Reviews in Harrogate

My daughter and I had a very warm welcome from the gentleman who greeted us. Great start to our afternoon tea for two and it only got better. We had a table reserved for us that was unexpected. We was served with tea and coffee straight away and had very little wait time for our sandwiches and cakes, all served on a lovely cake stand and all was well presented. We managed to eat all put in front of us as it was all so delicious, Our friendly gentleman brought us a free glass of prosecco, another lovely surprise. our compliments to the chef and the friendly gentleman. We had a lovely relaxing afternoon and will definitely be returning.

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea. The service, atmosphere was excellent. The food was lovely with one exception - the scones were overdone.

Stayed in Staveley for a short break and booked to have an evening meal at the Royal Oak. We had garlic mushrooms and ham terrine for starters with fish and chips and shepherd pie for mains. Lovely food, very generous portions. Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you

Brilliant meal. Great value, good portions. Sunday lunch is a must.

We enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea, sat in the lovely dining area overlooking the gardens. Tea was served promptly by our friendly and helpful waitress. All in all a faultless service. The food was delicious, would definitely recommend.

As a group of 8, we all ordered a variety of meals, they catered for food intolerances well. Each and every member of our party thoroughly enjoyed every morsel. Lovely atmosphere, we were not rushed to leave our table. A recommendation from us.

Good value food lovey staff looking forward to return thanks

Enjoyed lunch, very good, all home cooked food

Staying in Staveley during the Easter holidays . Thoroughly enjoyed a lovely evening meal, although weren’t prepared for such large portions. Northern portions are larger than Southern ones! Very friendly, well trained serving staff with food served efficiently.

Friendly greeting, excellent service and a superb Easter Sunday lunch with perfectly cooked beef, turkey and belly pork with great Yorkshires and delicious vegetables. Very much looking forward to returning soon. Thank you!

Easter Sunday Lunch….Fabulous! We chose the Roast Beef which arrived with Roast& Mashed potatoes , a large Yorkshire Pudding and good selection of seasonal veg. We asked for beef slightly rare and it did not disappoint: pink, succulent , with an extra tasty gravy…Mmmm For desert, a lovely home made fruit pavlova…chewy meringue filled with fresh strawberries & whipped cream/ chocolate and caramel mouse, equally delicious . The service was excellent, quick, efficient and attentive. Overall an absolutely wonderful lunch . Look forward to the next visit.

Surprisingly quiet on Easter weekend. Friendly staff. Hearty rather than gourmet cooking with generous portions and good chunky chips.

Delightful meal ….Oak Cocktail ….just the right amount of spice. Curried cod , very good and Steak Pie fantastic . Very friendly service from Louise . We will be back for the Easter Egg Hunt with grandchildren

Lunch with family, very good food, excellent service and generous portions

Went for Sunday lunch with my family for my birthday. We weren’t disappointed , lovely meal and staff very friendly.

4 of us dining , not a scrap left on the plates . Generous portions and all was very tasty. Service was very attentive and Louise is a tremendous asset to have. We will be back.

Love the Empress, so friendly and the Sunday carvery was amazing beautiful food, the Yorkshire pudding is to die for and such a massive choice, great idea to have different size plates for oap and kids at great prices, also popped in for lunch mid week, sandwich in choice of bead, chips and salad a meal in its self, its now our preferred pub to go to when we take our dad out, and as a bonus we can take our dog, what's not to like,

Lovely and great value food in a very comfortable pub in Staveley. Just wish i lived closer. 100% for everything.