Crown and Cushion in Ryedale

We had booked based on its reputation then read recent reviews and wondered what to expect. We needn't have worried. Fortunately we had booked, as the pub was packed when we arrived. The food was all great, a really nice selection of starters, mains and puddings from a fairly small menu, which I always see as a good sign. We loved our lunch and will return.

Been here several times over the past year or so but today’s experience means that we won’t be visiting again. When you managed to get a member of staffs attention they were very nice but the wait for drinks and food was very bad. Twenty minutes just to get a drink and another 30 minutes to get any food. Then another 30 mins to clear the plates. Very disappointing.

Great food, superb service from a lovely team and the nicest group of regulars you could ever wish to meet. Been here many times and it literally draws us back to Welburn.

Fantastic food, lovely traditional pub, friendly efficient waitress (Georgia), couldn't fault a thing. Told that new team have taken over and are improving everything. Just wish we lived nearer.

What a disappointment. We booked for 1.00 p.m. our main courses began to arrive at 2.30 p.m. Two of our party didn't have starters so had to wait I 1/2 hours for any food. The food was poor. described as Wagyu, the beef was over cooked the fish was dry and in general some of the food left uneaten. There seemed plenty of front of house staff polishing forks, but not enough staff in the kitchen. Very unhappy with the experience.

A warm, friendly welcome from the staff. Lovely food. We came to the Crown and Cushion for lunch, sat outside as it was a nice day. Ordered the fish and chips, a proper Yorkshire portion and was perfectly cooked. The puddings were lovely. Would highly recommend going for a meal here.

We were a little hesitant about going here having read some reviews but I’m glad we decided to make our own judgement. All I can say is this is a beautiful place and the staff worked really hard to make sure we were all looked after. There was 8 of us in total and nothing was too much trouble. We had fussy eaters too There was a poor young girl being verbally abused by another diner as she was trying to get some clarification on what they were asking. SHOCKING behaviour from grownups. The poor girl was nearly in tears. You ought to be ashamed of yourself. I hope you see this and that you will think about your behaviour as it wasn’t acceptable I wanted to intervene but my family asked me not to. All I can say is ignore the unjust comments of others and go and make your own judgement. The food was lovely and fresh quality ingredients ( we could tell) believe me. We will definitely be back and recommending this place to all of our friends and family Keep up the great work you are doing and we will see you on our next visit

Went in on a Saturday afternoon for some food. Pub was empty with the exception of one table. Told they could not accept any walk ins as they were fully booked. Barman was quite rude and dismissive. Allegedly, they would be completely full from 5pm.....

Called in with our dog for a quick drink after recently arriving at local campsite. Asked what lagers they had. Was told they had ran out as had a busy weekend. Offered bottled lager which we took. Asked for glasses, went to seating outside, checked glasses, they were filthy!!. Took them back, no apology!!. Barman took two other glasses from shelf, checked them znd put them down. So I assume they were dirty as well. Gave me another 2 glasses, went outside, checked them, filthy again!!!. Drank lager our of bottle. Terrible service and hygiene. Would never return

Despite booking by email and leaving a telephone message my booking was allegedly not received. This also happened to a friend recently. Shambolic and if you are travelling any distance think twice about booking.

Excellent service with absolutely incredible food The home made Steak and Ale pie was delicious as was the Fish pie Would highly recommend!

Great service by all the staff and our server Paige. Food was served to us quickly as was very tasty, enjoyable and the portions were large. The food and drink are reasonably priced for the quality and service on offer. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

Rather disappointed. Food was at the pricey end of pub food and menu looks inspiring. However when food arrived it was pretty dire. Bread to begin was more like croutons as had been left in oven/warmer too long. I had a pie for main which again was overdone, dry and burnt, the chips were soggy and underdone. Pudding was a lovely baked cheesecake, it was a shame the caramel sauce was burnt to the point of being bitter. One poor girl serving on a busy night. I don't mind paying high prices if the food is up to scratch, this wasn't.

