The Red Lion is amazing! Would highly recommend staying here. The service was amazing, and everyone…read moreis very nice. They breakfast comes out very quick, and servers are awesome. We stayed in a cottage and a room, and it was great! Will be back!

Set in a beautiful location, but if you go in summer expect lots of children. Food in the…read morerestaurant is subpar and you could tell it was all highly microwaved. We sat in the dining room area and it was very tired and worn, sit in the Pub area instead. Outside seating is very smoky. No A/C or even ceiling fans especially since we were in the new set of rooms. No one opened up the windows prior to our arrival and it was literally like an oven. As secluded as it is there is another hotel/restaurant nearby which we enjoyed better.

As a visitor from Florida, I found the service and food excellent. The food was fresh, hot and…read morelarge portions. I would highly recommend it.

Went a few days after opening and the food was delicious, the serving sizes were spot on, and…read morepriced well. I had the Korean beef short rib rice bowl as my entree with an Asian pork belly starter. The toffee pudding to top is out was excellent as well. Only thing was we weren't aware there was a 2 or 3 course set available until we got the desert menu, but I wouldn't hold that against them as they just soft opened. Overall I highly recommend it for dinner, I'll have to try their breakfast menu another time. P.S. The owner has a great taste in music.

We popped here for a very tasty meal a few weeks back!…read more This is such a great place if you want an authentic British pub/restaurant with a unique personal touch in North Yorks. Situated between Harrogate and York, it's easily accessible by car and I'd recommend booking in advance. We enjoyed a number of meat and fish menu items, with some lovely freshly made bread served with our starters - very very good. The beer selection was fairly country inn offering in terms of choice but there was one great local beer - very light and enjoyable to quaff. We'll be back!

This secret hideaway was revealed to me by a dear friend. We often frequented Malt Shovel for both…read morefood a drink, drink, drink... and more drink. GAWD, do I LOVE a nice, warm British beer!

Waterside as the name suggests is along the river & the scenery is beautiful - some nice cafes for…read morethe usual drinks, snacks, ice cream etc. On New Years Day there is a 'duck race' organised by Knaresborough cricket club - which is always really busy & gets you out to clear your head!

All I can say is that the waterside would never be the same place without RON! Don't think about…read moreleaving..... Now that the Boathouse Cafe has closed along with De Mario's and Now the Yorkshire Lass we really need you there. It is one of the most stunning locations I have ever had the pleasure of sitting down to a hot chocolate at. It is a very friendly family run business. Jules is really the captian but lets ron wear the hat. You can tell if Claire is working as you will hear the laughing from 1/2 a mile away. A great Place. You'll love it!

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Excellent food and service, really friendly staff. We had a really lovely evening here and would…read moredefinitely go back!

Omg this is my forever place in hsatigate food wine service atmosphere is all fabulous. I highly…read morerecommend and will come each time I am back.

Now this is a great place to eat. Clean, light and airy with good views of the world passing by…read more They seem to rotate menus so every month or so the dishes change. The food is wonderfully presented and always cooked to perfection. The menus tend to be a fusion of mediteranian / European cuisine with some old favourites presented in a slightly quirky style. The style and presentation of the dishes is modern but not poncy and the portions are good. There is a good selection of beers and although not extensive the wine list makes good reading with some special bottles on offer. The management and staff are great and this is by far one of my favourite restaurants in Harrogate.

We made a reservation assuming it was an Italian. When we walked in, the menu was not too Italian -…read morethe waiter called it a contemporary European cuisine. As I am vegetarian, there was all of one dish so we had to politely make our way out feeling a bit awkward. So really not in a position to review, but it may be worth mentioning the category listing is not very accurate. Qype will not let me leave feedback without rating -so I may as well rate it high (innocent until proven guilty :) )

Foid excellent, service excellent, we go Sunday lunch, always great, staff wonderful, need to try…read morea steak one night.

Possibly the best steak in the North East?…read more They cook their steaks on a super heated stone at your table to perfection. While the chef does that he talks to you and that is half the fun. If you love your steak, this place is a must.

I tried to get fish & chips with a pint after market day, but it was after normal lunch hours. The…read morebarkeep was kind enough to direct us to 6 Poor Folk - THANK YOU!! This place is a hidden gem right in the middle of town. The menu is eclectic and magnificent; from mussles to sausage sandwich. All done from scratch and all wonderful! The beer & cider selection is also excellent. So good we've been back within the month! I highly recommend! Staff is very friendly and spot on with recommendations.

Very well done, in fact I enjoyed the experience here so much that I forgot to take any snaps! But…read morea great addition to the Knaresborough scene and one that seems to be suitable for any occasion. We popped in on Christmas eve to meet some friends for coffee and sat upstairs where it's quite intimate but also roomy, with a balcony looking over the main bar. The coffees were good and we snacked on a few bites while the kids had some tasty avocado on toast. I was eyeing up the burger menu for a good hour before deciding I'd just grab something back home - damn I wish I'd had that burger though as I can imagine it would have been good! Very friendly staff, a great old converted building, great selection of craft beers - yep - ticked all the boxes for me! These guys must be mind readers too as when trying to coax me in for a drink later on they actually said "we have a great selection of Japanese Whiskeys if you're into that" - and yes, I am so I know I'll definitely be back in very soon when next in Knaresborough!

I'd rate higher, but need to average. Speaking soley of the restaurant... quality seems to depends…read moreon the day of the week. Here's how I recall it goes: Sunday carvery is yummy and cooked just like my Mum would; Monday not bad; Wednesday/Thursday the leftovers are starting to get old tasting; and Friday whatever was leftover was the basis of a tasty soup or stew. Maybe I made this up, but that's how I remember it. Oh, did I mention that I really like my Mum's cooking? I really do, and I liked Chequers cooking as well. I'll never forget the time I went to get a dessert and the nice lady offered me two halves. My dining companion did something to upset her, so he got two halves and I got three halves. I always knew that she like me better because she gave me the roast beef "bits" and he got none.

Right I'm on the move again. You can't stop me, this girl is on fire. Hopefully not literally or I…read moremay burn my monkey knickers. The Chequers Inn is my next stop just outside of Harrogate. It's a privately owned, family-run country hotel, for adults only, set amidst the stunning scenery of Yorkshire. I won't be staying over but it offers 14 rooms and is in an ideal location for some serious walking. I'm more interested in the restaurant. Yes my stomach leads the way as usual. Now it's well known for the carvery it offers and I'm beginning to see why. This is how roasts should be done. Pick from a choice of locally produced topside of prime beef, leg of pork or turkey breast, all roasted whole for added flavour. We're not talking pre cooked insipid looking creations here. As for the accompaniments well check out this, not only roast spuds but mash, Yorkshire Puddings, sage stuffing, loads of vegetables, cranberry sauce and a secret gravy. It's side splitting stuff but it's worth the surgery.