The Pickled Sprout

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  Shaun Mook

  ·1 month ago

  “Fairly expensive considering the ambience, service and staff interaction which was very poor. Food was OK but considering the whole visit experience, is expensive.”

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  Lindsay mcalice-kennedy

  ·5 months ago

  “Really disappointing visit, when we arrived all of the staff looked super busy and I couldn’t find anyone to tell them we had reservations. I went to the bar who directed me back to the place we came from. After eventually being seated at a table in the garden room behind the bar we were warmly greeted by the waitress who took our order. As we waited for our starter more and more people started to arrive with staff and customers constantly rushing past our table either side and shouting to each other and staff ‘man hugging’ each other as greetings. The noise by this time was unbearable where we couldn’t even hear each other speak. The starters arrived, the prawn cocktails were mainly a bowl of lettuce and my baked cheese soufflé was over cooked and grainy. It wasn’t going well, I asked the waitress if we could move as people drinking pints had started to congregate by our table. We moved to a table at the side of the room. There was apparently 233 guests at an event which happens the first Tuesday every month! If things the case then either we should have been informed or bookings outside of the hotel shouldn’t be taken as this was a terrible experience for us a diners. Mains arrived, 2 x fish and chips were nice, as was the sea bass however the fillet steak was so over seasoned it was boarding difficult to eat. I won’t be back again and cannot recommend based on this experience.”

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  Connor Simpson

  ·6 months ago

  “We went to The Pickled Sprout for an unplanned Sunday dinner during a weekend break, and we’re really glad we did. We turned up 15 minutes early and were seated straight away, even though it was pretty busy. The place is quite dark, but the candles on the tables give it a calm, slightly romantic vibe. Service was spot on — everyone was really friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly without feeling rushed. We both went for the Sunday menu, which is really well priced for the quality (£28.95 for two courses). We had the beef dinner, which comes with sharing sides in the middle of the table. My beef was a bit fattier than my partner’s, but still really tasty. The highlight though was the cauliflower cheese I ordered on the side — properly creamy, rich, and actually tasted cheesy (which is rare in restaurants!). I finished with a sticky toffee pudding, which was also really nice. The food is definitely on the richer side, so worth keeping that in mind — I probably overdid it a bit, but it was worth it. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in Harrogate. I’d 100% go back — just maybe not eat quite as much next time!”

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  Aldur Vale

  ·6 months ago

  “Fantastic food served in a stunning venue with outstanding service. Food was to the table very quickly. Presentation and quality are absolutely incredible. Can especially recommend the calamari, the chicken kiev, mushroom bordelaise and the monkfish scampi. Staff are attentive without being even remotely overwhelming. Excellent service.”

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  J C

  ·9 months ago

  “Rather average Sunday dinner at pickled sprout, obviously in December the place is very popular and busy and the staff did a fantastic job, sadly the food was very average, every dish needed more flavour, the prawn cocktail was very bland and boring, it's such a simple dish that you can modernise give more oomph. The bread and tiny bit of butter felt like I was eating in the 90s. The cauliflower cheese was dry with no flavour. The beef and the pork were good quality and well cooked but that's as far as the positives go. Will we go back for a Sunday lunch....? I doubt it. But may come back to try some different dishes when the kitchen isnt so busy.”

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  Michael Soanes

  ·9 months ago

  “We visited the Pickled sprout over the Xmas period and it was just filling up nicely.People popping in for food,drink and booking into the hotel.You enter the lounge/ Bar area at the rear and you have a good selection of seating to choose from aswell as drinks.The xmas atmosphere was good with families meeting up before the new year.The Hotel reception was at the front of the hotel with extra (quieter)seating and a huge Xmas tree towering above.The Pickled Sprout is a good find in Harrogate and worth a look.”

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  Andrea Maguire

  ·1 year ago

  “I’m a regular here for Sunday lunch and usually don’t leave reviews, but after another fantastic meal last night, I felt I should share just how good this place is. The Sunday lunch at The Pickled Sprout is one of our absolute favorites in Harrogate – beautifully presented, with lovely sides, the best cauliflower cheese, and unbeatable Yorkshire puddings. Last night we came for dinner, and the food was absolutely stunning. Between the four of us, we tried the Twice Baked Hebden Goat’s Cheese Soufflé, Crispy Sweet Chilli Pork Belly, Wild Mushroom Bordelaise, and Baked Queenie Scallops – every single starter was delicious and presented so beautifully that we couldn’t resist taking photos. For mains, all four of us had the Minute Sirloin Steak Frites (£21.95), served with coleslaw, shoestring fries, garlic & herb butter, and rocket (GF). Cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and beautifully presented again – it really was spot on. The Garden Room at the front is a gorgeous setting to enjoy a meal, the staff are fantastic, and everything is so well run. I can’t recommend The Pickled Sprout highly enough – whether for Sunday lunch or dinner, it’s always a brilliant experience and well worth a visit!”

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  George Holland

  ·1 year ago

  “The food is beautifully presented, served fresh and piping hot. The staff are delightfully polite and attentive. We were staying for a conference and ate here each evening. A special mention should be made of Ethan who is a very charming, friendly and efficient waiter. He gives service with a sparkling smile.”

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  Luisa Gibson

  ·1 year ago

  “Just had the most incredible Sunday lunch 3 course for such an amazing price! Would’ve paid far more it was that good! Wow Wow Wow- definitely will be here more often! The service was also incredible, we had one girl who was just brilliant the full time and I could see her being so attentive to so many tables at once. Each course was just 10/10, highly recommend!”

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  Mark Harding

  ·1 year ago

  “Amazing place! Food was fantastic and drinks were as expected. The service was friendly and nice too. We had the seafood share platter, garlic bread and chips. Really nice place inside and out. We shall definitely be returning when in town and would highly recommend to everyone.”