Board Inn in Scarborough

We visited in 2 afternoons as we were staying up the road at a local farm, wonderful customer service, great pint of Guiness and a lovely cosy log fire - highly recommended

What a location right in the centre of the village, next to the river and village green (quoits pitch). A selection of ales and good food, what more could you want. Plenty of outside space and friendly service

Went with 3 friends for lunch, found by accident, but well impressed with the food, the pub was very clean and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The only negative from my point of view was having black pepper put on my chips, can't see why they did that. I had the steak & ale pie which was delicious and all our food was freshly cooked and well presented. We will be back.

We visited today the food wasn’t good at all. The coronation chicken sandwich just tasted of vinegar and the chips were literally black. We noticed upon leaving that a couple next to us ordered scampi and chips (they must be local) as these chips looked lovely. We only live in Whitby and visit lealholm often but we won’t be returning here

This inn has recently been taken over by new licencees and their Friday night pizza nights are well worth a visit. Tasty pizza's a wide variety of toppings, a good pint and excellent company. What more could you want.

Went for Sunday lunch. We both had the beef and it was amazing. Plenty of it and everything cooked to perfection. Staff are attentive and very polite. Next time we are around Lealholm we will definitely be back.

A prompt reply to my email for a table reservation and lovely welcome on arrival by Karen. A drink by the fire whilst looking at the chalkboard menu and ordering our meal. The food was gorgeous plentiful and perfectly cooked. All home made even the icecream for dessert. The service from Tilly was first rate and very efficient. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the Board Inn to anyone and will definitely come again.

3 real ales, perry and cider Interesting lunchtime menu served 12-2.30, excellent food and great pickled eggs Comfy seats and an open fire. Friendly and helpful staff Outside seating alongside the river and self catering accommodation Street parking and easy access

This was our fifth visit for Sunday lunch at the Board Inn. We went whilst on holiday on each occasion. The Sunday lunch is superb! The portions are huge, too much for us. They are dog friendly & have always been happy to wrap all of the excess meat up for our dog. We will definitely be booking again for our next holiday.

We visit The North Yorkshire Moors on a fairly regular basis & The Board Inn has become our special place to eat, it’s idyllic setting in the village of Leaholm makes it almost perfect & we usually sit overlooking the river enjoying the peace & quiet whilst eating our lunch, the food is beautifully cooked & they have an extensive menu to suit most tastes, the staff are lovely & the resident cat sleeping in the flower bed on the wall outside makes me smile each time I see her, all in all we just love coming here & hope to continue visiting for a long time to come, many thanks to all, you’re doing a great job 😀

We often visit the North Yorkshire Moors region and I can't understand why we have never found The Board Inn before this. We booked in for dinner and received a warm welcome. The menu was on a large chalk board and presented with a very good choice of local produce. We chose a shellfish sharing board for starters and I chose the traditional beef casserole and the OH chose plaice fillet in king prawn butter. Both were absolutely delicious and mine was so large that I couldn't finish it. However, that was no problem, as the lovely waitress suggested I took the rest home in a box - Happy Days!! So nice to find a real pub with excellent food, super friendly staff and a good choice of ales and ciders. Can't recommend enough and will certainly be returning!

We were looking for a place to go to celebrate a wedding anniversary , which would provide us with excellent food of high quality, a warm welcome and really good service. Both my wife and I came up with the same answer....The Board at Lealholm. We were certainly not disappointed. Alastair and Karen are old friends and gave us a warm welcome, ( the same welcome that they give to all their customers).The choice of beers and wines were good and my wife remarked on how nice the dry white wine was.. We shared a Fisherman’s Platter as a starter, followed by a beautifully cooked plaice fillet which filled an entire fish plate. I had a superb beef casserole. All the food provided by Alastair is sourced locally, the plaice coming from a local Whitby trawler and the beef from a Shorthorn from Alastair’s own herd. Even the vegetables are locally grown. It is interesting that if you want to see where the food comes from, just look at the blackboard which identifies all of Alastair’s sources. I cannot praise the food highly enough.It was, without doubt, one of the best meals we’ve had in years, and we do eat out quite frequently. If you like very high quality food, quick and friendly service in lovely surroundings, The Board is the place to go. Thanks Alastair, Karen and staff for making our day.

