Set in the shadow of the imposing Ripon Cathedral, this 17th-century house is an attractive location for a restaurant with rooms. Start with a drink in the shabby chic lounge or well-kept garden when the weather permits. During the day a simple grazing menu is offered, but it’s the evening tasting format that holds the most appeal. The cooking has a creative make-up, with numerous processes involved, resulting in precise and eye-catching dishes; many of them incorporate intensely flavoured elements like dill oil with sea trout or mushroom ketchup with pork.