Fairhursts Bistro in Richmondshire

Brilliant- great value and really friendly and helpful service.

This is another closed down restaurant. While it lasted the food was great. The catering side of Fairhursts continues, doing excellnt food for weddings, events and shoot dinners, etc.

Been meaning to review this excellent bistro for ages, but perhaps I was trying to keep it a secret! Guy and his team are excellent and the food always delicious and imaginative - definitely worth visiting and returning to!

Pedimos para satisfacer una Fairhursts celebración familiar. La comida era magnífica! El Lujo Almuerzo buffet tenía una selección fantástica y la calidad de la comida y la presentación era excelente.

Utilizamos Fairhursts para una hog asado en nuestra boda en el Castillo de Bolton. El chico era muy agradable y sus sugerencias fueron excelentes. Los huéspedes comentó que los canapés eran muy buenas y el hog asado con opciones vegetarianas y vegan fue excelente calidad incluso. Todo estaba preparado a la perfección y todos los huéspedes incluyendo celíacos y aquellos con alérgia fueron atendidos eficazmente. Todo el personal trabajó además y todo añadido a un mágico perfecto día de la boda. Excelente calidad y excelente relación calidad-precio, ojalá Chico y su equipo todo lo mejor.

En realidad no me he comido Fairhursts Bistro, sin embargo, alquilamos su servicio de catering en Middleham, mientras que cerca de la casa. Chico caliente para nuestra despedida de soltera de 20 mujeres, y su camarera, Lorna, sirve nuestro menú de tres platos. El servicio era excelente y la calidad de la comida era perfecta. Tanto Chico y Lorna fue muy profesional, aunque agradable, y que sinceramente merecen una medalla para tolerar nuestra mucho muy animada!

Queríamos algo un poco especial desde el típico de pub y fue perfecto. La comida era deliciosa y bien presentada, el personal nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos y muy bonitas para tener agua del grifo comprado a la mesa como estándar en vez de tener que pedirlo. que se lo recomendaremos a nuestros amigos y familiares

Fantastic staff, great food that is cooked to perfection, I would highly recommend coming here for dinner, it has a very relaxed atmosphere with superb choices on the menu, you will not be disappointed.

Hay un amplio aparcamiento en la parte trasera, que para Middleham es una ventaja. Nos encontramos en la puerta por un cordial personal. El restaurante estaba muy limpio con un ambiente agradable. El lado negativo por desgracia era un menú muy limitado (ie 4 opciones de entradas y platos principales y dos especiales) En el momento de la una camarera sirve vino a nosotros un tema ya no está disponible en el menú. Como un gran número de clientes nos llegó después me pregunto que es lo que estaba disponible para ellos. Habiendo dicho eso, la comida estaba muy presentable y sabroso.

Recientemente se celebró nuestras hijas 18 cumpleaños de la familia en el bistro. chico nos ofreció varios menús temáticos, en la que elegimos un ambientado al estilo americano, dos platos buffet. La comida era increíble y superó las expectativas. Todos nuestros clientes que van de 15-70 años de edad disfrutamos mucho de la noche. chico y Lorna (nuestra camarera) fueron estupendos y ayudó a que la noche un divertido, relajante ocasión. Todos estuvieron de acuerdo en la comida era una gran relación calidad-precio y nuestra hija nos encantó especialmente la tarta de barro de Mississippi, como comió 2 piezas!! La noche era todo lo que podríamos haber esperado!

Nos alojamos en el Yorkshire Dales House y nos fuimos con la recomendación de la página web.

We booked a table here a couple of months ago for a Friday night meal, we arrived for our meal and the place was closed with no explanation why it was closed. Don't think we will be visiting them again.

Stayed in Middleham and Fairhursts Bistro was recommended by the owners of Waterford House. Lovely food and very well presented. Stylish and creative. Only a very short distance off the main square in Middleham. Definitely worth a visit. You will be impressed

Went for the argentinian night and had a really lovely evening. Lovely relaxed evening where we were well looked after. Really enjoyed the mix of flavours. Looking forward to our next visit

It's a good job we had directions on how to find the Bistro as its around the back of what looks like the modern village hall. This makes it an odd place for a Bistro, but that added to its quirkiness. It has a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. The Bistro was full but there was only one waitress which led to fairly slow service (she didn't get flustered though and was very friendly) we weren't in a hurry and were quite happy to relax. There's a limited menu but the meals offered are obviously cooked to order and are of a very high quality.

Middleham has pub food. But this is different. We were staying at Waterford House which is also different. We don't like noise, we do like good service. And we can be critical when it comes to food. Nothing to criticise here, only good feedback, especially for the way that the one member of our party who needs gluten free food was valued and really enjoyed her meal. Good choice of dishes, excellent presentation, lovely, lovely lovely. See you in October!

