The best restaurants serving British food in Ripon Minster Harrogate Yorkshire and The Humber

We had tea, coffee and scones and everything was excellent. The owner was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The scones were the best I’ve had away from home, there was a generous amount of tea in the pot and the coffee was nice and hot. I would definitely visit again when next in Ripon.

A wonderful find. Spotlessly clean, very good range of food priced appropriately. The spinach, spiced cauliflower & lentil pie was delicious. Staff cheerful and friendly. Lovely original decor with good attention to detail ( there were scissors provided at the table to cut the individual condiment satchets).

My partner and I were recommended this place by a local. Seamus and his team made us feel so welcome the moment we stepped through the door. The service was exceptional and the food.... well, quite honestly the best roast dinner we have ever eaten. We don't live locally unfortunately but plan on visiting again soon Keep up the good work seamus

Quite possibly THE best Sunday lunch I have ever experienced - and this is now my fourth as I’m hooked. Impeccable attention to detail and flavour in every element of the dish. I have certainly had my fair share of Sunday dinners and cannot fault this first class experience, from the cheesy cauliflower cheese, crunchy Tenderstem, slow roast carrots and perfect roasties, to the melt in your mouth perfectly cooked beef. The Yorkshire puddings are spot on. Absolutely stunning food

Great coffee. friendly service. nice ambience. The cake tasted great. Well worth a visit when in ripon. Good location for the shops.

The water rat is a friendly pub, with good beers and good food. Sunday carvery is worth doing but best book.

Best place in ripon I recommend the full English (lounge breakfast)service was immaculate, the waiters were extremely nice . Definitely coming again thank you!

Only.chop shop open locally. Didn't dissapoint.

Lovely food and well kept cask real ales. Good service and a nice atmosphere though beers are not always to my taste and the range of keg beers is limited to one. Updated 14th January 2025: New management has changed this place. Sadly very much for the worse. Originally gave 5 for food, 4 for service, and 4 for atmosphere. Now nothing like. Zero for all other than service which gets a one. Hardly ever open, no atmosphere whatsoever, no food available recently. Sometimes no beer either! What a shame that a lovely upcoming food pub has gone from the market.

My wife had a portion of chips I had a fish butty and chips Saturday 15.02.2025.. Whilst the fish was of reasonable size and cooked well my bread cake was stale.. The two portions of chips could only be described as scraps (off cuts!) Very poor and very disappointing..

This was a return visit for Sunday lu ch. Three of has had beef and one of us pork. All meals were absolutely superb. Staff were very welcoming and efficient. Value and quality can not be faulted.