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The Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton, North Yorkshire

The Wensleydale Heifer

4.8
4.8
482 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
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.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–14:15 Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:15
  • Phone number
    01969 622322
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Moss

What 482 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Yorkshire

    British

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • North Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    British

482 Reviews
  1. ShirleyB

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience3
    Excellent food with impeccable service. A little chilly and sat on a table near the kitchen door which was quite noisy.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. I have taken note about the heating and passed this onto our restaurant manager. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  2. DavidM

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall3Food4Service4Ambience2
    The food was of the usual high standard but our table was tucked away in a small and uninspiring side room. My "Christmas dinner"? I'd have been served more veg at Bob Cratchit's. Haute cuisine should not mean stingy portions. Very poor value,feels like the Heifer is trading on its name.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review. I am delighted that you enjoyed the food but very disappointed that you didn't find the meal good value for money. I have passed your feedback onto our head chef. We all look forward to welcoming you back in the future

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fabulous food! Good friendly service. Nice ambiance. Great evening with friends - would recommend!! Thankyou

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  4. LesleyN

    County Durham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Seafood menu was difficult to choose from as so much choice, not disappointed with the full lobster! Will defo visit again.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  5. Annie

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We were a party of 4 adults plus a 2 year old, seated in the window recess of the fish bar which was a perfect place to enjoy the consistently good food, attentive staff and general ambience of the restaurant.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    First visit to WH. It was very good. Would have given 5stars for ambience had it not been for the refit of the main dining area. I’m sure we’ll return though.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fantastic place Food , staff , service and ambience excellent and all in a beautiful village setting. Love it so much we moved there

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  8. PatR

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    An excellent experience celebrating a birthday. I had seafood pancake with a side of salad. My husband had stone bass on risotto with a side of spinach. Our son had a large fish and chips. All dishes were delicious, perfectly cooked and well presented. The trio of lemon dishes was a large, tasty plateful. The wine list was extensive. Staff were attentive but discreet. We ate in the dining room which was busy and there were diners eating elsewhere. The birthday balloon, card and present was a lovely gesture much appreciated that added to making the whole event special and memorable.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  9. CillaL

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Perfect as always. Wouldn't go anywhere else for a special meal or celebration

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  10. CaroleW

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent meal and fantastic service. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  11. SarahG

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Amazing experience. Fantastic food in a welcoming warm environment. Thank you.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  12. Fifi

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful meal, fantastic service as nd lovely surroundings

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  13. KeithG

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    50 Wedding Anniversary this visit as always excellent. In my view the very best around quality of the food and the service is always exceptional.

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  14. JanetB

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We had an excellent meal and the service was second to none Thank you all very much

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  15. CynthiaC

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My daughter, son-in-law, husband and I together with our grand pup Bodie enjoyed a lovely lunch with you. Ambience and service was excellent - so much so that my husband and I are returning next March for a stay with you to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Thank you

    The Wensleydale HeiferResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post your very kind review. We all very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  16. SteveB

    Cumbria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We have been regular visitors to the Heifer for well over a decade and have usually chosen our meal from the a la carte menu. This time we decided to go with the three-course fixed price option and were definitely not disappointed. Excellent food, beautifully presented; a good selection of well-chosen wines by the glass; and really helpful, friendly staff. Not cheap but great value for money.

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  17. MelF

    Herefordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely old inn that has been tastefully decorated. We sat in The Snug which was really cosy but is adjacent to the corridor so quite a busy area with staff and guests back and forth. Staff very friendly, extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Went the extra mile providing a birthday card, helium balloon and small gift as we were celebrating my birthday.

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  18. Freddie

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    We had a 50 pound experience voucher for our anniversary and were offered a fixed and a la carte menu. To be fair the food was good although I didn't like my starter the fish cakes were a bit rubbery but no complaints on the rest. My wife said her dessert was the best sticky toffee pudding she has ever had and to be fair the cheese board is enough fir two. We ended up paying another £42 on top of our voucher but my wife had 2 pots of tea and I asked for a lager top which came as a pint of Estralla and a small bottle of lemonade £9.50 in total I presume there was no draught lemonade or our young server didn't realise that you left a bit of lager out out and put a bit of lemonade in. Overall this was a good experience and I think the food is good value but the drinks were questionable.

