The General Tarleton Pub with rooms in north Yorkshire will officially reopen its doors on 29 August following months of restoration to the 18th-century former coaching inn.
Located in the village of Ferrensby, just outside Harrogate, the newly restored building will reopen as an eight-bedroom pub with a private dining space, large bar and beer garden.
Banks launched Jeopardy Hospitality alongside his existing business partner Matthew Lockwood, his brother James Banks and businessman Neil Armstrong earlier this year
Sam Orbaum, originally from Yorkshire, has joined the group as general manager, having previously been employed as head of people at the Woodhead Restaurant Group, which operates London restaurants including Portland, Clipstone, and The Quality Chop House. In his new position, Sam will oversee front-of-house operations at the newly revitalised pub with rooms, as well as further Jeopardy Hospitality ventures.
Joining him is executive chef Aled Williams, who spent the past nine years as head of food and innovation at stock company TRUEfoods and who was previously head chef at Michelin-starred Northcote in Lancashire.
Williams’ menu is said to be ‘rooted in hearty British pub classics’ with snacks ranging from pork crackling with apple butter; and a Woodland pork scotch egg with brown sauce; to Old Winchester and leek croquettes served with a chive emulsion and starters including smoked haddock chowder with leek and sweetcorn; and smoked cod with smoked onion and cockle popcorn.
Mains will include steak and Guinness pie with baked potato mash, savoy cabbage and gravy; and the signature GT burger, made with Dexter beef from the Banks family farm, Red Sparkenhoe cheese and house pickles.
A grill section will offer a selection of classic dishes, including a Barnsley chop, beef fillet and pork cutlets, as well as a côte de boeuf for two - all served with triple-cooked chips, a wedge salad and homemade accompaniments.
A set menu will be available Monday to Friday evenings, with two courses for £26 or three courses for £30. The same menu is available at lunch on Thursday and Friday.
A 40-strong wine list, created by James Banks, will bring together classic regions, emerging producers and lesser-seen bottles from across Europe and beyond, with more than 20 wines available by the glass. The list will also include Banks Brothers canned wines.