Minster Rd, Ripon, HG4 1QS
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Summary
Yorkshire reporters are very enthusiastic about the late 2023 reformatting of this property owned by Layton Hill Hotels, now pitching itself more as a ‘restaurant with rooms’, with chef Adam Jackson – formerly at the Black Swan in Oldstead – at the stoves. Nearly all accounts on its tasting menu are of “incredible cooking”: “we first sampled Adam’s food when in Oldstead, and this was our first visit here with food just as good as we have come to expect from chef Jackson, with a well-matched wine flight. Service was attentive, and the pacing of the tasting menu was just right. The building is lovely too with superb views over the garden”.
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Have you eaten at The Old Deanery?
Owner's description
The Old Deanery is a Jacobean mansion in the shadows of Ripon Cathedral.
Acclaimed chef, Adam Jackson is surrounded by a buzz of excitement, having a collection of awards and accreditations to his name, and a list of some of the top restaurants on his CV. Adam was head chef at the Black Swan at Oldstead, where he helped win its first Michelin star in 2012. He then set up his own restaurant, the Park in Marmadukes Townhouse hotel which gained three AA rosettes.
Adam’s signature tasting menu is around 9 courses, each made using the best ingredients, prepared with Adam and his team’s culinary expertise.
Dining at The Old Deanery is an immersive experience, and you move through the building as you dine: Start in the warm and cosy Welcome Lounge with its big comfy sofas, before moving into the dark and atmospheric Chef’s Lounge. After your first course you will be taken into the light and refined dining room for the rest of your meal.
Throughout the meal you’ll learn bites of information such as how Adam’s young son helped pick the herbs, berries and wild garlic from our gardens, or how the game came from restaurant manager, Chloe’s family land.
The ambiance and service are relaxed and friendly; the food may be formal, but the atmosphere is not. As an independently owned family business, you may well meet the owners’ toddler and small dog during your visit!
The Old Deanery boasts 11 individually styled bedrooms, and all rates include our unique breakfast banquet, which has to be seen to be believed!
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| SundayLunch | £38.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 90.00 | Dinner only | 9 |
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| Wine per bottle | £44.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The Old Deanery Restaurant Diner Reviews
"This is the second visit my wife and I have made to the old Deanery, having been there before in March 2024. The food on our first visit was exceptional, and the food on our latest visit was even better! Each dish was presented perfectly, and the taste and sensation of the food were outstanding. We had the tasting menu with the wine flight, which was a perfect match. The staff, including Adam Jackson, were exceptional, clearly explaining what we were eating and providing further information about the wine we received. We have eaten in many Michelin-star restaurants, and whilst we are not experts, the food we had at The Old Deanery is better than that of some of these Michelin-star restaurants. We will be visiting again when the next seasonal menu comes into place."
"Excellent food in a historic setting. As good as anything at this price point and if staying the breakfast is both tasty and amusing- especially the deconstructed English breakfast "
"The tasting menu is exceptional Adam Jackson creates a unique atmosphere and all the staff are so knowledgeable about the food and wine. Although each course is fabulous my personal favorite was the sea bass, this had a very delicate jalapeno sauce that just elevated the dish. The drink pared with this course was a sparkling Japanese sake....amazing."
"Our second visit to The Old Deanery for dinner, bed and breakfast and we can't recommend it enough. The ambiance is great, the rooms are comfy and the food is amazing. Having eaten at a number of fine dining restaurants we think Adam is simply the best. The tasting menus reflect the season and are delicious and the breakfast is spectacular! Can't wait for next time!"
Minster Rd, Ripon, HG4 1QS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑4 pm |
