Christmas at The Hermit

Real fires, real home cooked food and real hospitality.

Whether its for 2 people or 20 people,
you’ll be well looked after at The Hermit

This Christmas let George and his team take care of you at the iconic 300 year old Hermit pub.

Perched on the edge of Ilkley Moor, the cosy rooms of the Hermit are full of atmosphere and charm, the perfect venue for a festive celebration.

Our Christmas menu is completely à la carte this year. It will be available from November 25th and every day through to January, except the big day itself where we’ll open 12-3 to welcome Christmas day walkers for a well deserved tipple.

Use our online booking system to secure your festive table.

The Christmas Menu

This Christmas our festive menu is à la carte, giving you are your guests the ability to choose exactly the food you love.

For starters; we have included our homemade parsnip and chestnut soup, whilst the oak roast salmon pâté and the deep fried brie are sure to be festive favourites.

For mains can we recommend the turkey ballotine; turkey breast with apple chestnut sausage stuffing, creamy mash, Brussel sprouts and cranberry sauce or the incredible Salmon en Croute, a golden latticework of pastry with a perfectly cooked piece of salmon inside, served with steamed greens and a chive cream sauce.

Plus because it is à la carte we will have all the usual Hermit stables including smash burger, hand stretched pizzas and of course our legendary homemade pies.

Christmas Opening Hours

Tuesday 24th December
Drinks: 12 - 11pm
Food: 12 - 9pm

Wednesday 25th December
Drinks only: 12 - 3pm

Thursday 26th December
Drinks: 12 - 11pm
Food: 12 - 9 pm

27th to 30th - open as usual

Tuesday 31st December
Drinks: 12 till late!
Food: 12 - 9 pm

Wednesday 1st January
Drinks: 12 - 11pm
Food: 12 - 9pm