The Grantley Arms is a fine old inn dating back to the late 1600's and set in the picturesque village of High Grantley on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 3 miles from Fountains Abbey, approximately 5 miles from the Market Town of Ripon, known for it's beautiful Cathedral.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, the pub's handsome decor and comfort are just two of it's many attractions adding to its warm ambience. The bar areas are spacious, the restaurant is air conditioned and can seat thirty people.
The sun Terrace affords stunning views across the Yorkshire countryside with seating available for up to 50 people.
Our RestaurantThe elegant air conditioned restaurant, with it's crisp linen cloths and intimate atmosphere is stylish and comfortable and offers the perfect setting for a sumptuous dining experience. Whether you want a two/three course Sunday Lunch or the fine dining of the Grantley Arms a la carte menu, there is something to suit everyone, with all the food freshly prepared from locally sourced produce. From the breads and chutneys to the soups and salads, everything you will find on the menu comes directly from the Grantley Arms' own kitchen, where it's two head chefs are on hand to create that something special.
Why not celebrate your special occasion with us, we can cater for approximately fifty people on a set menu of your choice or up to one hundred people on a buffet style menu.
The restaurant lends itself very well to corporate functions and local businesses are warmly invited to enquire about room hire and the catering options available.
Menus Our belief is that if our Chef's are given the best produce available then they can present the best food on your plate. With this in mind we use the following fresh produce suppliers: -
Hodgsons of Hartlepoolfor fresh Fish delivered daily.
Hutchinson's of Ripleyfor fresh meat delivered daily. Peter Buck buys Beef from Falshaws farms at Masham. Pork from Taylors at Burton Leonard. Lamb from Nelsons at Killinghall. Free range Chicken from Fryers at Fellbeck, near Ripon
Sunflour's of Grewelthorpefor Flour
Metcalfe's near Riponfor Free range Eggs.
Mackenzies SmokeHouse at Bubberhousesfor Smoked Salmon and Chicken.
Holme Farmed Venison of Sherburn in Elmetfor Venison Haunch Steaks
Lishman's of Ilkleyfor Sausages, Black Pudding and Dry cured Smoked Bacon.
Bland's of Riponfor fresh Fruit and Vegetables delivered daily.
Archer's of Raintonfresh Asparagus (when in season).
Lunch Menu served Tuesday to Saturday Lunch 12.00noon to 2.00pm
Starter
Chef's Soup of the day £5.25
Salmon, Haddock and Rocket Fishcake with wilted Spinach and a Lemon Butter Sauce £7.25
Twice Baked Broccoli and Stilton Cheese Soufflé with a Pear and Pickled Walnut Puree, fresh Grapes and a fine Cress Salad £7.75
Tempura Battered Squid and King Prawns set on an Oriental Bean Sprout Salad with a Sweet Chilli Dressing £8.95
Chicken Liver Parfait with Red Onion Marmalade and Toast £6.75
Fresh Bread Rolls of the day with Longley Farm Butter, Olive Oil and Balsamic £0.50
Omelettes with a choice of two fillings and a Salad Garnish Cheese, Mushroom, Prawn, Smoked Salmon, Bacon and Tomato £7.95
Toasted Sandwich (Mackenzies) Smoked Salmon and Prawns in Marie Rose Sauce £7.95
Toasted Sandwich Serrano Ham, Mushroom and grilled Gruyere Cheese £7.50
Toasted Sandwich Hot Chicken and roast Courgette with a Curried Mayonnaise £7.50
Toasted Sandwich Sun Dried Tomato, Pesto and grilled Mozzarella Cheese £7.50
Steak and roast Onion toasted Open Sandwich served with Chips and Onion Rings £10.50
Main Course
Trio of Sausages Award winning Sausages (Lishman’s of Ilkley) on Shallot and Thyme Mash with a rich Onion Jus topped with crispy Potatoes £10.75
Local Pan Roast Breast of Pheasant on Bubble and Squeak Potato with a Juniper Berry Jus and Bread Sauce £14.95
Grilled Fillet of Salmon (GF) on Tomato and Herb Mashed Potato and Spinach with a Dill Butter Sauce £14.95
