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8.5
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Fabulous
62 reviews
Ambience
8.8
Food
8.0
Service
9.2
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  • Michael James F.1 review

    17 January 2025

    10/10
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    Booked a table at 19.30 and was quickly seated ,ordered food and came within 15mins,which was good considering how busy it was. The food was well presented and hot and tasted good,the waitress was attentive and made it a pleasant experience.

  • Max D.1 review

    3 March 2024

    6.5/10

    The Dormouse has a nice ambience and possibly could do with a few more staff in busy times, but we enjoyed the Sunday lunch and the staff were nice.

  • Peter W.1 review

    8 December 2023

    8/10

    I use this restaurant regularly. The food quality, the service and value for money are all good.

  • Piki B.1 review

    1 December 2023

    6/10

    Very limited choice, at least 8 meals from the menu were not available. From the price paid we expected food to be of a better quality, tough and fatty steak.

  • Norma W.1 review

    26 November 2023

    8/10

    Nice atmosphere bit chilly but it was a cold day Some veggies were undercooked but overall a nice turkey dinner with delicious gravy served separately in a dish Good touch

  • Angela M.1 review

    21 July 2023

    10/10

    Goodbye lunch for a colleague. Service was excellent, polite and friendly staff. Food was delivered quickly and was delicious

  • Melanie C.1 review

    23 May 2023

    10/10

    Food was excellent, big portions, well presented. Karen our waitress was attentive and helpful. Food prompt and hot. Will definitely visit again.

  • Robert S.1 review

    23 May 2023

    7/10

    The place could do with a clean up outside and the garden was amok with weeds. First impression poor. Pub inside was pleasant, staff attentive. Food disappointing. Triple cooked chips diabolical. Linguine lacked the crab we thought plus lacked sauce.

  • Darren R.2 reviews

    2 May 2023

    9.5/10

    Service was really good and the food was too. Reasonably priced and it's a lovely restaurant/pub.

  • George R.7 reviews

    27 April 2023

    6.5/10

    Our lunchtime visit a 1pmbooking had a few ups and downs, we were quickly greeted given lunch menu and shown to a pleasant table, All diners commented on how difficult it was to read the menu! It was a while before the waiter took our order ,some were disappointed that the meal they had ordered was unavaiable. The waiter apologised that they had a failed delivery. Again there was a delay in receiving food but our drinks were rapidly supplied. My gammon was presented with eggs, fries and peas, but the shepherd's pies although piping hot and pleasant were served without any sides. Our puddings were served each with pleasant boat of custard We were entitled and served tea and coffee with our lunch fixed price meal, but only one guest had managed to read this on the menu. Will we visit again. Yes d

  • Graham M.1 review

    29 March 2023

    7/10

    Members of staff greeting and serving were excellent. Food on this occasion was average chicken over cooked and chewy; rice overcooked and solid when presented in a tower.

  • Ian H.1 review

    10 February 2023

    10/10

    Good British pub food with above average presentation. Unlike some restaurants they allowed us to present our own birthday cake with no extra charges. Good friendly service.

  • Phoebe K.1 review

    23 July 2022

    10/10

    Really yummy food, friendly staff and delightful atmosphere

  • Gordon C.4 reviews

    5 May 2022

    8.5/10

    Staff always very welcoming and friendly. drinks served very quickly and food likewise. Always get a warm reception from staff. Eat here every other week and it is always good

  • Susan c.1 review

    26 April 2022

    5/10

    two meals,fish and chips were very good.but the other two meals were very poor.they were light lunches which were the country chicken sandwich which was very dry,there was no chedderin the sandwich.the chips were over cooked.we asked for 4 irish coffees which were very poor,they came in cups ,not proper glasses as they are normally made in.very little whiskey in.tasted awful left them and complained about them.very poor offering.

  • Chloe M.1 review

    11 November 2021

    9.5/10

    Lovely evening. Great service and friendly staff. We all enjoyed our food. It was warm and cosy and what we wanted from a pub meal out. No wine lists on the table but we got what we wanted. The Rioja was delicious.

  • Amanda S.1 review

    10 November 2021

    10/10

    This restaurant we love it, cosy with real fire, the foods is amazing and good value. The service is great and very polite and helpful. Car park few steps away and remember to enter your car registration. Thank you we will go again.

  • Sheila W.1 review

    30 October 2021

    9.5/10

    We always enjoy our family meals at the Dormouse.The food is good quality the staff friendly and efficient.It can be a tad cold in there these days depending on where your table is but it wouldn’t stop us coming back.It’s our go to restaurant when eating with family in York.

  • Ren B.2 reviews

    15 September 2021

    8/10

    Very helpful and pleasant team

  • Ann H.

    Ann H.1 review

    30 August 2021

    10/10

    Everything was just great for a lovely lunch. Food was delicious and server was so friendly. Lots to choose from the menu and everything came well presented. Inside and outside seating is available and this is well worth a visit.

  • Elizabeth S.1 review

    9 July 2021

    10/10

    This pub and restaurant was a great find. Friendly staff, prompt service and a good atmosphere. Food was excellent especially the steak. Good seating area outside. Will definitely visit again when in York

  • - -.1 review

    29 November 2019

    7.3/10

    Food was standard. Took one hour for three meals on a quiet night. Staff were openly talking about how downhill it had gone.

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