Visited with 5 friends on a saturday evening. (The restaurant has very limited opening times) warm welcome from both the front of house staff. Table nicely presented and the room whilst small is relaxing. No real views out - just the tarmac car park. The food menu is extremely limited but quite interesting; four starters, four mains. Items are somewhat unusual and have their own 'personality.". Yorkshire pudding with a real twist was on the menu when we visited. However I was disappointed by this when it arrived. Mother made them much better! My steak was well cooked (medium / rare as requested) and tasted very good. My fellow eaters all enjoyed their meals and commented on how tasty they were.We finished the evening with a coffee (unfortunately without a chocolate - a great pity!)We all had an enjoyable evening. Prices are on the high side.

Great place to go for a meal and even though its small you dont notice when your inside and seated at your table. Themed nights are great as get to try lots of new food or some old dishes with a great new modern twist to them. Staff great too and very helpful.

Lovely bistro for lunch, the vegetarian selection had only one option which was all right. The salad selection was better.

We thoroughly enjoyed the South American theme evening, everything was superbly cooked from the canapé to the delicious dessert. We will certainly be back. Thank you Guy, Lorna and staff. Beryl and Bill

very good quality, Guy and his Mum did a great job, along with the 2 ladies front of house. Food was lovely with some added treats.Deserves to succeed

We had a great meal which the whole family enjoyed. Service was excellent and we were made to feel very welcome

A very pleasant and interesting Chinese night with plenty of food and lots of wine. A great evening.

Totally delicious food which would not be out of place in a top London restaurant. Beautifully presented and served, delicious tasting. Lovely ambiance. This restaurant deserves success.

We were to only diners but rather than feel uncomfortable the hosts were fantastic! The food was fabulous and was not delivered too fast. The Chef tweeked the menu for us and came out to speak to us. It was a superb night and, yes, maybe I drank a bit too much of their wine but it was perfect for us as a Romantic meal out for two.

Fairhursts is situated rather unusually in the rear of a rural conference centre (Middleham Key Centre). Do NOT let that put you off; just park in the car park at the rear and you will be facing the entrance to Fairhursts. Once inside, it is extremely cosy in a French bistro style.Food is tasty and well-presented. Guy can excel himself if he puts his mind to it. I would give it 5 stars if a) he was always there, and b) he concentrates. There is a monthly 'theme' night which is usually excellent value for money, and is certainly always great fun. However, several times we have had 'ordinary' but nice cooking from others when the chef should have been there himself to do it. The menu is interesting, quirky at times. Wine etc is very reasonably priced. Others have mentioned a 'wow' factor. This is often present, and Fairhursts is the only restaurant in the area capable of that.

This was my first visit to fairhursts bistro and it won't be my last. I visited the bistro with my family after my sister had been there on valentines day and said how good it was. the food was amazing. I have a specific dietary requirement which was catered for by talking to the owner/chef guy fairhurst.

Living and working in London has made me spoiled in terms of culinary choices with a vast number of restaurants on my doorstep, so visiting friends in the Dales recently I was delighted to find Fairhursts Bistro (and as others have said it does take a wee bit of finding if you are not local) - and what a find it is! This is imaginative and modern cuisine at its best, which is all the more unexpected because of the slightly "odd" location. The front of house staff are wonderfully Northern in warmth and hospitality coupled with efficient but not OTT service. The menu list isn't long but each course is well-thought through. As we were a party of 4 we each ate a different dish - I love fish so opted for the fish starter (without smoked salmon) and main. The "KFC" chicken was declared a triumph, I tried unsuccessfully to try a mouthful but was told in a very "lamb bhuna - Gavin and Stacey way" that if I had wanted to have the "KFC" chicken I should have ordered the "KFC" chicken. My other friends were more generous: both delicious. Yorkshire pudding in Yorkshire rightfully claims its roots. The camembert with grapes, tomatoes and olives works. With regard to main course I had the Black Cod. It was beautiful. A fresh, meaty cod (which comes from Whitby I believe) cooked perfectly and balanced with the sesame, garlic and green veg. I remember puddings in a post-black cod delight. We had ours with coffee at the same time. Stunning value for the level of service, portions and exquisite presentation. I only wish I could move Guy and his team down to SW London.

Definitely worth a visit, whatever the occasion. Fabulous menu.The most delicious food with a wow factor, amazing layers of flavours and textures, beautifully presented. Warm and intimate ambience and great service from attentive staff. All in all a perfect evening. Thoroughly recommend this fantastic little restaurant.

The food served here is absolutely delicious, I live only a few miles from the Bistro so have been a number of times with friends and family. Now whenever any family come to stay, its the first place they ask to visit! The theme nights are especially nice, its good to see a local restaurant serve a range of food from around the globe.

