"We came here for Sunday lunch with friends last year and enjoyed it so much that we decided to go for my husband's birthday treat and we were not disappointed. The weather was perfect so after a warm welcome we enjoyed a pre lunch drink on the terrace, admiring the roses, while we chose from the menu. £32 for 5 courses was superb value. My hot smoked salmon starter with avocado, quail eggs and lemon dressing was generous and very tasty and my husband really enjoyed his home smoked duck breast with boozy sultanas. The tomato soup was home made and just right, and my raspberry sorbet cleansed my palate. Our roast beef and roast lamb were both very tender, bought from the local butcher in Kirkbymoorside I was told, and there was a generous selection of vegetables. We were both offered extra Yorkshire puddings but declined since we wanted a dessert! The gooseberry fool wasn't too sweet and my husband was very pleased to find fruit salad on the menu, which came with cream or ice cream (various flavours). On top of all this we were then offered a selection of the excellent cheeseboard too! The wine list is good and I enjoyed a dessert wine from a choice of 5 or 6. Finally we had coffee back on the terrace. Throughout our meal the service was exemplary prompt without being over attentive. A perfect meal. I'm planning to return to try afternoon tea next!"
