The Pheasant Hotel
Harome, North Yorkshire
It’s fitting that a village as pretty as Harome should be blessed with two beacons of country hospitality: the famous Star Inn and the Pheasant Hotel. A full bedroom refurbishment is planned, but otherwise nothing much has changed at the latter following a change of ownership in 2022, which is good news for anyone familiar with the roaring fires, the candlelit bar, the winged chairs and the polished oak settles. The cushions are well-plumped, the tartan throws are in place – it’s as cossetting as ever. Dining is also on track, whether it’s in the conservatory (principally used for breakfast and lunch) or the elegant dining room where the round tables are smartly dressed in crisp white linen and the chairs are comfortably upholstered. The menu is mostly British with a few contemporary flourishes: a crisp-coated smoked haddock fishcake perhaps, classically topped with a poached egg and béarnaise sauce or a rich, sweet-savoury duck parfait matched with an Armagnac prune jam and served with a brioche bun, ahead of venison with salsify, pear and chestnut or salmon flavoured with honey and caraway, accompanied by crab beignets and set on a fennel sauce. Summer lunches and afternoon tea on the vine-hung terrace remain a treat, and the traditional Sunday lunch looks excellent value. A comprehensive wine list has helpful explanations, plus a fair selection by the glass and carafe.
Dining Information:
Accommodation, Private dining room, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking, Credit card required
Mill Street, Harome, North Yorkshire YO62 5JG
01439 771241
