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The Watermill Bar & Restaurant

3.5 (2)
£25 and under
British
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4NJ

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
For a great experience both indoors and out, take a visit to the Watermill in Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

The Watermill, with its peaceful setting and excellent menu is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and a meal. It is a stylish place to meet up with friends and family, whatever the occasion. Indulge yourself in tranquillity, within beautiful surroundings where the sound of the gardens waterfall adds to the sense of relaxation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Harrogate
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The Watermill Bar & Restaurant is situated just a few minutes drive away from the friendly market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire. Leave the A1(M) at Junction 50 and head onto the A61 towards Ripon/Thirsk. The lodges can be found approximately 5 miles down the A61 on the right.
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Watermill Bar & Restaurant.

3.5

3.5
(2)
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

2 Reviews
  1. AnthonyJ

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This struck us as a cafe-bar and not a restaurant. The building is some distance off road set amongst fishing lakes and lodges. Very ample parking provided. An attractive area with a fishpond and rockery plus waterfall at the side is clearly popular with young families but was in need of a general tidy-up to remove litter. Except for a single young waitress, all other staff were busily engaged in dressing the chairs and tables for a wedding reception the following day so we had to sit in an area of close-set tables - very cafe-like! We decided having driven there that we would 'give it a try' and opted for the safe choice of fish and chips rather than other menu items. The food was acceptable if not memorable. The waitress was pleasant but could benefit from better inter-personal skills and training in customer service. I did tip because she did her best. There was absolutely no atmosphere or dining ambience and we did not choose to linger. Sadly, I cannot recommend The Watermill Bar & Restaurant to anyone looking for more than a bar meal based on this visit.

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    Yorkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 20, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived and taken to table. After several minutes I had to retrieve my own menus. Lacked ambiance and rather cold in both temperature and atmosphere. Food was good and hot although some what I expected and lacked flair and presentation. Did not want to stick around for drinks or desert. Pity as this place has great potential.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Harrogate
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The Watermill Bar & Restaurant is situated just a few minutes drive away from the friendly market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire. Leave the A1(M) at Junction 50 and head onto the A61 towards Ripon/Thirsk. The lodges can be found approximately 5 miles down the A61 on the right.
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Yorkshire
  4. North Yorkshire
  5. Harrogate

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