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Moor Hall

★★★ Michelin££££Modern British

Charming grounds lead up to this beautifully restored 16th-century country house, where your meal commences with an array of snacks – the last served in the kitchen by Head Chef Mark Birchall, who introduces some of the outstanding produce to come. Once you’re settled in the striking Scandic-style dining room, the main event begins: a procession of refined, stunningly detailed dishes. Mark’s understanding of flavour is impeccable, showcased in brilliant combinations like roasted carrot with sea buckthorn and Doddington cheese. Among the accommodation options are garden rooms that reflect the n

The White Swan

★ Michelin£££Modern British

There's a traditional, homely feel to this laid-back pub where you're guaranteed a jolly atmosphere and a proper pint. In fact, it's rare to find somewhere this relaxing that serves food quite this good. The set menu allows the kitchen to concentrate on delivering unpretentious yet refined dishes from small batches of top-quality local and seasonal produce. The likes of organic chicken with morels, white asparagus and wild garlic are prime examples, showcasing impressive classical technique and providing delicious depth of flavour.

Northcote

★ Michelin££££Modern British

After over four decades of consistent culinary success, the Northcote hotel's restaurant continues to excel under the stewardship of Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Her cooking is underpinned by superb produce, which often comes from local, biodynamic and organic suppliers or the kitchen garden. This is fashioned into dishes with distinct, bold flavours, brought together in complementary combinations – such as rabbit 'pillow' with scorched corn, chilli and coriander. The extensive wine list includes some exceptional bottles and a glass-walled "Chef's Table" room lets you in on the action.

The Angel

★ Michelin££££Modern Cuisine

Deep within the Yorkshire Dales sits The Angel, a stunning stone-built inn with 15C origins, which now has a modern Nordic style courtesy of polished concrete floors and light wood furnishings. Classic combinations are to the fore but are subtly modernised and refined, with dishes demonstrating a simplicity that allows every ingredient to shine. The exuberant service team enhance the experience, and the bedrooms – which are spread around the village – mix the classic and the contemporary.

Skof

★ Michelin££££Creative, Modern Cuisine

Located in an old textile warehouse, this restaurant from former L’Enclume Executive Chef Tom Barnes gives a nod to Manchester’s industrial heritage with its exposed brickwork and girders. The cooking skilfully blends measured international flavours with those from the restaurant’s doorstep; for dessert, you’re just as likely to get amakase sorbet as you are Manchester honey ice cream. The meal ends with a scoop of “Barney’s Tiramisu”, touchingly inspired by Tom’s late father. A relaxed atmosphere is encouraged, with the chef’s hand-picked playlist and the chattering diners combining for a bri

mana

★ Michelin££££Creative British, Modern Cuisine

The personality and experience of chef-owner Simon Martin shine brightly at this stylish, modern restaurant, where every one of the well-spaced tables has a view of the kitchen. British produce leads the way, including plenty of seafood because, as Simon puts it, “we live on an island”. There are many Asian techniques on display and the cooking marries complex flavours with a pure, natural approach, in dishes such as a superb roasted hogget with white miso sabayon.

Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall

★ Michelin££££Modern British, Regional Cuisine

Start with drinks and snacks in the elegant drawing room of this sumptuous and luxurious 17th-century house, before continuing through to the beautifully decorated, formal dining area occupying what was once the music room. Shaun Rankin’s creative, highly skilled cooking is a perfect fit for these surroundings and is inspired by his childhood memories and the bounteous local larder, including some ingredients from the surrounding estate. The range of inventive wine pairings and engaging service from the passionate team will enhance the experience.

