Harden's survey result
Summary
Andrew Pern’s growing foodie empire started off at this “beautiful”, “charming and comfortable”, thatched 14th-century inn over two decades ago, and he has successfully maintained its reputation for “wonderful food, with superb flavours”. One or two fans tip the “brilliant à la carte” over a tasting menu that can seem “a bit out-there” to more conservative tastes, or “prefer the light and airy modern dining room to the old pub-style one”. And on the downside, there remains a minority view that it is “overpriced and living off its kudos”.
Summary
Andrew Pern’s growing foodie empire started off at this “beautiful”, “charming and comfortable”, thatched 14th-century inn over two decades ago, and he has successfully maintained its reputation for “wonderful food, with superb flavours”. One or two fans tip the “brilliant à la carte” over a tasting menu that can seem “a bit out-there” to more conservative tastes, or “prefer the light and airy modern dining room to the old pub-style one”. And on the downside, there remains a minority view that it is “overpriced and living off its kudos”.
Summary
“If Carlsberg made pubs…!” then fans of Andrew Pern’s well-known destination say they would be like his thatched, 14th-century inn (which he’s run for more than 20 years) with its “roaring log fire” – a perfect setting for Pern’s ‘modern Yorkshire’ cooking, with plenty of game from the nearby moors, prepared “without pretension and yet so delicious”. It doesn’t wow absolutely everyone, though, with a minority of diners who say “while it’s very good, I can’t help feeling it’s not quite what it once was”.
Summary
“One of the nicest pubs in one of the nicest villages, with some of the best pub food in England!” – Andrew Pern’s famous “olde worlde” 14th-century thatched inn “was in the vanguard of the gastropub revolution” despite its “in-the-middle-of-nowhere” location north east of York. Nowadays the cooking remains “fabulous without being overly pretentious” – “very seasonal and local (with lots of game)”.
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Restaurant details
The Star Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Nice bread - tasted just like a pizza. Amazing butter. Ham hock ravioli with onions and cheese; plaice with lobster and mushrooms; strawberries and cream. 2 people. £174."
"Gorgeous building and really lovely garden. A lovely atmosphere as we walked in. We were able to enjoy drinks before dining. Menu was expensive but it is a Michelin starred Restaurant so wasn’t surprised. Some local/seasonal dishes on the menu. Some of the dishes were excellent. Service was good in parts…. But overall not good as you would expect from a restaurant of that level"
"It was well worth the six hour crawl up the motorways to spend a few nights at The Star. The setting is simply stunning and the food and the service are first rate. Simply excellent."
"Second lunch in 3 years, although under very different circumstances. The food was exceptional particularly the dessert ( rhubarb soufflé with ginger Parkin Ice cream) Service was discreet and professional and friendly. Great value for money. Will definitely be back. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £34.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.90 |
Harome, Harome, YO62 5JE
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑3 pm, 4:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
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