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Restaurant - The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub, Skipwith, North Yorkshire

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.6
4.6
1829 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 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 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–18:45 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    01757 288088
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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*
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  • Festive Dinner

    £41.00 per person

    22 Nov 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
    It’s time for festive dining so celebrate together with colleagues, friends and family and enjoy a homemade locally sourced 4 course festive Lunch in the restaurant with festive tunes, crackers, and table novelties. Ideal for large groups and those long awaited office party’s Served from Friday 22nd November 2024 until and including 21st December 2024 (Unavailable on Sundays) Dinner 5.00pm – 8.00pm £41 per person (Available for pre booked tables of 4+ only with a full pre order only) A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required to confirm the booking, full payment due 14 days prior to arrival and your full pre order as soon as possible after booking but no later than 14 days before arrival. Contact the team on 01757 288088
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  • Festive Lunch

    £37.00 per person

    22 Nov 2024 - 21 Dec 2024
    It’s time for festive dining so celebrate together with colleagues, friends and family and enjoy a homemade locally sourced 4 course festive Lunch in the restaurant with festive tunes, crackers, and table novelties. Ideal for large groups and those long awaited office party’s Served from Friday 22nd November 2024 until and including 21st December 2024 (Unavailable on Sundays) Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm £37 per person (Available for pre booked tables of 4+ only with a full pre order only) A non-refundable deposit of £10 per person is required to confirm the booking, full payment due 14 days prior to arrival and your full pre order as soon as possible after booking but no later than 14 days before arrival. Contact the team on 01757 288088
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What 1,829 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Yorkshire

    Child-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for outdoor dining

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.

1,829 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Yorkshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, plenty of it, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Nice buzz about the place and pleased they are doing well, all hard workers in there, busy bees! Left feeling very satisfied after a scrummy Sunday roast! Thank you.

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  2. Pamela

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what delicious Sunday lunch, huge portions and modern relaxing atmosphere. We can’t wait to return. Definitely one of our favourite places to eat now.

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  3. Denise

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Very friendly staff, attentive and polite. Will definitely be back.

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  4. Andrew

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal since they refurbished it. My wife says the Christmas fruit cake is the best she’s had.

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  5. Mark

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usual friendly and polite welcome. Food and service were both excellent. A very enjoyable experience and one that we will be repeating again very soon.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 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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  6. Rachel

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round, from booking the table to leaving after a fantastic meal. Staff were so good, everyone knew what they were doing and so friendly. Will definitely go again.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 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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  7. Christopher

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another high quality and wholesome visit. The friendly staff could not be more attentive, the care down to the menu as well as customers make this a homely haven.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 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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  8. Lee

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was great from start to finish. From the welcome at the door to the table service and food, And as the pub it was set up for Christmas and done very well and tastefully to boot. The many open fires keeping the cold of storm Bert at bay were also ace.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 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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  9. Fraser

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with friends on a Friday evening. We arrived early - table was ready. Great choice of menu. Attentive service throughout by a young team. Christmas pizza lacked flavour. The steak and blue cheese pie was outstanding. It might be a good option to ask/tell what your seasonal veg was on the night. We were served kale and Brussels sprouts which two of our party do not like sprouts - probable like the majority of diners? The Drovers is a “go to” destination and we only came across it earlier this year. We now class ourselves as regulars and love the experience.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 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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  10. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sharing iron steak platter which was delicious and good value for money. The restaurant has been renovated since we last visited. It’s lovely and we were very impressed with the decor and cosy atmosphere. The staff were all friendly and attentive and looked after our daughter on her birthday. Would definitely recommend.
    The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded on 23 November 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 1829 OpenTable diners.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just 2 miles from the A19
  • Area
    York
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Sat 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–18:45 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Cummings
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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