The Black Swan at Oldstead
Fine dining restaurant · Oldstead ·
Michelin-starred restaurant serving hyper-local, foraged produce.
Michelin-starred restaurant serving hyper-local, foraged produce.
"A One-Star restaurant mastering field-to-fork cooking." - Andrew Young
"All the hallmarks of a characterful country pub can be found here: exposed beams, flagged floors and even an open fire. The appealing tasting menu is driven by produce from their farm, garden and local hedgerows, with an array of preservation techniques used to ensure these ingredients last. The resulting dishes are skilfully prepared and attractively presented, while boasting harmonious flavours, bold contrasts and plenty of depth. Every wine on the appealing list is available by the glass and the antique-furnished bedrooms have private patios." - Michelin Inspector
"This characterful pub is owned by the Banks family, who have lived and farmed in North Yorkshire for generations: Tommy heads up the kitchen, while brother James is in charge of front of house. Much of the produce for the pub – and for their second restaurant, Roots, situated in York – is grown on 30 acres of their parents’ farm. They also have two acres of growing beds and terraces in the garden adjoining the pub and search out other ingredients by foraging in the hedgerows and woodland in and around Oldstead. The modern menus are very much driven by the seasonal availability of the incredibly fresh produce and the team also like to experiment with different ingredients to find new ways to use and preserve them." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"This characterful pub is owned by the Banks family, who have lived and farmed in North Yorkshire for generations: Tommy heads up the kitchen, while brother James is in charge of front of house. Much of the produce for the pub – and for their second restaurant, Roots, situated in York – is grown on 30 acres of their parents’ farm. They also have two acres of growing beds and terraces in the garden adjoining the pub and search out other ingredients by foraging in the hedgerows and woodland in and around Oldstead. The modern menus are very much driven by the seasonal availability of the incredibly fresh produce and the team also like to experiment with different ingredients to find new ways to use and preserve them." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"During lockdown, the team from the Michelin-Starred Black Swan at Oldstead started a new business creating luxury 'Made in Oldstead Food Boxes', which they delivered to their customers. So successful was this venture that they are continuing it even though the restaurant has since reopened. Each box contains two 3-course menus for two or a 5 course tasting menu for two and uses produce grown on their farm. The business has its own premises and employs staff from the restaurant, therefore avoiding redundancies." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
