2 AA Rosette Restaurant
Reviews
Taste of York Award 2010
Award in Culinary Excellence 2010
Listed as a "Rising Star"
Michelin Great Britain & Ireland 2010 Guide
Michelin describe us as "Family-run, with smart, first floor dining room and rustic downstairs bar. Highly competent, modern cooking makes use of the finest local produce. Antique-furnished bedrooms and luxury bathroom"
Best Use of Regional Produce in
a Restaurant, Hotel, Pub or Inn
Deliciously Yorkshire Awards 2009/2010
‘Local produce is woven throughout an
innovative menu and appears on the plate as highly accomplished
and competent cooking.’
Awarded
5 Yellow AA Stars& Breakfast Award
"Set amidst the stunning scenery of the
North Yorkshire National Park, with parts
of the building dating back to the 16th
century. Well appointed & very
comfortable bedrooms & bathrooms provide the perfect get away from it all. Open fires, traditional bar & restaurant serving award winning food is the icing on the cake for this little gem of a property."
50 Best Gastro Pubs In Britain, August 2009
"The Bar is full of character, with a log fire, flagstone floor and oak fittings" "including traditional pub classics as well as more sophisticated dishes. Ingredients are fresh, and the meat comes from local farms"
Awarded a second AA Rosette 2009
"The best local restaurant with higher standards, better consistency, greater precision apparent in the cooking and obvious attention to the quality and selection of ingredients"
Pub Of The Year 2008
The Black Swan impressed with its exceptional and well-presented food described by the mystery shopper as far superior to lunches offered elsewhere. Local produce is key to their menu and the staff are knowledgeable about the dishes and ingredients involved.
"Is there pub dining in a lovelier setting on a summer's evening?"
The Banks family don't mention it in their potted history, but they are among those who created and maintain a thoroughbred Yorkshire landmark. It has overlooked the Vale of York from the Hambleton Hills for 151 years, but just when you hope to see the icon looming over their latest venture, it bolts round the corner. more...
Awarded an AA Rosette 2008
Expect British cooking with some modern twists, with the monthly menu and daily specials making good use of local seasonal produce, notably meats from surrounding farms. Carefully- presented dishes may take in ham hock terrine with pease pudding, a beautifully cooked confit lamb shoulder with sweet potato purée and vanilla pannacotta with Yorkshire rhubarb.
10 Top Alfresco Restaurants
This handsome 16th century pub is in a delightfully secluded spot. Take a pint of Copper Dragon into the garden and soak up the views.
Ratings (out of four): Food Quality √√√√ Service √√√√ Surroundings √√√√ Value √√√√
All were excellent: the presentation was stylish but not too fussy, the portions modest but not measly - the emphasis was definitely on flavour.
