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The Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton, North Yorkshire

The Wensleydale Heifer

4.9
4.9
660 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Wensleydale Heifer may be within easy reach of the A1 and M6 but it still feels totally rural. A traditional white-washed inn complete with leaded lights and swinging sign, The Wensleydale Heifer gives the visitor a real flavour of Britain meaning it’s popular not only with locals but with tourists searching for the real Yorkshire. From the lounge, with its comfortable leather settees, country pursuit paintings and imposing fireplace through to the wicker seating, beamed ceilings and eau de nil painted walls, the interior could have leapt from the pages of Country Homes magazine. The contemporary British menu includes seaood from across Britain plus locally sourced meat and veg, all prepared using the Wensleydale Heifer philosophy – keep it simple.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    01969 622322
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Moss

What 660 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Yorkshire

    British

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • North Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wensleydale Heifer offers an exceptional dining experience in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Guests rave about its "outstanding quality of food" and "superb service." The restaurant is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, dog-friendly policies, and extensive wine list. Dishes like lobster salad and ribeye steak are highly recommended.

660 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and fabulous service, very welcoming and brilliant with our 2 dogs

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  2. Liz

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Sunday lunch. This was bought for us by one of our family.

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  3. Martin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible meal and overall experience. The staff are fantastic, so helpful and knowledgeable about all the dishes on the menu. It was my birthday, I was astounded to find they'd placed a helium balloon and a birthday card on the table. I have always wanted to try lobster thermidor, so was delighted to try that which included prawns and baby scallops. My wife had a seafood crepe which was quite unusual and delicious. If you want incredible food without the formality of fine dining then look no further - most definitely our favourite restaurant in Yorkshire.

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  4. Sarah

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Gluten free options very good. Cannot fault, consistently good.

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  5. Lynne

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New Chippie menu is outstanding and good value. Staff are friendly and attentive

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  6. Deborah

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from start to finish. Service was great. Very efficient and friendly. Food was beautiful and plenty of it. Would definitely return next time we are staying in the area without any hesitation. Would highly recommend.

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  7. Melanie

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent again, the service and quality of food just brilliant.

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  8. Jenny

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to choose from the new Chippie menu and the food was excellent as always. Everything was cooked perfectly and the mushy peas were so tasty. The portions aren't massive but it was enough for my appetite. The staff and service were fantastic.

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  9. Simon

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to visit, when we’re away in Yorkshire.

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  10. Steve

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for Sunday lunch recently, travelling from York, and weren't disappointed, it was everything we expected it to be. The staff were welcoming and attentive without being over the top. The menu was excellent, and the flavours, colours and textures in the spicy squid starter were worldy. Roast beef excellent, and the Sea Bass was similarly first class. Finally, keeping a 6 year old happy with food and things to do - they deserve 5 stars for that alone! We will certainly be back.

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The Wensleydale Heifer is rated 4.9 stars by 660 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Wensleydale Heifer

Yorkshire Dales National Park, West Witton, North Yorkshire DL8 4LS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    West Witton
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood, Grill
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Moss
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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