Hansom Restaurant

A returning customer! This time I treated my Mum to the Friday Lunch and it absolutely did not disappoint! I had the hake and Mum had the belly pork, cooked and crackled to perfection. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable of the food and drinks, they suggested a fabulous gin and tonic pairing, so much so my Mum actually then went out and bought a bottle of the gin and recommended tonic. Portion sizes were very generous as always. Will definitely be back again.

We immediately booked to visit after reading the review by The Times food critic. What a treat this tasting menu was. The courses presented were all very good, our agreed favourite was the asparagus dish, so fresh and flavourful. We shared the cheese course which was the right amount of some great Yorkshire cheeses, I could have eaten a board of the Ribblesdale Cheese Company goats cheese. As the first table sitting on the evening we were the first patrons to try the new strawberry dessert, what a pressure, but we enjoyed immensely and gave our seal of approval. That sorbet was delicious. The wine pairings were well matched, highlights were the Greek white paired with the asparagus dish, and the ice cider complimented the strawberry dessert perfectly. Staff were attentive at the right amount, and requests for extra water, additional drinks etc. were actioned in quick time. The decor of the building was lovely, and balanced comfortability and the fine dining experience. Good value for money in comparison to other tasting menus we’ve had recently. This will become our new recommendation for family and friends wanting a good meal.

Absolutely loved my first visit - a special treat from my son for my birthday. We devoured the tasting dinner “blind” without taking a peek at the menu! Each course was delicious , perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. This will be the first of many visits I’m sure. The use of carefully sourced local produce reflected the quality and diversity of “Yorkshire’s Larder.” The relaxed atmosphere and fabulously knowledgeable Amy waiting on our table completed Ruth’s skill, passion and creativity in the kitchen made for a truly wonderful evening. Thank you so much .

The seven-course taster menu dinner was sumptuous, and the front-of-house service was second to none. It leaves me wondering how long it will be before owner and head chef Ruth Hansom earns her first Michelin Star! Bedale in the Michelin Guide—what an achievement that would be!

On a beautiful summer's evening a couple of nights ago and a pre-booking made several weeks ago to treat ourselves to an anniversary meal at Hansom Restaurant and Wine Bar was an absolute delight 😊 They do lovely cocktails too, as discovered the week before with friends. It is great to finally have a high-end restaurant in Bedale serving wonderful food, drinks in lovely surroundings. No, it is not cheap (as rather negatively reviewed by a recent local publication) but you get what you pay for and we will certainly be returning, to try both the Sunday Lunch and the tasting menu. There is a discretionary service charge of 12% which we had no issues with as the service was spot on. We chose the Small Plates menu and sat out alfresco watching the world go by in their lovely little outdoor dining area. Beautiful food, fantastic service, beautifully presented and the courgette fritters with Ribblesdale goats curd drizzled with honey were to die for! We also had a generous portion of huge olives, the best we have had. Other options we had; Masons Gin cured Whitby Sea Trout with pickled cucumber, braised Swaledale lamb shoulder with sourdough and tomato and a wonderful platter of Masham Pigs Charcuterie, again, a very decent size portion. We didn’t go for deserts as we couldn’t manage any more! Everything was delicious, lovely ambience, top quality and top marks all round. If you are looking for a quality experience with excellent, unusual and varied cuisine, lovely selection of wines in a lovely atmosphere, then you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Ruth and all the team at Hansoms :) :)

Well done to Ms Hansom for raising the offering in Bedale. The food is good, with efforts on local produce, but some items missed the mark. I'm sure they will improve. Already Michelin listed after just 4 months a bright future beckons. The meal I had was good, some different dishes and on point cooking. A bit more attention to some details and balance in dishes should herald greater awards.

Never done a tasting menu before, wasn't sure if we'd need a kebab on the way home. Very small but perfectly formed plates of deliciousness is what we received. Combinations of flavours I would never have imagined, messing with my preconceptions of what flavours go together. The service was exceptional, not stuffy at all, humerous and attentive, and also informative at times. Will have to save up to go again, but wow, so glad we went, and would love to go again.

Genuinely the nicest meal and evening we have ever had. The food is incredible, we had the tasting menu. All the staff are so friendly and informative and the atmosphere is extremely relaxing and welcoming. Thank you for a lovely experience.