Harden's survey result
Summary
Stewarded by father-and-son duo David & Lewis Moss for two decades, this “fantastic Dales inn” (notably friendly to doggos) has a prime setting in the national park, and combines “friendly service” with “great food” that (despite the name) is notably fish-centric. If you want to make a night of it, they have pleasant themed rooms (including one dedicated to 007, to assuage fans irritated by the long delayed next instalment) and a private two-bedroom cottage just a few steps away.
Summary
In a “superb setting in the Dales”, father-and-son team Lewis & David Moss are behind this quintessential gastropub-with-rooms (including one room with a James Bond theme). “The team is superb, and the food (including seafood) speaks for itself as getting a table at short notice is extremely difficult”. NB – canines will love it (“the most dog-friendly pub I’ve ever visited!”), down to getting their very own sausages for brekko.
Summary
“Very good seafood” makes a somewhat surprising speciality for this gastropub/hotel in the Yorkshire Dales – but there’s “a lot else besides” (“vegetarian, meat, superb desserts”) and it’s “all excellent”. “What a great place to dine and stay” – “welcomes kids and dogs, too, so a great holiday venue”.
Summary
This “unexpected gem” is “a true gastropub/hotel serving seafood in the middle of the Dales”, despite its name – and despite an inland setting almost as far as you can get in Yorkshire from either the North or the Irish Sea coast. This “can be a little confusing – almost as if it can’t make its mind up whether it’s a meat or a fish restaurant” – given that there’s a ‘grill-room’ list of steaks alongside the lobster and other seafood. Still, the food is all “very good quality”, while “service is always impeccable and discreet”.
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Main St, West Witton, DL8 4LS
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £27.00 | £34.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £14.75 | £31.50 | £6.00 | £10.75 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.90 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Main St, West Witton, DL8 4LS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:15 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:15 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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