The Pheasant in Ryedale

We went for dinner for my birthday. The food and service was impeccable. A birthday card was signed by the manager, Liam, which was a lovely touch and made me feel very welcomed. Yes it is pricy, but for a special treat it was worth it. Everything, even from the bread rolls and butter to start were done to perfection. We had the lobster as a starter, the flavours were wonderful with the butternut squash. For our main I had the duck breast and my partner had the chicken. Again, the favours were perfect and cooked to perfection. My only feedback was the small portion, especially the chicken breast. As beautiful as it was, it could have done with some vegetables to make it a main dish, especially as my partner likes a hearty meal. We did order some chips on the side. The French fries were also perfect. To finish, I had the tiramisu, which was just gorgeous. My partner had the chocolate soufflé which he really enjoyed. The staff and serve was really professional, but also warm and welcoming. The venue overall was stunning. Thank you for making my birthday a special occasion. We will definitely be back again.

We have had the most amazing stay for 3 nights. I cannot fault anything. The hotel room we stayed in was beautiful. Staff could not do enough for you and very attentive. The breakfast had plenty of choice and a very high standard. The evening dinner menu again had plenty of choice and consistently excellent. It really is a home from home where we were looked after from the moment we walked in. The lounge, restaurant and bar areas are stunning, the decor is classy, warm and beautifully decorated. Thank you so much, we will most certainly be back!

Fabulous place to stay. Service is excellent, food is amazing and the room was lovely. Highly recommend. We will definitely book again.

Although this restaurant has a reputation for fine food and high standards on the night my wife and I visited for dinner it failed to meet any standard at all, The food was very poorly presented and very pricey, you would have had a job to compare it with any kind of pub food. We will not be returning any time soon!

We have been coming here for many years and still cannot fault the accommodation, staff or breakfast, but lately the meals we have had have been disappointing, the last one in particular where if I had made the starter and dessert, I would have put them in the bin as an experiment gone wrong. I had the mushroom dish to start which was cold (deliberately) claggy and unappetising; the main of chicken was fine but rather basic considering the price; the dessert, strawberry mille-feuille, was like no mille-feuille I have ever eaten. A thick solid piece of jelly made up half of it, with a sort of wafer rather than puff pastry, a thin layer of whipped cream and two slivers of strawberry. I did remark to the waitress about the dessert not being to my taste, but I was probably too polite for her to understand that I thought it was horrible! It has certainly put us off going again for a while.

A beautiful property and setting for a birthday lunch on the terrace under the arbor. Ordered the steak and for GBP 40.00 I thought it would at least be a 250g fillet. Instead it was a thin cut and very disappointing for the price. Even the peppercorn sauce was extra! Still....can't fault the lovely waiting staff and Yorkshire in the sunshine!

Very disappointed. Poor food, overpriced. This place used to be excellent, we’ve been coming for many years. We won’t be coming back. Found out tonight it’s under new ownership/management. Explains a lot.

I’d heard a lot about this place but never had the chance to go. First visit today and well,it’s good really good, really,it’s a must. I had the Sunday Lunch (beef) the meat was wonderfully cooked, perfectly pink, just right. The Yorkshire pudding was light and crispy, the veg was perfectly cooked. Weirdly, the thing that really stole the show for me was the cultured butter, never had it before, it was delicious creamy like nothing I’ve had before. My partner had the butternut squash ‘steak’ with lentil,garlic and sage,adapted because she’s gluten free, it looked very appealing. She said it was really really good, cooked perfectly. In short it’s an absolute must, excellent food, relaxed atmosphere and great friendly service in beautiful surroundings. I’m going to go again, and again and again.

Birthday treat to go to one of our favourite places for lunch but what a terrible let down. Food prices have been increased but quality has gone down hill rapidly. Had the festive menu, cauliflower soup was OK , but the turkey with all the trimmings was a grey tasteless reheated embarrassment! What has happened here is a mystery, if this had been served in a greasy spoon cafe it would have been sent back, let alone this place which now costs ninety pounds for a two course lunch and and a gin and tonic. So terribly disappointed!

Stayed at a cottage nearby so went twice, once for drinks and once for dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed both experiences. Wintery evenings, roaring fire, a superb service from James in the bar, Liam was attentive looking after our restaurant orders and unfortunately didn't get his name but a wonderful gentleman managed to sort a little off menu request. Amazingly tasty food, perfect atmosphere, every single member of staff attentive and genuinely nice people. Definitley recommend and cannot wait to return

Having been to The Star we felt it only fair to go to the Pheasant too. Now everyone’s opinion will differ and both restaurants are well worth a visit. The atmosphere was pleasant, the wait staff friendly yet professional and the food lovely. I had the halibut for main and in my opinion the fish itself was slightly over cooked, however the presentation and accompanying octopus terrine beautiful. Dessert was a masterpiece with a hidden surprise and overall we had a phenomenal lunch. I would definitely return.

Underwhelming experience. Food was a disappointment apart from the cherry souffle which was exceptional. Over cooked my halibut. Expensive for what we had. No ambience in the restaurant, although music was discreet which is good. Wont be returning.

Not a great meal. Nothing had a wow factor apart from the cherry soufflé. My had the halibut, which was dry, overcooked. My veal just didn't have any great flavour. All in all a huge disappointment. The waiting staff, however, were brilliant. We won't be returning.

