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    Lion Inn

    4.3 (7 reviews)
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    Nothing around for miles
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    Another of those hard to find gems, situated in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors with the nearest neighbour 10 miles away. When you enter this low ceiling traditional pub complete with its small rooms with roaring fires you get the feeling of a warm and welcoming pub. A good place for walkers to stop off with a range of beers including cask ales and an excellent range of pub food with large portions which are welcome after a day on the moors. Accommodation is also offered which one day I intend to try hopefully on a snowy, bleak, winters weekend (if I can get there). Called here again this week and still as good it was very busy as well but we are in the middle of the school holidays even so I asked at the bar if there was a table available in the restaurant and yes there was so if you call and it looks busy just ask and if they can they will accommodate you.

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    Mill Inn

    Mill Inn

    4.7(3 reviews)
    17.2 mi

    If you are looking for a traditional country Pub, ran as they used to be alongside the farm, well…read morethis must be one of the last few remaining ones. If you can imagine walking into a friend's house and there in the corner is the bar just knocked together with a few bits of wood and a couple of tables and stools to sit at, well this is what's here. What you see is what you get not a great selection of beers but the Theakstons went down a treat (well actually several did). We sat in the garden overlooking the countryside unspoiled by any sounds other than that of the birds and sheep in the fields opposite. If you are after Juke Boxes, slot machines and the other trappings of modern pubs give this a miss, if you are after visiting the Scarborough area try and find this one you shouldn't be disappointed after all they way the pub trade is going at the moment it may not be here for many more years. I will probably get bought and turned into someone's home, shame if it ever does. The pub doesn't do food (only a few sandwiches) just a traditional pub.

    The Mill Inn is situated in the middle of the British countryside…read more You could easily drive past it and not notice it were there. Walking into the mill inn is like walking back in time to the 1970's! When you order a drink the bar man Disappears down stairs to his underground cellar to fetch it. Only open on certain days and I've you go you will be talking about it for day's after. Love it

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    The Black Swan

    The Black Swan

    5.0(4 reviews)
    15.3 mi
    ££££

    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.

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    The Board Inn - An Oasis in the North Yorkshire Moors

    The Board Inn

    5.0(2 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    ££

    Another visit to our favourite inn on the Yorkshire moors. We hoped it hadn't changed from a few…read moreyears ago. It had but a little to the better in that the room we occupied had been 'upgraded' with a jacuzzi bath. As was usual in this great inn were the toiletries, bathrobes, tea/coffee making facilities.....I could go on for ever as there is so much in the rooms. Alistair and Karen are perfect hosts and will do anything to make your stay perfect. I have carried on, somewhat, about the room but one thing that mustn't be missed is the food. Alistair is rarely away from the kitchen. The food that comes out is beyond description. All locally sourced. In the evening we started with a seafood platter for my partner and an awe inspiring lobster bisque for myself. My mouth still waters thinking about it. Main course, for both of us, was a dressed crab. A perfect meal. Breakfast in the morning was a full English for myself. The black pudding has to be tried. My partner had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Those plates filled us up for the day and the drive to Edinburgh. If you are in the area, this is the best place to stay but book early because it gets filled quickly. Thanks K & A, and your wonderful staff, for another great nights stay.

    The food, the drink, the staff, the customers, the atmosphere, the location--nothing could be…read morebetter! Whether you are stopping in for a quick bite in the pub, having a Sunday meal, or celebrating a reunion of 50 cousins, you will be amazed at the unique menu items, all prepared on site, and all mouth watering delicious. Then to top it off, the ales, ciders, and Scotch whiskeys that are on hand. The friendliness of the owners will have you coming back again and again. Love this place! (Previously operated by my great great grandfather in the 1800's)

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    The Crown

    The Crown

    3.5(4 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    A charming old pub in the middle of a quaint, gorgeous village in Yorkshire between York and…read moreWhitby, The Crown was empty when we arrived in the early afternoon. They had a selection of bitters and cask ales. I had a piny of Wainwright and my wife a half shandy. The staff were very friendly. There was a fire blazing and we accessed their wifi as there was no cellular reception in the area while we enjoyed our drinks. We did not eat, but the menu looked nice although the prices were a bit steep for such an isolated location. They also have three double rooms that are ridiculously expensive, running between £200 and £220 per night in mid-February. The village is quiet and absolutely beautiful with old rock buildings and cottages as well as a creek running from the old church at the top of the hill through the small valley surrounding Hutton-le-Hole. CombatCritic Gives The Crown 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

    We returned to this pub two years after our first visit. The pub itself is clean and tastefully…read moredecorated, but it does not have the character of other English pubs. If you sit outside it is like sitting in the parking lot. The ale and cider selection is ok. We actually preferred the selection at some other local pubs. I have to admit that the food was really good. I had the toad-in-the-hole and my wife had the fish and chips with smashed peas. This place seems to be more popular with tourists than locals.

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