Tom Lawson at The Psalter is the flagship restaurant of Chef-Owner Tom Lawson, recognised in the Michelin Guide for its refined, ingredient-led cooking and warm, assured hospitality.
Set within The Psalter Hotel in Sheffield, the restaurant offers an intimate dining experience shaped by exceptional British produce. Tom’s cooking is guided not by rigid seasons, but by the quality of ingredients available at any given moment — allowing the menu to evolve naturally and instinctively.
With just 32 covers, the dining room feels relaxed yet considered, offering space to settle in and enjoy the experience at an unhurried pace.
Guests may choose between:
The Tom Lawson Dinner Menu
A three-course menu served with snacks and freshly baked bread, designed as a complete and generous evening experience.
The Tom Lawson Tasting Menu
A five-course journey and the most immersive expression of the kitchen, available Thursday to Saturday evenings, with an optional wine pairing.
Sunday Lunch
On Sundays, the restaurant offers a refined three-course lunch featuring a choice of traditional British roasts at its heart.
Opening Times
Thursday – Saturday: Dinner
Saturday: Lunch
Sunday: Sunday Lunch
Tom Lawson at The Psalter is a restaurant built on precision, generosity and genuine hospitality — a modern British dining experience shaped by confidence, care and character.
At Tom Lawson at The Psalter, the cooking is precise, confident and grounded in place. Set within The Psalter Hotel in Sheffield, the restaurant reflects both the character of the city and the quality of the surrounding landscape — from Wortley Estate lamb and native-breed meats to day-boat fish, foraged herbs and produce grown in Tom’s own kitchen garden.
The menus are guided by ingredients rather than strict seasons, allowing the kitchen to respond instinctively to what is at its best. The result is modern British cooking defined by clarity, depth of flavour and elegant restraint — dishes where every element has purpose.
Chef-Owner Tom Lawson previously owned Rafters, the Sheffield restaurant awarded three AA Rosettes under his leadership. Having built Rafters into one of the region’s most respected dining destinations, Tom now brings that same ambition, experience and long-term vision to The Psalter — where the restaurant is recognised in the Michelin Guide and continues to evolve as a serious culinary presence in the city.
With just 32 covers, the dining room feels intimate and personal. Service is unhurried, generous and genuine — because while the cooking continues to grow in refinement, it is hospitality that remains at the heart of everything.
At Tom Lawson at The Psalter, hospitality sits at the heart of the experience.
Service is led by F&B Manager Telmo Silva, whose background includes Michelin-starred and five-star hotel environments such as Moor Hall, Whatley Manor and Gravetye Manor. Telmo brings depth of experience and calm assurance to the dining room, shaping a style of service that is polished yet instinctively warm.
Under his leadership, the team focuses on anticipation rather than interruption — attentive without intrusion, confident without formality. The aim is simple: that every guest feels recognised, relaxed and genuinely cared for from the moment they arrive.
The wine offering complements this philosophy. Developed in partnership with House of Townend, the list balances classic and emerging producers, selected for how naturally they sit alongside Tom’s ingredient-led cooking.
The programme continues to be shaped with input from Jonathan Steeper, General Manager of The Ladybower Inn, who remains closely involved in the development of the list. His passion for wine and ongoing studies — alongside Tom — ensure the offering continues to grow in depth and character.
Whether enjoying a full pairing or a single glass, wine is presented as part of the wider experience — considered, thoughtful and always guided by what will best enhance the table.