Visiting family so decided to treat them here. Not very good - one waitress serving a busy dining room. Service was slow. Bread was way over cooked and simply not very nice. Crab cake starter was pretty much gooey liquid in the centre, not very good at all, and at £14 a plate was simply not good enough. Rump steak not desperately good quality and certainly not £24 worth. Crumble dessert was again nuked in the oven, the crumble topping was bitter from being overcooked. I don't mind pricey if you feel you've had a lovely, tasty dinner. This was very pricey and really not very good food. £240 for 4 people with wine. Ouch. The pub itself is nice, I'd go again for a pint but not for food.

A lovely pub which we walked to from Lakeside holiday park, on arriving we were told that no fish was available and the chips would be oven cooked as the fryer had blown the day before . We looked at the menu and it was either a two or three course meals, on asking for a lighter menu there were only three choices of sandwiches with chips and salad available and ones was fish!! So we chose from the main menu I had starter and main and my partner had main and dessert. I had crudités to start the burger and chips with salad , my partner also had burger then rhubarb crumble and custard, the meal was good and large portions. The restaurant was fairly busy for a Thursday lunchtime, worth a visit.

The customer service at this restaurant is terrible…. We waited to order drinks, then we waited to order food and then we waited for the food to arrive. Once it did the waiter was gruff and couldn’t wait to put our food down and disappear… no ‘would you like any sauces/condiments’ , ‘no would you like anything more to drink’ actually yes we would! Once the food was delivered we didn’t see any staff to order anything further so 2 hours in we asked for the bill. To exclude the desert as we were sick of waiting… we were then charged more than the set menu. We queried this stating we had waited so long we wanted to leave… so the manager arrived and rudely asked‘what’s wrong with the bill’ we explained the situation and he said quite forcefully‘there’s nothing I can do about it’ . When I stated that wasn’t true and that he could at least make a discount he said no. So we order 6 deserts told them to give them to other customers and paid the set menu charge which was substantially cheaper than the individual items. Seriously ruined a family get together .

We went for lunch on Saturday and were told that we couldn't have any food as we hadn't booked. There were plenty of tables free inside and out, if you have to reserve then it should be made clear on the website, which I checked the night before. Businesses constantly moan about how hard it is to keep going, but they don't seem to want to try too hard. Having worked in pubs and the hospitality industry for many years I cannot understand the thinking here. Very disappointing.

Smart looking village pub in a pretty village not far from Castle Howard and set in lovely country. Good range of standard pub classics and some very good specials. We had the confit duck, which was excellent, very well cooked and presented and a very good fish and chips, with well cooked fresh fish and good crisp batter and chips. Some choices make this a cut above the standard pub fare, very good for a batter than average lunch or dinner. Large portions so take a good appetite. Smart restaurant, plenty of parking and friendly efficient staff - very fast service.

Food okay but long delay in serving drinks and taking food order. Coffee like dishwater do not order I have never been served coffee this bad. Gravy very salty.

We went here for Mother’s Day sadly not impressed at £27 .75 per person for two courses we were not impressed,Over priced in our opinion.An example I will give my grandson had the fish &chips the fish looked quite nice but there was only a few chips.The mushy peas were a joke there were in a dish the size of an egg cup.we will definitely not be going back. On a good note the staff were excellent well done to them.

Limited menu, that’s no problem at all, but it is when the gluten free options are limited and then the steak is not available! Given a choice of a vegetarian main course we the. walked out. Simply not good enough to not have a staple such as steak available…..it’s not as though it’s seasonal. It’s been about 3 years since we ate here, it used to be a regular choice, they need to get a grip of the basics!

The restauraunt was not busy on a grey Tuesday, however the small number of staff were attentive and the service was really good. Food came quickly, hot and really well presented. We sat for quite a while having coffees and chatting in a friendly, warm and cosy Yorkshire pub.

Service was terrible so slow , no one in there waited ages no apology for delay . Can’t imagine if it was busy waiting time will not be returning

popped in on wednesday 7th feb , we had soup, and korean chicken to start and haddock and steak for main , the brussel sprout and roast veg , everything was spot on! couldn’t fault one bit. waitress was so helpful and kind and nothing we asked for was an issue , had no room for puddings but wish we could have tried them. would highly recommend and will be back! thankyou! :)

Visited for lunch. The waitress was really friendly and helpful. The menu was great. It had tons of choice with unusual but tempting choices. When it was served, it didn't disappoint.

