Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

We were given this Red Letter Afternoon Tea experience as a gift. Unfortunately, it was very underwhelming and disappointing for a hotel of this standing, which really spoiled the day. We were served in a quiet area of the hotel that had no atmosphere, and the food was very average from our previous experiences elsewhere. The scones in particular were hard and tasteless, and having been served an initial pot of tea, we were then left unattended until we decided to leave. Would not come again.

As always, a great value lunch, particularly as it was York Restaurant Week (2-4-£20). However, not the usual large selection, and some dishes looked a bit tired. We knew their opening hours were until 1500, but they started closing serveries (all deserts gone!) at 1430 and kicked us out dead on 1500, so all a bit rushed at the end. Staff were trying to be accomodating and apologetic, but they could have explained the timings when we arrived at 1315. Also, a strange extra £1.20 added to the bill, which they explained as 'service charge', but 3% seems an odd amount! We left a few quid for the server anyway, but I think it's all combined/shared.

Unfortunately did not live up to expectations, very slow service with the offer of refreshments, had to ask for posecco even thou was on a luxury package, scone cold, n given wrong order for sandwichs despite prior arrangements, Will give credit to Anne, was aplog etic for mix up.

Great food, great and friendly staff

Fabulous lunchtime meal with family and friends, well presented and delicious. Especially the “calamel” dessert…we will be back! Thanks again.

We found the staff very polite and the service good however we felt that the eggs Benedict was expensive for what was served. The cakes were delicious but also quite pricey. Quaint cafe .

The food was amazing, we had rib eye steak with peppercorn sauce, chips and onion rings as a side. The steak was just to die for. Lovely service and just all round great food! We will definitely be back.

Fabulous food; great atmosphere- would definitely recommend

Enjoyed our visit very much, will visit again

Staff very helpful , Afternoon Tea good Variety well presented , only one thing let it down is the Scones so hard maybe was not fresh !! I did ask for another one still the same very hard & microwaved ,

Booking made online, received confirmation & reminder which is always welcome. Lovely meal, varied choices with additional specials menu. Warmly welcomed, cosy comfortable setting, great place for birthday lunch. Excellent car parking facility.

Fab meal, delicious food, really good atmosphere

The food was nice but the pizza base was quite hard to cut. The pizza cutter that you got given didn’t cut anything so had to use a knife and fork.

Excellent food no complaints,enjoyed by all of my party.A great selection to choose from.Once finished there was no rush to get us to leave.

Taster menu was fantastic. The flavour combination for each course is a taste sensation. Would definitely recommend to a friend. Service was excellent and we will definitely be back for more.

What a little gem in the tiny village of Shelf. Superb food served in fantastic ways with bursts of flavour. The very best ingredients, great wines and excellent service. This should be on all the foodies bucket list. Cant wait to return

Went as a group of 6 at 5 pm the restaurant wasn't busy but we liked this the food was excellent and plenty of it the staff were all lovely and polite and had a really good banter with them will definitely be coming back

Always look forward to having a meal at Brooks! It never disappoints. You can taste the freshness of the food. The greeting is warm and we’re made to feel genuinely welcome