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  19. Sparky

    Perthshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Lovely special family meal. Great service. The kids felt spoiled and the adults felt like it was a real treat. Portions just a little large for us. We would love to come back.

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  20. holkey

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food is always excellent,but the cottage pie on the set menu was the best I have ever tasted.That plus the superb staff made it another brilliant day at the Heifer,thank you to all.......

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  21. Staffielover

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My husband and I both had a wonderful time at the Wensleydale Heifer, celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. The staff were lovely, the surroundings (we dined in the snug) was super cosy, the food was fabulous with generous portions and the flowers on the table plus the gift, balloon and card made the occasion so very special. We loved it so much we've booked again for lunch to celebrate meeting 23 years ago. Thank you to everyone who made our visit such a memorable and delightful one.

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  22. StephenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a fantastic meal at the Wensleydale Heifer. The sweet chilli king prawn starters are to die for, the controversial maple syrup salad out of this world and the Crème Brulée was sublime. The restaurant is lovely, clean and well-lit with friendly and happy staff. The meal we had will go down as one of if not the best restaurant meals we have had and we cannot wait to visit the area again as the WH will be our first port of call

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  23. GraemeW

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience3
    Fourth visit to the Heifer, and once again the food did not disappoint! A delicious beef and mushroom arancini canape set the scene, followed by the most beautiful cauliflower and parmesan soup ... outstanding! The lamb was tender and perfectly cooked and the accompanying shepherd's pie was as good as I have ever had. No room for desert! Always a pleasure to dine here.

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  24. SueB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    If you want good food ,good service, relaxed atmosphere, this is the place to go... You won't be disappointed

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  25. Niloc19garden

    Kent

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience4
    There were a number of little things, such as a very wordy menu, so people weren’t sure what they’d ordered, my starter prawns tempura was 3 prawns in sweet chilli sauce seemingly straight from the bottle with sesame seeds added for £14’ish and other dishes, my wife’s prawn cocktail also didn’t seem that individual or different to commercial sauces. Whilst the food was reasonable it wasn’t outstanding, unlike the pricing. The wine menu was equally ‘quirky’ but remarkably confusing The birthday gift was a nice touch, and the service was very professional

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  26. JaneG

    County Durham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent meal, high standard of service. Maybe slightly overpriced. But would go again!

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  27. DavidH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This was a perfect wedding anniversary lunch. The ambience was buzzy without being busy and the food (from a limited menu) was absolutely delicious. The staff were also attentive without being obtrusive. Recommended.

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  28. JulieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Welcoming friendly efficient staff lovely surroundings food fabulous always enjoy our visits thankyou

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  29. Willowings

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Balloon, card and present were given to my friend for her birthday which was a very kind and thoughtful gesture and hugely appreciated, thank you.

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  30. RodG

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent food , the service was great ,had a fantastic meal

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  31. Nellie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fabulous food and very friendly and attentive staff. We booked for a double celebration and everyone went out of their way to make it a very special occasion

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  32. christophern

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My wife and I had a fabulous meal at the Heifer. Its the second time we have eaten there this year and in both instances we had brilliant experiences. The team there put together a fabulous menu and then go out of their way to make Customers happy. We love seafood and I have to say their sourcing, preperation and presentation of sea food is second to none.

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  33. DavidS

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great service, lovely ambience, stunning food, reasonably priced wine for everyone and attentive, but discreet staff - 10/10!

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  34. JayneG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We booked on line, celebrating a birthday, my husband received a card, gift and balloon, which was a lovely touch, the food was delicious, service excellent. We will definitely return.

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  35. MarieK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    This place is simply incredible, the warm welcome the food and service in general were 5*

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  36. Medwynd

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience3
    The Snug, being just off the passage, was not as quiet as we would have liked. Otherwise a good evening with excellent food.

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  37. SimonW

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Best Steak in North Yorkshire Great Wine Selection Kristy’s Desserts take the Meal to another level. Best place to eat around . Simple !

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  38. MICHAELJ

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Ate there two nights in a row. Excellent food, attentive staff and a nice atmosphere.

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  39. AmandaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Attentive staff, very friendly, wonderful food overall amazing

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  40. Brammers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful Sunday lunch, amazing food and fabulous service. We will definitely be back!

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The Wensleydale Heifer is rated 4.8 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 10 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 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–14:15 Sun 12:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:15
  • 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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