Sweet Retreats: 6 Must-Try Fine Dining Desserts at UK Hotel Restaurants

Across PoB Hotels, desserts are not just an end to a meal but a journey through flavour, technique, and artistry. We have listed a number of incredible restaurants from the collection with each restaurant, with its distinct character, culinary philosophy, and esteemed Michelin star, invites guests to indulge in a memorable experience that delights the senses and lingers long after the last bite. Whether it’s innovative flavours, reinvented classics, or avant-garde creations, these fine dining desserts promise to elevate any dining experience to new heights.

Join us as we unveil the most exquisite fine dining desserts from PoB Hotels, where culinary artistry and luxury hospitality converge to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences.

Grantley Hall’s Shaun Rankin crafts a seasonal masterpiece with his Fennel & White Chocolate 'Magnum'. This sophisticated twist on a classic dessert features fennel ice cream encased in white chocolate, accented by blueberry gel and compressed fennel, and finished with a dusting of fennel pollen. This fine dining dessert highlights Rankin’s mastery of blending local, fresh ingredients with innovative techniques. Having garnered acclaim with his Michelin-starred ventures, Rankin brings his expertise to Grantley Hall, ensuring that each dessert is not just a dish, but an experience that captures the essence of summer in Yorkshire.

Grantley Hall welcomes diners in Shaun Rankin Wednesday to Sunday from 18:30 to 20:30. Experience their Taste of Home Menu priced at £160 per person. To reserve your spot, book a table or call the hotel on 0176 562 0070.

Overlooking Rutland Water, Hambleton Hall’s Mille-Feuille epitomises classic elegance with a modern twist. Chef Aaron Patterson’s fine dining dessert layers crispy puff pastry with Calvados caramelised apples, fresh blackberries, and a luscious white chocolate mousse. Accents of blackberry gel, apple sorbet, and white chocolate crisps add complexity and texture. Known for his commitment to local, seasonal ingredients, Patterson transforms each component into a symphony of flavours and textures, reflecting the sophisticated charm and culinary excellence that Hambleton Hall’s restaurant is celebrated for.

At Hambleton Hall, savour the Menu of the Day, available for lunch Monday to Saturday and for dinner every evening, priced at £125 per person for 3 courses. Ensure your reservation by booking a table or calling the hotel on 01572 756991.

At the luxurious Lucknam Park, Restaurant Hywel Jones transports diners to a bygone era of elegance and sophistication. Here, Executive Chef Hywel Jones, who has proudly held a Michelin star since 2006, presents his exquisite Guanaja, Yuzu & Basil Cube. This fine dining dessert is a masterful blend of rich Guanaja chocolate, the zesty brightness of yuzu, and the aromatic freshness of basil. Each bite offers a complex and harmonious interplay of flavours, underscoring Jones' dedication to using the finest, locally sourced ingredients to achieve culinary perfection. This sophisticated dessert, much like the experience at Restaurant Hywel Jones, is an ode to timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship.

Lucknam Park offers dinner service from 6:30pm every Wednesday to Saturday, with pre-dinner drinks starting at 6:00pm. Indulge in their Tasting Menu for £150 per person, or opt for the Three Course A La Carte at £115 per person. Book your table or call the hotel on 0122 574 2777.