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The Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton, North Yorkshire

The Wensleydale Heifer

4.9
4.9
673 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 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
  • Website
    http://www.wensleydaleheifer.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Moss

Menu

Mothering Sunday Lunch Menu - Three Course £60, Children £30. Present For Mum to take Home- A £50 Per Table Deposit is required & reception will contact you for this.

Starters

  • Heifer's Famous Lobster & Cognac Bisque

    Popcorn Shrimp

    • Heifer's Yorkshire Puddings

      Onion Gravy, Wet Yorkshire Salad

      • Panko Crusted French Goat's Cheese

        Cranberry & Orange Compote, Walnut Crisp, Beetroot Puree, Radishes, Chicory & Dressed Shoots

        • Chilli Salt Squid

          Sweet Chilli, Japanese's Sesame Wakame Seaweed, Carrot, Peanut & Lime Fennel Salad, Baby Coriander

          • Whitby Fish Pakora

            Mint & Coriander Pickle, Cucumber Riata, Curried Cashew Nuts, Red Onion & Coriander Salad

            • '70s Style' Prawn & Whitby Lobster Cocktail

              Jack Daniel's Marie Rose, Brown Bread & Butter

              • Heifer Seafood Tian

                Heifer Whisky Smoked Salmon, Potato, Shallot & Dill Salad, Lime Pickled Fennel, Caper, Dill, Herb & Baby Prawn Dressing

                Our Famous Sunday Lunch

                Choice of Roast Local Meats. All served with – Yorkshire Pudding, Dripping Roasties, Butter Mash, Savoy Cabbage, Truffled Celeriac Puree, Cauliflower & Mature Cheddar Cheese, Maple Roast Root Vegetables, Roast Jus

                • Grand Reserve 35 Day Aged Roast Sirloin

                  Cooked Medium Rare – Wet Yorkshire Salad

                  • Roast Pork Belly, Crackling

                    Apple & Cider Sauce

                    • Garlic & Thyme Roast Chicken & Stuffing

                      • Heifer Vegetarian Parsnip & Sweet Potato Loaf

                        Red Wine Jus

                        Mains

                        • Herb Crusted Halibut Fillet

                          "Paella Risotto", Saffron, Chorizo, Roast Red Pepper, Summer Pea & Baby Prawns, Crispy Shallots & Local Pea Shoots

                          • Roast Field Mushroom

                            White Truffle & Spinach Pancake, Swiss Cheese Glaze

                            • Fish n' Chips

                              Black Sheep Beer Battered Haddock, Fat Chips, Posh Peas, Tartar Sauce, Malt Salt

                              • Maple Roast Lobster Salad

                                Whitby Lobster, King Scallops, Tiger Prawns, Crispy Belly Pork & Smoked Bacon, Baby Gem, Blush Tomato & Croutons, Maple Syrup Dressing (£12 Extra)

                                Desserts

                                • Chocolate Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding

                                  Crème Anglaise

                                  • Vanilla Crème Brûlée

                                    Viennese Biscuits & Fresh Raspberries

                                    • Salted Caramel & Milk Chocolate Tart

                                      Salted Caramel Ice Cream

                                      • Krissy's Famous Tiramisu

                                        Tonka Bean Ice Cream & Brandy Snaps

                                        • Sticky Toffee Pudding

                                          Hot Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

                                          • Heifer Affogato

                                            Artisan Vanilla Ice Cream, Shot of Espresso & Amaretto

                                            • 'Promstar', Knickerbocker Glory

                                              • Selection of Home Made Ice Cream & Biscuits

                                                • Selection of Farmhouse Cheeses

                                                  Home Made Chutneys & Biscuits

                                                  Last updated: 27 February 2025

                                                  What 673 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

                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Yorkshire

                                                    British

                                                  • North Yorkshire

                                                    Best Food

                                                  • North Yorkshire

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • North Yorkshire

                                                    Romantic

                                                  • 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 with "outstanding" service and "absolutely delicious" food. Guests appreciate its "intimate and cosy" ambiance and "friendly and attentive" staff. The menu features "top quality ingredients" with dishes like lobster thermidor and seafood crepe. A perfect spot for special occasions in the Yorkshire Dales.

                                                  673 Reviews

                                                  1. Deborah

                                                    Shropshire

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Second time we’ve been here and it didn’t disappoint. Food was fresh, tasty, hot and plenty of it. Staff are fantastic and very friendly. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

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                                                  2. Barry

                                                    London

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great place, excellent food and service. Would definitely recommend anyone to pay a visit.

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                                                  3. Charlotte

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We enjoyed the experience . The restaurant is lovely and was quiet .. the staff was very nice . The food was superb although extremely overpriced for what it was .

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                                                  4. Grant

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    A beautiful little gem we stumbled on. Booked to celebrate ny brother's engagement and going out for Valentines. Very thoughtful of them to have written a card and bought a balloon. The small touches mean a lot. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambience in the Fish restaurant was intimate and cosy. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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                                                  5. Charles

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The lunch was perfect. All the staff are most polite and attentive, being prepared to answer all our questions, even going to the kitchen to find an answer. The food is exquisitly presented, cooked to perfection and delicious. Time does not matter here, everything is relaxed and peaceful. Every meal recieves a "wow" as it is served. It would be hard to find anywhere better. Thank you.

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                                                  6. Suzette

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 10 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Staff and food are just outstanding! Made our daughter feel special on her birthday! Highly recommend

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                                                  7. Joanne

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A beautiful meal, staff very attentive, lovely setting

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                                                  8. Sophie

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 27 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Absolutely delicious food as always. Top quality ingredients and presentation, a thoroughly enjoyable treat. Let down a little this time by the staff who appeared like they could not be bothered on a quiet Monday evening. This would not put me off recommending or returning however as previous visits the staff have been top notch, this time just lacked a little pizzazz. Not a cheap meal out so more of a special occasion but you don’t feel ripped off - you definitely get what you pay for in this instance. We will be back, thank you.

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                                                  9. Susan

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Another wonderful Sunday lunch at The Heifer. Food delicious as usual and service was friendly, but professional. We will be back- soon!

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                                                  10. Katherine

                                                    Newcastle

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Wonderful experience for our family celebration lunch. The service and food quality were outstanding over a very busy Sunday lunchtime. We had a two course traditional Sunday lunch which was delicious - the quality of ingredients were excellent and the portions filled some very large appetites. This was the perfect place to provide a memorable meal which we will remember for a long time

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                                                  The Wensleydale Heifer is rated 4.9 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 pm
                                                  Booked 14 times today
                                                  Google Map for The Wensleydale Heifer

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

                                                  Dining areas

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Area
                                                    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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