One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree in Ilkley, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business, with a significant refurbishment set to begin this August.
Following its final service on Saturday 1st August, the restaurant will temporarily close before reopening on Wednesday 9th September, unveiling a thoughtfully reimagined dining experience that honours more than 60 years of heritage while looking confidently towards the future.
The refurbishment will be led by award-winning interior designers Studio Two, whose work with leading restaurateurs and hoteliers has earned a reputation for creating spaces that are both timeless and deeply individual. Through a considered approach to space planning, material selection and visual storytelling, Studio Two will carefully evolve The Box Tree, enhancing the guest experience while respecting the warmth, character and heritage that have defined the restaurant since 1962.
The investment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Box Tree, reaffirming its long-term commitment to exceptional hospitality and ensuring the restaurant continues to evolve while remaining true to its identity. Alongside the refreshed interiors, guests can look forward to an enhanced dining experience, where every element has been thoughtfully considered to complement Head Chef, Brayden Davies' modern approach to British cuisine, showcasing the very best of Yorkshire produce alongside wider British and Australian influences.
Before closing its doors for refurbishment, The Box Tree will present The Box Tree: Eras – a limited four-week dining series celebrating defining moments from the restaurant's culinary journey.
Taking place on four Saturdays, 11th, 18th and 25th July and 1st August, guests will enjoy a specially curated tasting menu revisiting iconic dishes from throughout The Box Tree's history, including favourites from its Michelin-starred years, reimagined by Head Chef, Brayden Davies and his team. The same exclusive menu will be served across all four evenings.
Head Chef, Brayden Davies said:
"The Box Tree has an incredible history, and before we begin the next chapter, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate everything that has come before it. The Eras dinners are inspired by the chefs, dishes and moments that have shaped the restaurant over the decades, while reflecting where we are today. At the same time, we're incredibly excited about what's ahead. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in The Box Tree and allows us to create a dining experience that reflects where we are today while respecting everything that makes this restaurant so special."
Guests can book to experience The Box Tree: Eras, or make a reservation for the reopening at www.theboxtree.co.uk
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