We were a party of 14, we were set up in the beautiful private room just across a passage to the main bar, we had 3 young children in the party, they were in their element laying out colouring and playing not bothering anyone. The food was excellent, the beef just melted in you mouth, some of the party had the pork they said they couldn’t fault it, one had the pie and said it was delicious (on the sign it says Thursday is pie night, hopefully will be back to try that), sticky toffee pudding was lovely and light, some had the Affogato they all enjoyed it, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful, when serving the meal, they kept popping in to the room to check if we needed more drinks would definitely recommend the Crown & Cushion to anyone, a little more expensive than some, but the food, ambiance, and the staff attitude was definitely worth it. Thank you

Asked for gluten free Sunday lunch one week before arriving and got Sunday lunch without Yorkshire pudding. Only option for pudding was ice cream at£7.00. Food was warm and will not be going again. I’m

We came across this pub on our journey. It was perfect for what we needed and I can recommend the chicken and bacon sandwich.

Came across this pub/restaurant while in the area, not really knowing where I was. Had a long drive home so went in for a quick bite and drink. Lovely place and all very clean with nice facilities. Staff were very well presented, friendly and helpful. Paul and his team, cal, Neve and Paige provided a quick turn around of food and drinks. Food was superb, (I had the burger). Would defiantly recommend and only a shame I wasn’t in the area long enough to go back and sample the evening food. Thanks again.

Beautifully furnished. Dreadful food, nothing hot available; lukewarm, soft chips, cool only part cooked chicken burger Officious ininterested waiter Sad,really would never go there again

....to stop for a quick lunch on the way to the coast. We both opted for the fish butties, an excellent choice - light crispy batter on brown bread, perfect! Beautiful surroundings and good service

We stopped at this pub for something to eat, not knowing the area or the pub itself. Our steak and ale pies were excellent, including the garnish, which was cooked to perfection - the buttered greens especially. Great front house, and there is ample parking at the back, which is great for a small village pub. The pub was busy with dinners which is always a good sign. Highly recommended.

We tried this pub on recommendations from our Airbnb host, it's a lovely pub but the food is not great. Chips tasted like they were yesterday's reheated chips and pie was not great, if it was not for the gravy ot would have been bone dry, wife had chicken supreme which was very salty when sauce was added. Otherwise staff were great but food is sub standard, would not recommend and will let our host know.

This is a lovely pub in a great location. I spent the morning here meeting some work colleagues and we had lunch, then went for a walk. Very pleasant, helpful staff, great service, good food. I had a veggie curry. Everyone seemed very happy with their lunch, including helpful catering for some with allergies. We all enjoyed the day, thank you very much.

Apparently the food here is dreadful, but I wouldn’t know because I wasn’t invited to the family meal. 1/10

Had a family get together here after previous gatherings at the carpenters arms and the punch bowl. Dreadful meal. We were the first to arrive in our group, shown to our table and ignored for 15 minutes, no enquiry as to whether we would like any refreshments. The menu was quite limited only offering sandwiches or light bites. No specials board or a le Carte menu. The food took a long time to arrive and was very disappointing. The portions were very small with a full portion price. A table of 6 and not one meal was above luke warm. Sadly this is one pub we will not be returning to.

