Galphay Inn in Harrogate

Called in today whilst exploring the outskirts of Ripon and glad we did. We didn't eat on this occasion just had a couple of drinks. Upon first impressions the pub is beautiful and obviously caters for diners. We sat at the bar and chatted with the the lovely Nik (Nicola) who was very friendly and welcoming so much so that we had 2 drinks instead of the one we planned for. I really enjoy sitting at a bar and chatting with staff when they have time to do so. We are new to the area so it was nice to get information from a local. The menu looked inviting and reasonably priced. We will definitely return in future.

So glad I booked to come to this delightful small village pub, it's so popular I can never understand why people don't make a simple phone call to avoid disappointment and then complain. We had the sharing seafood platter, perfectly cooked and presented along with a steak for me and a salmon salad for my partner. Portions were very generous and we washed it all down with a great bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Great attentive service and a nice lively locals Bar. Fully recommend but do book!

We hadn’t booked but arrived about 6.30 on a Wednesday evening. As we walked into the pub everyone at the bar turned and looked at us making us feel very uncomfortable. Despite there being a lot of empty tables we were told they couldn’t accommodate us. The manager was sat at the bar with friends and suggested the bar man checked with the chef. He came back to say no. I am guessing he just couldn’t be bothered to put on an extra couple of covers. Very disappointed having driven from Ripon. We wont do it again

This pub restaurant was recommended to us by a local but unfortunately did not come up to our expectations. The steak and ale pie looked mouthwatering but not only could I not chew the lumps of meat, I couldn’t even cut them with my knife! Not good enough.

It was so lovely to be recognised by Jake after nearly a year since our last visit to The Galphay Inn...! As always the service and food were superb. I loved the mushroom and thyme soup. For my main course I had the seabass with plenty of perfectly cooked fresh vegetables with a delicious tomato and red pepper sauce...all piping hot. My partner enjoyed the rump steak with brandy and pepper sauce with a pile of chunky chips (which were lovely..as I pinched one!...) Too full for dessert but we left very satisfied with our meal and drinks. Thanks for the warm welcome...we'll be back next time we're in the area.

Beautiful pub, great atmosphere fantastic service. Lovely sitting outside in the garden. Nic who served us was very friendly and efficient and courteous. Thanks

Booked a table here on 24 July 2024 at the suggestion of our Air BnB host - total disaster - we booked for 18h45 and had placed our order by 19h00 - by 20h15, and after having noticed a number of patrons sending their food back, we still hadn't received our meal or any explanation for the delay - I asked the manageress if there was a problem - she said "yes" but didn't elaborate - we cancelled our order, paid for our drinks and left - not great at all

We got lost and found ourselves seeking a late, light lunch. As a walk in we were welcomed warmly. We had prawn sandwiches which was delicious. We understand road closures near Ripon have impacted custom, but they couldn't have been more accommodating to us. Limited parking near by, but as it was quiet no difficulty. A beautiful spot.

Booked a table at the Galphay Inn when in the area with friends. Were offered a choice of tables on arrival and was seated promptly. Drinks order was taken after about 10 minutes and arrived quickly. Menu was a little restricted but we all managed to find starters and mains to order. However, starters took over 45 minutes to arrive. Thankfully, all were delicious and plentiful. Main course took another 15 minutes after starters were cleared. Again, they were hot, tasty and well presented. All in all, good food at a reasonable price let down by slow service.

This is our go to stopover point from Scotland to Kent. (Stay at local CL in Moho 1 mile walk). It’s like returning to visit old friends when you drink and dine here. Lovely warm welcome from the landlord and locals alike. Varied staff on shift each time we visit and all very friendly. Food is good pub grub with plenty of choice in a small and cosy atmospheric restaurant. Ended up back in the bar area the last time as a staff member was leaving, (reluctantly moving on) and sharing our first “Baby Guinness” experience with the locals and landlord alike! Will def return again and again. Wish we had more time to explore the area…next time!

Loved this pub. It was warm, friendly, efficient and served delicious hot food; so good, we went two nights running! It seems very popular with locals; it is best to book as it is only a small pub.

Always gravitate here when in the area. Today was a good busy local pub, visitors and residents all getting on. The locals always engaged, sheep farmers, milkman, HGV drivers just seem to meld. Didn’t have food so couldn’t comment but the atmosphere was fantastic. Good humour, great beer and wines and not a TV in sight. A real pub

We picked this pub restaurant for dinner because it was close to our holiday cottage and it was our first night there. The atmosphere was lively when we walked in and we weren't disappointed with the service nor the food. We had three courses and each one was very tasty. We would have returned before we left Yorkshire but they are shut on Mondays and Tuesdays. I really enjoyed the food and would recommend.