FIFTY TWO

★ Michelin££££Modern Cuisine, Creative

The open kitchen acts as a stage at this theatrical restaurant set in the grounds of the Rudding Park hotel. All the semi-communal tables face the chefs as they craft their creative surprise tasting menu, which is filled with assured, technically skilled dishes informed by their homegrown produce (from the 52 raised beds) and the preserved ingredients that line the shelves. In a playful touch, ‘Dessert Island Discs’ allows guests to choose a track to play while the puddings are served. Said desserts are a highlight, such as the exquisitely executed honey custard tart crafted from their own hon

The Barn

★ Michelin£££Modern British

This rustic restored barn is the more informal dining option at the Moor Hall country house hotel, and shares the same ethos as its revered big sister, with much of the seasonal produce coming from their walled garden and grounds – which are well worth exploring. The airy dining room comes with exposed beams and an open kitchen, while the hedge-enclosed terrace by the lake is magical on a sunny day. The cooking is modern and imaginative, with understated elegance and well-judged combinations of punchy flavours – usually started off with a snack of home-cured salami.

sō–lō

★ Michelin££££Modern British

Having worked at various well-regarded restaurants around the country, Tim Allen brought plenty of experience to his first solo venture in this brightly decorated and warmly run converted pub. His contemporary, seasonally pertinent dishes draw their considerable flavour from top-notch ingredients – some are local and others are imported from France, such as exceptional Landes guinea fowl. The textures of each dish are carefully considered too, with aerated or crisped elements perhaps making an appearance. The lunch menu represents good value.

Engine Social Dining

必比登££Modern Cuisine

While this friendly neighbourhood restaurant is housed in a traditional stone building, its interior is contrastingly modern, with closely-set, dark wood tables looking onto an open-plan kitchen with a wood-burning oven. The menu of well-priced sharing plates may have a Spanish heart – from the boquerones to the croquetas – but also offers the opportunity to go on a global culinary journey. Start in Mexico with the generously topped tacos, fly over to Vietnam for the bánh mì prawn toast, then end up back in Blighty for sticky toffee pudding. Whatever you choose, it will burst with colour and f

Bavette

必比登££French

From baguettes to bavettes, there’s something so overtly French about this terrific neighbourhood bistro that it’s a wonder they don’t have the tricolore flag hanging outside. Its unlikely location in the Leeds suburb of Horsforth is a result of the relationship between Leeds native Sandy Jarvis and Frenchman Clément Cousin, who met while working in some of London’s top restaurants. Cousin runs the chatty service, while Jarvis is in the kitchen working on proudly Gallic classics – expect to spot delicious renditions of the likes of 'oeuf en meurette' and 'Paris Brest'.

Prashad

必比登££Indian Vegetarian

Set over two floors of a former pub, this colourfully decorated, family-run restaurant offers interesting, original Indian vegetarian cooking inspired by the owners' Gujarati heritage. After a warm welcome from the team, you can choose between set sharing menus, a full tasting experience or picking a few dishes from the extensive à la carte. Dishes such as the 'Chole' chickpea curry are substantial in both size and flavour and the spicing is well-judged. The bread selection stands out, with excellent naan and rotli.

The Spärrows

必比登££Modern Cuisine

Nestled under the railway arches in Manchester’s Green Quarter is this somewhat hidden restaurant where you have to ring a bell to enter. Its name is (almost) the English translation of the word ‘spätzle’ – which gives some clue as to the style of food on offer here. An assortment of dumplings and pastas are made in-house, from gnocchi to pelmeni via some excellent pierogi, with bright, fresh salads on hand to balance out the carbs. There's a bottle shop attached for you take something home, while the wine list favours smaller producers – surprisingly, there's a sake selection too.

Erst

必比登££British Contemporary

With its open kitchen, sharing plates, faux-industrial design and bounty of natural wines, there's something incredibly current about Erst. It's truly a restaurant for our times, but cooking like this would be a joy in any era. The underlying themes across the menu are great value and bright, punchy flavours; make sure you start with one of the freshly charred flatbreads, which might come topped with sweet Vesuvio tomatoes. The cuttlefish risotto is terrific too, offering impressive depth of flavour. The friendly team provide natural, attentive service.

