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

1850 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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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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
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
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*
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
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

What 1,850 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

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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.

1,850 Reviews

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Mark
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
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Barbara
Yorkshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 3 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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tristan
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here a few times and each time the service and food is spot on. This time we visited as a work lunch for Christmas and it didn’t disappoint. Service was prompt and friendly and the food, as always, amazing. Highly recommended this place.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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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Jackie
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm and welcoming. Variety of food on offer was great and we thoroughly enjoyed it
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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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Gino
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious spoilt for choice regarding the menu the service was great lovely atmosphere all in all an awesome experience. I would definitely recommend and definitely going back 10/10
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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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beth
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service from all members of staff and food was amazing. Best pub Sunday dinner we’ve had
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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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Philip
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked table as we was staying just down the road, so glad we did this place is first class. Ordered Sunday roast beef with extras. WOW …… wish we lived closer as this would be my new local. Staff fantastic. Out of this world food no more to say but well done and keep up the great work
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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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Salli
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch as always. Vegan option was good and we were looked after by lovely staff.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 3 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 1850 OpenTable diners.