Whilst on holiday in Glaisdale we visited this superb little pub in lealholm. Very friendly staff, great food and brilliant cask ales. Highly recommended :-)

The Board Inn is a great place for a friendly pint and to enjoy the lively, warm-hearted banter between the regulars. The standard of the food really takes things to a different level and was, certainly on this occasion, superb .... a view that several other diners also shared. The lambs liver was outstandingly good, with a gorgeous thick bacon accompaniment and gravy. The cheese and herb crusted grilled cod was just as good with beautifully cooked mixed vegetables. Service was also excellent!

We stopped in for lunch on our way back from Whitby to Helmsey. There was an extensive menu of bar type food and sandwiches as well as more substantial meals. We had 4 x scampi and chips- particularly good chips with a proper salad and the hikers special soup and sandwich. Delicious soup and a goats cheese, bacon and mushroom sandwich. Quick and friendly service and a lovely outside table overlooking the river.

We stayed in a cottage nearby and found the Board Inn while driving through Lealholm. What a fantastic pub! Really good food and drink, wonderful staff. It was obviously a very local place and so warm and welcoming to our large, awkward group of Americans. Grateful we found the Board Inn - what a delight.

My wife and I decided to try lunch here as it had been recommended by friends and I have to say I wasn't disappointed, the staff are very friendly and courteous , we arrived early but there was no issue getting our table straight away, after we had sat down the food board came round, we both had starters, my wife had the seafood platter and I had the soup both of which were excellent but the main meals were absolutely lovely. I had the Roast Leg of Lamb and she had the Mutton both of which were perfectly cooked and tasted wonderful, there was plenty of fresh vegetables and extra gravy plus the mandatory Mint Sauce. Anyone passing through in the area should pay a visit, well worth it.

Karen and Alistair have created the most amazing village pub with fabulous food. All are welcomed warmly, including dogs and children, and we love a trip to eat and also sample the great beers, wine and gin selection. Cyclists, walkers and townies(like me) are happy to chat to other guests. I have enjoyed many meals here -a Duck Race BBQ , hefty ham sandwich and chunky chips, Sunday roast lamb beef pork duck or venison all sourced locally, platters of meat and cheese. The menu is extensive and vegans are well catered for, just ask if you don't see something you fancy, Alastair will cook a gourmet dish specially for you. I hope I can still get a table here as people really should come and enjoy this gorgeous pub and restaurant.

Gorgeous cosy friendly pub with very warm welcome. Ate here twice whilst motorhoming for weekend in Lealholm. Nothing is too much trouble, child and dog friendly. Food delicious with great choice. We will be back.

Booked in at the last minute on the last day of our holiday and very pleased we did! Staff were very friendly, bar was cosy and the food was fantastic. They adapted their fish dish to suit my son who isn't keen on sauces. Highly recommended.

Our belated 40th anniversary break owne4 organised flowers, chocolates and presseco. Although we didn’t stay in main building the suite we had was well fitted out for everything we needed. The food was to die for. I mentioned that I loved halibut next day he asked if would be dining in I said not sure...we’ll i got some halibut coming in. Done deal ate in and it was worth it.

lovely cooked food with decent bear friendly staff reasonable wine list nice relaxing location, you can sit back enjoy your drink and let the kids paddle in the river, everyone a winner

Enjoyed everything about our visit to Board Inn. The food and environment was great. Pleasant staff. I’d love to come back again.

Been many times to the board inn and is in a superb location with beautiful food being served in the restaurant and good beers etc.Local bus takes you around the villages or there is the train station which takes you to whitby,or link up with the nymr to go to pickering. Thoroughly excellent.

This is a friendly pub with great staff. We visited for dinner recently and had excellent freshly cooked food in a delightful dining room. All choices were from blackboards, using good quality local ingredients.

