Food excellent , the Hall and grounds are super , terrific kitchen
Kegman 81
I went there for a cousins wedding, a great looking place, welcoming and friendly staff, and had a great day. Plenty of parking.
Steve Hunt
A handbag, pair of glasses and a partially completed crossword sat abandoned before a roaring fire, which was more a scene from Agatha Christies Mousetrap than a location for fine dining.However, respect is due, as we are in Askham Hall where clearly only centuries of history can bring such charm.Our host was pleasant and offered aperitifs before leaving menus and what resembled a carpet sample book, masquerading as the wine list, academic however with wine pairing a given, but provided amusement whilst waiting for our drinks which were dilatory.Amuse bouche arrived with a respectable glass of champagne but a rather amateur tumbler of tonic with a hint of gin. The nibbles were satisfactory.First course was scallop and butternut squash three ways, which was tasty, particularly the fried squash offering good contrasting texture.Second course was a slighty visually dissapointing plate of salad which deceptivly delivered on a surprisingly whole host of excellent flavours.By now we had recognised that the lesser number of courses had been compensated with scale, as a large portion of North sea cod was swimming in a bowl of cream sauce depriving the oyster mushrooms centre stage and a suprisingly still crisp lettuce.The main course was pork but with half an inch of unrendered fat clinging to the side of a tough piece of meat warranting the provided steak knife wasnt pleasant, its accompaniment were not too pleased to be there either and this dish had let the chef down.We rounded off with two interesting and tasty desserts the latter served with an excellent deep red 1928 wine which finished off an excellent night of wine pairing, compliments to the sommelier.Overall whilst pleasant enough there was little to rave over, nothing worthy of photograph and lacked the modern vibe expected in todays fine dining market.The cost was high given we had the cheaper cuts of fish and meat made annoyingly worse by the addition of the water we had turned down on more than one occasion, but we enjoyed a night out.
Ian Hill
Really great country house hotel. It feels like you are a house guest rather than a customer. The food is amazing. A great place for a special occasion.
Esther L
Attended a beautiful wedding here. Beautiful venue, fantastic food and a very well organised
AKi (buenas.barcelona)
I had my birthday party with friends in the restaurant. The sommelier really looked after us with three 50 year old vintage wines which my partner organised for me. (Champagne, white and red). I know sometimes it is difficult to organise a dinner with our own wine, but since they accepted and welcomed us, I was so relieved.The sommelier was the last piece to make my party perfect. Thank you.
RichardHalifax
This is a very old family house and from the moment we arrived we felt like we were staying with the family! All the staff were so nice and welcoming and nothing was a problem. The food at Alium was amazing and the wine pairing and info given on the wines was a delight. Yes it’s old and yes it might by slighty shabby but it’s just gorgeous. You can’t help but relax. Really impressed that everything is local incl tea, coffee, biscuits etc etc. Thankyou for a wonderful 2 days we won’t ever forget.
ianpF8250KS
Another delightful stay at this fabulous castle - this time in the Gatehouse suite. What a joy! Wonderful space - love the mix of old and new, the patina of the sofa, the clever use of fabrics & pictures to give a modern but antique style all together. Feather bedding and a great bed allow for the perfect nights sleep. Clean, comfortable and delightful. Thank you.
Darren Green
Great place, great food lovely welcoming and accommodating staff ?
Kerrie Mann
Definitely an experience, of a historic, traditional hall. Dinner and breakfast were fabulous!! Local attraction, Lowther Castle & Gardens, is right around the corner. Do not miss!
Had the most amazing stay this weekend. Room was outstanding, staff so friendly bar well stocked. The pool was lovely for a morning dip and really enjoyed the spa and sauna. Breakfast was really value for money and you could taste how fresh the food was. We also went to queens head for dinner and this was some of the best food I’ve eaten at. Can’t speak high enough of the hallRooms: Room was large, bed well best night sleep I’ve had in years. Mini bar great value
Emma C
Really enjoyed our stay, use of the pool and hot tub and roaming the grounds to see all the produce grown on site. Breakfast fab and 6 course tasting menu delicious! Mini bar in the room really reasonable and loved the honesty bar concept!
Nizam Hamid
This review is for Allium the restaurant at Askham Hall. Thought the tasting menu offered good variety and decent choices but perhaps could have been a bit more exciting and innovative for what had. Everything was tasty just needed an edge. We were very fortunate to be in the private dining room and the staff and service were excellent and welcoming. The grounds are very pleasant and we had a lovely wander around. Worth coming to if you are in the area.
Tim
A beautifully located venue nestled next to the river and village, surrounded by trees and fields. Venue features accommodation, barn and gardens with a coffee bar, wood fired pizza oven, bar, kitchen and large dining space. Plenty of parking also makes this an ideal place to host special occasions.