Went for the first time for lunch following the good reviews and a tip off from a friend. Wonderful decor and atmosphere. The staff were attentive and welcoming. The menu was very interesting - the seafood platter to start with tasted divine, and I also have to compliment them on the warm freshly baked bread which was a salted brioche-like roll with lightly whipped butter which was utterly delicious. The main was fish pie which was again delicious - but glad I also ordered a side of fries as I had arrived very hungry! Dessert was titled “Strawberry” and had the most amazing tangy elderflower sorbet. The service was swift, not being kept waiting, and engagement was wonderful. From the lady on the front desk who greeted us, to the head waiter and especially to our main waitress who was on her first day and was so friendly and polite. Thank you all, we shall return again soon!

We stopped in for lunch and had an amazing experience, the food was so tasty and so lovingly prepared. The atmosphere in the lounge by the fire for a drink was cosy and then loved being in the conservatory for lunch. The staff were suberb and fun. A great visit.

I live locally, have visited The Pheasant on occasions in the past and have had no cause for complaint, however on Friday 13th January ( perhaps the date is significant) I was taken to The Pheasant for afternoon tea by a friend as a treat. We were both very disappointed, to begin with we were not offered a choice of teas, which is the norm in other places, we chose not to have the cakes and were offered more sandwiches instead, they were miniscule....one tiny rectangle each of three fillings, the extra ones didn’t arrive and when I eventually enquired was told that the chef had run out of smoked salmon! I said we would be happy with a different filling and one or two more finally arrived. The small sausage roll each was acceptable but the scones could only be described as rock cakes, looked nothing like scones, were cold and almost impossible to cut into, once we managed to get into them they were very crumbly and couldn’t, by the wildest stretch of the imagination be described as scones. I felt very sorry for my friend who paid a ridiculous amount for something which was not worth half that much. I will certainly not be recommending The Pheasant for afternoon tea to any of my friends. A great disappointment on, what should have been, an enjoyable occasion. Elizabeth

We returned to this eatery for a celebratory Festive lunch . The presentation of the food and more importantly the taste was excellent. The ambiance of this hotel is delightful and we retired to one the rooms with a fire for coffee after our meal. Service was exemplary. Very happy to recommend

Hier muss man nicht gewesen sein, Service recht unfreundlich besonders für ausser Haus Gäste, die Speisen geschmacklich stark verbesserungswürdig zu einem horrenden Preis in einem ziemlich dunklen Raum mit keiner guten Atmosphäre. Das war ein verschossener Abend für eine Menge Geld, sehr sehr ärgerlich. Eines der schlechtesten Restaurants auf unserer 3 wöchigen Reise durch England.

The Pheasant describes itself as a “country hotel” but the restaurant punches above that modest description. This was the sort of meal someone probably had in mind when the phrase “Modern British cooking” was first coined. Perhaps surprising for a restaurant in rural Yorkshire, the amuse bouche was a take on Lancashire Hotpot. Very long cooked lamb, so it was almost a puree, incorporating chives and a fine dice of carrot, topped with crispy potato puffs. Really good - we are northwesterners so are picky about our hotpots. For one of us, there was a risotto starter, using Whitby lobster, broad beans and Cheddar. Perfect consistency – quite wet as you’d generally find in Italy but rarely in the UK. That was followed by halibut – just cooked through and almost a tad translucent. I sympathise with whoever is in the kitchen who has to do the very fine chopping but there’s another fine dice, this time of potato and there’s some sprigs of tendersteam broccoli. Hollandaise sauce came, thoughtfully, in separate jug. Across the table, butternut squash soup was perfect for early autumn. It’s enhanced with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of pine nuts. For a pasta main course, the kitchen took good ingredients and did very little cheffing about with them. Perfectly al dente rigatoni, crab, sun dried tomato sauce, halved cherry tomatoes and smoked burrata. It’s the sort of dish you’d like to think that, on a good day, you could prepare in your own kitchen – but probably couldn’t. As often the case, desserts weren’t as good as the savoury ones. Versions of “Death by Chocolate” can be an opportunity for the kitchen to prepare a rich and indulgent plate. This wasn’t. It was certainly OK though. Chocolate delice, ganache, a scattering of brownie crumbs and an indeterminate sorbet. The other plate was a take on Bakewell tart, topped with a baked apricot and sprinkled with almonds. A lemon thyme sorbet didn’t work as well as you might have hoped. We finished with good espresso and petit fours - chocolate truffle nd a lemon & raspberry tart. Chocolate always works with coffee, lemon not so well.

We booked the Pheasant as a treat for my friends birthday. The restaurant it’s self is nice & set in a lovely village, however the food was really a let down. Three of our party had steak & chips which was OK (nothing exceptional for £32.50) The birthday girl & myself ordered the Lemon sole with ‘fruits de mer’ - first of all it was cold, the lemon sole was so bland it tasted like it had just been defrosted, the lobster was so rubbery i could hardly chew it, the mussels were vinegary like they had just been tipped out of a pot from a stall at the seaside. We complained and the waitress took them away then the restaurant manager brought the menu for us to order something else, but as this had been so horrible it put me off spending anymore money on anything else. Bearing in mind all our main courses were £32.50 each which you don’t mind paying if the food is great, but none of it was. The restaurant manager (Alan) then brought the bill, which had the 2 x £32.50 removed for the two fish dishes sent back but still had our sides of veg at 2 x £5 which we hadn’t eaten as we didn’t have anything to eat them with. The main reason for the * review was how this was handled by the restaurant manager, there was nothing offered like a free drink or desert or anything to compensate the fact that we’d driven 100 mile round trip to be served cold tasteless food, in fact he made me feel like it was my fault I didn’t like cold bland fish, with not even an apology from him! I drove the 50 miles back home after only eating a bread roll.