It's definitely worth tracking down this charming bistro. The food is delicious & excellent value. The service was spot on with free canapés on arrival. Even the bread was homemade.The atmosphere was very convivial & the staff friendly.

A very intimate restaurant, very attentive staff (but not too ott). Lovely meal at a very good price. Well done!!

We were in a large group of about 20 and the kitchen coped really well getting all meals out nice and hot and fairly quickly the menu has some very unusual choices and I particularly enjoyed the eggs and soldiers desert. As we were a large group our bill was a hefty one but there is a 2/3 course set menu that was very reasonable and if I were local I would return to eat there again for sure. Hard to find so do not leave your navigation to the last minute!!

As a previous reviewer mentioned not easy to find but once in Middleham follow the signs to the Key Centre. I arrived on spec to find that it was a specific menu ' Game night ' with only two people booked. The following night was fully booked so unable to book my daughter and son-in-law in for a treat. The couple were chatty which together with lovely serving staff made for a very relaxed and enjoyable evening. The food was very tasty and a change from all the pub type food available near by.Thought the price at £25 was exceptionally good value and the Christmas menu looked very invitingI have booked again for later in the week. Highly recommend a visit.

Recommended this place by our host at Middleham House. Apparently this is a pop-up bistro open on Friday and Saturday at this time of year.Great find. This restaurant is really tucked away and instructions were needed to find it. Excellent food from a small but well executed menu. Food cooked and presented beautifully. Wine list good.Very good value for money.Visited out of season so a little quiet - only one other table booked (but it is a small bistro which I think could fit 5 covers at most. Apparently Saturday was fully booked. Very chatty team who recommended a very good bike ride for Saturday.We ate at The Saddle Room on Saturday and to be honest the food was equally good in both restaurants.

The reviews were good so we booked in for dinner only to get a call on the day cancelling as they had decided not to open due to lack of bookings. That doesn't bode well for the place...

We have been to several theme nights now, including Mexican, French, Fish and Greek. They never disappoint and it is such excellent value for money. The food is fantastic and just keeps coming! We love trying selections of different foods. It is a real gem of a place tucked away from the main market square with a great atmosphere and an immaculate contemporary style. Staff are friendly and attentive, creating a relaxed and comfortable feel. Can’t wait for our next meal.

Guy and his team catered for our daughter and her Canadian fiancé's wedding at Bolton Castle. The food was superb, served efficiently from a cheerful friendly staff. The guests from England,France, Canada and Australia all commented on the wonderful meal. Thank you Guy.

Stayed for a week in Middleham and ate at Fairhursts twice. The first meal was a Greek meze theme night which included a large variety of dishes all of which were of excellent quality. The restaurant was full yet the service was calm and efficient.The second meal was on a non-themed night with excellent service and quality food. Nice selection of wines accompanied the food. It is obvious the chef is really trying to introduce Middleham to some finer dining rather than pub-grub and deserves to succeed.Will definitely return when we visit Middleham again.

Nice atmosphere in this small bistro first visit wasn't disappointed. Plenty of food kept on coming and coming . Would of been a nice idea to have a menu of the foods on offer although they were tasty!Waiting staff very helpfulWill return theme night or not. :)

I wish that I had not chosen a theme night for my first visit. The general consensus among my friends at the Greek Tapas night was that a menu, explaining what was going to be served, would have greatly enhanced and improved our enjoyment of the evening. The food was generally good although not many of us liked the lamb casserole and the texture of the baklava was hard. That said there was plenty to eat and certainly no one left feeling hungry. The ambiance was good and the waitress delightful and very helpful. Good value for money.

I can't rate this highly enough, would give 10 stars if I could. The menu is set at 2 courses for £20, starter and main, choice of 4 lovely sounding dishes for each course. It is excellent value, the food is out of this world, better than I've had in restaurants at twice this price. Very friendly relaxed service which you don't always get with such high end food. The food was beautifully presented, I wish I'd taken a photo, and the taste combinations were spot on. The trio of salmon starter was delightful, as was the rack and black (lamb + black pudding) served with possibly the best red wine sauce I've ever tasted. The restaurant is hidden away in the local community center, but I'd urge you to seek it out, and book ahead (its only open thurs/fri/sat). Sides are extra (£3 each) and the wine selection is excellent. The chef had a chat with us after our meal and all the diners told him the same thing: this is some of the best food we've ever had!

Nothing new to add from all the other reviewers but what made it special was the service as well as the wonderful food. If you asked about a particular dish you were told exactly what it was in a friendly way unlike some places where they either don't know or make you feel silly for asking. You must book !

