Fat Badgers Guide to Quality Inns. The original Guide Listing the very best inns serving good food, wine, beer, ales and hospitality

North Yorkshire

Click the map for tourism ideas North Yorkshire, one of England's largest counties, consists of two separate upland areas: the Pennine Chain in the west, and the Cleveland Hills and Yorkshire Moors in the east. The county encompasses two National Parks: the Yorkshire Dales with its green valleys, rivers and streams and the heather-covered North York Moors scattered with prehistoric remains. The beautiful medieval city of York is the county's chief commercial centre that traces its history back 1,000 years to Viking days.

	Abbey Inn

	Byland Abbey, Coxwold, North YorkshireYO61 4BD. Tel: 01347 868204

	Angel Inn

	Hetton, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 6LT. Tel: 01756 730263
	Multi award wining former single storey crofters cottage dating back to the 15th Century which can get very busy but then for good reason. Superb food with excellent fish specialities, traditional cask ales and a huge wine list are served by pleasant immaculately dressed staff.
	Appletree Inn

	Marton, Pickering, North YorkshireYO62 6RD. Tel: 01751 431457

	Birch Hall Inn

	Beckhole, Goathland, Whitby, North YorkshireYO22 5LE. Tel: 01947 896245
	Amazing inn which retains it's old English character since becoming an inn back in the 1860's. Located in the North Yorkshire Moors with the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway passing by. Excellent cask ales are served and Quoits is played.
	Black Bull Inn

	Main Street, Escrick, North YorkshireYO19 6JP. Tel: 01373 728245
	19th Century inn just off the A19 South of the City of York. The Black Bull has a good reputation for food and serves traditional ales.
	Black Bull Inn

	, Moulton, North YorkshireDL10 6QJ. Tel: 01325 377556
	Excellent quality inn combining vintage and modern decor, serving seafood, steaks, hearty mains and indulgent puddings. Located just off the A1 at Scotch Corner.
	Blacksmiths Inn

	Westow, York, North YorkshireYO60 7NE. Tel: 01653 618365

	Blue Bell Inn

	Kettlewell, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 5QX. Tel: 01756 760230

	Blue Lion

	East Witton, Near Leyburn, North YorkshireDL8 4SN. Tel: 01969 624273
	Excellent 18th Century coaching inn situated in Yorkshire's glorious Wensleydale. The pub does accommodation and has a great reputation for food.
	Boar'S Head

	Ripley, Near Harrogate, North YorkshireHG3 3AY. Tel: 01423 771888
	Superb inn owned by Sir Thomas Ingilby, owner of Ripley Castle. Excellent food and 'Crackshot' ale served in a building of true quality located in the classic village of Ripley.
	Bolton Arms

	Redmire, Near Leyburn, North YorkshireDL8 4EA. Tel: 01969 624336
	Great little pub in Redmire - a small village with it's own castle in the heart of Wensleydale. The pub provides B&B and the beer is well kept.
	Buck Hotel

	Reeth, Swaledale, North YorkshireDL11 6SW. Tel: 01748 884210

	Buck Inn Hotel

	, Malham, North YorkshireBD23 4DA. Tel: 01729 830317
	Lovely stone built village inn offering attractively furnished accommodation and a good reputation for homemade food. Popular with walkers and sometimes Morris Dancers ! the Buck Inn serves a range of real ales.
	Carlton Bore

	Husthwaite, Thirsk, North YorkshireYO7 2BW. Tel: 01845 501 265

	Carpenter'S Arms

	Felixkirk, Thirsk, North YorkshireYO7 2DP. Tel: 01845 537369

	Charles Bathurst Inn

	Arkengarthdale, Richmond, North YorkshireDL11 6EN. Tel: 01748 884567

	Coachman Inn

	Snainton, Scarborough, North YorkshireYO13 9PL. Tel: 01723 859231

	Crab & Lobster

	Dishforth Road, Asenby, Thirsk, North YorkshireYO7 3QL. Tel: 01845 577286
	Superb thatched inn with an interesting selection of seating. Great food and excellent ales.
	Craven Heifer Inn

	Grassington Road, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 3LA. Tel: 01756 792521

