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Discover timeless elegance on our cherished
North Yorkshire grounds

Discover timeless elegance on our cherished North Yorkshire grounds

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Current Opening Hours

Our normal opening times are from 12 noon on Wednesdays through to 4pm on Sundays. 

On Wednesdays, we are open for drinks & hotel stays.  Thursday to Saturday we offer breakfast, lunch, evening tasting menu, & hotel stays.  We are open on Sundays for Sunday lunch.  We are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

When we are closed, the best way to contact us is via email, or the phones are answered by an out-of-hours team who will take a message.

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Nestled within the enchanting town of Ripon, North Yorkshire, The Old Deanery stands as a magnificent Jacobean mansion, housing Yorkshire’s newest restaurant destination.  From winter 2023, The Old Deanery has opened its doors as an exclusive dining experience, with renowned chef Adam Jackson at the helm.

If you haven’t been to The Old Deanery recently, you haven’t been to The Old Deanery.  Taken over by family-owned Layton Hill Hotels in late 2021, the site has been operating as an exclusive use wedding and events venue for two successful seasons.  Now, with the addition of Adam Jackson to the team, The new Old Deanery – restaurant with rooms - is born.

The restaurant promises the pinnacle of culinary artistry, where fine dining becomes an exquisite journey through flavours.  Immerse yourself in the opulence of the historic building and city and indulge in the finest pleasures at The Old Deanery, a treasure trove of elegance, hospitality, and epicurean delight.

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Nestled within the enchanting town of Ripon, North Yorkshire, The Old Deanery stands as a magnificent Jacobean mansion, housing Yorkshire’s newest restaurant destination.  From winter 2023, The Old Deanery has opened its doors as an exclusive dining experience, with renowned chef Adam Jackson at the helm.

If you haven’t been to The Old Deanery recently, you haven’t been to The Old Deanery.  Taken over by family-owned Layton Hill Hotels in late 2021, the site has been operating as an exclusive use wedding and events venue for two successful seasons.  Now, with the addition of Adam Jackson to the team, The new Old Deanery – restaurant with rooms - is born.

The restaurant promises the pinnacle of culinary artistry, where fine dining becomes an exquisite journey through flavours.  Immerse yourself in the opulence of the historic building and city and indulge in the finest pleasures at The Old Deanery, a treasure trove of elegance, hospitality, and epicurean delight.

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Experience culinary excellence at The Old Deanery with Head Chef Adam Jackson’s tasting menu. Enjoy a guided tour of our historic building, where each course is thoughtfully paired with a unique, richly storied space. With every dish, Chef Jackson showcases his culinary artistry, using the finest seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques to craft an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates both history and flavour.

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Experience culinary excellence at The Old Deanery with Head Chef Adam Jackson’s tasting menu. Enjoy a guided tour of our historic building, where each course is thoughtfully paired with a unique, richly storied space. With every dish, Chef Jackson showcases his culinary artistry, using the finest seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques to craft an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates both history and flavour.

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Experience culinary artistry like never before across our historic residence.

Savour the elegance of The Old Deanery with Head Chef Adam Jackson’s signature tasting menu. Your evening includes a guided tour of our historic building, where the first course is paired with a unique, richly storied space. It’s an immersive journey through time, with every dish crafted as a masterpiece of culinary artistry, celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. Join us for a memorable evening where history and flavour come together in perfect harmony.

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Why choose between an escape to the country or a city break when you can have both?  The Old Deanery blends country house grandeur, with city centre convenience, and small-town charm.

The Old Deanery has 11 individually styled bedrooms. Stay the night and enjoy views of either the lovely garden, or striking Cathedral. Then wake to an indulgent home-made breakfast banquet. The gastronomic delights don’t end at dinner, this is a breakfast with a difference, and the best way to sign off your stay.

Find us

The Old Deanery
Minster Road
Ripon
HG4 1QS

Open from Weds lunchtime for drinks in the lounges or garden, & hotel stays.

Open Thurs - Sat for breakfast, lunch, evening tasting menu, & hotel stays.

Open Sundays for Sunday lunch.

Closed Mon & Tues.

Telephone calls outside of our opening times may be answered by an out-of-hours team, voicemails will be returned on Wednesday.  Emails and social media messages will be reviewed by an out of hours team who will reply if your message if urgent, and there may still be a slight delay in response to non-urgent messages.