The Ochard inn in Hambleton

Fabulous food and drinks pairing. The staff were very knowledgeable about the dishes and wines and we had a great night of fine dining.

What can I say but 'perfection'. From the moment you arrive and are greeted in the lounge area in front of a roaring fire by Liz it's like a journey through a culinary wonderland. Firstly drinks and amuse b'ouche which were delectable. Then you are escorted to your table which is not cramped as only 7 tables are available each evening to experience this foodies heaven. Depending on which tasting menu you have decided on you then spend the next 3 to 4 hours eating the most delicious food accompanied by descriptions and explanations from Liz as well as plenty of fun and friendly chatter (unless you want to be left alone to eat in which case your wishes are catered for as is everything else). I don;t really want to go into detail and ruin the surprise of the dishes and hope the photos do them justice, but, just to say the tastes and flavours and contrasts were stunning. If a michelin star isn't forthcoming I don't know why as I have eaten in many restaurants and this ranks alongside the best of them.One final mention is to try the pairing drinks - perfectly paired and sometimes surprising, but, never dull this was the best pairing combination my wife had ever had.All I can say is 'BRAVO'

I haven't been here yet, but after the terrible review Paul jobsworth gave, the "local guide"?? And after seeing the food pictures, I think I will be booking this for my wedding anniversary meal in a couple of months. He's provided no constructive feedback and after seeing what he's reviewed and he's even gave 3stars to Macdonald's and 5stars to ladbrooks??? I have to say I wouldn't trust him guiding me in the dark, let alone to a decent food establishment.

Amazing food, brilliant setting and lovely staff. Definitely one of the best restaurants in the country, you will not be disappointed.

This is by far my best culinary experience I have had. This restaurant was exceptional and I loved everything about it. The staff was lovely and were open to a conversation. The look of the place was very warm and friendly. The food was the best I've had, and the price for a 7 meal taster course was amazing. The food they served was absolutely exquisite I loved every meal and wanted seconds every time. Although I'm usually a fussy eater I enjoyed everything even the little things I worried about. Overall it was a great evening and we were there for hours and once we left I wished for nothing but to return and go there again.

A lot of work and love has gone into their food. Very nice combinations of tastes and textures. Friendly and unpretentious service, yet detailed and interesting information!A fine dining experience that is strongly recommended!

Consistently excellent food and service

We recently celebrated our 25th Anniversary at the Hare Inn. We had the Taster Menu and were very impressed. The whole evening was a treat. The place has a nice welcoming country pub feel, with a small bar area and real fire. The service was excellent and obviously the food was of a very high standard. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for something a bit special. We are already considering our next visit.

We visited The Hare Restaurant recently and had the 8 course tasting menu.We had a lovely time. The service was excellent, and Liz was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was fantastic. Every course was superb, and the menu gave a great variety of dishes. We particularly enjoyed the 2-part mackerel course.Highly recommended. We'll certainly go back

The staff here were lovely and the food was great, not faultless there were a couple of things we felt were amiss (reminded us of Sat Bains - but not Sat Bains perfection). Still would still highly recommend. Glad we tried.