El Gato Negro

必比登££spanish, tapas

‘The Black Cat’ is a buzzing tapas restaurant split over three levels: the ground floor is home to the bar and outdoor tables in the pedestrianised street; the first floor boasts great counter seats in front of the open kitchen; and the top floor includes a fabulous roof terrace that’s ideal for private events. The cooking is as enjoyable as the atmosphere, offering great value across the wide selection of recognisable Spanish dishes, including meats from the Josper grill. The chefs certainly know their way round a classical dessert too – so save room for the crèma catalana.

Higher Ground

必比登££Modern British

What started life as a pop-up in 2020 is now a permanent spot in the heart of the city, owned and run by three friends who also operate wine bar Flawd, seafood and cocktail spot Bar Shrimp, and a market garden in the Cheshire countryside. The latter provides much of the top-quality produce found on the menu, in dishes that are designed for sharing and packed with flavour. Sit at the large counter to see the chefs putting care and pride into every dish, be it cheddar tart with mustard leaf or Scottish halibut with purple sprouting broccoli. The whole team, led by the owners, are charming and ch

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Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen

必比登££Mediterranean Cuisine, Asian Influences

The name (almost) says it all here: it is indeed an endearing neighbourhood bistro, but Norman is not in fact the owner – instead, it’s the name of both the owner’s dog and his grandfather. Rustic décor adds to the welcoming feel, as do the polite, helpful service team. The sharing plates offer great value and have a playful streak, as evidenced by the pig's cheek glazed in Henderson's Relish, the cult condiment from nearby Sheffield. The wine list is concise but, refreshingly, it’s all available by the glass – and the local ales are understandably popular.

Almanac

必比登££Seasonal Cuisine, Traditional British

What a terrific little neighbourhood spot this is. A bar and restaurant rolled into one, start your visit with a drink from the concise yet quality wine list or classics-with-a-twist cocktail selection. Then turn your attention to the menu of small plates that showcase the kitchen’s unashamedly traditional approach with the likes of mince on dripping toast. Look out for the ‘Orbs of Joy’ – slow-braised Roscoff onions cooked in rich chicken broth – and save room for dessert, especially if that dessert is custard tart.

Cantaloupe

必比登££Modern Cuisine

There’s a fresh, clean feel to both the décor and the cooking at this welcoming little wine bar and restaurant. The concise but appealing wine list will appeal to traditional oenophiles, with quality established growers to the fore. The menu has a Mediterranean leaning, so whilst it changes daily, it will likely include a pasta dish and possibly some whole fish. This is cooking that relies on simplicity and skill, with immense care poured into dishes like peri peri octopus and duck fat crisps, so that the natural flavours shine.

Twelve

必比登££Modern British

For over 20 years, this passionately run restaurant has continued to evolve and look to the future, without losing sight of the quality cooking that has made it such a hit for so long. Situated in the shadow of one of Europe's tallest working windmills, the building sports a unique style of décor that blends graffiti art with exposed brickwork, and the permanently busy cocktail bar is a key feature. The kitchen shows great skill in deriving plenty of flavour from deceptively simple dishes like hake with leek and basil broth.

Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton

££Modern British

Tucked away in the Lancashire countryside, you’ll find this welcoming restaurant down a narrow single-track road. You pass through the family-run Gazegill Organics Farm on the way, which provides plenty of top-quality produce for the eponymous chef to work with. The restaurant building has a bright, modern and colourful style that contrasts the surroundings, along with views across the fields to Pendle hill. The wholesome yet refined cooking is the epitome of field-to-fork dining, with home-reared beef being a particular highlight and making the Sunday roast all the more appealing.

The Rum Fox

££Traditional British

Situated in a tiny village in the Ribble Valley, this impressively refurbished pub is certainly at the smarter end of village locals. The cosy bar is perfect for just a drink, while the orangery-style dining room at the rear is bright and airy. The cooking stays true to the site’s traditional pubby roots, however, with no fripperies on show in full-flavoured dishes like Lancashire cheese soufflé or treacle-glazed pig’s cheeks – instead the focus is on well-sourced produce and textbook execution. The set three-course menu is where you’ll find the best value for money.

