Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??

Great pub, upstairs from bottle shop. Friendly staff, maybe best atmosphere in all of York! Don't…read moremiss this gem!

As of July 2025, at a different location than indicated in Yelp. Now near the Museum Gardens at 14…read moreLendal. Three level pub will great selection of beer. I found an 8% abv IPA from Deya that was the best beer I've had in the UK this visit. Funky decor: lots of antlers, crucifixes, cherubs, and paintings of nude women. I'd definitely go again for a pint. Didn't try the food.

An outstanding pub/restaurant (I'm not a fan of the term gastro-pub) that offers fantastic food…read morewithout breaking the bank. No doubt about it, this place is a real find. Actually, it takes some finding -- it's hidden away in the small North Yorkshire village of Marton, in between Pickering and Kirbymoorside (about 5 miles from each). But it's worth the trip, as the food on offer is out of this world. The number of awards they've picked up (Dining Pub of the Year etc) is testimony to the high quality of the food they produce. As one might expect, much of it is locally-sourced, and indeed some of it is grown in the owners' back garden. The atmosphere of the place is very homely, and all in all this is a great place for a meal out. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

The Appletree is a pub that serves great food in a pretty setting. All the food is locally sourced…read moreand they have their own orchard and sell produce from this. This includes homemade jams, chutneys and biscuits. The staff and atmosphere is very nice, calming and friendly.

The Red Lion is amazing! Would highly recommend staying here. The service was amazing, and everyone…read moreis very nice. They breakfast comes out very quick, and servers are awesome. We stayed in a cottage and a room, and it was great! Will be back!

Set in a beautiful location, but if you go in summer expect lots of children. Food in the…read morerestaurant is subpar and you could tell it was all highly microwaved. We sat in the dining room area and it was very tired and worn, sit in the Pub area instead. Outside seating is very smoky. No A/C or even ceiling fans especially since we were in the new set of rooms. No one opened up the windows prior to our arrival and it was literally like an oven. As secluded as it is there is another hotel/restaurant nearby which we enjoyed better.

Staff are very friendly and the other guests are very entertaining all will be revealed ..... its…read morealways busy as food is really good had a gorg grilled salmon with new potatoes huge portion someone commented on the cheesecake which we tried on our second visit oh wow clearly homemade it was strangely flavoured caramel and grape but it didnt half work with halved grapes all through the creamy topping so nice menu is really interesting so to the diners when they comment on our onion rings and the beauty of the daffoldils on our table sniffing whilst walking past and asking if we have finished our said onion rings then snaffling them up harmless and we weren't offended entertaining at best the staff were very apologetic must try the quiz night on a Wednesday please try the pub you wont be disappointed

Best place to go for a good pub feed and village atmosphere. Had the venison and was cooked…read moreperfectly. Came after being highly recommended by locals. Also does takeaway!

A fantastic place for lunch out, a quiet friendly drink or a good night out!…read moreDuring the day (starting from 12pm) the food menu is superb, affordable, delicious, lots to choose from and the portions are fantastic! My favourite is the sandwich and chips which to be honest would feed me and my little boy! That costs £4.95 and is just one of the menu hot and cold options. An old fashioned pub, lo ceilings and décor, it is kept clean and tidy, has friendly staff and a good beer garden (with children's play area). A favourite during the day for me and my family and a fantastic night venue for a girl's night out!

Visited the Blacksmiths on a sunny lunch time & sat in the beer garden at the back to eat. They…read moreoffer basic pub grub & snacks lasagne, meat pie, sandwiches etc through the day not sure what the evening menu is like though. Very good value for money. Me & a friend both had sandwiches (1x sausage & onion sandwich and 1x steak & onion baguette) priced at £4.95 each. Portions were very generous, steak was tender & well cooked, came served with chunky home cut chips & side salad. To say the prices here are the same or cheaper than the Wetherspoons across the market square the quality & portions are miles apart. Don't waste your money at Spoons. Staff were pleasant & friendly. Definitely will be returning for another cheap pub lunch.

Foid excellent, service excellent, we go Sunday lunch, always great, staff wonderful, need to try…read morea steak one night.

Possibly the best steak in the North East?…read more They cook their steaks on a super heated stone at your table to perfection. While the chef does that he talks to you and that is half the fun. If you love your steak, this place is a must.

I visited the funny onion last night and it was a pleasure to be in. Drink was good and I had a…read moresnack. Will definitely be back for a meal next time in brid.

The food is fantastic you get what you pay for. I have eaten here several times and have never been…read moredisappointed. If you want a cheap burger that isn't as great then go to McDonald's

It's nice to see this lovely restaurant back up and running after it was partly destroyed in a fire…read morea couple of years back , visited for Sunday lunch thoroughly enjoyed the food atmosphere and service , Yes it's pricey but the thought and preparation into every mouth full shows , Take someone you care about to this restaurant they'll love it We did .

OUTSTANDING. Creative menu. Wonderful food beautifully…read morepresented. Excellent service. Take your coffee in the upper floor sitting areas. Dishes were readily adjusted for one of our party with sensitivity to gluten. Our party of six all thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Preparation and presentation were impeccable. Forager's soup, twice-baked blue Wensleydale and Lovage soufflé with pickled cherries were standouts. The warm salad of Thorganby peas, asparagus, broad beans and sheep's curd enjoyed by our daughter was excellent. My "celebration of Yorkshire Beef - fillet, oxtail, corned, cheek and Choux Farci was great. My wife reports that her sea trout was excellent as was my daughter's poached turbot. Dishes are not large, but are filling. Highly recommended.

This is one of my favourite pubs in the world and was my local when I lived back in my home town of…read moreKnareaborough. Whilst it's been 15 years since I lived there permanently I always make sure I pay Blind Jack's a visit every time I'm over seeing friends and family. It's a small pub but very cosy and full of character. The landlords are extremely welcoming and all the staff are friendly and knowledgable, more than happy to offer their advice and samples of beer if you can't decide what to go for. You certainly won't find any of your mainstream lagers or bitters here (thank goodness) but instead there is an ever-changing array of craft and real ales from breweries such as Brew Dog and Magic Rock, as well as an increasing number of their own very excellent brews. If you're a real beer lover and looking for a great pub to sample some top ales over a chat with your mates (it's strictly no music) then make sure you pay Blind Jack's a visit. Warning, it can get very busy!

With visiting my wife's family in Knaresborough a few times a year - I'm absolutely spoilt with the…read moreamount of pubs on offer in this lovely market town just down the road from Harrogate. But the main one which I really can't go without visiting is Blind Jacks While Manchester isn't exactly short on quality pubs and craft beer, Blind Jacks offers something special which is easy to explain. A lovely, quaint, ancient building with loads of tiny rooms making it the perfect place to hang out and relax - combined with a revolving selection of amazing craft beer on tap (as well as some great local breweries). Put it this way - just on this visit they had beers from Stone (Ruination), Oskar Blues, Ska (Modus Hoperandi) and Brewdog (Punk and Hoppy Xmas) Paul and Debbie the landlords are always very friendly and up for a chat, as are the team of younger bar staff. You can always get a sample or recommendation, plus they brew their own beer out the back which all the staff seem to know about - their chalk board in the bar also has details of what they're brewing next so the regulars can keep up to date with what's next in the pipeline. Their milk stout and pumpkin head ones are firm favourites! Like them on Facebook for the latest updates on beers on tap, special nights (like their BBQ night in Jan) and all news going on. I may have just heard a rumour that they're opening up a distillery too so even if you don't live in Knaresborough it's worth making the trip here just to check out a great selection of drinks in great surroundings - you won't regret it!