Star Inn

Pretty much everyone will point you towards the Star at Harome if you tell them you’re looking for a proper country pub with great food. The old thatched inn dates back to the 14th century and certainly looks the part, with a vintage interior of low beams, wood panelling and rough plastered walls. Chef and owner Andrew Pern roots his seasonally changing menus firmly in North Yorkshire, where he grew up, from Scarborough-caught fish with samphire and brown shrimps to estate game and local lamb, pork and beef, all enhanced by their own herbs and veg. It’s modern cooking at its best, but relaxed and fancy-free – so the same menu is available in bar or restaurant. To turn a meal into a memorable night, stay over in their accommodation across the road, where 8 highly individual beamed rooms offer a select experience, from a roll-top bath at the foot of a handmade bed to a piano or even a snooker table in your room. There’s a private lounge and terrace, while breakfast is served under a magnificent wooden wheelhouse ceiling.