Forresters Arms in Hambleton

Lovely pub for a walking route stay over. Staff were really lovely and friendly, evening meal was really good and they pulled a decent pint of Black Sheep to boot. Hotel room was really comfy and a great place to rest between days of walking. The only downside was the loudmouth at the bar most of the evening - Smithy if his bellowing was to be believed. He seemed intent on chatting up the female bar staff when they were there and talking lewdly about them to his mates when they weren’t. Made those of us eating in the bar area feel awkward as his loudness and crude discussion about the staff was inappropriate and borderline sexual harassment - something for the pub management to keep an eye on going forward.

Decided to call in for lunch after visiting St Mary's church with the mouseman carvings. Had egg mayonnaise and fish finger sandwich, both very good although I did find the batter on the fish finger a little sickly by the end of the sandwich. A little bit expensive but overall a very pleasant lunch.

Had a lovely family birthday meal on Sunday and the lunch was the best I’ve had in a long time! Loads!!!! of fresh vegetables, PERFECT roasties and good puds! A regular haunt for our family and the waiting team are always very accommodating and sweet.

A change in our reservation handled promptly and efficiently. Friendly welcome upon arrival and given the choice of a table in the bar area or the quiet dining room. Accepting the dining room, we found it was a bit dark but had rustic charm. Seating was adequate but could have been a tadge more comfortable. We went for a mixed Seafood Platter which was plentiful and varied - enough for everyone and nicely presented. Good selection of beers and wines. Good service and friendly and price compared well with other places we’ve eaten in.

We all work hard to earn our income and when you spend it on disappointing food it niggles. The service and staff were lovely the pub itself is really nice but the food was below par. I ordered from the specials menu expecting it to be, well special. A thin pastry topped chicken and mushroom pie including bone and cartilage 🤢. Not great. Sausage and mash for nearly £20 is expensive pub food.

Really disappointed as we used to love this place under the previous owners and enjoyed it when it initially was taken by current owners but its going down hill. Went for a family meal with a vegetarians. Vegetarian option was Wellington but it was not available so she just had to have vegetables with Yorkshire pudding, pork dinner was told it would have crackling... but none, fish and chips was soggy batter underneath the fish, a member of the party had to leave the table to ask for someone to take our order for dessert after waiting about half an hour, a member of the party had to leave the table to ask for the bill after waiting for 20 minutes and then after another 20 minutes had to leave the table and ask again. Also drinks were expensive asked for a medium and large dry white wine and it came to over £20.

Weekend visit, nice welcome. Decided to eat inside, and child in our party brought pens paper straight away. The fish and chips were delicious, prawn sandwich with salad fresh and plenty of prawns but very surprised that it was ‘clubbed’ so too much bread for our liking. The side of chips were divine, triple cooked and yummy. Child choice of hotdog was huge. Everyone enjoyed our lunch.

2 nights in the woodsman annexe, Sunday 11th August 2024, we didn't know that to get to the annexe we had to go through someone's garden with large barking dogs , not good. Had a table booked for evening meal we were given a table with bar stools, not good. Cauliflower wellington as big as a dinner plate with very little filling served with a Yorkshire pudding, who on earth thinks it that's right.lamb pie with very little lamb just tasting of rosemary, not good. Veg average, chips good, we had the service charge removed because I didn't think it was worth tipping.reported at time of paying. Will eat elsewhere tomorrow . 2nd day ,had to request a normal table and chairs at breakfast if you like very crispy bacon to break teeth on you'll love it. Breakfast on final morning after negotiating our way through the dog mess from the annexe our bar stools were waiting , declined them and ate in the bar.would never recommend!.

We booked a table here for my birthday and it was lovely, food was great, staff were lovely and it was well priced. What I love about this place was they want the extra mile to do a lovely birthday dessert which was a great personal touch.