Loads of character lovely moors pub. Outside seating overlooking the river, fantastic on a lovely sunny evening. Good beers to choose from. Dogs are welcome in bar & outside in beer garden. Staff friendly and helpful.

Very quick lunch stop as it was tipping down had the cream of vegetables soup which was delicious and. Chunks of different breads. Intend to go back for supper as the menu looked amazing. If the soup was that good!!

This pub is situated right by the river Esk by the bridge over the river, opposite there is a free public car park. I had ham & eggs with chips; the meal was really good with a large portion of chips to share. The chips are some of the best I have tasted- double cooked with soft potato inside. Others had the pear and blue cheese salad we have been before and this dish was the reason for our return. They also have a good choice of ciders and friendly staff, it is well worth a visit.

Dropped in on a bank holiday monday with family. Good menu and well presented. Reasonable prices. Range of nice Gins for the non drivers. Nice view of the river from the terrace tables.

Nice pub serving excellent beers and great food, seats outside by the local beck. Dog and children friendly.

Stayed here as part of a walking group of 6. The accommodation was fine if a little cramped due to sloping roof in a few rooms. We tried the cod in a Thai sauce, the gammon and the Mutton Balti. The cod was lovely but the sauce couldn’t be soaked up with chips. The mutton was nice though neither of those who had it, liked the sauce, which may be a matter of personal taste and the gammon with three fried eggs was considered a little heavy. The owners were very pleasant and helpful.

We called in just after the lunch service had finished, however a very friendly staff member behind the bar was more than happy to offer us soup and a range of sandwiches. When they arrived they were both tasty and plentiful. This with the large range of cider on offer made for a lovely late lunch

Stayed here as a walking base, took our dog (dogs are made very welcome), we ate in the bar, restaurant and had the 'duck race' bar-b-q one evening. Accommodation was very clean and comfortable, nothing to much trouble for the staff (not that we were demanding, just felt welcome and valued).

The menu had a lot of choice and all was locally source from the meat to the fish. we enjoyed it so much we booked for a second night (do recommend you book) everything was freshly cook and for the first night they were very busy and it get a little time to come but worth the wait . parking is not brill but there is a free car park up the road you just walk down

We had not been back to the board inn for several years having been a little disappointed the last time / but we will be back again sooner. The service was welcoming and speedy and the food excellent

This is a really good family pub in a beautiful Yorkshire setting,

We usually have lunch here once a year before going to the theatre in Glaisdale. We have never been disappointed and the welcome and excellent menu remain the same. There are many choices and all look fantastic - well priced and very filling. We've never managed to eat everything yet. A lovely place to relax with friends, lunch and wine.

Warm friendly greeting, nice folk in the bar. Great meal in the restaurant, comfy lounge area, really good breakfast. The small double bedroom is small, but fine for one night. Really wecoming hosts. will go back.

Visited this place twice in one week brilliant ! Menus are created from locally sourced ingredients all fresh and well presented. Not to be missed Top notch 😊👍

We had a lovely lunch sitting in the sun by the river. Smoked salmon sandwiches, a seafood platter, and Black Sheep. We will return for dinner one evening.

4 de nosotros hemos comido aquí antes y nos encantó tanto que reservamos en nuevo para este Puente de Mayo. La ubicación es preciosa, con un estanque de peces ubicada en o cerca de la North York moros a unos 30 minutos de donde estábamos...

We enjoyed welcome drinks at the end of our walk down the Esk Valley Way. The weather was warm so we sat outside with pleasant river views from the pub's garden.

Phoned up bank holiday morning and spoke to a very friendly man who managed to fit us in that evening the meal and service was excellent. We have been here several times for lunch and always wanted to try the evening menu I had the haddock which was enormous and cooked to perfection as was the veg and my husband had the game casserole which equally was as good if your in the area you must definitely try this . thank you board in for a very good evening

A lovely little pub on the bank of the River Esk. The food and service were excellent although quite expensive. Friendly staff. Would definitely go back. Booking is advisable; we went on a Thursday and it was busy.

