The Rise Restaurant named one of the best in the UK

OpenTable has revealed that 40% of Brits have booked a hotel specifically for its restaurant and has released a list of the top 50 hotel restaurants in the UK for 2026.

The Rise Restaurant at The Grand made it onto the list thanks to its open kitchen that helps to create an “immersive” experience for guests.

The restaurant offers an afternoon tea featuring scones, finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes that you can enjoy while taking in the views of the city.

What is The Rise Restaurant at The Grand like?

The restaurant’s website says: “The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine with locally sourced and freshly prepared dishes.

“The open kitchen and spacious setting creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests.

“Committed to serving the best seasonal and ethically sourced ingredients, Afternoon Tea and Dinner see British favourites offered with a Yorkshire twist from our expert chefs.

“Diners can also expect local beers and ales, a hand-selected wine offering, and signature cocktails.”

The restaurant serves breakfast for its guests, including a breakfast buffet with a range of pastries, omelettes, and traditional fry-up items available to choose from.

You could also go for one of the à la carte dishes such as eggs Benedict, French toast, and oatmeal porridge.

The evening menu offers a variety of mains such as pork cutlet, baked stone bass, and tandoori-spiced monkfish tail alongside a few pasta dishes and burgers.

There are also plenty of desserts for those wanting something sweet, like tiramisu, cheesecake, and sticky toffee pudding with suggested wine pairings.

What do customers of The Rise Restaurant at The Grand think?

On Tripadvisor, one reviewer said: “We were lucky enough to eat at the fabulous Rise restaurant twice during our stay at the Grand.

“What a truly wonderful setting with excellent food, wine and up there with the most attentive / polite staff particularly Quinn and Tyler who both really looked after us.

“Worth a visit and we will certainly be back.”

Another reviewer said: “An impulse booking on the basis that it was 3 minutes from our hotel, which turned into a wonderful evening.

“We had 3 à la carte courses culminating in a tiramisu made at the table, which was outstanding.

“All of the staff were friendly and attentive. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.”

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