The Yorke Arms in Harrogate

The service is terrible. The restaurant staff were too busy worrying about the take away orders to do anything for us. We helped ourselves to napkins and plates. The belt had no plates on it as we arrived which did improve and the kitchen staff did their best to respond to our request ! Expensive too.

Oh. My. GOD. Let me tell you about my night at this pub in Knaresborough because, honey, it was an absolute disaster – and not the fun, reality-TV kind. No, this was the kind of drama that would make a telenovela look like a casual tea party. I sauntered in, thinking I was about to have the night of my life – and with this face, why wouldn’t I? The place was cute enough, I’ll give it that, and I thought, “This might actually be fabulous.” But oh no, darling, the universe had other plans. First off, the online ordering system was down. DOWN. In 2024! I mean, I might as well have been trying to send a telegram! The whole point of going to a pub these days is to sip a cocktail while casually tapping away on your phone, right? But noooo. Instead, I had to walk to the bar like some peasant from the 1800s. The nerve! The bar? PACKED. I could feel the wrinkles forming as I waited, endlessly, for someone to notice me. And when they finally did? They had the audacity to act like it was my fault that their ancient system had crumbled. I swear, I was two seconds away from giving them a live performance of “And I Am Telling You” right there. But wait, there’s a twist: the toilets. GORGEOUS. I mean, I walked in and thought I’d been transported to a high-end spa. Marble, mirrors, the lighting was divine—honestly, it was like a little slice of heaven in the middle of this disaster zone. I spent more time in the bathroom admiring the décor than I did actually eating or drinking. Priorities, darling. So, here’s the tea: if you’re after a stunning restroom experience, by all means, swing by. But if you’re hoping for decent service or a smooth ordering process, save yourself the heartbreak. I left hungry, frustrated, but at least with a fabulous selfie from the loo. 1.5 stars – And that’s only because the toilets SLAYED.

Handy for a cuppa after work or during a shop. The cafe is situated in the simply food store and it’s clients are generally local. Good service and bright and airy cafe. Huge windows mean it gets very hot in sunny weather. No outside seating.

I recently had the pleasure of dining here, and it was truly a top-notch experience from start to finish! The ambiance was warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family. But what really made our visit exceptional was our server, Josie. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Josie had great recommendations from the menu and made us feel so well taken care of – her service truly elevated our experience. Every dish was fresh and flavorful, and the entire staff created a friendly vibe. Can’t wait to come back soon!

Eight of us visited The Kestrel for lunch. We were greeted and shown to our table immediately. The room was lovely and warm with a nice atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and efficient, she brought crayons and a puzzle page, for my grandson without being asked. Some of us chose the Christmas menu which was available without ordering in advance. We all had two or three courses and everything was nicely cooked and presented. Hopefully we can visit again soon.