About the Pipe and Glass
James and Kate Mackenzie took over the Pipe and Glass Inn in 2006, rapidly transforming it into the warm and welcoming pub that it is today. It’s a real family affair – James runs the kitchen, Kate runs front of house.
It took less than four years for the Pipe and Glass to be awarded a Michelin Star, an accolade it holds to this day. It’s also won numerous other awards, including The Good Pub Guide’s National Dining Pub of the Year for 2015, and has placed in the national Top 50 Gastropub awards since 2013.
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The Inn’s history
The former coaching inn stands on the site of the original gatehouse to Dalton Park on the beautiful Dalton Estate, with parts of the current building dating back to the 17th century.
After an initial major refurbishment in 2006, James and Kate have updated the premises regularly, including an exclusive private dining suite and a kitchen garden, added as part of an ambitious garden redesign.
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Helping the local community
The Mackenzies all enjoy working with the local community, regularly fundraising for causes such as the village hall and welcoming visits from local schools. They’re also keen to encourage the next generation: the Golden Apron, a joint initiative with the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School, is the search for Yorkshire’s best young chef.
James and Kate regularly fundraise for the local community and their partner charities with events including the now famous giant Easter egg raffle and charity cookery events.
It’s also not unusual for diners arriving early to find a group of students on the way out after spending a fun and informative morning with James participating in a guided tour. Passing on knowledge to the next generation of hospitality professionals is a particular passion of James and Kate’s.
Be our guest
The Pipe and Glass offers nine luxury boutique rooms across two sites; The Garden Rooms, at the pub itself and The Old Lambing Yard, just a stones throw away in the village.
All rooms offer the ultimate in comfort and first-class facilities – but are each very different in character. There’s bound to be one to suit your taste...