Exceptional food but relaxed surroundings? Possible?

Exceptional food but relaxed surroundings? Possible?

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ATV

Original Poster:

570 posts

202 months

Saturday 19th May 2018
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I’ve got to arrange a meeting for 4 people next month. It can be anywhere in the Yorkshire area (West Yorkshire would be easier for me but I don’t mind travelling).

The main issue is that I’m looking for somewhere where the food is something very memorable but where we can be comfortable going in shorts / trainers etc in the hot weather.

I was thinking perhaps a pub where they don’t heat up frozen lasagnes in the microwave for a 2 for a tenner meal deal or else a country house hotel that is not too stuffy and doesn’t require jackets in a formal dining room.

Perhaps getting Michelin quality food in a place that’s not up it’s own a*** might be impossible but anyone have any ideas?

Evoluzione

10,345 posts

250 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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Crab and Lobster fits the bill I think.

darkyoung1000

2,171 posts

203 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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The Angel at Hetton is excellent.

The Dangerous Elk

4,642 posts

84 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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Winteringham Fields, Winteringham .

Fantastic food and comfortable venue.

https://www.winteringhamfields.co.uk/

shirt

23,476 posts

208 months

Fan man

18 posts

155 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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Grassington House Hotel
Food is excellent with superb wine
Not at all stuffy
rooms available as well

Vaud

52,394 posts

162 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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shirt said:
^^^^^
This

RicksAlfas

13,656 posts

251 months

Tuesday 22nd May 2018
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Shibden Mill Inn near Halifax.
http://shibdenmillinn.com/

We walked down in shorts and walking boots on Saturday night and had a splendid meal.
(Ask to sit downstairs, rather than upstairs in the dining room).

chandler99

105 posts

139 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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Pipe & Glass, Beverly

Vaud

52,394 posts

162 months

Wednesday 23rd May 2018
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chandler99 said:
Pipe & Glass, Beverly
Yup, head chef/owner was a trainee of Andrew Pern at the Star. Very similar styles.

Pipe and Glass is a touch more relaxed in my experience but both excellent.

AndyTR

552 posts

131 months

Thursday 24th May 2018
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We tried the crab and lobster yesterday, we both agreed it was overpriced pub food. I’d recommend the Blue Lion at East Witton, Angel at Hetton or the White Lion at Cray if you fancy a nice drive as well.

northandy

3,502 posts

228 months

Friday 25th May 2018
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Vaud said:
^^^^^
This
+2. cracking food, relaxed atmosphere either In the bar or the restaurant

ATV

Original Poster:

570 posts

202 months

Tuesday 5th June 2018
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OP here, thanks for everyone’s replies. I eventually went for the Angel (nr Skipton) as it served food all day and I showed them a few B roads afterwards for the countryside views.

But the rest of the thread shows how far the U.K. foodie scene has come. There’s some excellent choices here that I’d love to explore myself with the missus (Grassington looks great)

Even 10 years ago I don’t remember this many great choices across all price points. McDonalds and the Star Inn used to be it. Perhaps Yorkshire people (and the rest of the U.K.) have become a lot more demanding