Freemasons

£££Modern British

Tucked away down a narrow lane in the heart of the Ribble Valley, this delightful pub is as characterful inside as it is from the exterior. Cosy and welcoming, the whole place exudes a rustic charm thanks to an open fire and antique furnishings. The modern British dishes use the best of the local larder and deliver bold, well-judged flavours in adventurous, original creations like the 'Malteser' dessert. For the ultimate experience, book the "Chef's Bench", which consists of just four seats in the heart of the kitchen. Make a night of it and stay over in one of the bedrooms too.

The Three Fishes

£££British Contemporary

Chef Nigel Haworth has always been a strong ambassador for Lancashire produce – particularly from the Ribble Valley – and now has his own vegetable garden and polytunnel at this contemporary dining pub. The à la carte might include such unpretentious options as tempura scallops or flavoursome corn fed chicken; there's also a seasonal set menu available in 5 or 8 courses, bookended by cheese rolls and mini Eccles cakes – which have rightly become restaurant staples.

White Bull

££Traditional Cuisine

This neighbourhood pub’s menus cover everything from bar nibbles to pub classics; they offer lunch, afternoon tea and dinner – and even serve breakfast on Sundays. The endearing team take care in everything they do, portions are generous, and dishes not only look good but taste good too. The traditional Lancashire cheese, onion and ale pie is a must-try.

The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9

££Modern Cuisine

After making a name for himself at various pop-ups and events, Chef Joe McLeod took over The Spread Eagle pub in this Lancashire village. While it retains its role as the village local, the cooking is now far removed from your usual pub cuisine. Choose between an à la carte or the popular monthly changing tasting menu, both of which showcase robust, colourful dishes with generosity in size and flavour. The homemade bread rolls topped with sticky lamb reduction are a real treat to start. The enthusiastic team offer the kind of charming service that stays in the memory.

Ye Horns Inn

££Modern British

There’s a snug bar, a comfy lounge and a stylish vaulted dining space with an inglenook fireplace at this lovingly restored pub, parts of which date back to the 17C. They keep the menu short and seasonal, offering eye-catching, modern, ingredient-led dishes alongside local ales and an extensive list of sensibly priced wines. Personable service completes the picture.

Box Tree

££££Modern British

This iconic Yorkshire restaurant was established back in 1962 and continues to draw in diners today. It’s set within two charming, 18th-century sandstone cottages, and has a plush, antique-furnished lounge and two luxurious dining rooms. The cooking these days comes in the form of a modern, creative tasting menu featuring dishes like their take on an 'arroz negro'. Service is formal and professional, while there's a choice between the 'Sommelier's' and 'Premium' wine flights to accompany the food.

Shibden Mill Inn

££Modern British

Tucked away on the floor of a steep, wooded valley, this former corn mill is full of rustic character, with cluttered, low-beamed rooms, open fires and cosy snugs. Monthly changing menus offer hearty, flavoursome dishes made with Yorkshire produce. The young team are organised and welcoming – and boutique bedrooms add to the appeal.

Aven Restaurant

£££Modern British

On the ground floor of the Winckley Stays Hotel, you’ll find this sweet restaurant where an open fire greets you on arrival in the colder months. There’s a cosy feel to the room, which is minimally decorated but enlivened by some bright artwork on the walls. The cooking takes the form of a seasonal tasting menu, with dishes like duck leg suet pudding delivering intense flavours. Friendly, efficient service enhances the experience, as does the choice between two wine flights and even a beer pairing.

The White Hart Of Harwell

££Traditional British

This 18C stone pub on the moor is a place that constantly evolves. It’s usually busy but the staff have everything under control and there are comfy bedrooms for those wishing to stay. Dining takes place in the cosy Tap Room or smart brasserie; the appealing menu has a British heart and global influences.

