survey result

Summary

£47
   ££
2
Average
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

An offshoot of the time-capsule tearoom chain offering (once you get past the queues) genteel service, plus afternoon tea, sandwiches and other things more substantial. Fans claim that it’s “great for brunch with very professional staff”, although it’s perhaps not the pick of the Bettys bunch, and there was the odd caveat this year over rising prices and shrinking portions.

Summary

£43
    £
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Sometimes the queues are horrendous, but it is worth the wait (well, perhaps not if it’s raining!)” at this “absolutely dependable and traditional” representative of the legendary Yorkshire tearoom chain. “Service is sometimes a bit slow but that is part of the old world charm. This is NOT Costa Coffee!". Just the job for tea and a bun.

Summary

£43
    £
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “long-established traditional Yorkshire tearoom” is part of the legendary five-strong York chain (the sixth and smallest Stonegate branch having fallen victim to recent times). “Just as good as its sister restaurants”, it “can always be recommended for good-quality meals, afternoon tea or just tea and cake in a highly civilised environment” that’s “relaxed and enjoyable” too.

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189a High St, Northallerton, DL7 8LF

Restaurant details

Entertainments,Highchair,Menu
Yes
No dress code
60

Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£18.20 £9.75
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £28.00
Filter Coffee £4.50
Extras  
Service 10.00%
189a High St, Northallerton, DL7 8LF
Opening hours
Monday10 am‑4:30 pm
Tuesday10 am‑4:30 pm
Wednesday10 am‑4:30 pm
Thursday10 am‑4:30 pm
Friday10 am‑4:30 pm
Saturday9 am‑5 pm
Sunday10 am‑4:30 pm

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