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This is the best spot for breakfast/brunch in Thirsk. We always go here when visiting.Tasty food, inclusive menu, stonking portions and the friendliest staff.

Just returned from a delicious Sunday lunch. All three courses were delicious, mushroom with ciabatta, roast beef with all of the trimmings and a great chocolate pot with caramel ice cream. My husband had the roast pork and boozy tiramisu; my sister and brother-in-law both had the roast beef and B-I-L had the bread and butter pudding. We've eaten here before and it is consistently excellent. Great cooking, lovely people and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Strongly recommend it.

Cozy country pub with excellent local ales on tap and a varied, delicious menu. The Guinea fowl and hake main courses were very good, and portions were ample. Service was extremely friendly and attentive — we showed up an hour before our booking in hopes of eating earlier and the staff was able to accommodate us after less than 30 minutes of waiting in the pleasant bar area. Well worth a visit if you’re in the vicinity.

Great place for GF options. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and prices are good. Would definitely return.

Came for a Sunday roast, great service and food. Checked in on us throughout our meal to see if we needed anything. Easy to find and plenty of parking with a great view too.

We looked on Tripadvisor when travelling nearby and did a quick detour for lunch and are so glad we did! We (humans and a dog!) received a very warm welcome. I had the rainbow trout and I can honestly say it was the nicest meal I’ve had in a long time, my husband also very much enjoyed his steak pie. It made his day when he realised the fruit crumble was rhubarb as that’s always been his absolute fave! If in the area again we would definitely return!

Stayed in the Queen Victoria room/suite for 2 nights for son/daughter in laws wedding (Aug, 17 2024). It was a wonderful wedding venue, think Victorian-gothic stately home with a quirky vibe & charm that is unique to old English country houses. Bear in mind this is an ancient house & has a few quirks with the plumbing -so if you have a perfection complex you're clearly more of a travel lodge type! The staff were delightful, helpful, patient & all round fabulous; they were also attentive & proactive in attending to any issues & requests. Highly recommended. The grounds are awesome! Mary D.

Maybe we turned up at the wrong time on a bad day but…. Friendly and good service and a pint of Tribute is a pint of Tribute.. Very disappointed with the carvery on offer, can only suggest having a look at the counter and if you are happy, then purchase a ticket.

Not being local to the area, travelling through earlier in the day for a walk in the Lake District, we wanted a nice cosy traditional pub tea in the way back home, and this venue did not disappoint. A warm and welcoming atmosphere and food to really write home about! Compliments to the chefs! If you come across this beauty, be sure to drop in! Shame we live over 100 miles away, else we’d definitely be here more often!

Really quite bad experience culminating in paying restaurant prices for wines that are quite clearly bought from the local shop or supermarket!! How can an establishment expect members of the public to folk out almost £20 for a bottle of wine that cost no more that £5, literally around the corner!!

Fantastic eatery with a traditional pub feel. Welcoming staff and a roaring fire made us feel relaxed as soon as we entered. Good range of drinks, including alcohol free and the menu is varied with some innovative dishes. I highly recommend the sourdough appetiser and the chicken gochujang spring roll starter, unbelievably tasty. We opted for fish and chips as mains, and again we weren’t disappointed, beautifully cooked with great sides, including a wee pot of curry sauce. Overall, a great experience from start to finish, staff were attentive and cheerful, without being intrusive, I highly recommend this place. 10/10.

Really really good food. Lovely place. Lovely staff. Menu modern European, excellently balanced and executed.

A lovely meal. Varied menu...all food cooked beautifully... Our waitress Turrin was attentive and lovely. Hope to be back. Well recommended

Lovely little restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff . The food was beautifully cooked and presented. A memorable night. I doubt this culinary experience would be beaten by any establishment of its type in Lincolnshire.