This lovely pub serves the best Sunday lunch in the area ,there were eight in our party and we were all more than impressed,service was superb and so was the food,the meat is all locally sourced and the choice was huge ,deserts were homemade and delicious We will definitely be returning

I have just returned from a short break at the Board Inn, I can't praise it enough. I stayed in one of the adjoining cottages on a B&B basis. The food in first class, the portions are very generous. The pub is very relaxed, the staff can't do enough for you. I would not hesitate in recommending this pub. I have already booked to return on October with friends.

This is a pub with a lovely setting on the river Esk. We had the usual couple of beers, a sausage butty and a goats cheese sandwidch. Both were perfectly good though pricey. The goats cheese sandwich was huge. The highlight was the bowl of mixed nuts for a quid. Friendly service.

Were treated like family by the landlord and landlady. Good service from the other staff too. We just had the sandwiches which were very generous and very tasty.

We were on a tour of the North York Moors National Park and the guide stopped in Lealholm for lunch. We took a chance on this place and it was excellent. I had the soup (creamed vegetable) and half sandwich (bacon brie), which I really liked - the bread was fresh and very soft. My wife had a cheese sampling board, which was also really good.

we visited the pub after speaking to a few people visiting Lealholme & hearing how lovely the food was. Unfortunately we didnt know they don't serve food on monday & Tuesday nights. We mentioned that we were staying on nearby farm in motorhome so we would have to have next mornings breakfast or pot noodle, they, without hesitation said they could russel up a couple of steaks, showed us the joint asked how thucj did we want them cutting etc. We were given a lovely salad and huge bowl of homemade chips to share also. Delicious! Very friendly & chatty. Cannot wait to visit again and see the full menu. Very dog friendly too

We did our research, checked the opening times and when they served food. Travelled over 20 minutes only to be told that they weren't serving food to non residents despite boards outside advertising that food was available. Disappointed we couldn't order food but enjoyed a pint of Flying Herbert. Went onto to the Wheatsheaf at Egton which is excellent.

Visited here today for Sunday lunch with my husband and pooch. I had the porkand husband had turkey. We both agreed that it was the best Sunday lunch we could remember eating. The atmosphere was very relaxed and staff very friendly and helpful which made us feel very welcome. We'll both definitely be returning every time we're in the area

We called for lunch again having had a lovely lunch outside in the garden in the past.It was definetely busy.We sat in the Dinig Room ; the large menu board was in the bar area on the floor-bit awkward when customers are sitting there. It could be in the Dining Room itself.The food was ok, but the service was really slow. Disappointing really

The quality of the food at the Board Inn is excellent. I had a herb encrusted cod fillet that was melt in the mouth and probably the best white fish dish I have ever had. Vegetables were firm but not too firm. The ales are good too.Staff were friendly and the pub has a nice ambience. If you want to go for a meal I suggest booking in advance because the restaurant is very popular and rightly so.

We have been in this pub a few times and we visited again whilst in Yorkshire and the owners never fail to amaze. Big doorstep sandwiches absolutely rammed full which fill you right through till tea time. I can recommend the goats cheese, its lovely and creamy.

The menu tells you where you food came from locally all fresh and big portions .We have been a few times now and this time also stayed at there cottage which is at the side of the pub .The owners and staff are very helpful and really friendly.

Take a pair of pants that have an elasticated waist. The portions here are amazing but unlike some places I can name that does not alter the quality. All foods locally sourced and a lot of the meat grown on the land owned by the Inn. The landlady makes famous puds too. Go in winter and try her meringues. Just don't have a starter cos pud would then be impossible.

Much quieter than expected with lots of tables to choice from both inside and out. A good range of food on the lunch menu. Good food, well cooked, very pleasant staff.Would have got a top rating if better quality paper serviettes and better cutlery used.Recommended for a very pleasant lunch

Visited at the end of our holiday and sat outside on the decking overlooking the river. Excellent meal and a chicken dish was cooked specially for our 18month son. Washed down with a couple of pints of rhubarb cider the whole experience was idyllic!