Gorgeous home cooked food The pie and chips were great and the gravy was soooooo rich. They also do chunky chips and fries which is quite unusual but perfect for our family

Put in a side area with a table right by the kitchen, so constant staff going past and bad smell of fish never given or offered water for the table, despite the 3 tables nearby having water jugs and us having glasses on the table. Long wait on food to come out, the chicken burger was watery and tastless, 2 of our party of 4 ordered it and both found it inedible, chicken supreme was also bland. Watched plenty of plates go out with chips and the portions seemed twice the size as what was with our meals. Staff never enquired further as to what was wrong with the food when told that it wasn't satisfactory, just took the plates away. Ordered dessert, waited over 20 minutes for it to come out. Banoffee sundae contained black bananas, asked the waiter if it could be remade, due to our close proximity to the kitchen we could then hear an argument about the bananas. At this point we have finished our first round of drinks and were never asked if we needed any more drinks. Waited for a remade sundae to be brought out, rest of the table that ordered dessert finished their dish and still no Sundae, 2 staff left the kitchen and went past the table. On another staff member coming back we asked if we could just have the sundae removed from the bill and to get the bill, staff then advised that the sundae was ready and he'd just walked past it in the kitchen..... walked past it but didn't bring it out??. Then had the bill slammed down on the table. Table booked for half 6, we left at 8 with only 1 drink order.

This was one of the worst meals I have eaten out in a long time. The scampi was over cooked, hard and tasteless. The chips tasted of old fat and fish. The peas were served in a small dip bowl!.. hardly any. My husband said the pulled pork wrap was no better. The waitress asked us… ‘How was your meal?’, when I replied ‘not very good’, she never responded. Hence my review on here.

Fantastic place - we had a delicious lunch and service was exceptional ! Wish there were more places like this. Very dog friendly too! Would definitely revisit.

What a shame. Lunch here used to be a delight- now the menu is very limited and no a La carte available. The fish butty was ok - used to in lovely ciabatta now it’s sliced bred! No tartare sauce, very limited lettuce on the...

My husband and I know the local area well and have Sunday lunch out regularly Just really disappointed. Lovely country pub… great surroundings but… Overly priced, poor quality food, gravy like dish water.. £11 per glass of red wine! Had to ask for bread to...

We turned up on a Wednesday lunchtime after visiting Yorkshire Lavender, having not booked. We parked in the huge car park and went in the back way to be greeted by very friendly staff who reassured us dogs were welcome. We sat in the bar...

If you read my previous reviews for this establishment, then it can be seen how disappointing it is to me, and hopefully the proprietors how much my review has changed, this is the second visit in the last year, where the result as being very...

Lovely pub with great friendly, attentive staff. Stopped in for a meal and a few drinks on the way back from castle Howard. Nice beer garden and excellent meal. Definitely worth posting in for a pint. Cheers

Good Food. Excellent service. However we felt totally ripped off when we got the bill and 2 medium glasses of white wine came to £17. We won't be returning whilst in the area.

After reading other reviews called in on the off chance on way back home to Lancashire so glad we did amazing food lovely staff area couldn’t fault it

Live nearby, took the dogs for a walk in the village. Decided to have a drink and a bite to eat. The beef teriyaki wraps would frankly be worth a trading standards investigation; it literally contained a bowlful of rice and a few peas, with...

Nice food. A little on the expensive side, but normal for the area. Beware: a service fee on is automatically included on your food bill.

Lovely lunch, gastro generous pie filling, tasty mash, succulent chicken wrapped in bacon and good chips. Good bar selection, friendly staff and dog friendly. Tables outside too.

Booked into this venue following a weekend visit to York and having visited Castle Howard. We booked as a party of eight and we’re seated quickly in the dining room which was very well set out. Service was quick and efficient especially as there was...

Disaster really and just failed to meet expectations of what I thought the Provenance Group stood for! Scruffy bar when we went it, paper rubbish on floor and bar. Shown to a nice table. Menu actually said “roast beef etc etc - served pink” Starters...

We stopped in to the Crown and Cushion in Welburn, North Yorkshire for a bite of lunch. The car park was reasonably full which is a good sign showing it to be well patronised. The exterior of the pub is clearly period but the inside...

We only live 3 miles away and it’s about 6 years since we last visited the restaurant, at the time we didn’t like where we had been seated, it was busy and there was nowhere else to sit, so we put up with it, food...

Excellent food, one of the nicest meals we had on holiday. Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. You have to try the Rhubarb and Gin Posset if you go- my new favourite dessert! All 3 of us had different dishes- all 3 of us very happy.