	Devonshire Arms

	Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 6AJ. Tel: 01756 718111

	Dog & Gun

	Glusburn, Crosshills, North YorkshireBD20 8DS. Tel: 01535 633855
	Old country inn located on the A6068 close to the Lancashire and West Yorkshire boundaries. Good value meals and traditional cask ales.
	Duke Of York

	127 Church Street, Whitby, North YorkshireYO22 4DE. Tel: 01947 600324

	Foresters Arms

	Carlton-In-Coverdale, Leyburn, North YorkshireDL8 4BB. Tel: 01969 640272
	Grade II listed inn in the picturesque village of Carlton-in-Coverdale in the North Yorkshire Dales. Good wholesome food and locals ales.
	Fox & Hounds Inn

	, Sinnington, North YorkshireYO62 6SQ. Tel: 01751 431577

	Galphay Inn

	Galphay, Ripon, North YorkshireHG4 3NJ. Tel: 01765 650133

	General Tarleton Inn

	Ferrensby, Knaresborough, North YorkshireHG5 0QB. Tel: 01423 340284
	Excellent inn which has a fine reputation for food, wine and ales.
	George Inn

	Kirk Gill, Hubberholme, North YorkshireBD23 5JE. Tel: 01756 760223
	18th Century inn nestled in a steep valley beside the river Wharfe, this old Yorkshire Dales inn was reported to be writer JB. Priestley's favourite pub and is home to the 'Hubberholme Parliament,' an ancient land-letting tradition, the inn's bar becoming a court, where an auction takes place for grazing rights . Small flagstoned bars, timber beamed ceilings and stone walls .
	Hare & Hounds

	Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North YorkshireHG3 3SG. Tel: 01765 677355
	Lovely award winning village inn located to the East of the Wonderful Yorkshire Dales serving excellent ales and food.
	Haven Arms

	Off Sheriff Highway, Hedon, North YorkshireHU12 8HH. Tel: 01482 897695

	Hole In The Wall

	High Petergate, York, North YorkshireYO1 7EH. Tel: 01904 634468
	Extremely busy pub as most in York are. This is well worth a visit. Good ale and interesting history.
	Inn At Hawnby

	Hawnby, Nr Helmsley, North YorkshireYO62 5QS. Tel: 01439 798202

	Kings Head Hotel

	Market Place, Kirkbymoorside, North YorkshireYO62 6AT. Tel: 01751 431340
	17th century coaching inn which is allegedly home to the grave of the Duke of Buckingham who gave name to the nursury rhyme 'Georgey Porgey Pudding & Pie'. A warm welcome is complimented by excellent cuisine.
	Laurel Inn

	New Rd, Robin Hoods Bay, North YorkshireYO22 4SF. Tel: 01947 880400
	Very friendly local looking out over Robin Hood's Bay and not far from one of Britain's best fish & chip shops !
	Lion Inn

	Blakey Ridge, Kirkbymoorside, North YorkshireYO62 7LQ. Tel: 01751 417320

	Malt Shovel

	, Oswaldkirk, North YorkshireYO62 5XT. Tel: 01439 788461
	Originally a 17th century manor house, this thoroughly enjoyable pub on the Yorkshire Moors was later converted into a coaching inn complete with heavily timbered bars, old fashioned wooden furniture, and several roaring log fires.
	Maypole Inn

	Long Preston, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 4PH. Tel: 01729 840219

	Moors Inn

	Appleton-Le-Moors, York, North YorkshireYO62 6TF. Tel: 01751 417435
	Yorkshire Stone inn offering a very warm welcome and serving well kept ales and excellent home cooked food.
	Nag'S Head

	Pickhill, Thirsk, North YorkshireYO7 4JG. Tel: 01845 567391

	Narrow Boat

	38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 1JE. Tel: 01756 797922

	New Inn Hotel

	Clapham, Settle, North YorkshireLA2 8AH. Tel: 01524 251203

	Old Hall Inn

	Threshfield, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 5HB. Tel: 01756 752441
	18th Century inn situated in the wonderful surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales. Located close to Grassington National Park Centre and about 4 miles south of Kilnsey Crag, a popular cliff face for rock climbers. Excellent food, cask ales and a large collection of chamber pots !