Absolutely top marks the food was really nice and the staff were so friendly nothing was to much trouble I would recommend and definitely return here nice relaxed atmosphere

Tonight, we drove from one end of Yorkshire to the other to celebrate my 65th Birthday. On arrival we were seated in the Conservatory and all was good initially. We were sat next to an empty table which became occupied by 6 very noisy women. The conservatory made the noise level even worse and we could hardly hear the waiters describing each course of the tasting menu. The food was generally good, just 1 bad couse out of the 7. Would we come back ? Definitely NO

My husband and I recently had afternoon tea at The Pheasant as a post Christmas treat which was extremely nice, especially the cheese and fruit scones, but unfortunately the service was a real disappointment. No one on reception when we arrived, eventually told to 'head towards the dining area' (never been to the Pheasant before so no idea where to go). Eventually shown to a table in the lounge area and our order taken. Waiter who brought the afternoon tea couldn't remember what the cakes on the to plate where. We were sat there for an hour or more with no further visits from the waiting team. No one came to see if we needed further drinks, ask if everyting was ok. Had to ask a member of the waiting staff on the way out where to pay. Again receiption unmanned and when someone did appear they were obviously eating something, not really very professional. The afternoon tea was superb but the service left alot to be desired. Needless to say, no service charge paid. Hopefully things will have improved when we return.

Disappointing, over priced and rushed. This was a special occasion for my Wife's birthday and we arrived at 7am wanting to enjoy a pre dinner drink next to the lovely fire. However, the person who greeted us looked at his watch and said we are...

We were welcomed warmly on a cold November evening and immediately impressed by the attractive up market decor. In the restaurant the circular tables were all well spaced with very comfrotable arm chairs. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu at £75 plus the...

We thoroughly enjoyed a delightful Sunday lunch. Superb choices, friendly staff. Great ambience. Our only criticism was that we felt very rushed. No sooner had our forks gone down that our plates were taken and the next course brought. We were there 1 hour and...

We came here for a birthday celebration and sat outside under the vines on the terrace. We passed a super afternoon here and enjoyed delicious food and wine in this beautiful setting. Service was excellent and the setting idyllic. Highly recommend.

An excellent example of very fine dining all set in a beautiful and charming old building. Each course was well thought out and prepared, with a slight twist to add more interest and flavours without being over pretentious. The wine list was comprehensive with tastes...

We have just spent 2 nights at the Pheasant hotel Harome. What a delightful place, also excellent staff, reception, waiters & waitresses & housekeepers. The surroundings are beautiful, well maintained, lovely resturant & consevatory. The bedroom we stayed in had everything for a enjoyable stay....

Top meal tonight. Food and wine all fantastic. Cannot fault anything. It’s the fourth tasting menu we have done in various top rated Trip Advisor restaurants in last few months from East to West Coast and this was definitely the best. A truly outstanding restaurant...

We stopped here for a perfect lunch in an outside table. A beautiful hotel which I will have to stay at next time I am in the area. Although talking to the receptionist you have to book well ahead as very popular. The service was...

We had a meal here to bid farewell to a colleague and the evening was perfect from start to finish. We enjoyed drinks on the terrace to start with, followed by delicious canapes. We then moved through to the conservatory where we enjoyed a fantastic...

The food was lovely. A lot of attention to detail. However, vegetarian option was so disappointing. No excuse to have one option for the main course in this day and age and the one option was carrot cooked a few different ways... However, starters were...

My favourite place to enjoy the best food in North Yorkshire. Service is exemplary , surroundings perfectly kept. Hard to beat it .

In most respects The Pheasant made it into the Excellent category for our three night stay. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable and the setting of the hotel is very nice. The outside areas were ideal in the warm sunny weather. The food was...

Excellent service enhanced the tasting menu of 7 delightful dishes. Lots of excellent combinations and a few new surprises for a long luxurious meal an excellent way to come safely out of lockdown.

went there for evening drinks as there was no other bar available in the village. The staff were very welcoming and the drinks were reasonably priced. We observed the meticulous way the dining room staff set up the tables...credit due there! The menu looked superb...

Another stunning meal as we have come to expect from the pheasant. I still love the breads that come regardless, and the lamb and beef dishes, as well as the sticky toffee pudding, were all brilliant.

A beautiful Hotel and restaurant with attentive knowledgeable staff. The a la crate menu is quite short but there is also a more modestly priced bar menu. There are some lovely touches and accompaniments, the bread and amuses bouche, veloute were very good. We enjoyed 2 courses and shared the soufflé which was amazing. My partner loved the sweet breads but my soup was a little bland after the veloute.The duck and venison main courses were well presented , the duck not as tender as the venison but I do resent paying extra for vegetables after paying £34 for a main course... Lucky we booked the last night before entering Tier 3, a rare treat in this uncertain world.....