Danny Warren
Superb location and delightful food. We really enjoyed the tasting menu. The vegetarian option was also very good. Great wines and port recommendations from the establishment’s sommelier.
Food excellent , the Hall and grounds are super , terrific kitchen
I went there for a cousins wedding, a great looking place, welcoming and friendly staff, and had a great day. Plenty of parking.
A handbag, pair of glasses and a partially completed crossword sat abandoned before a roaring fire, which was more a scene from Agatha Christies Mousetrap than a location for fine dining.However, respect is due, as we are in Askham Hall where clearly only centuries of history can bring such charm.Our host was pleasant and offered aperitifs before leaving menus and what resembled a carpet sample book, masquerading as the wine list, academic however with wine pairing a given, but provided amusement whilst waiting for our drinks which were dilatory.Amuse bouche arrived with a respectable glass of champagne but a rather amateur tumbler of tonic with a hint of gin. The nibbles were satisfactory.First course was scallop and butternut squash three ways, which was tasty, particularly the fried squash offering good contrasting texture.Second course was a slighty visually dissapointing plate of salad which deceptivly delivered on a surprisingly whole host of excellent flavours.By now we had recognised that the lesser number of courses had been compensated with scale, as a large portion of North sea cod was swimming in a bowl of cream sauce depriving the oyster mushrooms centre stage and a suprisingly still crisp lettuce.The main course was pork but with half an inch of unrendered fat clinging to the side of a tough piece of meat warranting the provided steak knife wasnt pleasant, its accompaniment were not too pleased to be there either and this dish had let the chef down.We rounded off with two interesting and tasty desserts the latter served with an excellent deep red 1928 wine which finished off an excellent night of wine pairing, compliments to the sommelier.Overall whilst pleasant enough there was little to rave over, nothing worthy of photograph and lacked the modern vibe expected in todays fine dining market.The cost was high given we had the cheaper cuts of fish and meat made annoyingly worse by the addition of the water we had turned down on more than one occasion, but we enjoyed a night out.
Really great country house hotel. It feels like you are a house guest rather than a customer. The food is amazing. A great place for a special occasion.
Attended a beautiful wedding here. Beautiful venue, fantastic food and a very well organised
I had my birthday party with friends in the restaurant. The sommelier really looked after us with three 50 year old vintage wines which my partner organised for me. (Champagne, white and red). I know sometimes it is difficult to organise a dinner with our own wine, but since they accepted and welcomed us, I was so relieved.The sommelier was the last piece to make my party perfect. Thank you.
This is a very old family house and from the moment we arrived we felt like we were staying with the family! All the staff were so nice and welcoming and nothing was a problem. The food at Alium was amazing and the wine pairing and info given on the wines was a delight. Yes it’s old and yes it might by slighty shabby but it’s just gorgeous. You can’t help but relax. Really impressed that everything is local incl tea, coffee, biscuits etc etc. Thankyou for a wonderful 2 days we won’t ever forget.
Another delightful stay at this fabulous castle - this time in the Gatehouse suite. What a joy! Wonderful space - love the mix of old and new, the patina of the sofa, the clever use of fabrics & pictures to give a modern but antique style all together. Feather bedding and a great bed allow for the perfect nights sleep. Clean, comfortable and delightful. Thank you.
Great place, great food lovely welcoming and accommodating staff ?
Definitely an experience, of a historic, traditional hall. Dinner and breakfast were fabulous!! Local attraction, Lowther Castle & Gardens, is right around the corner. Do not miss!
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Had the most amazing stay this weekend. Room was outstanding, staff so friendly bar well stocked. The pool was lovely for a morning dip and really enjoyed the spa and sauna. Breakfast was really value for money and you could taste how fresh the food was. We also went to queens head for dinner and this was some of the best food I’ve eaten at. Can’t speak high enough of the hallRooms: Room was large, bed well best night sleep I’ve had in years. Mini bar great value
Really enjoyed our stay, use of the pool and hot tub and roaming the grounds to see all the produce grown on site. Breakfast fab and 6 course tasting menu delicious! Mini bar in the room really reasonable and loved the honesty bar concept!
This review is for Allium the restaurant at Askham Hall. Thought the tasting menu offered good variety and decent choices but perhaps could have been a bit more exciting and innovative for what had. Everything was tasty just needed an edge. We were very fortunate to be in the private dining room and the staff and service were excellent and welcoming. The grounds are very pleasant and we had a lovely wander around. Worth coming to if you are in the area.
A beautifully located venue nestled next to the river and village, surrounded by trees and fields. Venue features accommodation, barn and gardens with a coffee bar, wood fired pizza oven, bar, kitchen and large dining space. Plenty of parking also makes this an ideal place to host special occasions.
Superb location and delightful food. We really enjoyed the tasting menu. The vegetarian option was also very good. Great wines and port recommendations from the establishment’s sommelier.