Nice pub in a pretty village. Room was fine, if a little warm but that can’t be helped, food was very good and staff were pleasant. In fact everything was great until breakfast - or not as it turned out. Was asked to complete breakfast choices and time (breakfast is 8 to 10). Handed my form in and duly arrived for breakfast at 8am. Dining room was set up so I made myself comfortable and waited…and waited….and waited. After 20 minutes I checked reception and the main bar area but literally no one to be found. There may have been someone in the kitchen but there certainly wasn’t a smell of any bacon cooking, and it’s not down to me to go wandering around the kitchens anyway. Eventually I conceded defeat as I wouldn’t have had time to wait for someone to cook it, let alone time to eat it, so left my room key on reception as I had a 9am meeting in Ripon to get to. I have literally never stayed anyway where they just didn’t bother serving breakfast. Especially frustrating as they specifically asked the night before and even wrote 8am on the sheet for me. Furthermore, I have medication that can only be taken with food which I couldn’t take until I arrived in Ripon, leaving me in significant discomfort. Disappointing end to what should have been a pleasant stay and a much more positive review.

Ate there today. The food was lovely. Had the fish pie and sticky toffee pudding. Lovely venue and service. Would definitely return as it was such a nice place to eat and talk.

Easily the best Sunday Roast we’ve ever had. Exceptional food and lovely friendly staff. Bonus points for being so dog friendly. Would recommend to anyone, worth making a trip to Kilburn for. There were 6 of us and all of our food was served quickly and was piping hot. Staff were so friendly and able to make some changes to the menu for us (eg smaller portion for a smaller person) Puds not to be missed either.

Wow. What a lovely place. We stayed here for 1 night. We stayed in the woodmans annex which is not part of the pub building. It a one minute walk away. The room was very spacious very clean and very well presented. We had a evening meal in the pub. I had game pie. Other half had fish and chips. Both were very generous portions and very tasty. We were by Duncan and Katie who were both very pleasant people. Breakfast in the morning was really good. All high quality produce and lots of it. A good way to start the day. Will definitely return. Thank you to you all at the foresters arms.

Absolutely outstanding Sunday lunch; as good as it gets on every level - Food, service and setting all first class. Excited to return.

We were having a short break in Thirsk and called at the Forresters Arms on spec and what an excellent choice it turned out to be. Everything about our visit was perfect, starting with the staff who were so friendly and helpful, down to the food which was utterly delicious and, finally, those all-important spotless toilets. I started with sweet potato, squash and coconut soup, served with warm bread and butter on an equally warm plate. For my main, I stayed traditional with a dish of sausages, mash and veg (great selection of mange tout, diced carrots and broccoli stems) whilst my friend had the belly pork pizza which was topped with lots of cheese and barbeque sauce. Both our meals were massive and defeated us to the point of desserts being out of the question! We really were stuffed to bursting point and barely managed to waddle out! Before we left though, we visited the loos and were amazed to see a large selection of different sized nappies, just in case mum, dad or anyone else caring for a baby had been caught on the hop without a spare nappy. The staff and food were faultless but, having a supply of nappies for those emergency situations spoke volumes to me about the Forresters Arms and its staff.

A very welcoming pub with a good menu with lots of options. Lovely food had by all the family. A bit on the pricey side for some options but it was nice! Dogs are allowed inside in certain areas. The staff were nice and there was a good atmosphere with the fire going!

We stop for lunch before heading home and the staff where welcoming of us all and our 3 dogs. They showed us which areas were dog friendly for eating. When we walking in the room was warm from the fire. The food was lovely and was served within reasonable time. The service was given with a smile and was polite. Would recommend!

Spacious room, clean and loaded with charm. The beverage tray in our included mouse-shaped biscuits in keeping with the Robert Thompson ("mouse man") craftsman - their showroom is right next door. (Became acquainted with this furniture while in Kilburn, so a fun "bonus"). Service was great and complimentary breakfast was delicious. We had dinner both nights of our stay and everything we had was tasty! Lovely location - very picturesque. Served as a great home base while we were exploring this area.

Decided to have a break around Thirsk and having read reviews booked 2 nights at the foresters we were not disappointed what a great place very friendly staff great food and a wonderful breakfast also lovely quiet location would recommend to anyone

Stayed for two nights in the annex… friendly staff, good food, great room… made for a lovely stay. Everywhere was really clean and well looked after.

We ate here for 5 out of the 7 nights we were staying in Kilburn. This place is amazing. Good service, friendly staff and the food is excellent. The pizzas are great and we shared one which was plenty. The Chicken Ballantine is exquisite. Beer and wine were very good too. Can highly recommend.