Forde

££Mediterranean Cuisine

Experienced chef Matt Healy – a onetime 'MasterChef: The Professionals' contestant – has come home to Horsforth to open this rustic bistro and wine bar. His appealing menu features appetising small plates with Mediterranean influences; two or three per person works well, and there are some well-chosen wines, craft beers and cocktails too.

Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar

££Greek

With its all-day dining, caring service and sumptuous flavours of the Mediterranean, this is the kind of neighbourhood operation you could quickly find yourself visiting week after week. Part of the city’s Greengate development, its offering starts with brunch, before morphing from a café vibe into a wine bar and restaurant. The evening meze menu is a treat for all fans of Greek cuisine, with the likes of topped flatbreads (the lamb shoulder option is terrific), a supremely comforting chickpea stew and a selection of high-end tinned fish.

Pip

££british

Forming part of the Treehouse Hotel, Pip provides a calm oasis in the heart of the city. Like the hotel around it, the restaurant is decorated with a blend of repurposed materials and vintage pieces, with eye-catching pops of colour, wooden furnishings and a rustic touch. The kitchen is headed up Mary-Ellen McTague, a champion of the region who uses local produce and whose menu includes a satisfyingly rich and flavoursome take on the Lancashire hot pot. The service team are brimming with positivity and clearly love what they do.

Sampa

£££Brazilian

In Manchester’s artsy Northern Quarter, Sampa is quite literally hidden away, with the exact address of this 12-seater chef’s counter only provided to guests 24 hours prior to dining, and a sign hung outside the door just 20 minutes before service. This sense of intrigue is fitting for an immersive experience where Chef Caroline Martins hosts her guests in a gregarious manner and treats them to a surprise menu of Brazilian cuisine. From the traditional ‘pão de queijo’ cheese bread to the showstopping ‘Dormouse’ dessert, these are fun, flavourful dishes packed with personality.

Cartford Inn

££Traditional Cuisine

Set on the banks of the River Wyre, this fine-looking inn is a continually developing business with many strings to its bow. The operation includes a deli, art gallery, farm shop, greenhouses and boutique bedrooms enlivened by the owner's eye for interior design. The cooking, meanwhile, is hearty, gutsily flavoured fare with a comfort food quality – meaning you could start off with French onion soup and finish with rice pudding. If you're feeling indulgent, check out the 'Premeditated Gluttony' section of the menu populated by the likes of fruits de mer and lobster thermidor.

Stow

££Modern British

With its winning combo of cocktails and cooking over fire, Stow feels like a restaurant for our times. Start (and end) your visit with a drink in the front bar, before taking your seat at the counter in the tucked-away dining room. The small size gives it the feel of an intimate secret supper club, as you watch the chefs close-up, extracting maximum flavour from their ingredients. Prime cuts of meat, including ex-dairy beef, are a feature, but don’t miss the imaginative vegetable dishes too. Finish with the smoked cream tart, its gentile smokiness coming through in every mouthful.

10 Tib Lane

££Modern Cuisine

Stretching over three floors of a tall, narrow townhouse, you enter this welcoming restaurant via its cosy bar – ideal for a cocktail or a glass from their selection of European natural and low-intervention wines – before heading up to dining rooms decked out in rustic, semi-industrial chic. Order some oysters or cheese beignets while you choose from a menu that shows off influences from both Spain (Cantabrian anchovies on toast) and France (chocolate ganache). Throughout the cooking, the well-crafted dishes allow top-quality ingredients to shine.

Adam Reid at The French

££££french

The famous Midland Hotel hotel was first built to herald the arrival of the Midland Railway in Manchester, and its current restaurant has been created in the Belle Époque style to evoke the luxury of the day. Whilst its name remains in reference to its historical past, today, Chef Adam Reid's multi-course menu is more inspired by his northern roots than it is by France. The richly flavoured, occasionally playful, dishes come with cryptic, concise menu descriptions such as 'Fungi' and 'Fish', but the personable chefs are on hand to explain and finish off each course tableside .

