frequently asked questions

See reservations for the most up-to-date details.

Our evening tasting menu is available Wednesday to Saturday at 7pm. A lunch menu is available Friday and Saturday 12:30pm.

Our bar is open Wednesday & Thursday from 4pm, and Friday & Saturday from midday.

We are closed Monday 2 September to Sunday 8 September 2024.

See our rooms for the most up-to-date details.

We offer three rooms in the property, over our first and second floors. Each room is beautifully appointed, spacious, and comfortable. All feature a super-king size bed and en-suite walk-in shower room. There are no single or twin rooms.

Single-night stays are recommended so as not to repeat the restaurant experience. For similar reasons, we’d also recommend not dining for lunch if you already have a dinner reservation with us.

Alternative local stays are also available:

Castle Howard

The Feversham Arms

The Pheasant Hotel

Later in 2024, Myse cottage will be opening with a further three rooms available to book. Subscribe to our mailing list to be notified on booking availability.

We have a large free car park to the rear of the property for our customers.

We are in a very old, listed building, so unfortunately there are some areas which have limited accessibility.

We have a ramp access to our rear door, which is on the same level as our open kitchen and dining room.

There are two small steps to the bar area, through both the front door and between the dining room and bar.

We do not have a disabled access toilet.

Our rooms are located on the first and second floor, accessible only by stairs.

Please let us know any requirements in advance so we may allocate you the best table for your needs.

Yes. Just inform us at least 72 hours prior to your booking date – otherwise we won’t be able to make the changes and you will still be charged.

If you are making a group booking, it is your responsibility to make us aware of any dietary requirements for all guests in your group.

Whilst we follow best practice at all times, our dishes are created in an environment where allergens are prepared, stored and cooked. This makes it unsuitable for those with severe allergies, as we are unable to gurantee the menu will be completely allergen free. These are the allergens we are unable to cater for:

Dairy, including butter, cream and cheese
Wheat and gluten
Soy
Allium
Mustard
Mushroom
Suphites
Egg

We are unable to offer vegan or gluten-free options.

For any other dietary requirement, the alternative dish will be taken from our vegetarian menu. Just inform us at least 72 hours prior to your booking date – otherwise we won’t be able to make the changes and you will still be charged.

If you are making a group booking, it is your responsibility to make us aware of any dietary requirements for all guests in your group.

Yes, as long as we have at least 72 hours’ notice. Your deposit in non-refundable and non-transferable if there are any cancellations or amendments to bookings (in part or whole) with less than 72 hours notice.

This charge reflects the cost of food, drink and staffing incurred with short-notice changes. However, if we are able to successfully re-sell your booking at short notice, we are able to offer a refund or transfer to a new date.

Any refund made for a cancelled booking will be less a 3% administration fee.

Modifications to your booking are subject to availability.

For full details, see our terms.

We advise you aim to arrive a little early to accommodate the menu start time. Our bar, snug and garden are open for pre-dinner drinks.

Each of our dining areas are booked in sittings, with multiple tables dining at the same time. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in missing part of the menu and your experience.

There is no dress code. We have a relaxed and informal atmosphere and want you to feel comfortable.

Yes, although we only offer our tasting menu at specific dining times.

You are welcome to sit and enjoy a drink at our bar, or our cosy snug next to the log fire, or in the garden. We also offer a small selection of bar snacks.

The bar is open from 4pm Wednesday & Thursday, and from midday Friday & Saturday.

We are unable to cater for any dietary requirements for walk-in guests.

We welcome children of all ages to enjoy the Mýse restaurant experience.

Please be aware that we do not serve a children’s menu, and all seats in our restaurant are charged at full price regardless of age.

We do not have high-chairs or baby-changing areas. All children must remain supervised by an adult at all times, ensuring there are no disruptions to other guests.

Unfortunately, children are not allowed to stay overnight.

Dogs are welcome to join their (well-behaved) owners in our bar and snug area. Water and a blanket will be provided.

Please book our ‘Sycamore Room’ if you are booking an overnight stay with a dog, and let us know your dog’s name at the time of booking along with any additional needs.

Please be aware that dogs are not to be left alone in the room at any time, so please bring them to the table with you for dinner and breakfast.

Guide and assistance dogs are allowed in all areas.

Hovingham and the local area boasts some fantastic walks and trails to be explored, making it the perfect location for our four-legged friends!

We allow corkage of one 75cl bottle per guest, with a four-bottle limit per table, charged at £40 per bottle (excluding discretionary service charges).

Just let us know when booking that you intend to bring your own wine.

We also have an extensive wine list, and offer carefully selected wine pairings to accompany your menu.

All bills are inclusive of a discretionary 12.5% service charge, which is shared equally between all members of our team.

Yes, you can purchase them online here.

Simply visit our reservations page, and click the appropriate link if you’d like to use your voucher when booking with us.