We stopped for lunch on the way to walk around the White Horse. What a perfect pub this is, such a lovely warm welcome, friendly atmosphere, very well stocked bar, even have Heinekan 0% on tap, which is a bunus for me. The food was really fresh & tasty, would highly recommend this gem, we will be back soon.

Lovely clean dog friendly rooms, nice bar, located in a gorgeous village of Kilburn. Booked on the day and arrived to be greeted by friendly staff. It felt very much like a family run pub. Aside from the good, dog friendly accommodation and stunning village location. The reasonably priced quality food was what stood out for us. We had the belly pork and Pork Chop. Both where healthy sized portions and some good that we ordered the sticky toffee pudding and cheese boards for deserts. These where also spot on. We will be back to sample the other dishes.

We were a large party of 22. I could not fault anything about the whole experience. The room was lovely, staff attentive, and vey accommodating. The food was excellent, well presented and good value. Will definitely be returning

Lovely village pub with rooms. Cosy and well presented room with en suite. No toiletries. Window counter weight missing/ broken, so would not stay open. Interesting building with various aged bits, slightly tricky stairs ! Staff friendly and welcoming. Excellent food: specials included liver, bacon and the best mustard mash I’ve had. Really good breakfasts too.

We had an overnight stay with breakfast Forresters Arms Hotel, next door to the Robert Thompson (Mouseman) workshop in the picturesque village of Kilburn. The welcome was excellent - friendly and professional. We stayed in room 2 - overlooking the Mouseman Visitor Centre (closed when...

Fantastic friendly service. Lovely lunch. Dog friendly. Beautiful pub and village. Highly recommended. Simple as that.

From start to finish the stay was wonderful. Great room, great staff and some of the best food we had.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here today , staff really friendly & polite , situated in a beautiful village

We visited for lunch on a Friday afternoon and we loved it so much we came back for Saturday dinner. There is a really good choice of dishes. All of our choices were served promptly, cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Friendly and engaging staff provided...

We stayed and dinned here for our wedding anniversary, and from our arrival to our departure, we were really impressed, spoiled, and looked after by all the amazing staff. (special mentions to Duncan and Katie😊👏😊). We have been greeted with a warm welcome by the...

Lovely pub and ideal in terms of location. We had the Ploughman's based on photos of people who visited earlier in the year and their feedback. Although tasty it was far from the photo! The bread served was 2 small pieces of a ready bake...

A drive through to see the White Horse led us to the Forresters.Greeted with a friendly welcome, all staff attentive, food delicious. Couldn’t ask for more.

Excellent stay for a few days with my husband, the website photos do not do the decor justice.Clean, warm welcome, friendly staff, superb choice and quality of food, a really hard working team of staff that always made time to be sociable .Would definitely recommend...

We stayed here in the superb annexe: outbuilding with its own garden. Dinner was great, with really attentive service. Plus, they do packed lunches for walkers. A proper find

We have access to plenty of pubs around where we live and operate but this place pulls us back time after time, with its consistently excellent food, friendly welcome, great positioning etc etc. For regulars too, the opportunity to eat off the specials board is...

Fantastic Sunday dinner (beef was incredible) , fabulous service and a wonderful atmosphere. Laura was an absolute delight , we will definitely be returning! X

Fantastic food in a beautiful setting. Excellent for gluten free including delicious battered fish and chips and amazing pizza. Would definitely return and recommend to anyone

Fabulous village pub with all day eating available every day. Dogs very welcome. Superb food. Very friendly

We often eat and drink here. Everyone is nice and there’s generally a warm fire lit on a cold day. They also do draft zero lager which is unusual so if you’re driving it’s ideal. We rocked up for Sunday lunch without a booking (although...

I held my mother's wake at the Forresters Arms in Kilburn. It was a worrying week with the sudden snow that appeared overnight, however Laura and her team were simply outstanding, and they took care of everything in the room assigned to us. I arrived...

A bunch of us (7) called in on a busy Sunday after a hike & we’re lucky enough to get seated. The staff were friendly & the place has a nice atmosphere. It’s beautifully decorated and a good selection of food and drinks. We were...

Excellent lunch in front of fire, beautiful pub with great food & excellent customer service. We try to pop in for lunch on a Friday, it is always consistent, great service good food & lovelyrelaxed atmosphere

Called in with friends after a walk around Sutton Bank and the White Horse. We all had the Venison pie which was amazing, the chips and side veg did not disappoint either!