We booked a table as we know how popular this pub is, we made our trip to Scarborough on Sunday rather than Monday as. The Board was only open for meals for residents on Monday and Tuesday and we wanted to have dinner here on the way back to where we were staying. Two orders of Roast beef and one Thai style fish curry accompanied by some nice ale ( diet coke for driver) followed by cheese board and two strawberries with homemade meringue and whipped cream. Fresh veg and very tasty beef. Roast potatoes had probably seen the oven for longer than they should but it was not a deal breaker. Another lovely meal here.

we came across The Board whilst in the area by asking a local for recommendations. He immediatly said "The Board ". We turned up on Friday evening to a very apologetic "we are full".Rather dissapointed we went else where, but booked for the following evening. Boy are we glad we did. It is a lovly country pub in the delightfull village of Lealholme. We sat in a nice little dining room, and as soon as we entered the door we knew we had made the right choice. My wife and I had salmon, it was cooked to perfection and presented in a very proffesional manner. We had chips which were absolutly marvellous and also veg. and new pototoes. The whole dining experience was First Class , and a very reasonable price. Well done.

lovely food, and not small portions. With a very pleasant service and attention. also nice just to sit outside and relax by the river and watch the world go by.

This is a friendly and homely village pub serving food that is significantly higher in standard than the norm. Our Sunday Lunch was exceptional. A fish platter starter with pickled herring, smoked mackeral, mackeral pate, prawns, crayfish, squid and smoked salmon as well as a tasty cream of vegetable soup, each with lashings of thick chunks of bread plus butter made for a great starter. The real highlight, however, followed with the locally-sourced roast shoulder of mutton main course which was exceptional! That was accompanied by very generous portions of potatoes and 'al dente' vegetables plus, naturally, Yorkshire puddings. Wow! All for a very reasonable price in view of the quality and volume of food!We'll be back!

Needed somewhere to stay near the coast but with decent walks nearby as have a Dog we like to take with us. In all honesty we were not expecting much, just somewhere comfy maybe . We found the most amazing Inn , wonderful surroundings the room was cosy but had everything you needed and more, homemade biscuits a selection of teas and coffees and plenty of milk. The staff and owners of this establishment all without exception worked 110% to make our stay a great one. The breakfasts incredible all locally sourced produce. The evening meal faultless , there are blackboards with all the information of where the meat comes from whose vegetables your eating and desserts using seasonal local fruit. This is a very dog friendly inn , a most amazing eating experience a most welcoming place. We have already booked for another stay. In fact after staying here not sure that we would ever stop anywhere else ever again.

Stayed at a nearby farm cottage and booked here for an evening meal. I had the garlic king prawns which were beautiful, my husband had steak. There was certainly plenty on the plate and it was all cooked to perfection. Luckily we just had room for a pudding so we got to experience one of the nicest puddings I've ever had. The lemon curd fool with homemade meringue was heavenly. My accompanying old Rosie cider with elderflower rounded it all off perfectly. Thanks for a super meal.

What a discovery. This place is a gem. Comfortable seating and friendly staff. A great menu on blackboards gives a feast to the eyes. My wife chose the poached pear,with blue cheese and walnuts with a tossed dressed salad of balsamic vinigrette ,served with chunky bread and butter. I decided on a snack of local sausages with red onion pickle served on chunky fresh bread with a side of crisps. Delicious food. For sweets we chose the lemon curd fool with home made shortbread. We shall visit again and choose from the main menu.

Fantastic food - home cooked real food with meat & fish sourced locally, veg in season and fabulous puddings with home made ice cream. A 'proper' country pub with real fires a range cooker and locals that are very friendly. Dog friendly bar and an outside deck where you can sit and take in views of the river Esk. Good selection of single malts & real ale. If you are out & about on the north york moors not to be missed

A must book place to eat, especially for Sunday Lunch. We were recommended by friends to take a detour to ensure we were able to taste the lamb, which was to die for. One of the best pieces of meat I have ever eaten. We were lucky enough to go when there was musical entertainment on (one Sunday a month)It is small in the eating area so booking is essential. A walk around the village os a must and if crossing the stepping stones, please beware - even the locals slip and fall in.When we next visit North yorkshire we will be back for more of this delicious fare - they even have aboard to thank their local suppliers and detail where they get their meat etc from.

