The Pass

"This was the best European tasting menu we've had for a very long time, maybe ever, can't remember enjoying one this much. The flavours of every course were exceptional, the tuna, oyster and smoked venison were favourites but my goodness that treacle bread was out of this world! We enjoyed it so much we went twice on consecutive days. We also tried both wine pairings (signature and prestige) which were again excellent. The signature was more complementary, the prestige more contrasting. I loved the signature, my partner loved the prestige (although we both preferred the red in the prestige). The whole team clearly really care about the food and drink they're offering and it shows. Thanks Ben, Monika & Chris for two exceptional evenings!"

"I had a lovely dinner and wanted to express my appreciation to the entire team. From the warm welcome at reception and excellent cocktail at the Billiard Bar to the exceptional execution of dinner service, every detail was handled beautifully. I especially appreciated the thoughtful seating overlooking the immaculate kitchen, the impeccable pacing between courses, and the chefs’ engaging explanations of each dish. The sommelier’s wine selections complemented each course perfectly and elevated the experience even further. Thank you for a truly memorable evening."

"Shout out to the amazing service at The Pass at south lodge - absolutely faultless and so friendly and welcoming. Food is v good but at this price point and with a michie the bar is set quite high. Dishes were tasty (turbot and beef particularly stood out), but I guess overall less inventive than other restaurants in this league. It’s solid, high end cooking for sure, but want a bit more wow factor to keep me coming back. Please also dim the lighting and make it a bit more cosier as can feel a bit bright and sterile especially as you’re all on high tables anyway. 14/20"

"This was the best meal I have ever eaten. Firstly Ben Wilkinson at the pass is quite a new restaurant and a lot of these reviews are not reflective of this as I believe the restaurant has changed a lot since Covid. It has recently won a Michelin star and the current menu is deserving of this. My wife and I had the 7 course tasting menu which was exquisite. The layout of the restaurant is also carefully thought out with glass surrounding an intimate setting so that you can watch the courses in the kitchen being prepared. Every course is completely unique and is delivered and explained to you by a different chef, who all rotate around the tables which I particularly liked. The food speaks for itself. I won't list every course but the standout was the beef cheek and celeriac. Absolutely divine. The snacks which come before the first course were also out of this world. We didn't opt for the wine pairing but enjoyed quite a few cocktails instead, all which were faultless. The only downside to this is how full we both felt at the end; a very nice problem to have. Having been to other Michelin star restaurants the Pass for me is the best so far, and the chilled out setting I actually prefer to something grander. Overall an exceptional experience that I couldn't recommend highly enough."