The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.6

1856 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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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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
Neighborhood
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 1,856 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
Kid-friendly
North Yorkshire
Neighborhood 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.

1,856 Reviews

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carol
Yorkshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 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 4 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 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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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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 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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Corinne
Yorkshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have been many times and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately this time it was not the same, Very disappointing .
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Sarah
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met friends for lunch. Service exceptional. Was a bit noisy but only due to a large Christmas lunch so actually got us in the festive spirit. Food wonderful. Staff attentive and accommodating. Lovely atmosphere. Will book again.
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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Daniella
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, cosy and stylish pub with delicious food! Staff were incredibly patient with a family member that has health issues which can cause issues and not the easiest to please. Tried the festive pizza with gravy dipping sauce and it was amazing!!! Thank you for such a lovely family Christmas meal and for going above and beyond with your excellent customer service! Your patience is greatly appreciated, you have some amazing front of house staff as well as excellent 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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Mark
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous festive meal. The food and service were both excellent. We had a lovely time and will definitely be going back again.
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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Barbara
Yorkshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The lunch me ur was value for money . However, I found a hair in my pudding . I received a half hearted apology. The pan fried pork my friend had was over cooked .
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Rebecca
Yorkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always enjoyed eating here, there is a great selection of gins and was wanting to see what it was like after a facelift as hadn’t been for a while! The new interior looks great and staff are very attentive! Only let down on this occasion was the food! I had crispy beef on the set Xmas menu which was very dry and not a lot of flavour, and quite flourey. The flat bread was also dry and there was no sauce to give it flavour and only a sprinkling of lettuce. My partners turkey was ok, pretty standard Xmas dinner but nothing outstanding! We did however both enjoy the ham hock terrine starter Sorry 😔
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Michael
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a super meal, in an extremely convivial environment. We ate of the daily, short / fixed price menu and were very impressed.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded on December 18, 2024
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 1856 OpenTable diners.