist are the name of the game at this award-winning restaurant. Chef and owner John Rudden and his team produce award-winning dishes done the ‘Grassington way’ which means traditional luxury with a modern twist. Alongside the popular restaurant, there’s a bright conservatory, and bar and terrace overlooking Grassington’s square.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Bolton Bridge, Skipton BD23 6AJ
01756 718111
devonshirehotels.co.uk
You’ll find a variety of options for diners here, all inspired by this wonderful pocket of the Yorkshire Dales. Expect fresh, seasonal produce and creative menus all impeccably served in this delightful country house hotel, from the culinary treats of top-class seasonal menus courtesy of Executive Chef Adam Harper served in The Garden Room Restaurant, to a juicy Dales rib-eye steak or Sunday roast served in the colourful surroundings of The Brasserie Restaurant. For a gourmet getaway, take advantage of their two-night foodie holiday ‘From Garden to Shore’, which features a three-course menu in The Garden Room and a mixed grill or seafood platter in The Brasserie.
The Craven Arms
Brackenber Lane, Giggleswick, Settle BD24 0EA
01729 825627
craven-arms.co.uk
This pretty pub and restaurant with rooms in the Yorkshire Dales is a family favourite, serving delightful pub classics all with a Yorkshire accent. Eat in the spacious restaurant or cosy bar but always end with the selection of local cheeses served with sticky fig chutney. Tuck into garlic mushroom tartlets, chalk stream trout with new potatoes, and raspberry and hazelnut roulade.
Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant
Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SR
01969 663775
aysgarthfallshotel.com
With its pretty decor and beautiful views, Palmers Restaurant at Aysgarth Falls Hotel offers good-quality dishes that make use of the very best local and seasonal ingredients. The daytime menu includes everything from sandwiches to pub classics, while in the evening you can start with baked Camembert or chicken liver parfait, followed by braised beef short rib, pork belly or an 8oz Dales beef burger.
Grantley Hall
Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3ET
01765 620070
grantleyhall.co.uk
There are a myriad of restaurants to choose from at Grantley Hall, from fine-dining to pan-Asian cuisine, and the hotel has attracted some of the region’s top chefs (such as Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin). Using herbs and vegetables grown in their kitchen garden, and sourcing from local suppliers for their dishes, make sure you take advantage of the good weather at The Orchard – a gazebo-style restaurant and bar perfect for a spot of sunshine. Enjoy pan-Asian dishes at EightyEight, all-day dining in Fletchers and afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.
The Blue Lion
Main Road, East Witton DL8 4SN
01969 624273
thebluelion.co.uk
With a well-established reputation for great food, this popular country restaurant is a must-visit. The seasonal menus showcase the best Yorkshire produce, and you can choose to dine in the cosy bar area, or in the more elegant dining room. Start with twice-baked Wensleydale cheese soufflé, followed by Herdwick lamb, ricotta gnocchi or dry-aged sirloin of beef.
Hansom Restaurant and Wine Bar
7–9 North End, Bedale DL8 1AF
hansomrestaurant.co.uk
This fine-dining restaurant and wine bar is run by acclaimed chef Ruth Hansom. Thursdays to Saturdays are dedicated to a seasonal seven-course tasting menu with optional wine pairing, as well as small plates served in the wine bar (from 5.30pm until 9pm) with some tables set aside for walk-in drinks in the front bar. On Sundays, expect an elevated Sunday roast served from 12pm until 4pm.
Swinton Estate
Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4JH
01765 680900
swintonestate.com
Visitors to Swinton Estate are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options. For classic British cooking in an elegant environment visit Samuel’s Restaurant, or for a more intimate fine-dining experience visit Chef’s Table by Michelin-trained Josh Barnes, for his eight-course tasting menu created using ingredients that have been grown, reared or foraged in the North East and Yorkshire, including on the estate itself. For a more casual dining experience, The Terrace Restaurant & Bar in the hotel’s Country Club serves up delectable produce grown in the Walled Garden, and there’s the Castle Bar for drinks, delicious afternoon tea on the South Terrace, and plenty of treats for walkers, including breakfast, lunch and supper at the estate’s Bivouac Café.
Le Caveau Restaurant
86 High Street, Skipton BD23 1JJ
01756 794274
lecaveau.co.uk
Find classic Yorkshire dishes with a French influence at this award-winning hidden gem in Skipton. Their menus (which include a five-course tasting menu, fixed price menus, daily blackboard specials and a lunch menu) reflect the best seasonal ingredients, and the expertly chosen wine list allows you to pair your drink perfectly.
Alexander’s
4–6 High Street, Skipton BD23 1JZ
01756 228030
alexanders-skipton.com
Alexander’s is a good choice for a morning coffee or brunch with friends – and in summer their terrace is a great place to enjoy a cocktail. They serve food all day (including plenty of sharing-style dishes) and there’s a well-thought-out prix fixe menu during the week too.
