Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

The food was amazing, wonderful service from all of the staff. Love the outlay of the restaurant…read more Highly recommend..

Dear Fox Hole. I have to tell you that in our 21 days visiting in England your food was the best we…read morehad! I can't stop thinking about and wanting your garlic mushrooms in cream sauce! It was heavily! My husband raves about the chicken & brie sandwich he had. The chicken melted in his mouth and was a perfect sandwich. In addition to great food the location and ambience was so pleasant. We wished we could had eaten at the Fox Hole a few more times. It was such a pleasure to discover your quaint and yummy place. Thank you. Debbie

Good pub menu. Only three Ales but good quality. Food was very good quality though would have…read morepreferred a bit more. Service excellent and polite Management seemed on top of their game. The ambience and surroundings were very comfortable. Great viewed out the back. Only drawback is its attractive to families with attendant risk of screaming babies which is a blight. On the plus side very dog friendly.

A lovely location and a ton of activities for children and also an event venue…read more All of these above areas save our experience from hitting a lower score. With two children, a baby and a toddler the food was 45 minutes in waiting. This is highly unacceptable and on a day were there was not a full house either. When the food did come it was of an above average standard but we were more focused on wolfing the meal down in shifts in order to control the children. I score four stars as this could be a one off and for others without the challenges of wee ones then one might say it was relaxed.

Humble pie n mash is one of the most memorable food experiences we had on our trip to England. We…read morevisited this cute little place with family that came from Australia (we came from the US). We were all starving and had to wait maybe only 15 minutes for a table, and the wait was certainly worth it. The menu is limited, as they only serve meat pies (with two veggie pie options- one vegan and one vegetarian). Your pie comes with mashed potato and either peas or mashed peas. The pies are quite large and they're so delectable. Best meat pies we had on the trip. The portions of potatoes and peas are generous, too. What really brings the experience to the next level, though, are the dishes the pies are served in and the music playing in the background. It creates an "old timey" experience that is the perfect touch. I will be dreaming of those pies, and would highly recommend that anyone in the area go here. It's a MUST.

They had the most beautiful pies and desserts! We had great service and lovely atmosphere. I highly…read morerecommend this place. We had the steak pie and the goat cheese and veg pie, both delicious.

Went out for lunch here today. Having passed it many times & always appeared to be busy. The menu…read moreis extensive with a huge specials board. Tons of seating in coves & circular/square tables. A large bar to stand at if required. Vast amount of space for disabled customers. The food was pretty good & we got 2-4-1 so a bargain really. I had heard some good reviews hence the visit. Would return to try some other meals in the future.

Everyone at the hotel, from front desk to restaurant & bar were so kind and accommodating. We had a…read morelovely stay, enjoyed time in the pool and a lovely meal in the restaurant. We each had a scalp, neck & shoulder massage with Adele and she is wonderful. One of the best massages I've ever had. I would love to come back for a longer stay!

We recently stayed at Raithwaite for two nights. We found the room and bathroom to be modern,…read moreelegant, and comfortable. The staff was very attentive to all of our needs. I mentioned the lack of a small refrigerator in our room- as I like to have fresh milk in my morning coffee...after a quick call to the front desk in the am, a pitcher of fresh cold milk was immediately delivered to the room. Can't wait for a visit in the summer. The hall is conveniently close to Whitby, just a short drive away.

We've eaten lunch here several times and have always enjoyed it…read more It's nice to see some seafood options other than just fish and chips (although their fish and chips are really good). Get a table by the window, order and bottle of wine or a beer and try one or two of the daily specials. Recommended

Usually I don't like fish but this time cod and chips is really delicious…read more Also luckily we got a sea view table. Did worth 30min queuing. Many local people eat regularly in this restaurant. "Best fish and chips" as they recommended

They definitely deserve the well-earned title of "World's Best Fish and Chips"! My family and I…read moretravel to Whitby several times a year to visit family and have to stop here for lunch. The proof is that the line to enter the restaurant is around the corner and you can smell the food from down the street. To top it all off, they have Theakston's Old Peculiar and it's one of my favorite beers so that's a nice way to complete a meal. I don't know if you can tell already but I'll definitely be back.

We went 5 years ago and it was great, we went this week and my cod was awful, barely edible…read more Pablo's haddock was much better. Mushy pas good, gravy - ew. Service, the guys and gals are busy so its polite but not chatty. Overall, not bad but the sheer volume means there has to be some hits and misses.

We came to The Copper Horse on Friday, 27 Jan to celebrate a birthday. It was our first visit and…read morewe were not disappointed. From the cheerful greeting upon our arrival to the delicious desert everything was top notch. The meals were wonderful and the service was quick, friendly and professional. We were so impressed that we returned yesterday for the Sunday lunch. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and again the meal exceeded our expectations. We shall return whenever we are in the vicinity.

Great pub on Seamer road. If you go here, it's not for just a drink…read more You need to get the food because it is amazing. Have been here several times throughout the year, always highest quality

The Pier Inn is a very nice, dog-friendly pub near the Whitby Pier - located in a historic, listed…read morebuilding. The beer selection is decent, there are always a few real, hand-pumped ales on in addition to the usual roster of British and international lagers. The menu is typical for local, British pub grub, and the Jumbo Cod I had (twice!) was both excellent and truly "jumbo" - best fish & chips I had in quite a while: the batter was crunchy and tasty, the chips well-cooked - even the mushy peas are edible (and not as much of a sludge as they usually are!) And at just UKP 9.95 I think the value is excellent, too. Drinks prices are moderate, the bar staff friendly and helpful, the décor clean and consumer-friendly. Just be aware that there will be a lot of dogs at this place, and some will be wailing while you're eating.

A tastefully restored listed building very close to the harbour, the beach, the Abbey and the town…read morecentre. There are eight en suite rooms and a cottage which sleeps up to four all with the usual amenities. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the public bar is a delight to sit in and there is a choice of four cask real ales, constantly changing as well as the usual keg beers. There are daily specials for meals as well as the all-day breakfast, snacks and sandwiches. At weekends, there is live entertainment, usually covers bands or similar (Friday and Saturday nights).