Sweetbreads the best Sunday lunch outstanding I wish it wasn’t so far away I would visit more often. I’ll be back.

I took my Wife here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. A wise decision indeed. A warm personalised greeting, beautiful furnished and cosy bar and restaurant complimented with a very professional attentive staff and gorgeous food. Don't think twice, book and go see what I mean.

A higher Covid Tier in York meant our Girls night away to celebrate my Birthday had to be cancelled so my Daughters and I came for Afternoon Tea . The service we received was so friendly and helpful considering I have a very fussy eater and they willingly changed both the sandwiches and drinks for us for which I am very grateful. We had wonderful Ham and prawn sandwiches and the scones were really good . The cakes were little Lemon and raspberry tarts carrot cake and a ginger biscuit. The raspberry tart was really nice and we brought the rest home for my husband who had been left Babysitting. We ate our tea in the comfy lounge on a big sofa and comfy chairs with a real fire in the background we could have sat there forever . Thank you for a lovely relaxing afternoon we are coming back for a sandwich in the Bar area soon

Stopped by on our last night for a post dinner drink. Lovely bar area and the restaurant looked lovely. Have decided will definitely have to come back to stay.

Not much to add really. Lovely, relaxing, tastefully decorated joint with well trained staff who hadn’t had the character “whipped” out of them. A clear, pervading love of what they do made us feel comfortable and relaxed from the minute we walked in, to the minute we left. Olly makes a mean gin-martini and the unexpected details here-and-there only add to the overall loveliness. Best lamb we have ever eaten, and we like lamb! Currently out-shooting the local Michelin-starred competition according to Trip Advisor; and you can see why. Delightful.

Called in for unbooked lunch. Meal was excellent and food superb. Had the choice of seating. Staff accommodated our request for an inside table. All were lovely.

From the moment you arrive at The Pheasant to the moment when you (reluctantly) leave, the team make you feel totally relaxed in country life, the food is simply divine and if you stay the night - well get ready for a great nights sleep...The gorgeous bedrooms are so relaxing! It’s the attention to detail from start to finish which makes you feel at home and so well looked after. We have a stayed a few times, but last night we did 1 night - Saturday night - as a last minute thing, and it was just the tonic. Thank you to the whole team for such a lovely 24 hours!

As we was staying only 50 yards from the Pheasant we went for a few drinks one afternoon however we liked it so much that we booked a meal. We were so pleased we did, we had an excellent meal and the staff made the evening such a lovely occasion. It was great that the chef came out and spoke to every one eating asking about their meals. It was so good we booked to go back the night before we were due to travel home.

An excellent evening spent at the Pheasant; we both had the tasting menu, one vegetarian. All the courses were excellent and they were accommodating with letting me change a course. Great service and fantastic food. Cheese selection not to be missed!

We ate one dinner and two breakfasts at this wonderful hotel. The dining room was elegant and the staff were both friendly and attentive. We had their winter tasting menu - we had Halibut ceviche as appetizer, then Gnocchi and beef oxtail with jerusalem artichoke mash. All very good. The clementine souffle was perfect in look and taste and the cheese course offered several English cheeses. Breakfasts were taken in the Conservatory, which is a delightful bright room. There is a generous continental buffet with breads and pastries, cold meets, fish and cheese, fresh fruit as well as a variety of cereals accompanied by nuts, granola and yogurts. All hot dishes were well presented and everything is homemade.

This was a return visit for a few of the group and the standard never fails. Excellent service 5* food and rooms . Great atmosphere friendly, professional staff , nothing too much for them. Thank you for making my birthday celebration a special one .

Returned to the pheasant hotel for our wedding anniversary . Met all expectations . Warm welcome , lovely room...so comfortable and little extras provided in the room were a lovely touch ... relaxed in the bar next to open fire after arrival ... enjoyed a relaxed dinning experience, awesome dishes .. The pheasant was divine and retiring to sofa in front of fire for coffee rounded the evening off nicely .. after Good nights sleep , we were ready for a delicious breakfast ... thank you ... we’ll be back ....

We had a really enjoyable dinner and overnight stay at The Pheasant. A warm welcome on arrival set the tone for our stay with friendly service delivered to a consistently high standard. The management team run a very tight ship and the all female front of house team worked a slick service throughout. Dinner was excellent, for mains I opted for the pheasant and my partner chose the deer. Both dishes were delicjous and well executed. The clementine souffle for pudding was perfect.... incredibly light, flavoursome and served with a nice touch of theatre by our waitress. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Four of us went for 4 days staying in Hemsley. On the Saturday night we had a meal at Pheasant Hotel we booked late so we had to eat in the bar is was so cosy and warm. The food was the best I have eaten for a long while. The staff whee very nice. When we go back to Hemsley next year we will book for 1 night at Pheasant Hotel for an evening meal. The staff where very nice and the service was very quick.

