Opulence meets comfort in award-winning Wentbridge House Brasserie
It’s not only the accommodation and food at the Wentbridge House Hotel that is winning awards. The refurbishment of the venue’s Brasserie scored for its design team at the 2023 Northern Design Awards.
Judges said the restaurant won its category for delivering a space that was “both cosy and elegant”. They also remarked on the space’s “dramatic colour palette”.
Working with the concept A Romantic Tale of Robin Hood, the designers paid homage to the history of the Wentbridge area. The Leeds-based Studio Two team drew on the rich colours of the surrounding West Yorkshire countryside, once home to the fabled English outlaw. With Wentbridge House dating back to 1700, there are also nods to the opulent Georgian era, along with a few touches of art deco glam in keeping with the building’s story.
Studio Two co-founders, Zoe Wheatley and Lauren Milner, aim to explore the interaction between culture and the way humans use space. In the Wentbridge House Brasserie, they’ve landed on a clever, eclectic mix where guests can relax in luxurious comfort. An open fire, windows overlooking the terrace and gardens, raspberry velvet banquette seating, perfectly placed cushions. All stays in keeping with the Wentbridge House reputation for attention to detail and personal service.
The food, of course, is the main reason you’re here. And it doesn’t disappoint. The Brasserie menu offers nourishing and wholesome dishes, using seasonal produce, simply prepared and beautifully presented. Enjoy a grilled Dovecote Park rib-eye steak and a glass of red wine in the winter. Head outdoors for a salad on the terrace in summer. Pop in for tea and coffee, or indulge in artisan gins and hand-crafted cocktails at the bar.
Most recently, Wentbridge House Hotel won AA awards for both its food (2 Rosette standard) and its wine (AA Notable Wine List), and a host of other hospitality, venue and tourism accolades.
Book for the Brasserie online or by phoning 01977 620444.
