The Tack Room Restaurant in Richmondshire

Absolutely delicious food- each and every dish of our 3-4 course lunch and the crème brûlée has been done to exceptional perfection worthy of Richard the third and the other villains and heroes. Just unbelievably and unexpectedly fabulous. Keep up the great work madams.

Faultless food everything was cooked perfectly. Service was discreet but friendly We went for a treat here me other half Mum and Bro. We felt very well attended to by the friendly owner of this characterful old pub. Loved it and will be returning.

Walked here with my wife and the dogs for a birthday lunch. Owner was very accommodating and friendly. Excellent food, I had a Barnsley Chop and my wife had the East Coast Fish Stew, both excellent. We will definitely return next time we’re in the area.

Fantastic Sunday Lunch with family. Service was great and food superb!! Best in the area. We dined with a 6 yo and a 22 month old - the gentleman couldn’t have been any more accommodating. We will be back

We stayed for one night at the Wensleydale Hotel to which this restaurant is attached. As they were quiet, and it was a gloomy evening we opted to eat in the bar of the hotel by the woodburner instead of in the restaurant, but we had the Tack Room food. The food was of a very high standard, definitely a cut above normal pub food. My dad and I had soup, soufflé, then cod and sea bream. All really well presented and cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and warm, and we had a really lovely experience. Would thoroughly recommend.

We were staying local and spotted this place at the beginning of the week but had to wait til Wednesday when it opened. It was definitely worth the wait. Gorgeous terrine to start followed by main courses of bream with samphire / lamb with heritage carrots. Pudding also delicious. Its a great spot just on the market place and during the day you will enjoy watching the local thoroughbred horses being taken up to the Gallops for exercise. A great choice in a charming village.

Great atmosphere. Attentive staff. Beautifully stylish decor. Fabulous menu. A perfect setting to meet up with friends.

We ate here twice during our family week in Middleham. And so pleased that we did. Dinner Thursday and Sunday lunch were both fabulous, excellent food, beautifully cooked and presented, and sumptuous wine, served with zest and a smile by the delightful Rui.

Beautiful food, perfect ambiance, great service. We were there on 7th Feb. The food is top class, interesting and perfectly presented. This is up to the standard of many of our favourite London eateries. The difference is the wonderful, friendly service. The prices are exactly right for the quality and freshness of the food prepared by a knowledgeable chef.

We dropped in here for lunch on the last Saturday before Christmas after a good walk. The food and the welcome were absolutely excellent and the prices were good too. The bar area is dog friendly.

Rui is the best host - his passion and attention to detail in serving brilliant food - with of course very fine wine is second to none . We enjoyed our second Christmas Eve here and having had a ball last year we wanted to do exactly the same and it was even better ! The food was amazing and the wine even better - thankyou - same time again next year for us !!

An incredible visit. High quality food, drinks and service at a price that belies the exceptional dishes we were fortunate to have. The main restaurant was closed and we were sat in the bar area, this actually made the evening nicer. It was more intimate with the fire roaring. The service was personal and professional. We had 3 courses, of all of which were fantastic. Fish Stew, Mussels, Lamb Shoulder, Pork Loin, Tarte Tartin, Treacle Tart. Washed down with some lovely pre dinner drinks, a bottle of Chateau Musar and a couple of Desert Wines. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, next time we get to Middleham, The Tack Room will be our restaurant of choice

Excellent service and amazing food. Visited on a Sunday evening although it was very quiet the food was superb I would highly recommend it if you are in the area

I have just had the most delightful weekend at The Wensleydale with some old school friends. We ate in The Tack Room on both the nights we were staying there and 3 of our party had dogs so we were seated in the bar area and made to feel incredibly welcome. We were impressed by the tempting choices on the menu and the food was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. The following evening, we had exactly the same high standard of food - not to mention excellent wines to complement. Thank you chef! A special mention must go to Rui who was always attentive and had to navigate around our dogs to get to the table, and did so very good grace! Also thanks to Monty who looked after us on Sat eve who was professional and charming. Must also mention the amazing breakfasts too! Those sausages are some of the best I’ve ever had for hotel breakfast. Really set us up well for walking in the Dales. Thank you to Fiona and all the team for making us feel valued customers throughout the weekend.