Just a good old fashioned pub, done really well. Great Sunday roast, lovely beer and wine. Service very good as is the environment.

Very hungry after our very long walk. We and our dog got a lovely welcome and dog got a treat so he was happy. Had fish sandwich off the lunch menu. Delish. Hubby had pasta. Very good. Rhubarb pudding was a total winner. Wish I'd...

Visited here after a long drive looking for a decent pub lunch - which is harder than you might think. This place was open, serving lunch, and was quite busy with a nice buzz. Open fire, table ready and food arrived within 10 minutes. The...

Our walking group had pre-booked Sunday lunch to follow our monthly ramble. Greeted by friendly staff to this lovely country pub, we ordered drinks at the bar then sat down and ordered a mix of Sunday roasts or other a la carte options. The quality...

Absolutely loved this pub and visited many times last year with our small dog for food. We have always sat in the lounge at the front of the pub with other dog owners. Dogs are no longer allowed in this area. We were seated at...

I visited today for lunch with my partner. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted in a very professional manner, being shown immediately to our ta ble by the friendly waitress. We both chose from the" Light Bite " menu M...

We came here in in search of a late pub lunch after a long dog walk. We hadn't made a reservation and it was very busy but happily a table was found for us. When we sat down our Bedlington Terrier Basil was very lucky...

Although we were a little late for our booking, we had been walking, which took a little longer than expected, we were warmly greeted and quickly served. The added bonus was a 25% January discount on main meals. The steak pie was excellent, and the...

We had a table booked for 12:30 and after a lovely walk up to Castle Howard, we were Ray for a drink and good food. The Crown & Cushion did not disappoint. We were greeted with an incredibly warm welcome, served promptly and our food...

Booked for a meal after visiting Castle Howard and we were disappointed to wait for almost an hour for the meals to arrive. When they did arrive two of the meals were luke warm. One of them, a fish dish had to be sent back...

Stopped off on the way to Castle Howard for some Sunday food. Lovely pint of Theakstons followed by a cracking fish n chips. Staff were very nice and welcoming but lost a green blob because we asked for some tap water with our food and...

A very disappointing lunch today at this pub in Welburn for the following reasons: COLD room - no apparent heating working! A very meagre log fire which gave out minimal heat, even to its immediate surroundings. Slow service. Long wait for starters - soup. One...

From the moment we rang to book and question a few things on the menu to leaving, everything was just perfect. Service was just on it! Food was great, atmosphere was lovely. Only thing we’d suggest is make the restaurant area a little warmer. The...

Came for a birthday meal. Food was nice enough and the staff were friendly but the service was sooooo slow that we passed on desserts and coffee.

We attempted to have lunch and ordered a cold starter, a fish butty and a toasted sandwich. We waited over an hour, we appreciate it was busy however when two other tables who arrived after we had ordered were served their food before us we...

Very welcoming staff, especially of our dogs, excellent fish and chips and an interesting menu including a special set menu of local, seasonal inspired dishes.

First time of visiting but will definitely be back again. Such lovely choices on the menu and when the food arrived we weren't disappointed Staff friendly and attentive See you again when we are in the area.

The village pub but, as on a previous visit, most folk were there to eat. They make a big play of the food’s local provenance, including the fact that much of the vegetables come from their own kitchen garden. Of course, it’s what they do...

We had a great meal on our first night in Welburn. We hadn’t booked but the staff were lovely and very accommodating. The menu was varied and service good and food delicious. We returned the following night after a walk just for desserts and a...

We stopped for lunch and what a treat, superb food, prepared with care and presented well. I had the cheese soufflé for starters that was light, very large and served on a bed of honey and pine nut salad. Main was a proper steak and...

Some of the food was missing from our starters & Mains that was on the menu but we were not informed! Desserts awful, pana cotta like set babyfood with virtually no taste, service very slow, won't be visiting again. The only positive was the young...

I recommended eating here having had a superb meal pre pandemic. We drove from Whitby which is a fair way. The 2 choices we made for a starters were not available, so I went for the the meze, The Falafel was like a milk soaked...

