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“Glad to see this back. Was there a fire?” – Andrew Pern’s “simply stunning” 14th-century thatched pub is going from strength to strength – “as good or even better than it was before the terrible blaze” that struck it in 2021. “The wonderful ambience in the bar miraculously seems exactly the same as before: relaxed, calming and overseen by experienced, personable staff” who “make you feel instantly at home” and for whom “nothing is too much trouble”. “You can choose from several menus which are all imaginative and really special”: some reporters‘ best meals of the year, and for one fan: “one of the best meals I have ever had!”
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“Back after the terrible fire which is great news!” – Andrew Pern’s famous pub in rural Yorkshire is, say fans, “back at the top of its game” and – having “recently refurbished” out of necessity is “everything a top restaurant should be”. One of the top 100 most commented-on destinations outside London in our annual diners’ poll: “it’s not really a pub” anymore and the interior is “as beautiful as the food”: “delicious cooking, using mainly local produce”. It would have scored even higher ratings this year, were it not for a couple of reporters who felt the offering didn’t live up to its high billing, but even they still rated it decently well. And most regulars are just plain delighted to have it back: “I make the pilgrimage there from London twice a year and have done so since 2004. It is just a fantastic all-round experience that never disappoints!”
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Reopened in late 2022 after being gutted by a disastrous fire that swept through its ancient thatch a year earlier, this 14th-century inn is, for many people, “one of my favourite places to eat in the UK” – “the staff ooze Northern charm and make you feel very welcome”, while “patron Andrew Pern and his incredible team, including head chef Steve Smith and restaurant manager Eve Cullen, ensure a wonderful experience every time”. “Love how they offer ‘Michelin’ cuisine but also a locals’ menu which is accessible to a wider audience” – “love it so much, we got married there!”. Top Tip – “the black pudding and foie gras is a best-ever dish”.
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Fire swept through the four-foot-thick thatch of this “iconic” fourteenth-century North Yorkshire inn one night in late November 2021, reducing the structure ‘to ashes’, in the words of chef-patron Andrew Pern the next morning – although he hoped to be ‘up and running’ again within a year, while staff would be deployed to his Star spinoffs in York and Whitby. Police investigating the fire quickly concluded that it had been set deliberately. Four months earlier, Andrew had celebrated his 25th anniversary at the Star: “iconic in Yorkshire, and well worth a detour when visiting the Dales” thanks to its “stunning” cooking from his (and head chef, Stephen Smith’s) extensive tasting menu or à la carte selection.
For 34 years we've been curating reviews of the UK's most notable restaurant. In a typical year, diners submit over 50,000 reviews to create the most authoritative restaurant guide in the UK. Each year, the guide is re-written from scratch based on this survey (although for the 2021 edition, reviews are little changed from 2020 as no survey could run for that year).
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Harome, Harome, YO62 5JE
Restaurant details
The Star Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"You'd never know there had been a fire. Lovely place for a great meal and worth staying in the rooms for a real treat. The food was even better than I expected. Suspect the portions might be a touch small for some but perfect for me. Even had room for dessert and the pontefract cake ice cream that came with the banana souffle was amazing! "
"Great to be back. Win pairing to the a la carte menu were beguiling."
"You need to be in the main restaurant not the one between the bar and the restaurant. Nice buzz about the place and food is first class and supervised by Andrew Pern and Stephen Smith. Great for that special occasion. Staff are very professional and the pub has a great ambience."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Harome, Harome, YO62 5JE
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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