Harden's survey result
Summary
A “lovely”, “bright and airy venue on the River Ouse” plays host to this city spin-off from Andrew Pern’s well-known Star Inn at Harome, 25 miles to the north. It would surely rate higher were it not for a feeling in some quarters that it offers “nice” or “distinctly average” bistro food “at fine-dining prices”.
Summary
Andrew Pern’s gastropub offshoot from the Star Inn at Harome continues to inspire unusually mediocre feedback, with a majority of reports finding it severely “overrated” and with “OTT prices for the quality of the food”. Why, then, is it “very busy”? – it has a “lovely setting over the river” with “the best waterside terrace in the city (worth a visit for a drink if nothing else!)”
Summary
Andrew Pern’s gastropub offshoot from the Star Inn at Harome continues to inspire unusually mediocre feedback, with a majority of reports finding it severely “overrated” and with “OTT prices for the quality of the food”. Why, then, is it “very busy”? – it has a “lovely setting over the river” with “the best waterside terrace in the city (worth a visit for a drink if nothing else!)”
Summary
“Set in a lovely location next to the river”, Andrew Pern’s “posh gastropub” – a city offshoot from the Star Inn at Harome – is certainly capable of fine meals, and fans applaud its “proper ingredients, cooked well” that “celebrate British food”. But its ratings continue to be dragged down by “inconsistent cooking and sketchy service”: “dining here really is a rollercoaster: they need to get a grip and ensure some consistency in both food and service”.
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Restaurant details
Star Inn the City Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Absolutely excellent food, since the tram at Harome have been in situ following the fire the levels of cookery have leapt upwards. Make the effort to get here and have Michelin level cookery at a cheaper price (ish) point before they return to the main restaurant."
"Since the team at Harome have been in residence the uplift in all standards has been noticeable. Utterly wonderful, also ate in October, game season being Andrew’s most wonderful bit of the year frankly. Hopefully Harome will be open again soon."
"Overpriced"
"Good staff and a good experience Food and Ambiance always good and interesting "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.80 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, York, YO1 7DR
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Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am‑12 am |
| Saturday | 9:30 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 9:30 am‑10 pm |
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