Out for a drive and a walk on a bright December day and happened upon this characterful country pub. Very welcoming, with good food and atmosphere. We'll be back for sure!

What an amazing find! I booked a single night at the Forresters Arms to break my journey from Edinburgh to Cambridge, and I am so glad I did. A very warm and friendly welcome after a long drive made me feel right at home. Room...

So good to find a pub which is open seven days a week. A great place for lunch after a good local walk. Really tasty food, friendly and welcoming staff. We’ll be planning another walk and lunch soon.

On a Country Walk needed refreshment and sought out this Charming Country Pub. Bartender Duncan will make You welcome. Simple food but done very well with great presentation. Cosy environment. No irritating music.... All that is needed is good Ale, quality food and conversation. You...

Stopped for lunch here, while visiting Mouseman of Kilburn showroom. Excellent food and the service was exemplary , friendly staff, well worth a visit for lunch if visiting this area. Many thanks Wendy & Terry Lunn Wakefield...

We only popped in for a drink after our walk up the White Horse but liked the pub enormously - very friendly, great service and nice atmosphere. The Sunday roasts looked great - we’ll be back for lunch!

30 years since we stayed at the Forresters, so we’re not exactly regulars! Our travels took us back today. What a treat! The place looks great, the team are lovely people, the atmosphere is excellent, and the food and bev offering is very good indeed....

Four of us stayed overnight here whilst walking the Cleveland way. The evening meal was the best of our trip. We all had starters mains and deserts and every course was delicious. Pictures on plates which tasted just as good

We only wanted an early evening bite and opted for a couple of burgers. So simple. Can't get that wrong surely? Yes you can if you overcook. So solid they would have broken glass in a window if we had been so minded... Won't be...

We stayed here on a mid week visit. We had a family room, and a double room. The rooms were both immaculate and very comfortable. Went to the restaurant in the evening. We enjoyed pizza's. Two were milk free. They are the BEST PIZZAS EVER!!!...

Called here after doing the White Horse trail at Sutton Bank. Very friendly and welcoming as there was 5+dog they put us in a nice part of the dining room away from the main doors. We all had lunch - Scampi and chips, Forrester burger...

We were refused a meal as we had not booked butt the attitude of the two staff we approached was initially to ignore us and then to reply curtly to our inquiry. Not the sort of establishment that will ever get our custom.

Warm and welcome pub and restaurant. I loved the “Muddy boots and dogs welcome” sign outside. Nice, fresh decor. Excellent pub food. Friendly and efficient staff.

The only place to eat in Kilburn in the evening. Busy mid week . Menu had choices for GF Vegan and Vegetarian. Bar staff went the extra mile to fine suitable alcoholic drink and chef prepared a delicious dessert . Priced around £20 per person...

Honestly it was such a wonderful night. Excellent service by Jane & the ever so handsome Duncan. All of us throughly enjoyed our meals. I had the trio of pork, which was amazing! This place is a must and I will definitely be returning 10/10

Visited the restaurant for a 60th birthday celebration and whilst the food is reasonably good, which I expect is the only reason, along with little effective competition, that this venue continues to have customers. The service from our waitress was immediately aggressive, hostile and unprofessional....

A weekend break for my birthday. Set in a quaint village, nice quiet location. Rooms are spacious & modern. staff are super friendly. Food was good quality and plenty of choice. Location is about 30 minutes drive to York and 2 minute drive to Oldstead.

Our fifth time here, always welcoming. Great accommodation Great food, Great staff Just great can’t say anymore, other than one days full Yorkshire, differed to the next day, less items, not a moan mere an observation but strange..🙄 Lovely place to stay

We stayed in a standard double through a Secret Escapes deal. The room although cosy was beautifully decorated with rustic decor which I loved! The room was also very clean and stocked well with tea, coffee and shortbread biccies! We had a delightful meal in...

Fantastic food and great service from the ladies, a real nice place to visit, honestly the food is top top notch well done foresters team

Walking inside the bar with the wood burner giving out a warm glow on a cold winters day, and a warm welcome from the lady behind the bar was an excellent start to our overnight stay! The interior is tastefully decorated to an excellent standard...