I phoned up on Thursday to book a table for three people on the Saturday. I was told that they had a table at 7.00 pm. I gave my name and mobile phone number. We arrived at the restaurant to be told that the restaurant was fully booked and they couldn’t accommodate us. It was the same man I had spoken to on the phone because I recognised his voice and accent. He said he didn’t have my name on the list and was adamant that I had not booked because I should have received a text. There was no mention of texts when I spoke to him over the phone. When I challenged this he was rude and aggressive saying it was my word against his. There was no politeness or apology that he had made a mistake (which might have been easier to accept) just arrogance and rudeness. I let him know that I was going to make a complaint to management and he replied that there was no one to make a complaint to. The bar we were in was empty (I wonder if he would have behaved like this if there had been other customers around) and my guests noted that the restaurant was also empty. I have never been treated like this in an establishment before. I was shocked at the way we had been treated/spoken to. Please be warned about the appalling treatment of customers at this restaurant. You shouldn’t have to experience this from anyone let alone a hotel/restaurant it just beggars belief!!

Called in for lunch, after looking at the menu outside we made our choices. The first two choices my hubby chose turned out to be unavailable. His third choice, wensleydale cheese on ciabbata was a big disappointment. A VERY small amount of cheese and a pile of green leaves, no onion, no tomato, no coleslaw...cost £8. My choice was scrambled eggs and smoked salmon....a huge amount of egg, a small amount of salmon....£12. Definitely not value for money. Wouldn't recommend or return.

The food, the service and the wine was outstanding. We were greeted by an extremely friendly yet professional waiter who was knowledgeable about both the food and the wine. The Puligny Montrachet complimented the food perfectly. The chef definitely knows his onions from his chalotes, the flavours were subtle and balanced. We had the soufflé and the moules to start with followed the cod and the risotto. A really perfect evening. Thank you

A very pleasant meal on a Sunday evening - beautifully presented. I very much enjoyed sea bream with samphire. The manager and waiter (the son of the owners) were cheerful and friendly. A delightful feature of the very interesting small town of Middleham notable for its Richard III connection and many race horses.

Came for lunch both ordered the baked scallops and fries. The fries were over-salted and the scallop dish, served in a half shell, was teeth-meltingly sweet. The salad was nothing but leaves. Not good. People were coming in after us to ask for lunch only to be told rudely that "lunch has finished!" It was 1.30pm. At no point were we asked how our lunch was, hence this review. Obviously won't be going back.

If you want a restaurant with fantastic food and service, this is the place for you. Great views out into Middleham Town. Lovely friendly staff who are happy to help with recommendations. We had the mussels to start and the scallops, both of which were delicious. I suggest keeping the tasty complimentary bread they give you to dip in the mussels sauce. My main course of seabream with samphire and potato croquette was perfectly cooked. All washed down with a lovely bottle of Gavi. Give this place a go, you will not be disappointed. See you soon.

We found this restaurant online and oh what a find, It will be worth having another holiday in North Yorkshire to eat there again. Excellent ambience with its theme based om Middlehams racing stables - hence the Tack Room. Tasteful decor plus how good to have spotless white linen tablecloths. The food was delicious. Really good! Service friendly ( by the owners) but discreet. Loved it!

What a very nice experience. Well presented and delicious food in a cosy restaurant. Great choices on the menu. I had the lamb followed by the cheese board - very nice indeed

We were a group of 9 so we had to pre- order and pay a deposit. We were looking forward to our meal but we were disappointed. It tasted if the food had been cooked and was left for a while before being served up. Most of us thought the food was average and nothing special. The service was fine and the wine choice was good and reasonably priced but the meal itself, felt expensive for what it was- a bit of a let down.