The Board is in a lovely location in one of the prettiest villages of the North Yorkshire Moors.We were made to feel very welcome and the service was friendly and good.The food was well-cooked and portions were not skimpy - hooray!They had an interesting selection of real ales and ciders, many served straight from the barrel, which was a treat for anyone who likes a proper drink with their meal.We went on a friend's recommendation and will definitely go again.

This is our 4th visit to The Board Inn with our 2 jack Russell's , we stayed in Ash Cottage & had a lovely time there , a beautiful garden at the back to sit out . Food was superb as usual & the breakfasts were to die for ! My husband had a full English every morning & there was two of everything ! Enormous . Karen & Alastair work very hard & all their staff are wonderful ! The Desserts are delicious especially the Beetroot & Chocolate pud with peanutbutter ice cream !!! We will definitely be back soon .

Gorgeous surroundings and a perfect setting, beautifully decorated and quirky items inside. Very friendly and efficient staff in this busy pub. Not too keen on the mashed potato, but all other food with the generous sized Sunday lunch perfect and delicious. Brilliant variety on the menu too! Could just curl up in their sofa in front of the fire!

Wonderful food. Friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, peaceful location. Perfect meal out. Will definitely be back.

What can we say everything about this place is excellent can't wait to go back food is mouthwatering, the staff are great the manager and manageress are such a lovely couple,keep up the good work.

My parents and I called in at the Board Inn last night, 30th of July, after a drive out in the hope we would be able to be seated for a bar meal. We were pleasantly surprised that there was, indeed, tables available. We sat in the bar area for a drink and to order and were then quickly moved into the restaurant and were served the beautiful freshly cooked meals within about 20 minutes. Neither of us could believe the quality of our meals. My dad had a gammon which had two perfectly fried eggs sitting on top. He said it was the nicest gammon he's ever had, and the biggest! At over an inch thick I think he was probably right!My mum had the homemade lasagne which, again, looked unbelievably good and she had nothing but fab things to say. Between my mum and dad was also a portion of veg, boiled potatoes and chips and, like everything else they were perfect.However! When it came to my food I find it difficult to express just how AMAZING it was! I had a slow cooked mutton balti which came with a popadom, rice, mango chutney and a relish. When I ordered it I asked if it was very spicy and was told it was medium so I took the risk and hoped I would like it, I was also told I could have some yoghurt to cool it if it was too much. When I came don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful dish of curry. Everything was well and truly perfect. The mutton literally melted in my mouth and the heat of the spices was just right so I didn't need to use any yoghurt.After such beautiful food we expected to be paying around £70 but were hugely pleased with the very reasonable £50.70 bill. That is including three excellent quality meals with fab Yorkshire portions, two pints of beer, one glass of white and one posh Rose Lemonade.I defy anyone to say this lovely pub isn't one of the best places to eat in North Yorkshire.

Visited last Sunday, very busy and obviously popular for Sunday lunch. I had the beef which was beautifully cooked and the portions of meat and veg were huge. I had made the mistake of having a starter so didn't have space for a pudding. We have booked for next Sunday to rectify the mistake. Good selection of ales, huge selection of ciders. Children and dogs welcome with well behaved parents. Not one to miss

I have been going here for the last four years now, and it just gets better and better.Everything you get on your plate is locally sourced or home grown. And best of all its all home cooked! not like some other places i could mention.The staff are very good, always making sure you are ok. If the weather is fine you can sit on the terrace overlooking the river or inside the restaurant with all its local memorabilia. ooh the sticky toffee pud and custard is to die for!!. On our last visit four adults and two children the total bill came to £75, that was mains, puds, and drinks.Outstanding value! cheep for the surroundings, the food, the beer, and the atmosphere. Its a must if you are in Whitby or the surrounding area.

