The Drum & Monkey 2022 Restaurant of the Year
The Drum and Monkey 2022 Restaurant of the Year
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Reviews
p J
18:39 20 Feb 26
Excellent meal on Thursday Feb 19. I had smoked scallop and crab crostini followed by king prawn and crab linguine and my partner had moules, garlic, shallots in a cream sauce followed by smoked haddock, mash, pancetta, mustard sauce and a poached egg.
Service was attentive but not intrusive.
Recommended 👌
Service was attentive but not intrusive.
Recommended 👌
Justine Harrison
08:25 18 Feb 26
Fantastic meal with friends at the Drum and Monkey last night. Sarah and team always make you feel welcome, and the menu has something for everyone - no matter the budget! Over the years I’ve worked my way through the menu…and can honestly say it’s all DELICIOUS!! Very well done to the team! Well worth a visit!
Ilke Kartal
00:20 11 Feb 26
I had lunch at Drum and Monkey with my family. The portion sizes were decent and good value, but unfortunately the food itself was quite tasteless and lacked seasoning and depth of flavour, which was disappointing. Perhaps I should’ve chosen a different main.
That said, I absolutely cannot fault the service. Our waitress, Maria, was amazing — warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome throughout the meal. Her service was the highlight of the visit and really elevated the experience despite the food not quite delivering.
That said, I absolutely cannot fault the service. Our waitress, Maria, was amazing — warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome throughout the meal. Her service was the highlight of the visit and really elevated the experience despite the food not quite delivering.
Bob Smith1878
20:27 31 Jan 26
My wife and I love this place, always excellent quality seafood and fantastic service.
My only problem is that the Dover Sole is so delicious and always cooked perfectly, that it makes it virtually impossible to not order it. I didn't resist this time either and was not disappointed. My wife went for the cold seafood platter and we paired with a lovely bottle of Furleigh English sparkling wine.
If you want to treat yourself and/or others, you can't make a better choice
My only problem is that the Dover Sole is so delicious and always cooked perfectly, that it makes it virtually impossible to not order it. I didn't resist this time either and was not disappointed. My wife went for the cold seafood platter and we paired with a lovely bottle of Furleigh English sparkling wine.
If you want to treat yourself and/or others, you can't make a better choice
Sarah Murphy
21:52 22 Dec 25
A fantastic restaurant in the centre of Harrogate - tucked away and very private, but food is delicious and the service warm and friendly. If you like fish, this is the place to visit! We'll definitely be back for one of their platters on a sunny summer's evening!
Kate Daggett
14:18 07 Oct 25
Perfect. This was just the ticket.... delicious food (seafood is the speciality, but there were non-seafood vegetarian options too) and friendly staff. I loved the decor, the background music and really enjoyed the lunchtime menu. I had the smoked scallop and crab terrine to start, followed by the delicious fish pie, topped with a generous layer of crispy cheese and a crisp white wine.
Dr. Birgit Rowbotham
17:29 16 Aug 25
Fantastic sea food - best place we’ve ever been to, indeed. Stumbled upon it last year when visiting relatives - couldn’t wait to return here this year, had dinner twice. Couldn’t be better!
Franziska Kohlt
13:38 16 Mar 25
This place was recommended to me, and went there just for the seafood platter, and absolutely loved it. Lovely place, lovely atmosphere, and oh that seafood! Everything super fresh and tasty, and really great value for that quality and amount of food. Lovely wine selection, too, and staff were so friendly and flexible with our booking. Absolutely recommended!
He ma
19:49 23 Oct 24
I had a lovely dinner here a few weeks ago on a stopover in Harrogate on some business travel - Saturday night and though it was calm when we arrived, they were full throughout the evening from there on, so I do recommend booking as we had done. Overall, the food was very fresh and cooked very well - always something a little more tricky when it comes to fish restaurants in my opinion. Despite how busy it was, the staff were warm and very attentive - the ladies working on the upper floor that night clearly worked very well as a team. The baked alaska for dessert was a tad too sweet for mine and my dinner partners' taste, but that's certainly preference. If you like fish and seafood, you won't go wrong with a visit here.
Taste Observer
19:04 29 Jul 24
I recently dined at The Drum & Monkey in Harrogate and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating, even adjusting my order to make it alcohol-free. The food was delicious and fantastic, exceeding all my expectations. This place is a true gem in Harrogate, and I will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommended!
scott green
20:06 16 Jun 24
We were in Harrogate for the day and had heard about the D&M so called up to see if we could book for dinner. 5:30pm was the only table available but that was fine. On arrival it was quiet but expected as they had not been open long. The atmosphere felt a bit lacking but we sat down and were greeted warmly by the waitress. The menu is vast and obviously mostly fish but all very tempting. We were four people, so two went for Prawn Cocktail and one went for Lobster soup and I had Scallops all excellent. Main courses didn’t disappoint two time fish pie with some vegetable sides all piping hot, I went for Cod as did my friend we also went for some new potatoes (Very Good) The cod was outstanding, cooked to perfection with a beautifully subtle garnish and dressing, a really generous portion too 10/10 for that dish. Only two of us had room for dessert, Crumble and I went for affogato, Both lovely we had a fabulous bottle of rose and some coffees the bill was £210 so not cheap
But well worth it, The service was exceptional, both waitresses were so good, attentive, professional but had a laugh and looked to be enjoying their work. So nice to see. Would recommend a visit if your in harrogate.
But well worth it, The service was exceptional, both waitresses were so good, attentive, professional but had a laugh and looked to be enjoying their work. So nice to see. Would recommend a visit if your in harrogate.
Andrew Russell
20:10 23 May 21
Wow! First time that I had been to this famous eatery after living in the area for 30 years. How bad is that. Fabulous food and service and pleasantly surprised at the final bill. Not cheap but well worth it. Can't wait to go back.
Adam Wylie
09:45 14 Dec 20
Had a birthday lunch here. The whole experience was top-notch. Nice environment, food was spot on. What made it even more memorable was the courteous and professional service from our charming waitress and the maitre d. The latter offered some great advice on wine. Both were unobtrusive and really know their jobs. It's great to find such professionals in hospitality. We will definitley return. Many thanks to the whole team at the Drum and Monkey.
Robertson Wine Tours
17:07 26 Oct 20
2 excellent meals in a week.
Staff who actually care however delicate the situation...my parents have been coming here for over 25 years...new chef, young and dynamic...oysters were stella..dauphinoise a William Fullers favourite. All in all great value.. i just think the wine list could be more interesting( sorry). All in all lunch or dinner a total treat for a fair fair price.
Staff who actually care however delicate the situation...my parents have been coming here for over 25 years...new chef, young and dynamic...oysters were stella..dauphinoise a William Fullers favourite. All in all great value.. i just think the wine list could be more interesting( sorry). All in all lunch or dinner a total treat for a fair fair price.
Sarah Tucker
21:24 07 Oct 20
Fantastic food. Great staff and lovely venue. I will come back to Harrogate just for another meal in the drum and monkey
Mark Wildash
15:31 29 Sep 20
Luckily managed to get a table at short notice on a Thursday evening and couldn't have been happier with our meal. The food was delicious, we drank some lovely wines and the staff were really attentive and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be back when next in Harrogate.
Ben Meadows
20:24 24 Sep 20
Wonderful meal...I thought the fish pie was great. Very nice atmosphere and the staff were lovely. Definitely recommend.
Ashley Foster
17:45 18 Jul 20
Came upon the restaurant by chance at lunchtime, had the platter so fresh and tasty. Oysters were some of the best I have ever had. We will be going back, thank you to the very friendly and attentive staff who looked after us.
