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The Old Deanery, Ripon, North Yorkshire

The Old Deanery

4.7
4.7
50 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Dining at The Old Deanery is an immersive experience, and you move through the building as you dine. Arrive into the cosy welcome lounge for pre-dinner drinks; chat, get comfortable, and relax – there will be no classical piano and hushed tones in here! Move through to the bar where you can watch some of the chefs work before they invite you to take your first course. The main event takes place in the restaurant, but forget white tablecloths and stilted service; the food may be formal but the atmosphere is not. Finally, you can retire after dinner to a cosy chair and enjoy a coffee and petits fours. Stay the night and enjoy views of either the lovely garden, or striking Cathedral. Then wake to a home-made breakfast board of granola, yoghurt, continental bites, and cooked goodness: A breakfast with a difference and the best way to sign off your stay.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01765 600003
  • Website
    https://theolddeanery.co.uk/restaurant/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Jackson

Experiences

  • Breakfast Feast

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our AA award winning breakfast concept served in our restaurant Thursday to Saturday. No menus, no hard decisions to make. Just incredible home baked goodies, fresh local continental treats and fresh juice to start. To follow our take on a Full Yorkshire breakfast with our chefs twist on the classic. Come and have breakfast in style and experience this exciting concept by Head Chef Adam Jackson.
    Breakfast Feast photo

  • Tasting Menu £40 Deposit

    £40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Tasting Menu £90 with a £40 per person pre-paid deposit to secure the booking. Cancellations can be made up to 48hr before the table. If cancelled within the 48hr period the deposit will be lost. Head Chef Adam Jackson's Signature Tasting Menu created with seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. Due to the intricacy of our Tasting Menu and our small kitchen team we will not be able to cater for vegan guests or lactose free diners. All other allergies can be catered for.
    Tasting Menu £40 Deposit photo

  • Sunday Lunch

    £40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Traditional three course Sunday Lunch created by Chef Adam Jackson.
    Sunday Lunch photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Deanery offers a "truly exceptional" dining experience with inventive, Michelin-quality tasting menus and outstanding service. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and the warm, friendly atmosphere. The beautiful setting and attention to detail make it a perfect choice for special occasions, ensuring a memorable visit every time.

50 Reviews

  1. Tania

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience. Looked after and welcomed from the minute we stepped foot inside to the minute we left. Food was delicious and beautiful. We couldn’t believe how much work went into some of the dishes. Don’t expect massive portions- this is a refined experience but no one was left hungry. Lovely place, lovely team and great food. What more do you want?

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  2. Lisa

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special occasion which was fabulous in every way. The Old Deanery is simply perfect 🥂🍾

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  3. slav

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food - top quality ingredients put together so well that each course danced on the palate and left us wanting more. We’ve eaten here quite a few times and the food has been exceptional on each occasion. If you haven’t tried Adam Jackson’s food - you absolutely must. The whole team are super friendly and explain everything in a lovely way. The ambience is fabulous - not at all stuffy - and the music choice spot on. If I could eat here every week I would!

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  4. Jane

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for a birthday treat. We were warmly welcomed and shewn to a table which was very close to a speaker. One of us is very deaf and finds background music a bit tricky. The staff were helpful and relocated us to another, quieter spot. Our personal introduction to the chef was a nice touch. Food - all interesting. The trout 'amuse bouche' and the bread were outstanding. The wines were all well paired with the food and our sommelier was 'generous!' The evening was well timed with a suitable gap between courses. The dining room was lit well but clearly, some repairs/decoration needed. [Final note re: music. This is a sophisticated, expensive restaurant. The dining room ambience was warm and subdued. In my opinion, background music devalues this.]

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  5. John

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would have given 5 ⭐️ had I been able to bite into my roast potatoes. Sorry guys just too hard for me. That said I will return!

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  6. Stuart

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was amazing. The setting is beautiful. The ambiance and surroundings are high end without being pretentious. Adams food is wonderful and the flavour profiles he creates are sublime. The service and knowledge of the staff is exceptional. We did the wine pairing, and the understanding and detail of information delivered by the young ladies really helped us understand how the drink interacted and complemented the flavour profiles of the food. Despite not (yet) having a star, this is Michelin quality dining. This is our second visit and we will be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 10 course tasting menu which was fabulous. The food was like a work of art. Excellent service and beautiful surroundings. Would recommend.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience eating at the Old Deanery ! Food was amazing service excellent! An overall brilliant night!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Michelin quality tasting menu in a perfect setting.... couldn't fault the menu at all...every course was unbelievably tasty. The Deanery is a lovely old building.... restaurant space possibly could do with a little more ambience....will go again

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  10. FowlManor

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite dining experience, on par with other Michelin star restaurants without the price tag.

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FAQs

The Old Deanery is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Old Deanery

The Old Deanery, Minster Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1QS

Additional information

  • Area
    Ripon
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Jackson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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