Another Hand

££Modern Cuisine

This welcoming bistro is located on Deansgate Mews, an elevated 'street' that’s part of the redeveloped Great Northern building in the city centre. The menu comprises an appealing array of sharing plates which champion produce from local, ethical growers. The eye-catching, vegetarian-led dishes are served one at a time and their flavours are punchy and pronounced. Craft beers and low-intervention wines accompany, while the nearby Holy Grain bakers provides them with some exceptional sourdough bread. Service is bubbly and the atmosphere is buzzing.

Winsome

££Traditional British

Manchester’s industrial history feels like it’s had an overt influence on this buzzing brasserie with a large kitchen counter and a stripped-back look. The cooking has an admirably gutsy, straightforward quality to it, with hints of nostalgia. Think cold cuts, whole fish, hearty homemade pies and a mixed grill. It’s all executed with skill and the ingredients are of obvious quality, resulting in no shortage of flavour. The young and enthusiastic service team are a perfect fit for such a fun place.

Sun Inn

££Traditional British

A charming village on the Cumbria and North Yorkshire border plays host to this equally delightful pub; start your evening with a stroll along the river, then enjoy a local beer in the characterful stone-walled bar, before dinner in the smart restaurant. Lunch sees small plates and pub classics, while dinner steps up a gear with refined dishes which let the true flavours of the ingredients shine. Cosy bedrooms blend original features with modern furnishings.

Restaurant ÖRME

£££Modern British

You will find a pleasantly welcoming quality at this small restaurant run by three young owners. There’s a distinct Nordic touch to proceedings – think clean, simple décor and an on-view kitchen – yet British produce is at the heart of the appealing menus, which include tasting options, an à la carte and Sunday roasts. Attractively presented dishes offer bold, vibrant flavours with a mix of the classic and the modern in their influences. Wine flights are also available, including a particularly interesting British-themed option.

Ox Club

£££Meats and Grills, Barbecue

Housed in a former mill, along with a beer hall and cocktail bar, this unpretentious restaurant attracts a young and lively crowd keen to sample its wood-fired cooking using a grill imported from the US. Utilising fire and smoke to enhance quality produce is the name of the game – with the 1kg côte de boeuf on hand if you're feeling flush – but the kitchen isn't afraid of adding in bold flavours too, as evidenced by the nduja with the oysters and the gochujang glaze on the crispy pig tails. Pleasingly, there's plenty of choice for vegetarians too.

Paradise Café

££Seasonal Cuisine

A smart, spacious café behind a garden centre; if it’s sunny, grab a seat on the terrace overlooking the lake. They’re open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, and the frequently changing menu offers seasonal dishes which are fresh, unfussy and full of flavour. Book the chef’s table to watch the kitchen at work.

Grantley Arms

££Traditional British

The team from the nearby country manor Grantley Hall have taken on a decidedly smaller scale project with this restored 17th-century pub. All the boxes have been ticked for a classic country inn: a roaring fire for winter; a terrace for summer; flag-floored interiors filled with trinkets and treasures; and finally, hearty traditional British cooking. Whether it’s the excellent braised beef and ale pie or throwback desserts like sticky toffee pudding and trifle, everything is comfortingly familiar, big on flavour and executed with skill.

Fletchers

£££Modern British

Tartan upholstery and woodpanelled walls lend a historic feel to this intimate restaurant inside the luxurious Grantley Hall hotel. The dining room boasts garden views and there’s a lovely terrace on which to enjoy an aperitif in the summer. The large menu is influenced by the local area and ticks all the boxes for unfussy, flavoursome food with dishes like cheese soufflé, beef Wellington for two and a choice of cuts from the Josper grill.

