Grantley Arms

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  Simon Middleton

  ·2 months ago

  “Having enjoyed many excellent experiences at the hotel, I was looking forward to lunch at the Grantley Arms. Unfortunately, the experience fell well short of expectations. …”

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  ·3 months ago

  “Our visit was unfortunately disappointing, especially considering the pricing, which aligns with the partner venue at Grantley Hall but not the level of service we experienced. On arrival, we waited at the entrance for several minutes while the manager and a member of staff continued their conversation before acknowledging us. We were early and happy to sit at the bar, but it became clear that several empty tables — including the one we were eventually given — had been available the entire time. It felt unnecessarily awkward. Service throughout the evening was slow and inconsistent. It took around 20 minutes for anyone to take our order, during which time multiple tables seated after us were served first. Our drinks were also forgotten and only arrived after we reminded staff ten minutes later. When the food arrived, the plates were placed down abruptly without any introduction or checking who had ordered what. We ended up passing hot dishes across a small table, which didn’t reflect the standard we expected. The chicken supreme itself wasn’t particularly enjoyable, and serving it with fries felt like an odd pairing. What stood out most was the lack of attentiveness. No one checked on our mains, offered sauces, or ensured we were happy with the dishes. After finishing, our plates remained on the table for around 15 minutes, and with no staff approaching, we decided against ordering dessert and paid at the bar instead. Overall, the experience didn’t match the premium pricing. The service fell short of the expectations set by the Grantley name.”

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  Laura Kenny

  ·4 months ago

  “Brilliant food, excellent service and lively atmosphere for Sunday lunch. Special mention to our waiter Jack who couldn’t have done more for us, made our Sunday lunch feel like a special occasion. Already booked to come back.”

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  Carl Hughes

  ·4 months ago

  “Ended up at the Grantley Arms pub after a long walk with our German Shepherd. Sat in the garden at the rear of the pub. Unsure if we'd stay for food as our dog can be nervous when approached by strangers. Special mention to Liam for making …”

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  Mike Winsor

  ·4 months ago

  “A great experience, top notch that's why its busy. If you've got room for dessert 🍨 🥧 🍦 🍡 🍧 sample the trifle!”

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  Kirsty Buttle

  ·5 months ago

  “Wow, wow, wow. When I say faultless, I mean it. From the second we opened the door to closing it. We popped in for an impromptu lunch on a Friday, chancing a walk in with no booking. We were welcomed in & greeted by everyone. The service …”

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  Ben Hughes

  ·8 months ago

  “Our day was superb after going to the Grantley arms. The service and food were excellent. Our waiter was the best we’ve ever had. He was friendly, observant and so friendly and kind. Just wish I could remember his name! Lovely day out and worth the visit. B&L”

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  Emma Nicholson

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely Sunday lunch. Service very relaxed. Didn’t feel rushed. We did drive for a special occasion and whilst it was special in its own way - it would have been nice to have been acknowledged (we did put as the notes on the booking). That said we had a lovely meal and enjoyed the experience regardless.”

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  Lisa Guest

  ·10 months ago

  “Beautifully decorated pub that is dog friendly and feels very English and traditional. It was a birthday meal booked last minute and we were lucky to get a slot. We had a lovely seat by the real fire and the twinkly lights and real candles created such a cosy warm atmosphere. The position next to the fire got a teeny bit warm but I prefer warm to cold any day. Our dog loved the fire. The food was gorgeous, we had fish and chips, Beautiful crisp batter and very yummy crisp but soft in the centre chips. The tartar sauce was divine. We had the sourdough bread to start which was yummy. Wonderful experience and well worth booking, great place to celebrate. One teeny thing was we were charged £10 discretionary service which overall wasn't bad but not great either...we wanted salt for our chips and none in the salt and pepper combo on the table...you'd think they would check before each service? So asked for some...waited ages till in the end the couple near us passed over theirs...not ideal as been to better service places without a service charge. However, it was only a minor detail and didn't take away from our lovely time. Thank you”

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  Richard Coldwell

  ·11 months ago

  “In the middle of nowhere in Grantley village next to the Grantley Hall Estate. If you're staying in Ripon try this pub/restaurant. Lovely location, locally sourced food. In our opinion it was superb, nice surroundings with nice moody decor. Not an extensive menu, (which is good), nicely presented by pleasant staff. We enjoyed ours immensely. I'd book in advance to avoid disappointment. Great food and wine. Would we go back? Absolutely.”

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