This is the second time we have eaten at the Board Inn whilst visiting the area and this time we took our friends with us as our first visit last year was amazing and they did not disappoint us. All our meals were fabulous and the Clams are to die for. The welcome and service is very warm, honest and friendly as is the pub and restaurant. Look forward to going back next time were in the area.

If your in the area you have to go here. The food was amazing we had beautiful steaks(£18 huge main meal)perfectly cooked, homemade chips, lovely fresh salad and vegetables. We also had hand dived scallops with bacon( main meal £18) fresh haddock with prawn butter(main meal £15). The desserts where just as good chocolate brownie with handmade ice cream. We took our dobie with us and we couldn't have been made more welcome. A really friendly pub in a beautiful setting make sure you have a look around the pretty village after dinner. I would advise booking to avoid disappointment as very popular. No phone service but free wifi.

Good menu with lots of variety and reasonable prices - though not cheap. We have a lovely starter of tomatoes and goats cheese. Main courses were very generous - a huge piece of gammon and enough delicious chips for 4 rather than 2! Food was definitely good - but perhaps a little too much. Friendly service. Good espresso afterwards.

Over the past three years I have frequented this Pub and have never had a bad meal or pint. The food is generous, made to order from fresh quality ingredients with an emphasis on local produce. The local Highland Beef steak is superb. The Ales are always good, usually Black Sheep plus two guests. The atmosphere is good, quite a few locals frequent and the pub is very dog friendly.

The board inn is what a country pub should be. Warm, welcoming, great food and great beer.. Second time we have eaten here and high expectations were met. Possibly the biggest steak I have ever eaten. Food is locally sourced and cooked by a 'chef'. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and slight variations on the menu to meet your taste were welcomed. Have tried to dine here on several occasions at last minute but it was full so book your table in advance. You won't be disappointed!!

After a superb midweek lunch (reviewed 13/10/13) my wife and I decided to book the Board Inn for Sunday lunch and also invited my mother and father-in-law but what a disaster! After placing our orders we waited with great anticipation for our lunch to be served. Initially, we were served a huge bowl of what were supposed to be roast potatoes but unfortunately they were totally cremated and almost inedible - they were so hard that we had to leave them. The meat, lamb and beef, ordered by my wife, mother and father in law was so tough that they could not cut it. They requested steak knives however these made little difference and in the end at to admit defeat and leave it. My son and I ordered steak pie which was overcooked but reasonable. Our Yorkshire puddings seemed more like pancakes and were obviously warmed up from some hours before.The range, quality and quantity of vegetables served was poor - we did not have enough for a decent portion each. I felt very embarassed particularly after telling my in-laws what a great place it was. I wanted to express my disappointment to the landlady however she seemed pre-occupied with a group of her friends and in the end I chose not to create a scene especially in the company of my family. We will not be returning to the Board Inn again - we will continue to frequent the nearby Forge Inn at Aislaby and Jolly Sailors on the moors road where we know that quantity, quality and value for money is guaranteed.

Great valued food of high quality. Plates piled high but not lacking in taste and presentation. Huge steak!

Food excellent. Staff excellent and really really friendly. Company excellent. So overall an excellent evening out.

After a 5 mile circular walk from Lealholm, most of it in the pouring rain, my wife and I plus our little Yorkshire Terrier headed straight for the Board Inn. We were immediately greeted with a warm and friendly welcome as we made our way into the cosy and comfortable bar. I was impressed by the number of real ales on offer and the extensive range of lunchtime bar meals to choose from. We chose sandwiches and two bowls of chips - what a great choice! The fillings and homemade bread were superb and the portions of 'real' chips were enormous! We witnessed a variety of meals being served to other customers and they all looked fantastic. We will be returning here in the very near future.

The Inn is situated in a beautiful village, is very small and meals are served in the restaurant, bar and garden, weather permitting. We went for Sunday lunch on a hot day and were at a table in the bar which was rather warm but populated with a number of visitors and regulars who were extremely friendly. Food was very good and showed some imagination with unusual options and vegetables and the portions were more than adequate. The staff were excellent, friendly but not intrusive and the service was good. Will return.