A wonderful Sunday lunch at the Tack Room. We were greeted by a warm fire, beautifully set tables and friendly service. The food was excellent and very good value for money for the outstanding quality. The best roast beef I've had. The atmosphere was cozy...

What a superb restaurant - Ruis who is the owner and front of house man responsible for all what is great - the food was exceptional, the service and overall experience absolutely first class. I can massively recommend this to anyone - look for the...

Wonderful Sunday Lunch with friends. Friendly efficient service and high quality food. Would recommend a visit, you will not be disappointed

Food was OK ish but zero atmosphere as we were the only 4 there. Don't like to give poor reviews but for the price very disappointing

Just back from dinner here this evening. The food was excellent and friendly Monty looked after us very well. If you like good food with service to match give this place a try.

Had a lovely relaxed evening in the Tack room resturant last night. Service was good and attentive. The food was excellent. Nice ambience in the restaurant with some nice jazz music playing in the background.

Had a delicious lunch here, we made a special request for Lobster and the accommodated us superbly, the food, wine and service was exceptional and they made us feel fantastic, really recommend this place

Enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Tack Room. Great service, friendly, helpful staff and our food was so tasty. We were a family party of seven and everyone said their food was excellent. I love the big mirrors, wood floors and cosy table settings.

Lovely family meal - the food was amazing and the service excellent. Tables outside under umbrellas and inside also cool. Great venue with Black Sheep beers and some excellent wines. Some of us preordered lobster Thermidor and that was superb. So for a great venue...

Had lunch again there today and cannot recommend it highly enough. If you are looking for quality food that is that little bit extra special but at an amazingly affordable price then this is for you. Risotto to die for, fresh fish that was perfectly...

Had an evening meal. Friendly, efficient service. Relaxed atmosphere enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our meal. I had lamb rump perfectly cooked to just the right stage of pink which is difficult to achieve unless the chef is very skilled. A good wine list, we...

Had a drink on arrival in reception, great selection of gins to pick from. Friendly, efficient staff. Food is fantastic. I had the Bruschetta to start and as I don't like Feta the chef offered parmesan instead, lovely. The Chicken Ballotine with tagliatelle was delicious,...

Had an evening meal and breakfast here as part of our overnight stay in the hotel. Food was lovely and service was spot on. The hotel owner was on hand throughout the evening and it was clear that she dedicated a lot of time and...

We had an excellent meal of largely local produce that was well cooked and served. The charcuterie, sourced from the owner's farm is superb, it really should be available for purchase online. The wine list was great and offered some really high quality wine at...

We booked Sunday lunch at The Tack Room and loved every minute of our time there. The service, from Gary and his colleague, was exemplary and the roast beef meal was just fabulous. It was well worth the 40 minute drive from our holiday location...

I brought my girlfriend here for breakfast and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Service was quick and the staff were lovely. They were also very accommodating to our vegan diets, we had one of the best breakfasts we’ve had! Excellent coffee as...

Waited over an hour in the bar area before being shown to table. People were leaving as fed up of wait. Food is overpriced and really not worth the wait. Plus if there is one, restaurant looks nice, but you do spend a long time...

We had a delicious meal and the host was very welcoming and helpful. It felt like a real treat! Will book again next time we are in the area.

I can honestly say this is the best meal I have eaten all year. (The liquorice ice cream is amazing.) I organised our evening and was worried because the reviews are so mixed. But it was great. It is not cheap but worth it. The...

Excellent venue, ate in the bar which had a lovely ambience, served by professional staff and presented with 5 star food at sensible prices.

I am still dreaming about their beef Wellington, the food is amazing. The staff here are so attentive and really know how to make you feel special. We will definitely be going back

Had lunch at the Wensleydale Hotel. We ordered the Croque Monsieurs and two tuna sandwiches. Cost around £7-8 per sandwich but was tiny and average. Took ages to come and bread order was wrong. Advertised as coming with crisps and salad which amounted to few...

The Tack Room looks very nice but you get a less than warm welcome and you have to wait a very long time for your food. We ordered cold starters which took ages to come. There were about 8 tables of customers and for a...

