We visit Tennants perhaps once a year as it is for us a journey of 2 hours each way. We select a viewing day for an auction that we are interested in, arrive in the morning to view the auction lots and always have lunch...More

I'm so pleased that the tapas at The Cloisters is returning this year. We thoroughly enjoyed the scallops, prawns and all the beautiful dishes and situated in such a beautiful place. Service excellent as always.

Massive auction house with excellent catering facilities, diplays and if the right day the chance to view forthcoming auction lots. Note they will also give you a free valuatiom

Great service, comfortable tables & sofas. Good food & fully stocked bar. So much more than a Cafe as it caters for all the family & serves breakfast, lunch & afternoon tea.

What a joy to have lunch in the Garden House Restaurant. Spacious, sparkly clean dining room, excellent food, happy, friendly staff. Despite having a party of 40 to cater for they didn't forget the other people who were lunching there. My husband and I will...More

We were here to attend the auction, so arrived very early to view. Breakfast was already in full swing, prices were reasonable, and portions good. There are viewing screens to follow the bidding but the cafes are open to the public. Toilets are plentiful and...More

The theatre company were very good and everyone entered into the spirit of the wedding party. However, when it came to the food..... Dreadful! Vegetarians were offered a slop of a dish which went under the guise of a risotto. It was a homogeneous blob...More

We joined an organised group-visit to Tennnants Auction House at Leyburn. The place is really quite magnificent - completely changed from the former barn-like buildings of a typical auction room. The investment in new buildings has cost them millions. Our pre-booked visit included a talk...More

Whether on business or pleasure, we regularly eat at the large & airy cafe at the garden rooms. We have sampled breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon snack & light evening meal when an evening event is on. The service & food have always been very...More

Large coffee shop area which is extremely busy on auction days. Food very good especially the cakes. Worth a visit.