Five of us enjoyed the wonderful experience of Sunday lunch yesterday on my birthday. From arriving to leisurely leaving everything was simply faultlessly excellent. It isn’t cheap but you really wouldn’t want it to be because it’s ‘worth it’and the difference is in the detail. A most memorable eating experience and I’m writing this review to say a big thank you

We had a fabulous meal at The Pheasant. The environment is sheer class - immediately comfortable and yet with an air of something very special. The staff are warm, friendly, professional and genuinely interested in making your experience as good as it can be.The food was at an exceptional level, For example the haggis bon bon was superb, the Butternut Squash like silk and the souffle for dessert delicious. The duck was the best cooked duck I have ever had. My wife's plate could have gone straight back into the cupboard (pork main)A mention for the gentleman who looked after our table (I think it may have been Mike) - a real professional who clearly takes great pleasure from seeing his diners happy.This was our first time in Harome but The Pheasant has played a part in ensuring it won't be the last. Its a 5 star plus from us.

Wonderful experience. From the outside to the inside a beautiful place. Jackie and her staff makes everyone a special guest. Photos can not show the elegance or the coziness of the hotel. Everyone needs this escape to luxury.

we had a fabulous Sunday dinner with my family on my 50th birthday and my friend surprised me with a cake which the Pheasant Hotel made and it was sublime yum yum

Having been regular visitors to The Star over many years, for some strange reason The Pheasant hadn't really been on our radar. Not sure why, but certainly our loss. The welcome was friendly and great to see Jacqui after our long absence. Her presence at The Star always made our visits a delight and seeing her again at The Pheasant only reaffirmed our decision to visit the restaurant on a lovely September lunchtime. Every part of our lunch experience was exactly what we expected. Food, service, ambience, every little detail was taken care of. Meeting Lisa, our waitress, was certainly an added bonus. Easy chat and unobtrusive impeccable service seemed an easy task to her. Jacqui and her team work so hard to make everyone feel special, a rarity these days. In fact, it was so good, we had to make a second visit for dinner a couple of days later. Sadly we only spend a very short time now in North Yorkshire having relocated to Portugal for most of the year. Nonetheless we will make every effort to visit when we're back in the UK next year. In fact we can't wait, shame we didn't visit before. You live and learn!

We went for lunch. There is a separate vegetarian and vegan menu. We decided to go for the five course tasting menu. There is also an option of seven courses. Everything from start to finish was inventive, delicious and beautifully presented. I was very impressed by the knowledgeable waiter. He knew about the ingredients and how the food had been prepared. So often waiting staff don’t. It was a real treat to go to a restaurant where vegetarian food is done as well as this alongside that of meat eaters and where there is such a choice of delicious food. Thank you Pheasant!

7 of us stayed at the Pheasant this week on a sports trip, and I have to say the welcome we received was fantastic, the rooms were super and the food wonderful especially the calves liver. Jacqui and her staff were superb and nothing was too much trouble. Even after a somewhat raucous dinner an indulgent smile was forthcoming. Will be back next year thank you!

After such a fabulous experience on my first visit, I was glad to be visiting again and it lived up to the same high standards - all of the food and drink was brilliant. I started with a Hugo on the Hedge cocktail, smoked haddock risotto starter with rosemary focaccia, spiced pork cheek with apple and creme fraiche mash for main, and a chocolate tart (more like a cake to be honest) and a sloe gin sours to finish.

Popped me for a coffee.cery nice although not cheap.£8.00 for two coffees. The hotel lounge areas are stunning and grounds also. Beautiful setting facing a stunning duck pond, a perfect place for a wedding or another celebration.

We stayed for a night as a special treat and had Plum Cottage, which was just lovely. It has a beautiful, private outdoor seating area and every detail has been thought of in the room. Cow Shed toiletries, complementary sloe gin, fluffy robes, the most comfortable bed imaginable, roll top bath, great shower - this is a luxury room! There is a gorgeous small indoor swimming pool (next door to Plum Cottage) and breakfast in the conservatory was excellent. Highly recommend

This was our third visit to The Pheasant. This time was for our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. The hotel itself is tastefully furnished throughout with plenty of space to relax inside and out in the beautifully kept garden. The bedrooms are very comfortable and include extra little personal touches like fresh fruit and luxury toiletries.The food is exceptional and we were spoilt for choice.A big thank you goes to all the fabulous staff for making our stay so special.

We stayed for two nights to attend our friends’ wedding- we were allocated the Rutland Suite and could not have been happier. The Suite consisted of a four poster bed, huge wardrobes, lounge area and a fabulous bathroom - there were lots of little luxurious touches like pristine white fluffy robes and towels and high class toiletries, a wide selection box of teas and coffees, complimentary sloe gin, a well stocked ‘honesty box’ of food and drinks to choose from. Fresh fruit was a wonderful extra. The Suite and, particularly, the bathroom was scrupulously clean - gleaming, in fact! The Hotel is laid out to the highest standard with wonderful comfort and curiosities everywhere. The staff are all excellent and attentive to make sure their guests have the most enjoyable time. Simple touches , like remembering just how you like your coffee make all the difference The breakfast choices, freshness and extensive range are seldom to be found anywhere to this high standardThe Hotel setting is tranquil and beautiful with delightful walks in all directions - the view over the duck pond from our Suite was mesmerizing There is also, surprisingly, a small but delightful indoor swimming pool tucked away in the groundsIf you are looking for a restful idyll then look no further. We will most definitely return.

We had a meal at The Pheasant to celebrate a friends birthday and if you are looking for something rather special, this is the place. Delicious canapes served while we studied the menu. Extra treats severed during the meal and food that really tasted special. Service was top class with professional and attentive staff that where a cut above the norm, which say's it all about this restaurant. Plus the advantage of charming decor and ambience. Forget about the cost, treat yourself.

