Restaurant · Ripon
Set inside Grantley Hall, with immaculate grounds and low tungsten lighting, this is proper fine dining rather than a casual family lunch — worth knowing before you book. Parking is free, there's buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu, and outdoor seating when the weather plays along. The cooking is ambitious: the Beef Wellington is cooked to order with a 30-minute wait flagged on the menu, so bring something to occupy small hands, and the puddings draw the loudest praise. Staff are attentive without hovering over the table. Honest snags: it's expensive, a service charge is added automatically, and a few find the food doesn't quite match the setting. One couple said they'd "remember this meal for the rest of our lives" — save it for a special occasion with older children.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A welcoming Ripon bar with a kids' menu and outdoor seating, rated 4.9 by families who've eaten there.
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