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Reopening date for General Tarleton revealed

Friday, 25 July 2025 07:35

The General Tarleton near Knaresborough will reopen following a revamp.

The reopening date of a historic coaching inn near Knaresborough has been revealed.

The General Tarleton is set to reopen its doors on 29th August - and is already taking bookings.

The reopening follows an extensive renovation project led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks and his newly established hospitality group, Jeopardy Hospitality.

He said:

“Thank you to everyone who has worked on this project. It is going to be so special.

“Restoring this beautiful old coaching Inn back to its former glory has been a big job but a mission that will be incredibly worthwhile.

“It is heartbreaking seeing all the hospitality businesses closing at the moment and I hope the reopening of the General Tarleton will be good news for everyone.”

The restoration of the 18th-century inn aims to ‘balance tradition with a modern hospitality experience’, including a revamped bar area, updated dining spaces and newly refurbished guest rooms.

Plans for the reopened General Tarleton include a focus on both community engagement and destination dining.

The venue will offer a diverse menu featuring seasonal British dishes such as pies, whole fish, soufflés, and Sunday roasts.

A midweek set menu will also be available, with two courses priced at £26 and three courses at £30.

Tommy added:

“The aim is to create a busy pub rooted in community and be a great destination for people to visit and stay too.

“Somewhere you can come for a pint, a midweek meal, a special family occasion or a date night! We just want it to be a proper hospitality venue.

“We have created a great bar space just for drinking cozy tables for family dining, a beautiful light conservatory and the Barn which will be awesome for events and private dining.

“The rooms have had a beautiful make over ready for a cozy getaway.”

The project marks the first initiative under Jeopardy Hospitality, which aims to revitalise struggling or closed hospitality venues across the country.

Book your table at the new General Tarleton here.

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