The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.6

1842 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 15, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 21 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*
Festive Dinner
£41.00 per person
Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 21, 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
Nov 22, 2024 - Dec 21, 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 1,842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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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.

1,842 Reviews

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Philip
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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
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Salli
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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.
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Tracey
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall had a great family festive meal, slightly disappointed with the length of time taken from arriving to getting the food. Table booked at 1pm and no food until 2pm however no complaints at all over the standard of food was absolutely delicious. Service slow for ordering refill of drinks also but appreciate the restaurant was busy but this just took the edge off a 5 star experience.
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Emma
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was good,just a little slow in service, but overall, top-notch.2 nd time in visiting.
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Louise
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice find. Food and service were excellent. Menu choice was varied and plenty to choose from. We had just done a walk and it was just a lovely place to eat and have a drink. Would highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed.
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Ann
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Since last we went it has been decorated. It looks wonderful, cosy and inviting. The staff, service and food were outstanding as it has been on all the times we’ve been
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Andrea
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was amazing, this is the third time we have eaten here and it never disappoints the level of professionalism is impeccable
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Penny
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very relaxed lunch for Great Grannie’s 91st birthday. Lovely staff.
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Ian
Yorkshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent birthday lunch. Great service and good food. Will be back soon
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Amanda
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal at The Drovers Arms. Your staff were very attentive, our meal was amazing as always. We absolutely loved our lunchtime meal out. It felt really chrismassy with the beautiful decorations. Thank you.
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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 1842 OpenTable diners.