We were just passing by to have a drink, but decided to stay for dinner. The staff tried very hard to find us a table (it was Sat. and fully booked). Everything was perfect. I ordered fish, and it was fresh and cooked to perfection. The home-made ice cream was to die for. We will definitely go back when we go to North Yorkshire next time.

You need to book to come here, especially when the Jazz band is on and it's glorious sunshine like here now.We didn't book yet they've served us a lovely lunch outside. H has had the shoulder of Lamb & me, the Pork. Piping hot and lovely veg.No chips on a Sunday apparently.Great location right by the river & lots of space to sit out.Best of all....dog friendly:)Try it!!

The Board Inn is a classic country pub set in beautiful surroundings and the dining experience is one not to be missed. We visited last Saturday evening, having been there once before. I have a lactose intolerance but this was not a problem as everything is cooked to order and the chef could adapt anything on the menu so that I could enjoy a fantastic and varied meal. We enjoyed three delicious courses (but were extremely full afterwards). The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The service was excellent. I would recommend booking if possible as this is a very popular Inn. I can't recommend it highly enough. We will definitely be back during our next holiday in Yorkshire.

We were recommended this pub by a local chap in Glaisdale, and we were not disappointed, the ham, egg and chips (child size) was large and as you can imagine the adult size even bigger, the child scampi and chips was also large and the adults size, yes that was even bigger too. The food was excellent, the atmosphere very warm and friendly, being used by locals and tourists, the staff are very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The area is lovely and it is a lovely village, well worth a visit if you are in the area, we were also allowed to take the dog in too. There is outside space for eating but as it was snowing we decided to stay inside by the nice warm log burner.

The Board Inn is a classic pub, with an outdoor area for when the weather is fine, a cozy warm, stone walled bar area for when the weather is cold, and a nicely furnished dining room any time of the year. It is the only pub in Lealholm so you will always find locals. If you want a drink before dinner, there is a surprisingly large selection of single malts, and draft beers/ales. The chef LOVES to make you happy so if there is something you want that you don't see listed (i.e., children's meals, etc.), just ask. Remember that all meat, fish and vegetables are locally sourced, so you won't find strawberries in the winter. In fact, if you are interested, there is a board where he lists which farms, etc., provided the produce, dairy, honey and the meat you are eating that day. All sauces desserts/puddings and chutneys are homemade. Along with what you might expect on a restaurant menu, i.e., lamb shank, Whitby fish, rump steak (aged on the premises), you will find unique soups and appetizers (i.e. wild boar terrine). If you are wanting a vegetarian meal, that is easily accommodated as well. An additional plus is the large portions, which my husband appreciates. We have always had excellent service, great ambiance and a meal that is never forgotten. It is worth the drive if you are traveling the North York Moors--only 10 miles from Whitby, not far from Pickering, Scarborough, Middlesbrough.

6 of us went to the Board for a meal, on a night when really all sane people would have stayed tucked up at home. As soon as we arrived the warmth of the bar with its open fire and Rayburn hit us, what a great reception. We hade drink on arrival and then moved to the dining room which was very festive with super table decorations, crackers etc. We had pre-chosen our meals so the only difficulty was remembering who had which dish. I had the souffle , which is new to meal and I have to say it was really tasty and so very light, the roast veggies were perfect with lovely crispy bits on the edges. My lemon mousse was very .............lemony and a perfect way to finish a perfect meal. The rest of the party fully enjoyed their meals, all having 3 courses and no complaints. The girls waiting on were brilliant. All in all the place is excellent

We have just been to the board inn to celebrate my dad's 60th the food and service was out of this world! We couldn't fault it and we will definitely be back. The staff were so welcoming and we had such a lovely evening. The food is locally soucred most of which from the village, I had the most delious scallops and duck dishes and my family eate the most amazing piece of roast beef I ever saw!