Opened in April 2007, The Harrogate Grille is housed within the Balmoral Hotel, presenting an interesting blend of Victorian and bijou as part of the sedate and slightly prim town of Harrogate. The warm and buzzy atmosphere attracts an increasing large clientele that include office goers and families.

An a la carte menu offers starters that nicely cover the spectrum of countering stark naked hunger without actually incapacitating yourself for the rest of the meal, witness the Yorkshire beef fillet dumpling, and chicken and mushroom tart. Amongst the main dishes look out for roasted red leg partridge and boneless skate wing. These people really have the gift of adding just a twist or two to turn the ordinary into something special, as in rib steak and chips with blonde beer, bone marrow and baby watercress, or ?a study of chocolate? for dessert.

The monthly Wine Club event is a great chance to experience a themed gourmet menu paired with up to six wines, presented by an expert.