Being locals we have been coming here for years. The food used to be good it that was a while ago! But we occasionally go back to see friends and did so this week. The chicken starter was a weird concoction which was dry and...

Lovely dog friendly pub in a beautiful village; it also has a good food menu and very welcoming staff

We visited about 2pm and it was quite busy, we had already booked. There seemed a good ambience as we came through from the car park but we were in a room at the front where the wine fridges were. It had no ambience what...

We had a lovely dinner in Crown&Cushion coming off a Castle Howard visit. Staff was very kind and attentive. Food was very tasty and great portions. We were lucky to have ordered just a few bites as starters. The tuna steak and steak ale pie...

The title just about sums this up really. Saturday lunch for 2 - we did book which was easy to do and received a reminder which is great. Vegan mezze platter main course - plentiful and delicious. Tuna steak - juicy and pick as described....

It's fallen a long way over the last couple of years. It used to be very, very good but I'm afraid now it's distinctly average. We've eliminated an off night or not the normal chefs now and just have to accept that this is now...

The setting is lovely and the service by young staff very good, we were given time to relax with our drink and time between courses. However the vegan starter was the same as the vegan main course (a little larger one would assume). The starters...

A friend and I went to Crown and Cushion for a meal. I am gf. I told the waiter. I was given the menu which said chips were gluten free. However the waiter told me the chips were fried in the same oil as battered...

Paul and his team catered for my brothers wake today, I can’t praise them too much. The buffet was out standing, service and hospitality absolutely first rate, and great value for money! For any event do use them!!

We were looking forward to visiting having eaten at a number of the other pubs in the group, including the Carpenters Arms and the Punch Bowl, and had both very good food and service. Unfortunately it was a big let down. The food was not...

Not great this time around! Quick review… Left waiting outside for menus and ultimately left waited taking to our table when ready. Specials not available given it was a relatively early seating, although main meals were tasty that we did decide upon. 3 of our...

We had eaten sunday lunch here a year ago and we had a fantastic meal so was looking forward to lunch after a long walk. I had the fish butty with chips which was £9 + £3. I was so disappointed with the meal. Firstly...

Outstanding service and the best food I have eaten for a very long time, I had the Wagu burger and my wife had the belly pork. You will do well to find any food to come close to the quality served at The Crown and...

Visited the Crown and cushion for tea.The pub itself is very nice and allows dogs in.The mains we ordered were very good,and the quite long wait for the food was worth it.We also ordered dessert and cheese board and again waiting time was overly long...

Welcoming and friendly staff, great menu and excellent food in a relaxed environment. This was our second visit and we’ve been really impressed on both occasions. Very helpful and accommodating when we asked about desserts for our daughter, who has a nut allergy. I’m sure...

Lovely surroundings. Delicious food. Beautiful cooking and quality ingredients. Desserts also nice but very expensive.

We called in for dinner last night. Very welcoming staff and a wonderful fire. We sat in the bar and had some gorgeous food. I had the chicken and hubby had the pork. Nicely served on a warm plate which is always a must.

Food nice . Basic menu. Billed as Valentine but no decorations flowers or anything just heart on a blackboard. No effort made at all could just have been any night. Disappointing if billed as Valentine then make it romantic and nice otherwise don’t bother or...

Beautiful food, with a good variety, even though winter-reduced menu. Service-excellent. Fully recommend.

Booked on the website for an early evening meal. Asked for a high chair for our young child, which was provided. The staff were friendly and the service was pretty good. The restaurant wasn’t busy whilst we were there though. We shared a starter of...

Cracking venue where we stopped off for a Saturday lunch with the intention of going to Castle Howard (you can practically see it from the pub). Ended up skipping the castle to stay longer as our 6 year old insisted on having the elaborate dessert!...

I revisited this restaurant after a long break and had a very enjoyable and long Saturday Lunch with my family. The service and food were excellent.

Visited many times over last 4 years, generally very good. Alas, tonight not so. Decided we would have our Xmas meal on the Eve, at the pub. Booked well in advance for the festive menu. Got there to be told that one of the 2...