Black Bull Pub in Scarborough

Fantastic food definitely worth a visit. You will definitely return.

Proper home cooking ,great service a fabulous find.

Brilliant homemade food, great beer. Lovely staff. Value for money

Amazing choice of beer and great pub food. Attentive staff and an old worldy pub! The game pie was a particular highlight nicely off the beaten track but should not be missed!

Popped in for dinner tonight while staying locally with the parents. Booked a table using messenger which was simple and confirmation received quickly. The food was good and portions were large. The service was friendly and a couple of hand pulled beers on tap

Came here to celebrate a week’s glorious holiday and were blown away by the food and the welcome. This pub is a genuine classic serving an extensive menu of incredibly tasty food – from pub classics, through a specials board with some slightly more exotic fayre. Portions size is generous, and the staff friendly, helpful and human. The interior of the pub too have a real ‘authentic’ pub feel, which made our visit feel all the more satisfying. Pound for pound, the quality and service here are hard to beat frankly – we’ll be back again almost certainly – I quite fancy trying out their Sunday carvery – based on our weeknight experience it’ll probably blow our socks off! (Oh yes, the chicken curry - properly spicy - yum, yum, yum!)

Staff are friendly and very helpful also the food is fantastic would definitely recommend it 👌

Been on holiday near there twice now and have eaten at the black bull five or six times, always a joy, friendly staff, great homecooked food with large portion sizes and effortless service that makes everything run smoothly, our favourite place to eat in an area with lots of great pubs, but thebkack bull is the best. Booking is advised as dining area is often in demand.

We had the good fortune of staying a short distance from the pub so we tried it on our first night. What a delightful surprise it was, extensive menu, friendly staff and good beer. We had their fish and chips served with salad and peas. A huge meal with large fish and hand cup chips. We have eaten in more famous fish and chip restaurants in Whitby in the past but this beats then all. Very impressed.

Only came for fish and chips to take away. Very impressed with the attitude and service and great fish and chips. Well done Black Bull!!

Food is always lovely as are the staff highly rate

I can understand dogs not being allowed in the restaurant area but it seems totally unreasonable for them not to be allowed in the bar.I live in the area and we take our dog to all the bars.Whats your reason?

Had dinner last night with my wife, lovely pub, friendly staff and locals. Lovely food and great value. Highly recommended

Brilliant little country pub. Just had a lovely carvery, loads of meat, vegetables, proper mash & gravy, and cheese sauce, which is a nice touch. Followed by a huge pudding and a couple of pints, (need an afternoon nap now) and lovely happy service, can’t fault it, well worth a visit

Brilliant little country pub. Just had a lovely carvery, loads of meat, vegetables, proper mash & gravy, and cheese sauce, which is a nice touch. Followed by a huge pudding and a couple of pints, (need an afternoon nap now) and lovely happy service, can’t fault it, well worth a trip.

What an experience , the food was just superb, pure delight! This is what Yorkshire is all about, huge generous portions, amazing food, wonderful service. Why can’t anybody else do this? Thank you for doing so well to make our time with you so brilliant! Don’t hesitate, book now and experience food the way it should be. The beer ain’t bad either.

Fantastic pub. Great service, really nice setting, Old Peculier on tap and good food. Couldn't ask for more, liked it so much I went there 2 nights out of 3 when visiting the area.

My wife and I are regulars in the Black Bull. It is family run and they are all very nice and welcoming. The food is excellent particularly if you like a large portion. I definitely recommend it.

We were stopping in Egton Bridge which we do on a regular basis this time instead of eating locally we decided to drive out to Ugthorpe which is only 10 to 15 min away after seeing decent reviews on tripadvisor. We were not dissapointed we booked into the resteraunt the main menu was quite substantial then came the specials board with another 9 so overwhelmed with the choices available. Nothing better than good homecooked food. Never seen such large portions and the quality was really good . Always room for a dessert again spoilt for choice ended up with homemade rhubarb crumble straight out of the garden ,the other 8 choices I would call as classical favourites. Thanks to Mark behind the bar who made us really welcome will definately be coming again.

One of the best Sunday roasts I've ever had!!

Carvery excellent choices and ample selection veg definitely will be returning Lovely selection of beers and drinks c

Took notice of the road sign on way back from a family day at Scarborough. So glad we did. Food is really good quality home cooked food. Local pub environment but do not let that put you off like it almost did us. The welcome we got was great and had a really warm and friendly atmosphere. This was even with our 2 yr old having a major melt down Only regret is not having any room for the desserts as they looked amazing aswell So glad we found this place and will definitely be back.

Visited yesterday-Easter Sunday- so glad we booked- Welcomed by friendly efficient staff, table ready and not to close to other tables. Oh the roast dinner, what can I say…beef and pork, huge Yorkshire , choice of mash and roasters and four types of veg, fill your plate, sauces at the end and a boat of gravy delivered to your table with a smile. Absolutely delicious…not a fault, room for dessert, no probs, managed to share one with the other half. Highly recommended.

