Chadwicks Inn Maltby

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Chadwicks Inn Maltby: Two AA Rosette Modern British Dining in Middlesbrough

A Historic Village Setting

Chadwicks Inn Maltby sits near Middlesbrough on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, offering a refined Modern British dining experience inside a preserved nineteenth century pub. The building retains its original stone fireplace and timber beams while displaying commendations left by John Liddle, an RAF pilot who renamed it The Pathfinders after the war. Lee Tolley, Helen Gill and head chef Steven Lawford manage the operation together. Visitors find a relaxed environment where local history meets attentive service.

The Approach to Cooking

Steven Lawford structures his kitchen around regional suppliers and careful technique rather than heavy sauces. This approach to British cooking relies on butter poaching and slow confit to let ingredients like North Sea cod and spring lamb speak for themselves. This disciplined focus on quality earned two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2026. The team adjusts daily specials based on what arrives fresh at the market.

Seasonal Plates and Cellar Notes

The dinner menu highlights dishes such as pan roasted belly of British spring lamb served with creamed potato and braised lettuce, alongside whole baked baby Dover sole prepared Veronique style. Heavier preparations include a Yorkshire game terrine paired with chestnut mushroom ketchup and a dark chocolate gingerbread délicé finished with salted caramel. Guests frequently pair these plates with dessert Moscatel from Rioja or a 10 year old tawny port from the Douro valley.