We attended a birthday dinner at The Pheasant and stayed the night. Our room was beautifully decorated, in a traditional English style. The bed was very comfortable, and all the bathroom products lovely. The service was excellent during the party, and through out our stay. The staff were over a high standard. Our dinner delicious, as was breakfast. I cannot fault the Pheasant and will definitely re visit.

The lovely setting, with the sun shining and the garden with its pond, puts the diner in a good mood to enjoy lunch which, here, is a serious step above pub food with a carefully prepared selection of dishes and an interesting wine list with a couple of notable English representatives. Our first courses, extremely tasty crab risotto and very good local asparagus with salmon, led into a satisfying rabbit pie and some wild sea bass with crispy skin and lovage velouté. Our desserts were just as successful, an affogato that was almost criminally generous and presented with an extra dousing of strong coffee, and chocolate cake contrasted with olive oil ice cream and a slightly gingery Breton biscuit. Wine is clearly taken seriously to judge by the Coravin selection, but my red was served in a smudgy glass and the bottles not shown until I requested a new glass and to see the bottles. Nevertheless, very enjoyable and good value for money.

Stayed with 3 friends and our black Labrador for a weekend. It was lovely, our dog friendly room had its own lounge/kitchen area with log fire which we lit in the evenings, lovely . It is like staying in a very comfortable home with excellent wines and wonderful . The lamb was superb and all the food beautifully presented and tasteful. Their beer bread rolls are fabulous and their sweets to die for .A lovely weekend will return , thanks to all the staff for looking after us so well

The atmosphere of every part of the experience, from fireside sofas to table in the conservatory, was wonderful. Service was friendly too, but the food is the standout here. Amuse bouches before we had even reached the table of beetroot purée with quince in a cone, and tapioca crisp with squid foam were lovely. All three breads with truffle butter were amazing, as was the carrot and cumin soup. The other courses of ravioli with shrimp and scallops and pickle, smoked venison loin with cheese and pickled red cabbage, and the date soufflé with salted caramel were all delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a special evening.

The staff were all absolutely charming and helpful. Our friend in her wheelchair was made most welcome. The food was a delight, adventurous without being too rich. High standards with elegance and cosiness. I can highly recommend it. Looking forward to going back soon.

Had an enjoyable family friendly lunch here (including two small children). Service very good throughout (and child friendly), food good too although perhaps not as good as I'd hoped (desserts in particular were a bit disappointing).Overall though, very much enjoyed our visit and would happily go back.

Four of us ate here recently, we all thought it was excellent! A very good, varied but concise menu, with something for everyone. I could have eaten everything on the menu! It was delicious and well cooked, we very impressed with the quality of the cooking. We will definitely return.

Friendly reception on arrival. Strange atmosphere in the Dining Room as we were the only couple. Loud music which we asked to be turned down. Linguine starter was delicious. Angus Burger not quite so. Coffee at £5 OTT. Upmarket, quality fittings. A pleasant experience.

My wife and I visited the Pheasant Inn as a belated Christmas treat. We had read great reviews and were not disappointed. We checked in and were warmly greeted and shown to our room. A beautiful room that overlooked the duck pond. We took afternoon drinks in one of the spacious lounges all comfortable and heated by log burners. Then came the evening meal and what a treat! the food, surroundings and service was outstanding, faultless! After a swim in the small but beautifully appointed pool we took breakfast in the same restaurant and again the food and service was fantastic. Can’t wait to visit again. Well done all.

A group of us were staying at the Star last week and thought we would pop into the Peasant for a quick lunch and a coffee ! Well once we saw the fire crackling and the fantastic welcome from Liam we decided to stay longer ! Yes one of us had a scone but the rest decided on sandwiches and chips( very good ) and the teas and coffees turned into Gin and Tonics all made to suit our tastes . We were all a little rowdy as it was my birthday but Liam kept us in order and made us laugh . Before leaving we had a little cake with Happy birthday iced on it ... lovely touch , and then a tour of the hotel and saw one of the excellent looking rooms . We have all decided next time we visit we will be staying there, hopefully before June ...Liam you know why . Thank you

Came here after a lovely drive through the snow at neighboring hills of Rosedale . We hadn’t booked and the car park looked full so wasn’t expecting lunch . Lovely warm welcome as always and we were asked if we had a reservation that was ok as we were more than happy to sit in the warm cosy bar area for dinner. I opted for the Hensley brew of pale ale and the other half a lager god that was a lovely beer . We opted for the 60 day old beef for both of us and god did it look and taste gorgeous . Two big thick pieces of beef Yorkshire pudding roast potatoes and some gorgeous vegetables to accompany the dish . Absolutely gorgeous we then had dessert crem brûlée for me and the crumble for him both delicious but we were both very very full . Our bill came to £65 yes a tad expensive for lunch but all I can say if you want 5 star service and food with a fantastic cosy atmosphere then this is the place to come .

We came for a Saturday lunch with 3 generations of family - the youngest being my 9 year old son.The whole experience was just perfect. I want my whole life to be like the Pheasant! I want my living room to be like their living room and I want all my lunches to be like the lunch we enjoyed in the conservatory.

