The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

Name: The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Address: York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO8 5SF
Telephone: 01757 288088
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1863 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Great food, fine ales, plenty of gin and a friendly atmosphere – what more could you want from a restaurant and country pub! 2024 has seen an extensive £150,000 refurbishment creating a stylish and contemporary restaurant & country pub..

Set in the tiny, picturesque village of Skipwith only ten miles south of York, it is the main destination inn in the area. The delicious created dishes on our menu are locally sourced and reflect the changing seasons, mirroring the wonderful walks to be found through Skipwith Common, right on its doorstep.

The Drovers Arms has already notched up many awards:
🥇WINNER - Visit York Tourism Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020, 2021 & 2022
🥇WINNER - Selby District Business Awards - Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year category 2020 & 2023
🥇WINNER - Welcome to Yorkshire, White Rose Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020
Business Owner Graham Usher who has over 20 years’ experience in some of Yorkshire’s best hotels, are justifiably proud of The Drovers Arms.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01757 288088
Website
http://www.thedroversarmsskipwith.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mike Cummings
Private party facilities
Please contact a member of the team to discuss your private event requirements.

Location
York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF
Neighbourhood
York
Cross Street
Just 2 miles from the A19
Parking details
Parking is available at the Drovers Arms, at busy times the car park does get limited on space, we do ask that customers who are not able to find a suitable space in the car park ensure their vehicle is parked safely on the road.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Yorkshire Afternoon Tea
£21.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Comprising of homemade fruit scones, homemade fruit jams, clotted cream, seasonal finger sandwiches, macarons, a selection of miniature cakes and sweet treats. All served with a choice of Yorkshire Tea or (Leodis of Leeds) freshly brewed coffee. Why not upgrade to Champagne afternoon tea and enjoy a glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve, NV? Traditional afternoon tea - £21.95 pp Champagne afternoon tea - £31.95pp Available every Friday and Saturday from 12pm till 4pm, booking advisable *Gluten free and vegetarian options can be made available on request* *Vegan not available*

What 1,863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Child-friendly
North Yorkshire
Neighbourhood gem
North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Vegetarian-friendly
North Yorkshire
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the beautifully presented dishes, attentive staff, and extensive menu options. It's "highly recommended" for celebrations, with thoughtful touches like personalized dessert plates. While some mention occasional delays, the overall experience is delightful.

1,863 Reviews

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Michael
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, lovely food . A good selection of gluten free options, loved the Parkin & salted caramel ice cream. Veggie Sunday roast the best around.
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Jim
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for the first time during the Christmas break, staff were very welcoming, shown straight to our table The menu is extensive with something for everyone. We had the sticky pigs in blankets to share, then my wife had the steak and ale pie, and swapped the chips for cheddar mash, I had the braised rabbit pappardelle, both mains were superb, and would highly recommend. We had the sharing dessert and again it was excellent. We would highly recommend the Drovers Arms.
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Sharon
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere Service is so good Great food you leave satisfied but not stuffed which is a good thing in my opinion: )
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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Peter
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super service from booking table through initial drinks and food which was excellent. One to return to and not too leave so long between visits.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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Tracey
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great family meal get together today at the drovers arms. Food hot and a really lovely menu and option to go for a lighter bite option which is appreciated for people who can’t eat as much. Lovely ambience and feel to the place so all in all a wonderful experience and will definitely return again.
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Andrew
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch as usual. Prompt service and good food.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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Suzanne
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Warm and inviting pub - service from a young staff was excellent. Landlord was present and overlooked the service which is nice to see. Food generally was very good apart from one dish that was a little unusual - on the menu it was pan fried prawns but they arrived swimming in a cream sauce. The other dishes were tasty, cauliflower bang bang was light and crispy, the ale pie was tasty and the burger was a generous portion. No puddings as we were all too full. Good choice of beers and lagers.Dog friendly. Will definitely return.
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carol
Yorkshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Table next to toilets and back door so people in and out .Game pie should be rich quite tasteless unsure what the meat was more carrot and swead ratio than meat .Suet top made a nice change until half the underside not cooked. Triple cooked chips should be crispy not soft and anemic.
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Tracie
VIP
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice comfortable friendly good decor quality food perfect day or evening dinning
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place Sunday lunch great loads of meat ,will definitely recommend and vist again .
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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FAQs

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01757 288088.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub is rated 4.6 stars by 1863 OpenTable diners.