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The Old Deanery, Ripon, North Yorkshire

The Old Deanery

4.8
4.8
64 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time 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

    GBP 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

    GBP 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

    GBP 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 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Deanery offers a "fantastic value" dining experience with "outstanding" food and "excellent service." Guests enjoy a "lovely atmosphere" in a charming, historic setting. The tasting menu is "exceptional," and wine pairings are expertly chosen. The staff is "friendly, attentive," and the ambiance is "fabulous." A must-visit in Ripon!

64 Reviews

  1. Ruth

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Sunday lunch 3 courses menu with parents. Friendly staff, fabulous food and lovely atmosphere, quiet enough to have a conversation but not so quiet it was awkward! They accommodated my mum's dietary requirements even offering smaller portions of each course for her. Will definitely go again!

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  2. Richard

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday lunch again. Excellent in every department. Highly recommended.

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  3. Mike

    London

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional!! In every sense this place is remarkable. The food is fantastic, the staff are fantastic and it’s in Ripon - it doesn’t get better!

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  4. Martyn

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is simply outstanding and fantastic value for money.Sunday lunch at £40 for 3 coarses is excellent value and probably one of the best Sunday roast I have had. Unfortunately when you arrive it felt very disorganised and very congested with to many chairs and sofas in the lobby.Also tables were been moved while we were eating to create space which is understandable but should have been arranged before paying customers arrived or were eating.Staff need to be dressed in the same clothing attire rather than all wearing different outfits including a scuffy jumper!All in all the food is of the highest quality and would certainly go back....just need to tidy up on the other aspects of a to become a top all-rounded restaurant.

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  5. Georgina

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, great friendly staff and the tables were spaced out, not too close together.

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  6. Tony

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food and excellent service Would recommend others to visit

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  7. M

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely charming and quirky old building, Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff and the food that came out of Adam Jackson’s kitchen was amazing, from the very well thought out and incredibly executed 9 course tasting menu to the beautiful breakfast. I couldn’t fault anything. Also the chef’s counter where Adam and his chef’s plate up dishes and chat to you is a lovely personable idea

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  8. Sarah

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole team were fantastic and provided a great service. The food, and wine pairing, was excellent. Would be great to have a cheese selection available.

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  9. Winston

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Overall a lovely experience’ Sunday lunch is a must’ great value. presentation out of this world.. Five stars all round.. Best eatery in Ripon

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  10. Nicky

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu at the Old Deanery is a very special experience, especially when the wine pairing is added. Each intricate and delicious dish is explained as is the wine choice and the service is second to none without being in any way obtrusive. The dining room itself is beautiful and everything adds to the ambience to create a lovely and personalised evening. This is the second time we have been at Christmas and you always wonder if it can possibly be as good again - it was!

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FAQs

The Old Deanery is rated 4.8 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time 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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