Descriptions on menu and pricing would lead you to believe this would be gourmet dining, but unfortunately it was not. Dining room and bar were very pleasant. Starters were good, but mains and dessert failed to deliver. Some elements of the main were overcooked and...

Stopped for lunch on the way home from a break near Aysgarth Falls. We waited around 50 minutes after ordering just a tuna sandwich, two Niçoise salads and chips. Both salads very poor. Unsurprisingly after our wait we were not asked whether everything had been...

Had an amazing meal here. Was recommended the terrine to start with foie gras, was so glad I tried it, delicious and came with brioche and chutney. Food is great, full of flavour. The tarte tatin for dessert is a must. We will be back.

We ate dinner in the Tack Room on a Saturday evening. The room has a lovely, relaxed, spacious atmosphere. Service was very pleasant and knowledgeable. The menu was enticing although quite meaty with no vegan options. We ordered food swiftly, but the waiter was slow...

Our first time visiting Middleton and we decided to stay local and ended up in The Tack Room. The service was really slow, despite only a few other people eating in the restaurant. The food was ok but the portions were tiny ( 3 x...

We stopped here for coffee whilst on a visit to Middleham Castle and sat at an outside table. The member of staff who served us was very brusque and unfriendly. We ordered two cappuccinos. When they came, they were banged down onto the table so...

Staying in the area and wanted somewhere for a nice meal with my parents. Booked for early evening so restaurant was empty and no atmosphere but did get busier later on. Not an extensive menu and to be honest not that special. I ordered tiger...

Service was extremely slow (mains took 1.5 hours from ordering). Food was average at best which was disappointing @ £19 for a Sunday dinner. No vegetarian option main. Booked as was advertised as doing Sunday dinner and having a pizza oven and being family friendly,...

At firstglance it seems like a nice restaurant with a good menu, however, the food is substandard (Halibut was overcooked). The service is very very slow and the waiters are incompetent.

The food is exquisite, the service excellent and the atmosphere very warm. We had a great time and were reminded of the dining in France in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. If you've not visited this place you really need to go. It's not...

A 60th Birthday celebration meal. We were made very welcome and met the chef, which was a great personal touch. The service was well paced, so a relaxing experience. The waiting staff were attentive but not overbearing. We chose the Beef Wellington for our main...

This restaurant, bar and hotel complex has a stunning setting which is an immediate plus. The welcome, and the service that followed, was excellent throughout. Food was no better than OK. The Blue cheese soufflé starter was tasty but neither light or of a very...

A nice location in the centre of the square, with good Covid adherence. We were looking for a light meal, but they seem to cater for either breakfast or lunch and nothing really in between these times. As we arrived about 11:30, neither of these...

Had mixed feelings when we booked after reading other reviews but we have nothing but praise for the staff who were friendly and very attentive. Our meal was lovely and we both enjoyed it. Would recommend and definitely come again.

Very slow service. We ordered a cream tea each which included 2 shop bought scones each butter clotted cream and jam. We were utterly astonished when the food arrived with one teaspoon of clotted cream to share, a small finger of butter maybe 15g to...

In the Tack Room restaurant, the service was slow, at times rude and certainly inconsiderate. For a 'white tablecloth' restaurant and fairly expensive food, we expected a nice experience and were very disappointed. The waitress argued with us when we pointed out that the pan-fried...

We stopped for coffee which was most enjoyable in the outside area as we were fortunate that the weather was good

We decided to have a change when visiting Middleham. That was a big mistake. 2 hot drinks,a scone and banana bread for £13! Service was poor. The chap on the computer to the right of the entrance needs to find an office if he doesnt...

We called for coffee then later for a sandwich for lunch. Front of house was fine and coffees arrived quite quickly. When we returned for lunch we heard customers complaining about the wait, as I did, along with at least one other table. Whilst the...

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal here. Pleasant atmosphere despite the current restrictions. Very attractive menu (which we had spotted in the window as we walked around Middleham in the afternoon). All beautifully cooked and well worth the price. Hope to return.