A Harrogate village country pub restaurant has won glowing praise from one of Britain’s most upscale supermarket chains just months after it reopened.

The General Tarleton in Ferrensby reopened last August after being bought and restored by Jeopardy Hospitality, a group led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, Matthew Lockwood, and Neil Armstrong.

The former 18th century coaching inn quickly gained a strong reputation for its produce-led menu featuring seasonal dishes, pub classics and a hearty offering from the grill.

It also became known for its “exceptional cellar”, with well-kept beers and a carefully considered wine list filled with those ‘go to’ favourites alongside wines from some smaller, lesser known producers too.

The beautiful General Tarleton pub with rooms on the outskirts of Harrogate and Knaresborough has been praised by Waitrose in its monthly magazine. (Picture contributed)

placeholder image — The beautiful General Tarleton pub with rooms on the outskirts of Harrogate and Knaresborough has been praised by Waitrose in its monthly magazine. (Picture contributed)

Now this beautiful pub with rooms on the outskirts of Harrogate and Knaresborough has been showcased by Waitrose in its monthly magazine.

Owned by the John Lewis Partnership, the UK's largest employee-owned business, Waitrose Food magazine devoted a full page to the General Tarleton.

As part of the "Make a night of it" section, Waitrose said it rated the General Tarleton in terms of the food, the place and the bed.

The magazine, which is free for Waitrose members described it as “a pub with rooms and benefits. Seriously delicious benefits".

As for the food, Waitrose said: "There's not a dish in the house that won't put a smile on your face at the General Tarleton."

It added that accommodation in this cosy bolthole was in "a more modern extension with a bed so comfy you will be asking about the brand of mattress topper they use."

Last year’s restoration of the General Tarleton was designed to balance tradition with a modern hospitality experience.

The end result included a revamped bar area, updated dining spaces and refurbished guest rooms.

Speaking at the time, Tommy Banks said: “The aim is to create a busy pub rooted in community and be a great destination for people to visit and stay, too.

“Somewhere you can come for a pint, a midweek meal, a special family occasion or a date night.

"We just want it to be a proper hospitality venue.”

Information: https://generaltarletonferrensby.co.uk/