The Art School

Lovely dinner, beautiful setting. We will definitely go back.

Quite why this beautifully appointed restaurant hasn't got a Michelin star is beyond me. The restaurant is stylish and chic, the service is impeccable and despite all the formality, one is still made to feel quite at home: a feat not easily achieved even by a chef of eminent quality.

The Cellar Bar below is home to a wonderful selection of champagnes and other such delights to imbibe and you can even finish your dinner there, either with cheese and port or a hot drink with petit-fours - or both if you so desire!

The food is beautifully presented and few dishes go by without some overly- excited comment on its taste, texture or visual beauty. On this particular occasion, we were served many timeless dishes like sea trout, halibut, duck and fallow deer. However, these classic products were served in new and exciting ways, re-imagined by the inspirational Chef Paul Askew, who most people will already know. Sorry...no spoilers but I can say that you're in for a treat - guaranteed!

If you find yourself in the North West, please do not miss out on the delightful culinary experience offered by the chef and his staff at this exceptional restaurant. Moreover, do not be misguided by the absence of a Michelin star, this restaurant shines brightly enough without one.

Lovely restaurant, great service, food was perfect. The staff were well trained and knew their stuff. Nice, laid back ambiance, great bar downstairs. Lovely!

Loved the fact that there were so many attentive staff. Also nice to see some locals on the staff. Great attention to detail. Food was marvellous. A special touch was a 38th Anniversary platter of sweet treats. An unexpected surprise. Thanks so much. We'll definitely be back again.

I hope this doesn't sound "over the top" it was a most delightful experience. Everything about it was superb - the food, the atmosphere, the attentive staff. We were treating our two grandchildren who have just graduated with flying colours and who are shortly off to London. They loved it and so did we.

We had the taster menu which was excellent.
The staff were courteous and attentive.
We were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary and this was a very pleasureable way of doing so

Superb food. Very good attentive service although one individual appeared a little impatient to take our order.
Favourite dish - Hebridean Hogget. A variety of ways to cook meat from the same animal, very clever, very tasty.

We found the Art school of excellent standard and food exceptional and excellent service from the staff overall cant fault this place.

Would highly recommend. Outstanding service and attention to detail. Food beautiful. Had a fantastic time dining here.

Another fabulous lunch at The Art School. Staff are so lovely and genuinely appear to love their job. Food was delicious as usual and the whole experience was special as befits a birthday celebration.