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“Just radiating warmth and welcome” – Andrew Pern’s “thatched 14th-century inn” is “quietly knocking it out of the park again and again” and it’s hard to remember that the venue itself was knocked out of action for many months after a fire in 2021. One of the top-20 most commented on destinations outside London in our annual diners’ poll, it justifies a long trip for many of its diverse fanbase. As well as the “lively vibe” and “true Yorkshire hospitality” and “relaxed, calming and charming atmosphere”, it is the “food that does the talking” with “quality ingredients” prepared in a “superb” fashion. Chef Stephen Smith heads the kitchen, which offers an à la carte menu (mains are typically £30–£45) or a tasting menu for £150 per person, as well as various other options (including a cheaper lunchtime selection). It’s an “expensive but superb treat” and provided a good number of our reporters with their top gastronomic experience of the year.
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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”.
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
"All brilliant over the last 30 yrs, three decades of great hospitality, keep up the fab work Team Star "
"Superlative! We had a family get together of 9 and had the loft space - lounge, bar and table, to ourselves. The tasting menu was all exceptional with some right up at the top level of any restuarant, anywhere. E very good wine-list let us revisit favourites from our past. The Younger members of the group were introduced to truffles (a big hit - so proud) and Foi Gras (not so popular, but it meant more for the liver fans in the group). That dish is Mr Perns signature for a reason. This was a beyond great event, fuelled by exceptional cooking and wonderful atmosphere."
"Had the lunch tasting menu. All very tasty but not large portions. Ridiculous long bread stick with nowhere near enough dip to go with it. The Lamb broth could have been warmer. Scallop nicely done with the rhubarb. The black pudding and foie gras very good, Squab pigeon tasty but a small portion. The "artichoke " dessert was excellent. £75 + £16 for foie gras dish"
"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 | £39.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Harome, Harome, YO62 5JE
Opening hours
| Monday | 3 pm‑9 pm |
| 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‑6 pm |
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