Just visited this pub for an Easter Monday evening meal during our stay near Whitby. We were looking for somewhere with a good choice of homemade pub food and this place certainly did not disappoint. Not only did we have a wide choice of main courses from the printed menu, but there was also an extensive choice on the ‘specials’ blackboard too and the term ‘homemade’ preceded many of the dishes. I opted for the Whitby scampi and my husband for the steak and ale pie. When the food came, it was freshly cooked and really well presented. It also tasted delicious. We then went on to choose a desert, again many being ‘homemade’ and traditional favourites. The desserts were equally as excellent as the mains. The service was also excellent and the staff very friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is that this pub isn’t nearer to home so we can eat here regularly!

We ate here twice within a week this March, after visiting about a year ago and having a superb meal. The food (main courses and desserts) was again superb on both visits over the last week. Many pubs and restaurants left themselves down on desserts, even if the starters and main courses are superb - definitely not the case at The Black Bull. Large portions, hand cut chips, very varied ‘specials’ main course options to supplement the main menu. Very friendly service. Reasonable prices. Cosy pub interior. Nailed it :-)

Great food and the family that run the pub are super. So friendly and always spend time for a chat

Booked in for a Sunday carvery with the family. well what can I say..... it was absolutely delicious. When we booked we told them there would be veggie dining with us (me), they said not a problem just let us know when you get here. I got the option of a vegan cottage pie or a Lasagna. I chose the cottage pie. they told me I could go up to the carvery and get unlimited amounts of the veggies and Yorkshires - so I did! not realising how big the pie would be... lets just say I couldn't finish it so had to bring it home in a box. The rest of the family couldn't finish some of the meat as you get loads so we brought it home for the 2 dogs - they loved it too!!. It was one of the nicest carvery's I have ever had!!!! we will most defiantly be back. It can get very popular so I would book before had to make you you get a dinner

Excellent Sunday carvery Booking was easy meal was excellent good Yorkshire portions lovely food and service pleasant surroundings

Great beer, fabulous carvery Sunday Lunch served till 2:30

Wouldn't go anywhere else, always lovely home cooked food

Superb Sunday lunch Fresh vegetables Very generous portions of meat and good selection Order vegetarian prior to going so it is prepared in advance Staff are always welcoming and service is excellent

Whilst staying in some local accommodation we visited this pub 3 times and had no issues at all. The place is traditionally warm snug and relaxed with no modern distractions. Food was very tasty, wholesome & very generous. Not often that we can’t manage a dessert. Staff are very relaxed, polite and attentive. In challenging times this place is a breath of fresh air.

We love our Sunday Roast at the Black Bull. Fantastic staff, food and atmosphere.

I Couldn't possibly find a fault with the Black Bull Sunday Carvery

Fantastic food and lots of it great service really friendly landlord we will be back next year thank you

All the reviews are spot on. This is tremendous in all respects. It’s a lovely, cosy country pub with lots of nooks and crannies. If I hadn’t been driving I’d have sampled the selection of fine looking ales but that’ll have to wait till next time. We were shown through to the dining area where the small but perfectly formed carvery was. Staff here were extremely helpful and pleasant. There was a great choice of veg, spuds and various sauces but the stars of the show were the huge slices of succulent beef and pork that were heaped on our plates. No room for a pudding but the choice was very good and varied. A return visit is a must.

Good traditional old fashioned pub and grub.

Nice country pub with typically pub grub. Nothing special on the food front.

Beautiful food and a warm welcome by all the staff.

Great carvery. Very generous portions, and you can go back for seconds! Friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Great for families. A very decent pint. 👌

My favourite pub in the whole country. Stopped in really just to say hello and have a pint of OP. Mark tempted us with the Sunday carvery. Fabulous food. The tastiest beer. The best of people

The best pub in Britain. Super carvery. Wonderful beer. Special people

A nice traditional pub with home made food. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Food great value!

A great carvery that gives you enough food not to feel hungry for hours. The staff were all friendly and helpful, there was a great atmosphere and it seemed very popular with the locals, which I always take as a good sign. They recommended booking and I can see why as it was very popular. If we are back in the area, we will definitely be going again.

Love this place, always come when staying in Whitby, really good home cooked food and lovely welcoming atmosphere

Eaten here tonight and it was fantastic! Last minute table secured as they had a party booking. Warm welcome by friendly staff. Great beer and varied food menu. The chicken curry was amazing. Good value too. We’ll be back!

A few miles out of Whitby just off main Teesside road. Well worth the trip. Extensive and varied specials menu to add to a good normal menu. Very busy on the night we visited. Food good, service too. Reasonable prices.