	Old White Bear

	6 Keighley Road, Cross Hills, North YorkshireBD20 7RN. Tel: 01535 632115
	Very friendly 'drinkers' inn on the border to West Yorkshire where 'ring the bull' is played and the home brew is brewed with water from the local well.
	Plough Inn

	Headwell Lane, Saxton, North YorkshireLS24 9PB. Tel: 01937 557242
	19th Century farmhouse in a tiny village and located close to the site of the Battle of Towton, a vicious battle between Lancastrians and Yorkists which took place in 1461. The service is excellent, as is the food and wine list.
	Plough Inn

	, Wigglesworth, North YorkshireBD23 4RJ. Tel: 01729 840243

	Red Lion

	Burnsall, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 6BU. Tel: 01756 720204
	Originally a 16th century Ferryman's inn, the Red Lion is a traditional old English inn with timber panelling and oak floors. Excellent food and traditional ales. Situated alongside the River Wharfe in the heart of Wharfedale with a superb warmly welcome and most of the menu is locally farmed. Don't be surprised if you find yourself helping the local farmers to herd sheep around the lanes !
	Red Lion

	Ripon Road, South Stainley, North YorkshireHG3 3ND. Tel: 01423 770132
	18th Century half timbered inn to the East of the wonderful Yorkshire Dales. The Red Lion is said to have it's own ghost.
	Rose & Crown Hotel

	Bainbridge, Wensleydale, North YorkshireDL8 3EE. Tel: 01969 650225

	Snickleway Inn

	47 Goodramgate, York, North YorkshireYO1 7LS. Tel: 01904 656138
	Parts of the pub date to the 15th and 16th Century with its black old beams, brass furnishings
	Sportsman'S Arms

	Wath-In-Nidderdale, Pateley Bridge, North YorkshireHG3 5PP. Tel: 01423 711 306
	Excellent family run establishment serving good food and local ales. Located a short walk from Gouthwaite Reservoir in the wonderful Yorkshire Dales.
	Stapylton Arms

	, Wass, North YorkshireYO61 4BE. Tel: 01347 868280
	Formerly the Wombwell Arms and set in the quaint village of Wass the Stapylton dates back to 1645 as an alehouse. Now the inn is a rustic modern inn serving good food and ales.
	Star Inn

	Harome, Helmsley, North YorkshireYO62 5JE. Tel: 01423 770397
	Lovely 14th Century thatched inn located at the Southern tip of the North York Moors close to Rievaulx Abbey. Excellent food and traditional ales.
	Stone Trough Inn

	Kirkham Abbey, Whitwell On The Hill, North YorkshireYO60 7JS. Tel: 01653 618 713

	Tan Hill Inn

	Keld, Richmond, North YorkshireDL116ED. Tel: 01833 628246
	Great Britain's highest Inn, located on the Pennine Way. Excellent food and Theakstons' Ales can be consumed before retiring to bed as the pub also does accommodation.
	Tempest Arms

	, Elslack, North YorkshireBD23 3AY. Tel: 01282 842450
	Famous for the quality of its service, the Tempest is a traditional Yorkshire inn built of warm mellow sandstone situated in a rural setting with character bar, dining areas, conference and meeting facilities.
	The Bull

	Broughton, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 3AE. Tel: 01756 792065

	The Durham Ox

	Westway, Crayke, North YorkshireYO61 4TE. Tel: 01347 823325

	The Maltings

	Tanners Moat, York, North YorkshireYO1 6HU. Tel: 01904 655387
	Proper tradtitional boozer with great ales and real hearty Yorkshire grub. Close to the city centre, almost on the banks of the River Ouse and just 5 minutes walk to York Minster.
	Wensleydale Heifer

	, West Witton, North YorkshireDL8 4LS. Tel: 01969 622322

	White Lion Inn

	Cray, Skipton, North YorkshireBD23 5JB. Tel: 01756 760262

	White Swan

	, Middleham, North YorkshireDL8 4PE. Tel: 01969 622093

	White Swan Inn

	Market Place, Pickering, North YorkshireYO18 7AA. Tel: 01751 472288

	Whitestonecliffe Inn

	Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe, Thirsk, North YorkshireYO7 2PR. Tel: 01845 597271

	Ye Olde Starre Inne

	40 Stonegate, York, North YorkshireYO1 8AS. Tel: 01904 623063

	Yorke Arms

	Ramsgill-In-Nidderdale, Pateley Bridge, North YorkshireHG3 5RL. Tel: 01423 755243