ALL THE ABOVE SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF VEGETABLES
A grilled fish of the day £14.95
The Grantley Arms individual Pie of the week in Short crust Pastry £12.50
(v) Roast flat field Mushroom (GF) Stuffed with Spinach and Goat’s Cheese served with a Red Onion Marmalade £10.95
Local Venison Steak (GF) from Holme Farmed Venison in Sherburn in Elmet on Honey Roast Parsnip Puree with a Blackberry Jus and Parsnip Crisps £16.95
ALL THE ABOVE SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF POTATOES AND A SELECTION OF VEGETABLES OR SALAD
Grilled Seafood Platter A selection of grilled Seafood with baby Salad, Tartar Sauce, Lemon and a choice of Potatoes £18.95
Fresh Battered Haddock Small £10.25 Large £12.75 Fresh Haddock Fillet deep fried in crispy Beer Batter and served with homemade Tartar Sauce, a choice of Potatoes and a mixed Salad or Grantley Arms Mushy Peas Steaks
Grilled Rump Steak 8oz £17.95
Grilled Rump Steak 12oz £23.95
Grilled Sirloin Steak 8oz £18.95
Grilled Fillet Steak 8oz £23.95
All Steaks are served with one of the following Traditional Garnish - Mushrooms, Onion Rings and Tomato Au Poivre Sauce Tarragon and Dijon Mustard Butter Red Onion Marmalade Red Wine Garlic Butter
Side Orders
Home-Made Chips Dauphinoise Potatoes Salad Mashed Potato Selection of Vegetables Tomato, Onion and Rocket Salad Rice £2.95
A La Carte Menu served Tuesday to Friday 5.30pm to 9.00pm Saturday 5.30pm to 9.30pm Sunday 5.30pm to 8.00pm
Pan fried Pigeon Breast on a Balsamic glazed Shallot Tart Tatin £7.50
Venison Carpaccio (GF) with a Fine Shoot Salad and Parmesan Shavings £7.95
Salmon, Haddock and Rocket Fishcake with Pickled Cucumber Salad and Tartar Sauce £7.25
Beer Battered Squid Rings and King Prawns (GF) set on an Oriental Bean Sprout Salad with a Sweet Chilli Dressing £8.95
The Grantley Arms Individual Beef Wellington Prime British Beef Fillet, cooked Medium, topped with Wild Mushrooms and Pate wrapped in Puff Pastry, oven baked, served with a Wild Mushroom Cream £25.95
Steaks (GF)
Steaks are served with one of the following Traditional Garnish (Mushrooms, Onion Rings and Grilled Tomato) Au Poivre Sauce
Red Wine Jus Garlic Butter
Tarragon and Dijon Mustard Butter Red Onion Marmalade
Side Orders £2.95 each
Hand Cut Chips Tomato and Onion Salad Dressed Leaf Salad Selection of Vegetables of the Day Mashed Potato Dauphinoise Potatoes
Main Courses are served with fresh seasonal Vegetables of the day and a choice of potatoes
All Dishes are Freshly Prepared to Order
Please allow time after ordering
A Menu for Sunday Lunch
Set Two Course £18.95 and Set Three Course £21.95
Sample Menu
Chef's Freshly Prepared Soup served with Fresh Bread
Grilled Sardines with a Tarragon, Orange and Dijon Mustard Sauce
Pork, Black Pudding and Chorizo Terrine with Apple and Thyme Chutney and warm Toast
Crispy Duck and Mushroom Spring Roll with a Sesame and soy Dressing
A Yorkshire Blue and poached Pear Timbale set on Red Onion Marmalade with a Walnut Dressing
A Filo Pastry Purse filled with Spinach and Wild Mushrooms served with a Sherry Cream
Salmon, Haddock and Rocket Fishcake with a Tartar Dressing
Castle of two Melons with Green Apple Sorbet, Fruit Puree and fresh Fruit
Nidderdale Roast Leg of Lamb served with Roast Potatoes, Apricot Mint Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding
Locally farmed Roast Rump of Beef served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast with Roast Potatoes, Chipolatas, Apple and Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Tartlets and Bread Sauce
Trio of Sausages Award winning Sausages (Lishman’s of Ilkley) on Red Onion Mash with a Red wine Gravy
Salmon Fillet Stuffed with a Spinach Mousse with a Lime and Chive Sauce
Grilled Fillet of Hake set on a Seafood Chowder and a green Herb Pesto
Grilled Fillet of Plaice with a Lemon, Caper and Green Herb Butter
(v) A Spinach, Leek and Potato Tower with Goat’s Cheese set on a Madeira Glaze