Visited on a Friday evening, with a dog, for my Dad’s 76th Birthday. The pub has been recently refurbished, and you can tell. It looks fresh but yet nice and cosy, none of the ambience has been taken away, wood burning stove kept being topped...

We had such a lovely stay in this pub. It’s welcoming and cosy, the food was just wonderful, the presentation outstanding, and the desserts.. wow! Duncan looked after us so well, we took dogs who were made to feel very welcome. Breakfast was perfect. 5...

This is a hidden little gem. Lovely setting and looks like it has recently been updated. The photo on Tripadvisor looks out of date. Stunning pub food, great service and lovely setting. We had rented a campervan for a couple of days and there is...

My husband and I went at the weekend, just for the night. And we were not disappointed! The pub itself has been refurbished, and it just gorgeous, really welcoming with a bit of a modern twist, so the main photo on here does not do...

We stayed here with 6 other friends as part of our annual cycling trip away. The rooms were all lovely and comfortable. We ate in the restaurant on our first night and the food was of a really high standard, with great service. The pudding...

Great service, extensive seasonal menu and nice atmosphere. Would strongly recommend for family dinner.

made very welcome in bar with dog who got treats when we got are drinks pie of the day was lovely call back next day great pint

Faultless food, fabulous young staff doing a wonderful job. One point deducted because of the rude attitude of obviously a 'senior' member of staff who tore a strip off the young male waiter in front of customers, very bad management!

Accommodating at short notice. Food was to our satisfaction. The fish pie was very delicious, the side of vegetables were cooked perfectly. Just could do with a wider serving bowl for the pie to make it a little easier to get the fork and knife...

Stayed here on travelzoo deal and we had high expectations from the good reviews, but we were disappointed. We had a meal also booked on travelzoo deal so went went for a few drinks before our meal we paid for each round as we got...

Great meal and friendly helpful staff . We had late lunch and evening meal . I can recommend the Chicken kebab for lunch if you like hot and spicy . The evening menu was different and the lamb was wonderful beautifully presented and I even...

Very friendly chatty staff, service excellant, food and wine excellant. Cannot fault it, will be going again, soon. Very good opening hours, so if on along walk in lovely countryside around Kilburn you know it will be open after the walk.

After searching for somewhere not too far from Ripon for Sunday lunch, we found the Forresters Arms. The staff (whom I think were all family, as the pub is family-owned) were really friendly and efficient, and despite it being busy they all had big smiles...

We were staying in the area and decided to look for a pub with a Sunday lunch. What a find . This place was perfect in every way. The food , staff and service were exceptional , we couldn’t fault it. If you do visit...

We stayed local to the Forresters for a couple of weeks so called in a number of times for a couple of afternoon drinks. A great selection of beers and wines. We also ate on a couple of occasions - one being Sunday lunch and...

There was a good selection of food, wine and beer to tempt all tastes. The staff were all friendly and all wearing face shields. There are outside tables if the weather is kind.

What a great lunch we had yesterday, four of us and a dog…. Great food, sat outside in the sunshine, fab staff… operating under difficult COVID times, give yourself a pat on the back … only deducted one mark because along side of hotel where...

3 night break. We had booked for NYE but had to cancel, so came the first chance we could. Beautiful big dog friendly bedroom. The food is amazing. It’s so nice to be catered for being a vegetarian and a meat eater. Especially the Sunday...

We had a 1 night stay here and also enjoyed an evening meal. The venue has a lovely look and feel about it, and has cosy little areas to sit and relax in the bar area. Our room (no 2) was fabulous and we enjoyed...

Booked a table inside with 2 good friends, to celebrate the fact that we can do this once again in this next stage of coming out of lockdown - but the weather was so warm and sunny we ate outside enjoying the peace and quiet...

Visited here on a Saturday afternoon and was sat on the outside terrace area. A great location and good covid measures in place.The service was really good and very friendly. They even replaced my drink when my puppy knocked it off the table.Ordered the lasagne, chips and salad. The lasagne itself was one of the best tasting ones that I have had in ages (particularly due to the top layer). I would have preferred a larger portion of it though, as I felt that the dish that it came in was on the slightly small side.All in all, I would definitely recommend this venue to others.