The food is amazing. Try out the giant Yorkshire pudding with either chicken or beef with gravy, veg, and chips or potatoes - they have this on everyday and it's gorgeous.

We went for a family meal last night What an an amazing place Fantastic food, huge portions, helpful friendly staff and very reasonable price Definitely will be returning soon

Amazing carvery, traditional home cooked. Loads of food and loads of meat given

Arrived unexpectedly after being in the Yorkshire Moors until late taking photographs, they were full but we were asked to wait, when a table was available it was cleaned and made ready for us. The meal was well cooked and substantial. We were made to feel very welcome. Will definitely return.

Arrived late to a warm welcome , the food was varied, wholesome and freshly cooked. The hosts went out of their way to make us welcome. Look forward to returning soon!

Squeezed us in on a Friday night & were very accommodating, brilliant quick service & the food was just perfect. Very large portions - we went away very full with a takeout pudding instead! Great home cooked food, you couldn’t possibly leave disappointed! Thanks very much

Really good food,and drink. Good value and very good service

Good pub with good home made food and two real ales

Absolutely fabulous! Huge portions of brilliant, home cooked food.

Lovely traditional pub with good grub.

Very nice meal, large portions, and very helpful staff.

Awful food. Over-cooked pork medallions and an undercooked and stodgy ‘pastry’ steak pie (usually can’t go wrong with that pub grub option). Another customer complained about her steak pie and the waitress just walked away. Landlord didn’t ask me how my food was when I left and just took the money. Shocking.

Awful food. Over-cooked pork medallions and an undercooked and stodgy ‘pastry’ steak pie (usually can’t go wrong with that pub grub option). Another customer complained about her steak pie and the waitress just walked away. Landlord didn’t ask me how my food was when I left and just took the money. Shocking.

What great food - well cooked, huge portions, very tasty, hot, I couldn't fault it. The 2 young lads serving us were polite, efficient and helpful. I am glad we travelled out of Whitby to enjoy some traditional home cooked food

A great find. We managed to get a table on a Friday evening after ringing around a few pubs in the area. Food was great and service was quick. Nice atmosphere too.

Lovely ambience, very friendly landlord, efficient waiter, good food. Very enjoyable evening. Extensive menu, home cooked too. Thankyou Maureen McCole

Sunday dinner was generous, beef overcooked for me, purley personal preference. Mash was lumpy and not creamy, roasted potatoes tasted reheated to me. These days with cost of eating out, food should be 100% and better or the same as you can cook at home. Open from 18.00 only, except Sunday, throughout the week. Busy and well used. Friendly staff and helpful. We had to have takeaway as they don't allow dogs inside, for this reason we have not frequented the pub throughout our stay in the village. Hence I have given 1 star for atmosphere.

Booked for Sunday lunch and sat under cover in the beer garden with our young dog. Sunday lunch is a carvery serving, on this occasion beef and pork together with Yorkshire pudding, roast and mashed potatoes and three veg, all of which were tasty and well cooked….I found the beef was to die for and I was told the pork was as well, we were offered “ pudding” but there was absolutely no way we could have eaten anything more as the portions were so large. Altogether a great meal and excellent value!

Went here twice on our holiday , great food a resonable prices . Plenty of choice from the menu and speicals board. Quick and friendly service. I had the curry of the specials board first time with half chips half rice good portions of both and plenty of curry, my friend had chicken parmsan with chips, which was a very large portion. Both where very good and tasty. Second vist I had the chicken and chriso pie with potatoes and veg. Large chucks of chicken in the pie and very tasty, my friend hand the beef goulash with dumpling which she said was very good. Portion where to filling to have a pudding. Two ales on the bar Old Perculiar seem to be the regular beer of the two, which suits me.

Certainly worth a visit if you like generous portions of home cooked food. Had the parmesian chicken which was huge ( smaller portion available) with proper chips. Recommended. Made most welcome

Made to feel most welcome and enjoyed a home cooked meal of generous proportions. Good value for money and would visit again

Great pub & great food and the hosts were very friendly hope to get back 👍

Lovely homemade food served by friendly staff. Great range of drinks.

Had a fantastic meal this evening with family. 7 people, 7 different meals and not any complaints. Fabulous service, thank you 😊

Excellent service, the food was fantastic . Nice quiet local pub , with a good choice of meals. My husband had lamb steak and I had Yorkshire pudding with Cumberland sausage

Called on the off chance of a table and were seen promptly to a table in the back. We were shown a menu and brought the blackboard of specials. They had a good choice of meals which included a few vegetarian options. I had the large Yorkshire pudding filled with chicken which melted in my mouth. It came with 3 vegetables and home made chips. Very good size at a great price and piping hot (which makes a change nowadays). We also spotted a dessert board with about 8 choices on. Traditional pub style decor in a little village, we came across as staying local for a couple of nights break. Thank you.

