Recommendations

30th June 2008

I have visited The Wortley Arms several times and every time I have walked away feeling delighted and impressed. The food is wonderful, rich, sumptuous and priced within a reasonable budget. The staff are friendly, appear knowledgeable and offer genuine interest and enthusiasm when asked about the menu/business. A big plus point for me is the local ingredients/suppliers that appear regularly on the menu - a move to be applauded. The Wortley Arms is one regional eatery I shall return to regularly.

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28th May 2008

A very special menu, all fresh locally sourced ingredients. The wortley wedge is the roast of the day and served on the bread of your choice, their special board includes things like Barnsley Chop, Pan Fried Duck Breast with Confit dug leg ash and serves the best fresh fish dishes around. The pub has been opened for just over 12 months and is getting better and better.

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4th June 2007

It would be most appreciated if you could pass on to your staff our thanks for the standard of food and service that they provided, it was excellent and very much appreciated.

D Roberts, Captain
For Commanding Officer
University of Sheffield Officers Training Corps.

23rd May 2007

Dear Wortley Arms & Montagus,

Just a little note to say thank you, not least for the fabulous meal we had at Montagus on Saturday Night (23rd) but especially to your member of staff who offered to take us home in the absence of a taxi. This went beyond the call of duty and was very much appreciated.

All the best and thanks again - The Johnsons.

First Footers 4th Annual Charity Walk - Sunday 13th May 2007

Hope you are well,

Thankyou once again to all your team for your help with organising the catering for the walk this year. Given the attendance and feedback I'd say it was a huge success.

It was so nice to have your support and excellent planning and expertise on hand. Made my job a whole lot less stressful. Please would you also pass on my thanks to the other suppliers used.

Kind Regards, Jayne Jannatt.

13th May 2007

As I think most of you will know, my 50th birthday celebrations took place in Montagu's last Wednesday - Thursday morning.
A motley crew of friends helped me to celebrate that landmark. I think everyone associated with 'The Do' should be very proud of what you are beginning to create at Wortley Arms.

Everybody ... The support staff in the kitchen, those who set up the room, the Front of House team that looked after the guests, the Chefs who produced the food and not forgetting those who put the rooms back together again the next morning.. All of you deserve massive thanks and pats on the backs from myself and Rowena for helping to produce what all my friends (who can be a 'picky' audience) are already describing as the party / venue of the year!!

If Wednesday is a reflection of the Wortley Experience', there will be many more letters being pinned up on the wall.

Once again, Many Thanks - John McConnell & Lady Rowena.

11th May 2007

Just wanted to let you all know that we really appreciated your support and hospitality on Friday 11th May (the night before our wedding) in the Wortley Arms. All our guests who called into the pub for food and/or drinks on the Friday night all commented on how great it was. This really means a lot to me as I really wanted to show my husband, family and friends how wonderful Wortley village is.

Pre-night food in the Wortley Arms, Wedding in Wortley Church, Flowers from Wortley Nursery and Reception in Wortley Hall. All of it fabulous!

Please pass on our regards and thanks to all your staff and we look forward to returning for more food and drinks in the future!

Jessica & Aaron Johnson, Bristol.

Steve South, (Real Radio), May 2007

Despite this being my local restaurant, I think this is one of the best around Yorkshire at the moment. I think it compares very favourably to amazing eateries like the Kayo Arms at Flockton and the Three Acres at Emley. Andy Gabbitas and his team have done an excellent job of refurbishing The Wortley Arms Pub and creating this delightful restaurant above it. It's got so many good things going for it - delightful food, amazing taste experiences throughout, delicious wines to choose from, a very intimate and personal dining experience and beautiful surroundings looking out onto the pretty norman church in the village.

Steve South.

Yorkshire Life's Food & Wine section - Restaurant Review, Feb 2007

When a favourite village pub is taken over by a Masterchef of Great Britain, locals often fear it will become yet another gastro pub. But Chef Andy Gabbitas hopes to allay any fears at the Wortley Arms, which he opened towards the end of last year.
The pub sits at the centre of the picturesque village of Wortley, north of Sheffield, on the fringe of the Peak District. "The locals feared another poncey dining pub, but I hope I have calmed those doubts", says Gabbitas.
And it seems he has. Not only does the pub have a comfortable cosy dining area, complete with open fire and dark wood panelling, there is also a proper Tap Room for drinkers only, with card games and darts. And the folk club is back. Anything that might be 'poncey' is in the upstairs restaurant, Montagus. In contrast to the classic pub downstairs, Montagu's is sleek, modern and elegant with a dramatic colour scheme in burnt orange and black.
We arrive to eat on a windswept, rainy Sunday lunchtime. But there is a warm welcome and within seconds we are seated, drinks ordered and menus handed to us.
The menu is comprehensive including nibbles, starters, soup & sandwiches and homemade burgers plus main dishes. There are specials with a culinary twist; fillet steak, kidney and pease pudding, slow cooked Penistone lamb with black pudding and Yorkshire feta. Vegetarians are well catered for and children can enjoy half sized portions.
Gabbitas has purposefully set about finding most of the ingredients for the menu locally, Doncaster being the furthest some of the meat must travel.
The beers are also from regional breweries, Black Sheep, Wentworth and the there are regular guest ales to choose from. The wine list offers respectable quaffing wines by the glass up to a civilised bottle of decent New World.
Sunday, for me, is all about a roast, Yorkshire puddings, good gravy and fresh vegetables. I had almost all these at the Wortley Arms. I ask for rare beef which could have been a problem in the kitchen because the roast, as is usual, is cooked in advance. But chef clearly looked for the rarest slices as each is rosy pink and full of flavour. My only slight gripe is the gravy. This is more in the style of a jus, full of meaty flavour but not deep enough to work with the Yorkshire puddings.
It looks set to be a destination venue in the area for food and good service in splendid surroundings. I will certainly return, in fact I look forward to it.

By Elaine Lemm, Food and Wine Editor, Yorkshire Life.