WOW what can I say, what an amazing beautiful little quaint find, we found the offer via Facebook, staff so warm and friendly, the room was beautiful, the food is outstanding, we shared the carrot and coriander soup which was served with warm bread (cold butter in a warm dish, brilliant as you could actually butter the bread)I had the steak and ale pie with double cooked chips and the most amazing tasting gravy and crunchy fresh vegetables and that GRAVY , my husband had the burger with double cooked chips and said it was the tastiest, moist burger he’s had. We will definitely return here even the 40mi Ute drive just for the food, this really is an absolute gem of a find

Our family of 5 had an amazing Sunday lunch today. Super friendly attentive staff and a first class meal. Highly recommend.

We stumbled across the pub while looking for somewhere for a quick lunch. There was 4 of us, 2 adults and 2 children. We were quickly seated, all covid secure and quickly acknowledged how nice the bar/restaurant seemed.The menu had a good selection and the staff were very good with the children. They even brought cutlery to suit them which made them very happy.The food was amazing, both of us adults had pork and the presentation and food was fantastic.We later found out that this is their first weekend of serving food since a fire last may. We would have never guessed, everything was perfect. Would highly recommend!

It’s so nice to visit more of a traditional Inn rather than a commercial one.A little time stood still which I love, with a very friendly landlord and a well decked out bar/lounge area.I only was there for a quick drink, however the food looked fabulous!

Avery Yorkshire ,The Forresters Arms a nice place ans staff friendly and helpful we had a good time worth the visit and prices are reasonable

This is the second time we have visited this pub proper old fashioned just what a local pub should be .We had a lovely roast beef baguette with lovely gravy and home made chips great value and served nicely .Next time I visit the mouse factory this is where I will be having my lunch

This was booked as part of a Christmas present and I was very disappointed. The welcome wasn't exactly warm, the owners are more interested in chatting to the locals. The room was stuffy and the carpet needed cleaning. Bits kept falling off in the bathroom. The evening meal was OK but only one choice for vegetarians and no change to the choice for the second night - we ate somewhere else which meant one of us driving. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. Breakfast consisted of a couple of cheap bowls of cereal, yogurts left on a shelf (getting warm and going off) and two eggs on a very cheap slice of toast with an extra slice put into a dish. Could have paid more for a full English but as a vegetarian there is no point. We skipped breakfast too on the second day.

Called today after walking round the White Horse with our Jack Russell. Welcomed by a very amiable landlord, chatty, helpful and humorous. Had a lovely dinner in a lovely location by an open fire. Really enjoyed it. Recommend the pie.

We were bought a voucher for Christmas to eat here. The food was just as expected. Nothing fancy but just good home cooked filling food. Pate and fishcake to start followed with a gamon and a lasagne main. We were too full to fit in a pudding.

We had a trip around the Robert Thompson factory. We were so engaged that we were late for lunch at the local pub. We asked the land lady if she could give us anything to eat although the kitchen was closed. She was very accommodating, she offered us home made Bakewell tart or Malt cake. We opted for a portion of each along with a pint of Theakstons beer. SUPER. We had our 40 KG dog with us. Again a warm welcome for him.Never had beer and cake before, but very nice.If you find yourself in the area, call into the Forresters.

Food both at breakfast n evening very good. Excellent choice and cooked to a good standard. Steak pie was particularly tasty. Substantial breakfast

Popped in on a Sunday lunch for a quick drink - not very busy but pleasant enough service with a nice log fire burning in the main room.

We stayed here with our friends whilst dining at a local restaurant. The pub is lovely & used by locals and visitors alike. The landlord did not smile the whole time we were in the bar & generally seemed put out by non locals. We stayed in Room 8. This was a very basic room and in need of modernisation. It was over the kitchen and smells from the kitchen came in, there was a generate running all night which kept us awake most of the night. Both the bed & bath squeaked. The hairdryer in the room was useless, it’s stuck to the wall and you have to keep your thumb pressed down to use it. Bring your own! There were several extension leads in the room, all out of date for PAT testing! One was for the kettle so you could balance it on the window sill to boil... health & safety nightmare. The one plus was the breakfast was lovely. I have paid less for much superior rooms. £110 is over priced this room is worth £80 tops. They have obviously not stayed in their own rooms, they should try it....

After a bracing walk up and around the white horse hill and adjacent gliding club we descended into the village of Kilburn.