Another wonderful night in the black bull, enough food to stuff a horse, excellent OP, a family run business, warm and welcoming locals. My favourite pub in the country

Lovely steak cooked to how I like it rare beautiful chips and garnish quality of food for the price would definitely recommend can’t wait to come again for another gorgeous meal never fails me every time I’ve been

Found it by accident but couldn’t have been happier absolutely fantastic carvery,authentic Yorkshire food the lady that served me was absolutely wonderful couldn’t of asked for a better server would highly recommend 👌🏼🤌🏼 Also Not stingy with the meat, Also having trouble with signal and the man that served behind the bar kindly offered to input the password himself. 20/10

Can't believe I never left a review here! We came up to Yorkshire for a family holiday back in August last year. It was a Monday (or a tuesday) and we were desperate to find somewhere that was open to eat at. We came across the Black Bull and oh my, the food! It was delicious, it ended up being our favourite restaurant whilst we were there! The portions were HUGE, I believe one of their nans passed down recipes and even helped in the restaurant from time to time. *annoyingly, my photos are on my laptop! Shall upload at a later date.

Best pub food I’ve had for ages, even their own hand cut chips, not frozen. Friendly, warm service too. Would definitely eat here again 😊

Excellent food, big portions and lovely friendly staff. We'll definitely be back x

I know when you visit Whitby it's usually a given to have fish and chips. But being a Sunday we fancied a Sunday roast, so I searched on Google for a pub that did them. After looking at a few we stumbled across the black bull inn so decided to give it a try, and so very glad we did. It's about 20 minutes drive (roughly 9 miles )from Whitby but worth every mile. It's a great authentic village pub that is probably the heart of the village that serves really really good food. We had one of the best carverys I've had in ages with as much really tasty meat and veg you could ask for,and excellent polite bar staff. We drove back to Sheffield full and very satisfied and we really recommend this great little pub.

Well worth turning off the main road for the Sunday carvery. Although I would advise booking if you can. Nice food, friendly staff and warm atmosphere.

Fantastic country pub with amazing food. Highly recommended

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Superb food (especially the home cooked curries - not your usual pub curry!) Always a good selection of ale, real ale that is, guest beers and the king of them all - Theakstons Old Peculier. Great value as well (unlike some others in the area)

Good traditional British fare and beer.

Nice country pub, good menu. Friendly staff.

Fabulous food , drink and service. Beware the food portions are huge. Staff are a great family team. It's my favourite pub in the country

Ate at the Black Bull during visit to Ugthorpe in 2016, and it was suggested we go again last week. Portions remain large, but I think the food quality was much improved, and I truly enjoyed my salmon, potatoes (you can choose the type) and...

This pub is amazing the Sunday carvery is the best the meat is thick cut and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended.

Stopped for a bite to eat as we hadn't been in a while and it's a local to my family. Ordered meals and drinks, both were tasty - didn't mind the wait (about 45mins) as we were told previous to ordering. We can't have been...

Good food. Friendly staff. Best to book table. Do offer takeout on some nights. Good choice of food. Car park outside.

Currently sat at a disgustingly dirty table having ordered from a very limited menu. Understaffed and those that are there are stressed and embarrassed. Stinking toilets you can smell in the restaurant

Had dinner here this evening so good homemade chips were very good

We were renting a holiday cottage nearby and were recommended the Black bull as a place to eat and it did not disappoint, our kids had children's burger, we had belly pork and the stack burger, all were excellent and the portion sizes were very...

Excellent Food & staff really friendly

Visiting the local area and booked for evening meal. Pub was busy but the landlord immediately welcomed us (obviously not locals) by name and such a warm welcome it was too. Lovely young lady showed us to our table (I’m guessing his daughter). Plenty of...

Fabulous home cooked food, huge portions and friendly staff, can’t ask for any more 😀

Still my favourite pub, despite the disaster tonight of no OP available, I will cry all night. John promised there will be OP in October

Visited whilst holidaying in the area.Very impressed with the menu here,great choices and very reasonably priced.The place was extremely busy,but the service was still excellent.Friendly bar staff and waitress.As previously mentioned in other posts,the portion sizes are huge so make sure you go on an...

Visited due to reviews sadly didn't live up to expectations lovely old fashioned pub and setting was lovely menu was varied and wide a little to much choice really but the food was a let down.My husband had lasagne a large portion but very dry there wasn't any juices or sauces to help make the meal appetising although it was tasty the dryness spoilt it, I had the steak pie again big portion but it seemed to have a thick pastry and not a lot of taste to it sadly the other two meals were ok but for the price we were expecting a lot better I think the menu is so big as they pre make and then just heat as required but this is were flavour and quality is lost.