The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms

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The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms, Grassington | AA 2 Rosette Modern British & French Cuisine

A French foundation rooted in Yorkshire soil

At The Clarendon Country Pub With Rooms in Grassington, chef patron Lionel Strub applies his classical French techniques to a strictly seasonal Modern British menu. His kitchen draws heavily from the surrounding Yorkshire Dales, sourcing eighty percent of its ingredients from local farms and gamekeepers. This commitment to regional produce earned the establishment two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2026. The menu shifts with the seasons, highlighting venison liver pate, baked goat cheese from Dales Dairy, and roasted meats prepared with quiet precision.

Seasonal plates built around the local larder

The pub maintains a working relationship with the Hebden shoot that dates back to 1801, making game a natural cornerstone of the dinner service. Roast rump of beef and braised shoulder lamb appear alongside rabbit and trout during their respective seasons. For those seeking a more formal setting, the three course Sunday lunch pairs traditional Yorkshire puddings with house made sticky toffee pudding or a daily crumble. Every French inspired dish relies on minimal processing, letting the quality of the raw ingredient dictate the final presentation.

A stone built inn that still welcomes locals and visitors

The building traces its lineage to a droving route established centuries ago, operating under several names before settling as The Clarendon Hotel in 1901. Downstairs, vintage autovac taps serve real ales beside a fireplace where regular guests gather after afternoon walks along the River Wharfe. The dining room balances rustic timber beams with careful attention to comfort, while an upstairs gallery displays photographs from decades of country sports. Solar panels now cover the roof, supplying thirty percent of the inn's electricity as part of a broader pledge to eliminate single use plastics.