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The Eskdale Castleton, Whitby, Yorkshire

The Eskdale Castleton

4.8
4.8
199 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Eskdale is located in the heart of the majestic North York Moors National Park on the banks of the river Esk, a great northern trout and salmon river. Established in 1865 as The Station Hotel it has been in continues use as a public house since then.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • St Patrick's Night Menu

    £26.00 - £35.00 per person

    Mar 15, 2025 only
    Our chef's have created an Irish inspired menu to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Choose from either 2 or 3 courses. Available from 17:30 on Saturday 15th March

What 199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • North Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • North Yorkshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Eskdale Castleton delights with "excellent service," a "lovely setting," and "fantastic food." Guests praise its "professional, courteous staff" and "great atmosphere." Dishes like Goan mussels and rib eye steak are "delicious" and "beautifully presented." Ideal for special occasions, it offers a "quality experience" that keeps diners returning.

199 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended by friends and was not disappointed We ate in the bar as we had brought dog with us and they couldn’t have been more hospitable Service was spot on the food we ordered was delicious and the Guinness was fab Would highly recommend

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  2. John

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, such a great night was had at the Esk. It is the best dining experience on the North York Moors, fantastic!!!
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi John, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Cheers, Kate

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  3. Adam

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, service was friendly informal and just right. Privé was a touch high but would definitely come again and strongly recommend. A lovely pub and lovely food.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Adam, Thank you for your great review. We look forward to welcoming your entourage back soon! Cheers, Kate

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  4. Paul

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food, great service and always welcoming to us and our friends and family. Our friends loved the food today, their first time visiting. We are very lucky to have this place on our doorstep.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Paul & Katy (Atticus and Scout) Thank you for your wonderful review! We can’t wait to see you all again. Cheers, Kate Ps. Next time don’t worry about the bill - we’ll accept the dogs instead!

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  5. Martin

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Sunday Lunch in this gorgeous setting, and the staff were lovely as always.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your great review Martin, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience! We hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Kate

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  6. Caroline

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, all home made and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and accommodating if our group’s needs. Thank you.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Caroline, Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again soon for more of the same! Thanks, Kate

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  7. Mark

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Worth the drive out, great value can’t wait to return, need more places like this with in the area!
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your excellent review! We can’t wait for you to return either! Cheers, Kate

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  8. Jill

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a genuinely warm welcome to this lovely country pub with a fantastic menu from staff who were friendly & attentive. The food was delicious from starter to dessert, with every dish being an appetising choice. Hv already thoroughly recommended to friends & family - we’ll definitely be back.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Jill, Thank you so very much for your fantastic review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and felt strongly enough to recommend! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thanks, Kate

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  9. Hannah

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most lovely evening. The staff went above and beyond to make my partners dads 60th a lovely occasion. I cannot thank them enough for such going the extra mile for us. The food was absolutely delicious everyone in our party said it was one of the nicest meals they’d had. We hope to come back again soon to sample more of the menu. Thank you again for everything !
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on January 22, 2025
    Hi Hannah, Thank you so much for your really lovely review! It was our pleasure to host you all on your partners dads 60th - I’m so glad to hear how much you all enjoyed it! We hope to see you again soon - just let us know if you want steak again! Thanks, Kate

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  10. Ian

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent visit to the Eskdale. The menu is well conceived with some interesting twists but these do not detract from the really good produce. Our only 'niggle' was that our food could have been warmer. The service was outstanding and the value for money for this standard of cooking was really good. Thoroughly recommended
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on January 22, 2025
    Hi Ian, Thank you for your wonderful review and feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We will definitely take your ‘niggle’ on board and look into making sure it’s piping hot from now on. We hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Kate

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The Eskdale Castleton is rated 4.8 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Eskdale Castleton

Station Rd, Whitby, Yorkshire YO21 2EU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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