The Angel at Hetton
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"Flawless cooking in stylish village inn."
Overview
A landmark Yorkshire Dales pub that has been a food destination for decades, The Angel at Hetton has been elevated to another level since the arrival of celebrated chef Michael Wignall. Beyond the classic coaching inn exterior is a calmly minimalist decor with a labyrinthine collection of intimate dining rooms warmed by woodburning stoves. Exposed stone, pale grey upholstery and polished concrete floors add to the informal feel, as do unclothed tables simply laid with linen napkins and stoneware place settings. This is one of the best restaurants in the country and Wignall’s sharp, precise cooking delivers layers of well-defined flavours and textures.
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Ratings & awards
5 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Beautiful location - In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Ancient inn - Origins date back to the 15th Century.
Highly talented chef - Chef Patron is Michael Wignall; 4 AA Rosettes.
Excellent wine list - With good depth and a range of drinking styles.
Professional service - Attentive, polished and intuitive.
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 40
- On-site parking available
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 10
- Wines over £30: 75
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Restaurant with Rooms
The Angel at Hetton
AA 5 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms
5-Rosette restaurant
Breakfast Award
- Accessible rooms
- Civil weddings
- Dogs welcome
- Electric vehicle charging
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend
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