Desserts
Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding with Fresh Egg Custard
Dark Chocolate Cheesecake served with homemade Hazelnut Ice Cream and White Chocolate Sauce
Caramelised Rice Pudding topped with a Raspberry and Apple Compote
Vanilla Panacotta served with Red Berries and Fruit Puree
Individual Tiramisu “Trifle” with Marinated Cherries and Biscotti
Traditional Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce
Creme Caramel (GF) with Toffee Sauce and Caramelised Pineapple
Toffee and Walnut Syllabub Layered with Brandy Snap Crumble
Cheese & Dessert Menu
Cheese Platter A Selection of Local Cheeses, served with Apple, Celery, Quine Jelly, Fruit Cake and Savoury Biscuits. Choose three of the following Cheeses:- £7.25
Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton Arguably the best, with an age profile of eight weeks maturity
King Richard III Wensleydale Handmade on the farm made to a pre-war recipe, the only cheese of its type left in the world
Shepherds purse dairy Yorkshire blue Ewes Hand made at Newsham near Thirsk, a soft blue veined cheese rich in flavour
Denhay Mature Cheddar A 12 month old cheese with a superb flavour and texture, made near Bridport, Dorset
Smoked Brie petit A French Brie, a creamier, richer tasting 60 per cent Brie, which has been naturally smoked
Following Desserts
£6.95
Pineapple Tart Tatin (allow 15 minutes for cooking) with Fried Coconut Ice Cream
Duo of Chocolate Hot Dark Chocolate Pot and Iced White and Dark Chocolate Parfait
Steamed Treacle Sponge with Fresh Egg Custard
Lemon Meringue Pie with Raspberry Sorbet
A selection of Homemade Ice Creams and Sorbets available £5.25
An Assiette of Desserts (a treat to share) to include a selection of four desserts of the day £12.95
Sample monthly quiz Supper
The Grantley Arms has a quiz night on the last Sunday of each month specially set by our members of staff, during the interval we serve a special quiz supper. Reserve your team table and you could be the lucky winner of a Grantley Arms £50 voucher
Steak and Mushroom Pie with Mashed Potato and Garden Peas
Lamb and Mint Hot Pot with Braised Red Cabbage
Roast Chicken stuffed with Cranberry Mousse with Dauphinoise Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
Roast Flat Field Mushroom stuffed with wilted Spinach and Goat’s Cheese with a Leaf Salad
Come and enjoy our exquisite food, local brewed ales and a choice of four red and four white wines offered by the glass with a further extensive Wine List available by the bottle, whilst relaxing in our cosy 17th Century Pub/Restaurant with beamed ceilings and a real log fire. Lunch Menu or Two/Three Course Menu served from 12 noon, also an Early Bird Menu offered 5.30 to 7.00pm Tuesday to Friday served in the Bar.
Proprietor Valerie Sails and her partner Eric Broadwith can usually be found at the front of the house offering a typically warm welcome to customers old and new.
It is their personal touch and the unique and hospitable atmosphere of the Grantley Arms that makes people frequent visitors. If you are thinking of getting out and about in the Dales, call in at Grantley Arms to see for yourself what they have to offer.
The elegant air conditioned restaurant, with it's crisp linen cloths and intimate atmosphere is stylish and comfortable and offers the perfect setting for a sumptuous dining experience. Whether you want a two/three course Sunday Lunch or the fine dining of the Grantley Arms a la carte menu, there is something to suit everyone, with all the food freshly prepared from locally sourced produce. From the breads and chutneys to the soups and salads, everything you will find on the menu comes directly from the Grantley Arms' own kitchen, where it's two head chefs are on hand to create that something special.
The restaurant lends itself very well to corporate functions and local businesses are warmly invited to inquire about room hire and the catering options available.