The Pheasant Inn is a really lovely old pub with rooms in the village of Harome near Helmsley where our 3-generation family troupe had rented a cottage for a pre-Christmas getaway. I had been minded to book the Star, also in Harome, but the Pheasant menu looked more interesting for our early 'teens. We were warmly greeted on arrival for our 7pm booking and shown to the bar. Two 175ml glasses of house champagne (£15.00each) and two superb pints of Helmsley brewed "Legend" bitter (£4.00) plus soft drinks were much enjoyed in the festively decorated lounge with huge inglenook and log fire. Home produced canapes were a nice surprise : soft cheese filled profiteroles and tiny crunchy cones with fish.Then the problems began. None of us could easily find a dish that we really wanted which was strange and disappointing. The burger (£16.00) was rejected by grandson (who never rejects food) as tasted weird. Certainly other tasted and it was not fresh crumbed beef but a solid wedge presumably bought in? Similarly chicken pasta bolognese (£8.00 from the bar menu) was not relished by granddaughter although she hoovered up the tables plate of green veg including al dente broccoli. I had shelled Shetland mussels in a leek sauce (£9.00) was fine but not special and followed with short crust pastry pheasant pie with mash (£20.00) which was also adequate but not memorable. My wife"special of the day" pan fried John Dory fillets(£22.00) arrive stone cold and was not enjoyed. A bottle of Pinot Gris Saint Clair (£33.00) and the sommelier's recommended K-Lys Clos Troteligotte Malbec (£35.00) were both good selections and good value.The final straw was the bill that arrived without the deposit of £60.00 deducted - that was sheer incompetence and did not provide the right sort of impression.This Inn/Hotel has so much to offer but they quickly need to provide a more interesting and modern menu with a chef that can present hot and attractive food. This was such a disappointment after such an encouraging start

A lovely stay at The Pheasant, the welcome was lovely and the bar area was very cosy with two fires. The rooms were large and beautifully decorated. Fully recommend staying here! We will be back

A lovely meal from the a la carte menu. Excellent service, lovely surroundings and wheelchair accessible (though no accessible toilet in the restaurant).

Recently visited with a group of friends as we were celebrating a special occasion. We were visiting early so met for breakfast at the Hotel. There was a brilliant selection on the buffet including a varied fresh fruit selection and the best Granola I have ever eaten! It was delicious, so much so I have enquired about purchasing some as it’s made at the hotel! The hot food menu was also varied, I had avocado with poached eggs on Sourdough toast which I really enjoyed, although I was a little envious of the full English my friends had which looked delicious! Overall really fab service and excellent food, would definitely recommend, I just need to go back and try the rest of the menu now!

This is a delightful venue and you are made to feel special. The most delightful food and magnificent Wine List and service to match. Extremely busy and you will certainly need to book well in advance. Cosy lounges with proper fires, parking somewhat restricted but it is safe outside the hotel on what is a very quiet area.

Fui a almorzar con una amiga. La verdad no comimos mucho, asi que mi opinion va mas sobre el lugar que sobre la comida. Solo pedimos una sopa que estaba muy buena y luego un postre que si voy otra vez lo vuelvo a pedir. Pero el lugar es para quedarse pues es muy acogedor. Nosotros nos instalamos en unos sofas frente a una chimenea. Y las horas pasaron. Quiero ir de nuevo el proximo domingo, pero hay que reservar pues me dijeron que los domingos se llena mucho en la hora de almuerzo.

Sunday lunch here has a bit of style. The staff are all very friendly and give the impression that they want their guests to really enjoy their visit. From the bread (freshly baked individual small loaves) offered at the start of the meal and through each course our meal was excellent. The starters were full of flavour and having settled for the traditional roast beef it was served perfectly (slightly pink) and accompanied with an excellent selection of vegetables and roast potatoes which were also perfectly cooked.This was a most enjoyable and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

We popped in here for a drink while staying in the village. It is a charming place. We had food from the bar menu and drinks. A lovely couple of hours spent here. Well worth a visit.

Very nice restaurant and lovely staff. Our group had mixed views about the food varying from good to very good but also some comments that the cost was well above average. It is a trip out to get here.

We decided on the spur of the moment to drive up to Harome for lunch on the Bank Holiday Monday, and arrived at the Pheasant Inn in time to be able to park our car in their ample sized private car park. We were only looking for a bar meal, though the restaurant did look extremely inviting. I would describe it as quite a rustic style bar area, very cosy, comfortable and above all peaceful, all attributes which we look for before deciding to stay anywhere new. We found all the staff we met throughout the hotel, bar and restaurant areas extremely polite and helpful, providing just the right amount of help. We were able to get the level of service we wanted without feeling either ignored or harassed, and that is a skill not many places manage to achieve. The food and drinks were very good quality, reasonably priced, not cheap, but then it is not a cheap and nasty pub chain. Had it been, we would not have stayed and eaten there. All in all, the Pheasant Inn is just the type of place we love to visit, and we will definitely make plans to visit again and probably stay next time in the the hotel, which will give us more time to enjoy their top quality hospitality.

A wonderful setting, warm and sincere customer service, and one of the best meals we have ever had. This was our first visit to the Pheasant, but it certainly will not be our last.