Where The Light Gets In

£££Modern British

This large, loft-style restaurant is located on the top floor of a Victorian coffee warehouse and its open kitchen truly feels like part of the room. The set sharing menu is based on seasonal British produce and often incorporates foraged ingredients; this combines with a low-waste ethos that involves using a range of pickles and ferments. Walk-ins are available at the kitchen counter, where you can enjoy low-intervention wines and bar snacks. The same team run Yellowhammer, a bakery and pottery studio just around the corner, which provides both excellent sourdough and tableware for the restau

Yorebridge House

£££Modern British

This romantic restaurant sits within a stylish former schoolmaster’s house in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and offers lovely countryside views. Top quality British ingredients feature in attractively presented dishes with a personal twist. Book a bedroom with a riverside terrace and a hot tub.

Chef's Table by Josh Barnes

££££Modern British

In a bright, airy former stable that doubles as a cookery school within the sprawling Swinton Estate, this restaurant delivers what it promises: an intimate counter dining experience where Chef Josh Barnes and his team cook in front of you and serve their dishes with pride. The place has a country kitchen feel befitting of this grand domain – which also houses a hotel – while the Estate itself provides much of the seasonal produce. The cooking comes with some creative twists, such as using locally foraged mushrooms to add richness to a chocolate mousse. The wine flight, too, contains unusual a

Bistrot Vérité

£££Classic French

A friendly, bustling neighbourhood bistro, serving gutsy French dishes with a classic base, punchy flavours and the occasional international touch. It’s a family affair with Mum Michaela, Dad Marc and their sons all involved, either in the kitchen or front of house. Pop into their next-door bar, Petite Vérité, for pre or post-dinner drinks.

Where there's Smoke

£££Modern British

As the name suggests, this well-run restaurant is all about cooking over coals, and a lovely smoky aroma will hit you the moment you enter. Sitting within a delightful market town, it has a chef-owner who’s also a potter, so the good-looking, brightly decorated space comes with plenty of bespoke creations to admire – he even made the wooden tabletops as a side project too! The seasonal set menu is based around whatever prime produce is available at the time, be that monkfish cheeks or saddleback pork, with the ember-based cooking resulting in comforting, satisfying dishes.

The Pack Horse

££Modern British

Real ales and regular quiz nights help this traditional stone pub to remain a true village local, where you’ll find walkers and cyclists having a pint in the sunshine out front. The cooking has a similarly classic outlook, with hearty pub dishes executed with a refined touch. Look out for the top-quality meats in the lunchtime grill section or on weekly ‘Charcoal Nights’ – plus the Manchester Egg snack, which has become something of a signature. Characterful open fires mix with warm, contemporary décor, while the genuinely warm and friendly team offer effusive service.

The Old Deanery

££££Modern British

Set in the shadow of the imposing Ripon Cathedral, this 17th-century house is an attractive location for a restaurant with rooms. Start with a drink in the shabby-chic lounge or in the well-kept garden when the weather permits. During the day a simpler lunch menu and afternoon tea are offered, before the evening tasting menu kicks things up a gear. The cooking has a creative make-up, with numerous processes involved, resulting in precise and eye-catching dishes which often incorporate intensely flavoured elements. A classic roast lunch is available on Sundays.

The General Tarleton

£££Modern British

This 18th-century coaching inn has been given a makeover by the Tommy Banks group, with its rustic charm preserved across the main dining room, a glass-roofed courtyard, a bar and a large terrace – with the latter two kept free for walk-ins. As is the Banks way, the cooking champions the best Yorkshire produce and day-boat fish, across a mixture of pub classics and slightly more original dishes, like barbecued monkfish with a lemon verbena curry sauce. The bright, engaging service team add just the kind of warmth you hope for in a pub like this.

Sandpiper Inn

££Traditional British

You’ll receive a cheery Yorkshire welcome from the friendly owners of this characterful stone pub, which has been impressing locals and visitors alike for over 25 years in this pretty market town. They refer to their three dining rooms as 'snugs' and rightly so, as there's a delightfully cosy vibe throughout. The menus are overtly seasonal and reflect the location with ingredients like Dales lamb, and the chef's experience shines through in carefully prepared, tried-and-tested dishes. Two ‘country-chic’ bedrooms offer excellent comforts for those wishing to stay over.