The Ivy Brasserie

Harrogate

On a chilly day there are few better places to hunker down in this charming spa town than this restaurant near the Montpellier Quarter. Easygoing but dressed smartly in botanics, terracotta and eclectic art, its menu is a roll call of brasserie favourites. Start with a warm, salt-topped sourdough cob – we challenge you to resist asking for a second – then order up the likes of duck liver parfait with pear and ginger compote, an excellent fish and chips, or The Ivy’s signature shepherd’s pie. But be sure to save room for a sticky Calvados- flamed apple tart to finish in fine style. theivyharrogate.com