This isn't our first visit to the Pheasant we have been coming here for the past couple of years, we started over 10 years ago by going to the Star which is in the same village and we have been there for Christmas, New Year and throughout the year but! I have to say the Pheasant has over taken the Star and everything about it from the service, environment and not forgetting the food is truly perfect. A group of use came for dinner this week and we all sat outside and we all agreed, after visiting the nearby Star for many years this just now has the edge, I am not going to go into the food I am just going to say you have it right "well done".

A fine summer’s evening,dining al fresco at this fine Inn was a delight.A fresh seasonal menu including Halibut,aged beef and local lamb.A surprising blend of oxtail and squid was stunning and fresh summer deserts for those with room.A perfectly executed peach soufflé was thoroughly enjoyed. Service a little haphazard at times but friendly and with a smile.A great bottle of crisp NZ wine from a fairly priced list complinted the fare.

Had dinner at the Pheasant for our wedding anniversary, excellent food, well presented and delicious. Lovely surroundings and exemplary service. A bit in the expensive side but you certainly get what you pay for. Well recommended.

The restaurant here is one of the best in North Yorkshire. The food and service are high quality and the dining room with white linen and silver service make it very special. Pre dinner drinks are a pleasure in the impressive lounge areas.

We have stayed in Harome a number of times, mostly in the Star Inn a few yards down the road. So it was nice for me to try a meal at the well-rates Pheasant.We had a lovely a la carte meal, with smoked trout, carved at the table, and just the right portion of lamb loin the stand out. In fact, no missteps with the food from amuse bouche to petit fours.But if there’s room to improve, it is in wine and wine service. Admittedly, this is Yorkshire and beer dominates (battling prosecco and Pinot Grigio no doubt). But IF you decide to put £280 bottles wine on the list, then you need to get the finer point right:- Wine by the glass should be poured in front of customers (coravin is problematic - but bring the bottle as well as the poured glass). This avoids the problem of bringing the WRONG wine which happened to us. - have appropriate stemware. NOT just a mediocre standard white and red glass. I want burgundy in - believe it or not - a burgundy glass. Same for Barolo.- and, being a little picky, don’t over pour if someone has bought a bottle. Finally, check the prices. It is annoying to find the same wine in the ‘by the glass’ list for one price, and a different price (same pour size) in the main list. Though our bill ended up selecting the lowest (I think).Still - great to see quality like this in Yorkshire.

We booked after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor for my Mums 80th Birthday party . We were seated on a lovely round table in the conservatory and expect for the sun shining in and my Dad insisting on wearing his hat it was a perfect location. There was a slight mishap with a glass of diet coke being spilt over my Mum but it was really handled well and my Mum found it funny and loved the attention she received from the wonderful Liam. My 2 fussy Daughters were catered for with a chicken breast in place of beef and the beef was absolutely wonderful, so tender and tasty. The veg were really good again. I had the Lemon Possett as a desert and it was so good. Fussy pregnant Daughter was then offered a surprise ice cream sundae that when it arrived had us all feeling jealous. The meal was finished with coffee and chocolates that were really nice. Yes it was expensive but the food and service were outstanding and it was the best family meal we have had in a long long time . Thank you to all the staff that made my Mums Birthday one to remember.

We have enjoyed an excellent Sunday Dinner to celebrate my Mums Birthday. The service and attention by Liam and Charlotte was just brilliant, we could have not asked for it to be any better. The salmon starter, beef and Eaton Mess were lovely. Totally flexible approach to changes to meet our family’s tastes. Worth every penny. Walked there the day before and sat in the garden with our dog. Would recommend The Pheasant for a special event or just to pop in, stunning deco and garden. Thank you for helping make it a special meal.

We had a drink outside the hotel in the afternoon sunshine. The restaurant menu was too fancy for my husband and although there were excellent options on the bar menu, the tables were too low to eat comfortably. However, we were pleased with the courteous and friendly staff during our short visit

This was a very mixed experience. We found the atmosphere in the restaurant rather stuffy and old fashioned, but the service was both excellent and very friendly. We started with a risotto and a mussel dish, both of which were good. The chicken main we had was good, but the pork rather disappointing - when I see pork on a menu at Sunday lunch-time I expect to get pieces of pork sliced off a roast, but when the pork arrived it was a chop, which I would not have ordered if it had been described on the menu as such.The thing that really spoilt the meal for us was having to endure the most banal live music. There is no way we would return to this restaurant unless we were sure this would not happen again. In view of the fact we would not return I was tempted to rate this restaurant as poor, but that would seem unfair in view of the excellent service and on average reasonably good food.

I Have stayed at many establishments here and particularly in France and can honestly say that this is now one of my very favourite places to stay the room we had "Harland" was very comfortable and large with an excellent view very clean and with every thing you could need including a complimentary drink of local sloe gin,The rest of the inn the bar area, lounge,dining room and conservatory(for breakfast) are all very atmospheric in the old style and extremely clean.Staff are very friendly and the food is to die for.What more can you say and we look forward to returning to this excellent Inn

Very disappointed with the food at The Pheasant. Free canapes delicious as were the bread rolls but the main courses were quite unpleasant, all over salted especially the chicken pie. Four of us had this and all left the tough, fatty pancetta in the pie and the baby leeks which were so tough they were inedible. Rhubarb souffle well risen but missing the rhubarb? Staff were pleasant and attentive, good ambience, comfy chairs and lovely linen. Just don't eat there!