Outstanding food and efficient, friendly service made for an excellent night out. The extra touches of canapés and homemade bread just made it a cut above. Make sure you book in advance as the restaurant was full. *****

I have visited Middleham a few times now and have eaten in many places around the area, and this is by far the best. The menu was hard to choose from as I wanted everything on it, the food was beautifully cooked with stylish presentation. Also had a wonderful selection of wines, all in all a fab experience and great value for money.

My boyfriend and I have just got engaged and we went out for a special meal with his parents and mine. It was the perfect place, the food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. We didn't realise that they events too, and we may use them as our caterers for the wedding!

Where do I start... plagued by weeks of emails and phone calls from the hen and the bridesmaids, I would have forgiven Guy for giving up on us. But instead he gave us the restaurant to ourselves (wise move) and not only prepared us a fantastic meal but his team ensured we had an absolutely brilliant night out too. There were loads of comments from the hens about how lovely the food was, taste and presentation. Eat here, you won't be disappointed.Top marks also to Francesca for just being a brilliant sport in the face of 18 loud and slightly tipsy (ok, hammered) women in fancy dress. Letting Quartermaine get behind the bar and pour herself gin wasn't the smartest move, but we got her out again upright! You did such a good job, we might be back! Shot yourselves in the foot there, didn't you?! You've been warned! :) Thank you so much for not just putting up with us but delivering a meal worthy of the "once in a lifetime" experience a hen party should be. Despite all the raucous shenanigans, it was a very special weekend.

Visited with Family in a group of 8. Food was every good and we enjoyed the samples of food between courses. The home made bread was exceptionally nice. Will definitely visit again in the future.

I visited fairhurst bistro with a group of friends for there spooky curry night, The bistro was decorated to fit the occasion. The lady who greated us with our arrival drink was very friendy. The curry was delicious with popdoms and naan breads. The waitress was very polite and friendly. We had a really good night and will most definitely be going back again

We enjoyed one of the finest meals ever at Fairhurst's last night. Better still this was great value for money. This small restaurant offers excellent food and service in a pleasant and comfortable setting. It's a little of of the way and at present only opens Thursday to Saturday but it iswell worth seeking out. If you are in the area treat yourself(ves)! You may have to book to avoid disappointment.

This small family business headed by an excellent chef really deserves to succeed. We ate there last weekend and were very impressed by every aspect of the restaurant from the menu to the quality of the produce the service and even the bill. Exceptional meal at a really reasonable price.

Saw the great reviews for Fairhursts before our visit to Middleham and we were not disappointed. The food and service (the young lady front of house was informative and friendly) was exceptional. What a wonderful restaurant to have tucked away in Middleham. I wish them great success.

This was our fifth visit! New menu had good choice, sea bass was fabulous. Has never failed to impress. Fresh food beautifully presented, home made breads, service excellent. Themed evenings are unbelievable value with no loss of quality or service. We'll definitely be going back.

Fairhursts was recommended to us on our recent stay in Middleham, and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, beautifully presented and there was a good choice for each course. Our meal was complimented by a fine bottle of Rioja. The service and hospitality were excellent. All in all a wonderful evening, and we would highly recommend Fairhursts to anyone staying in Middleham or nearby.

We were taken here by our friends and treated to a wonderful meal - the food was excellent, beautifully presented and served with friendly but professional service. Although we didn't pay (!) the bill seemed to be very reasonable considering the high quality of the meal.

I had planned to have Guy cater for a small birthday party while staying in Middleham recently. He had no difficulty with us changing the arrangement at short notice to dinner at the Bistro, which turned out to be a themed evening for the Richard III weekend. The food was fresh, delicious and perfectly cooked and came with a complimentary glass of mead (also delicious). The ladies who waited on us for the evening were also charming and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. In overall terms, I would rate it one of the best meals that I had during my visit to the UK - which included dinner at a michelin starred and celebrity chef restaurant. I recommend the restaurant and wish Guy and his team all the best.

Whilst on holiday last week in Middleham and looking for somewhere nice to eat, we came upon a notice on the gates of Chris Fairhurst's stableyard, advising of a new Bistro in the Key Centre recently opened by his nephew, Guy. Having been rather disappointed with the food on offer elsewhere in Middleham, we were keen to give this new Bistro a try and we were certainly not disappointed. The food was amazing, the atmosphere very convivial and the lovely Francesca who waited on us all evening was so welcoming. We would have no hesitation in recommending this gorgeous new restaurant to anyone; they will not be disappointed. First Class food and service!

We have eaten here three times, once on the main menu, which changes monthly and twice at themed evenings: Thai and American Diner. Each time the food was excellent, service charming and in lovely bistro. The bistro is at the rear of Middleham Key Centre, it is a new venture by a young chef and we look forward to eating here many more times.