While there’s a time for the fine-dining restaurant experience, sometimes there’s nothing better than some delicious pub grub.
And North Yorkshire boasts some of the finest gastropubs in the country, with a plethora of brilliant establishments serving up delicious meals to enjoy alongside a pint or a glass of wine.
We’ve analysed TripAdvisor reviews and picked out the 15 of the top-rated pubs in the county for lunch and dinner. Here are the foodie pubs that came out on top, and what customers had to say about their experience.
7. The Milbank Arms, Bedale
The Milbank Arms in Bedale has a 5* rating from 272 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Excellent choice of menu with an Asian theme, plus traditional pub grub. Food well cooked and presented. Also, well kept beers.” | TripAdvisor
8. The Guy Fawkes Arms, Scotton
The Guy Fawkes Arms in Scotton has a 4.5* rating from 1,305 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “You will not be disappointed dining here. The food is fabulous, the service is excellent. It has retained a pub atmosphere but with good dining being part of it. Give it a go.” | TripAdvisor
9. The Lime Tree Inn, Great Ouseburn
The Lime Tree Inn in Great Ouseburn has a 5* rating from 200 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “A lovely Sunday lunch as usual. Their consistency is to be applauded - it’s always delicious and never fails in quality or presentation plus the lovely friendly staff are a treat.” | TripAdvisor-Graeme Jackson
10. The Jolly Farmers Inn, Leavening
The Jolly Farmers Inn in Leavening has a 5* rating from 313 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Absolutely fabulous food (best chips ever had) coupled with fabulous and friendly service. Cracking pint of Timothy Taylor’s and took some scampi fries home. Insanely good is all I can say.” | TripAdvisor-Hannah E
11. The Greyhound, Bagby
The Greyhound in Bagby has a 5* rating from 283 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “As a family we enjoy eating out and there are a number quality restaurants in the areas but none better than the Greyhound. The Turkish food is amazing, portions ample and it has a wonderful friendly atmosphere and my children are always made to feel very welcome.” | TripAdvisor
12. Royal Oak Pub & Kitchen, Old Malton
The Royal Oak Pub & Kitchen in Old Malton has a 4.5* rating from 329 reviews. A TripAdvisor reviewer said: “Consistently EXCELLENT service, superb food and a lovely atmosphere in a very clean, well kept pub. We're always made so welcome even with muddy dogs. Love the beer garden. All the food we've tried had been an excellent standard and the service is outstanding. A very rare find and highly recommended.” | TripAdvisor