Harden's survey result
Summary
“A popular local staple for many years”, this posh and hugely successful pub has been run by the Truelove family since 1968 and – much extended over the years – is known for its “consistently good food and service, with a great atmosphere”. Supporters reckon it is currently “back on form and, though expensive, a great meal is guaranteed (potted shrimps and shellfish superb!)”. A contrary view is that “the dining room decor is in a time warp, with no hint of frivolity to brighten the dullness”, while the “surprisingly long menu could do with being edited”, and the dishes arrive in “generous portions, but lack finesse”.
Summary
In the moors near the Emley TV transmitter, this posh pub is a known destination and has been so for decades. The view of loyalists is that its “food and service are as good as ever – a bit pricey but well worth it for particularly good fish and shellfish and superb steaks”. And it actually avoided typical accusations of laurel-resting this year, but what was most striking about feedback was its limited volume.
Summary
It’s been “a staple in the locality for half a century” and fans of this “moorland destination” (near the Emley TV transmitter) say this posh pub is “well worth the effort of finding” for “solid” traditional cooking that’s “top drawer”. Even fans note that “it has become very pricey” over the years, however, and the impression is growing ever stronger that it’s “resting somewhat on its laurels” nowadays and risks becoming “pretentious”.
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Roydhouse, Shelley, HD8 8LR
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.50 | £25.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £13.00 | £37.50 | £4.50 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Roydhouse, Shelley, HD8 8LR
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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