Starters were excellent. Sunday lunch not the greatest, only one small bowl of veg for 4 people, not enough gravy and had to ask for more. The roast potatoes were not crispy. Would have been nice to have lemon/ice in the spring water. Personally I would not rush back for Sunday lunch.

Once a year we all get together to celebrate my birthday. One son comes up from Kent so it’s a special occasion for us all. We booked the Galphay Inn as it was getting good reviews. When we received the lunch menu it was very limited and quite expensive. There was no children’s menu, we had two children with us. Everything took a long time from waiting to order to waiting for the food- an hour! For the cost the food wasn’t anything special at all, nor the drinks. I wanted it to be so special and it wasn’t unfortunately.

Great atmosphere and friendly attentive staff. Food cooked to perfection, the Sunday roasts were excellent and my partners Seabass was gorgeous she said. Excellent value for money and we will be back !

Incredibly disappointment with our visit to the Galphay Inn - poor service and poor quality meals. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and due to running out of Sunday lunches, we were left to order the pie of the day (rest of the menu didn’t appeal). The pie was not generously filled and I was disappointed to see it served with very cheap oven chips - not what I expected for £16. We were a table of 3, and served one tiny portion of (cold) vegetables and we had to remind staff for the gravy. Service was poor - not attentive and lacked any attention to detail (i.e we weren’t offered any more drinks). Meals took a long time to arrive. For the ticket price on the menu, we expected much more. Not sure if we visited on an off-day, but we definitely won’t be back - which is a shame we we live local and we’re hoping for somewhere nice for a Sunday lunch.

Excellent country pub serving fresh, wholesome and interesting meals. Service is very good. A good range of drinks. All country pubs should be like this one.

A great Roast beef Sunday lunch. High quality beef and cooked to perfection. Vegetables were lightly cooked and still slightly crunchy which was perfect. So many places fall down with microwaved, soggy veg! Not this place. Will definitely return for another when in the area. Reduced the star rating to four simply on the fact we had to wait almost 50 minutes for the food. I expect to wait 20-30 mins max but his was too long to wait. Thankfully the excellent food saved the day!

First time visitors to the Galphay Inn yesterday, and it won't be our last. My family and I enjoyed first class food and first class service at this lovely Inn tucked away in a beautiful rural village, A little off the beaten track but seek and ye shall find a hidden gem. 10/10.

Had supper here with friends out on their roof garden. Beautiful area with views over the village green. Lots of flowers and sheltered dining areas. Food was excellent, large portions and perfectly cooked. Great wine choice!

Oh what a find. Went for dinner (YOU NEED TO BOOK!!) Staff were really welcoming, lovely atmosphere. All food is cooked to order, so you may need to be prepared to wait .....however, if you're not in a rush, just enjoy the venue....it's so worth it. Couldn't fault any of it. We both had starters.....Mushrooms in Blue Cheese Sauce and Deep Fried Brie Wedges. They were lovely. For mains, My husband had Steak and Ale Pie, which he said was one of the best he'd ever had, served with a mountain of chips, and about 4 separate veg. I had the Veggie Thai Curry, it was so tasty, but alas, couldn't finish, because the portions are not small. Had I known how large the main meals were, we would have skipped starters. Can't advise re desserts, as we were just too full. If we are in the area again, we will def book to visit again

First time here was recomended and it did not disapoint food was spot on service excellent would definitely come back

We visited mid week for an early evening dinner and had a wonderful meal. The staff were friendly and welcoming, seating us at a table in the bar area next to the log burning stove. As we had arrived with our dog, a member of staff came over with a water bowl for her. The menu choice was good, as well as having a specials board with additional items. The prices seemed reasonable, and when the food arrived, the meals were delicious, as well as plentiful. Service throughout was brilliant. We were very happy customers. If ever in the area this friendly local pub is well worth a visit - in fact, make detour if you are within 20 miles, you won't be disappointed!

Went here with my wife and 13yr old son. What a find!!!! Cannot rate this pub highly enough. I had a beef kofta with tztasiki for starter which was lovely, just the right size too. My wife had the chicken supreme, son had the burger and I the pork belly. All meals were huge ( I may sound like gluttony is my middle name, it's not, its just that I believe in value for money) and really really good! You simply couldn't fault it. The pork had a stunning amunt of crackling that was crisped to perfection. It was things like a subtle amount of added salt on top that made you think this chef actually cares. It wasn't a big thing but for me shows a really nice touch. I cant comment on the others mains because I wasnt allowed any! Two puddings arrived in the form of STP and ice cream and a Galhay Mess, the latter a homage to the Eton Mess and a dessert that the School would be proud of. I was driving so a mere sample of the beer was all I was allowed, which in hindsight was a good thing otherwise I would have rattled through the Theakstons ale, so well kept it was. If you are ever within 50 miles of this place, do yourself a favour and book a table at this child and dog atmospheric pub. Loved it.

Absolutely gorgeous food in a lovely pub with friendly and helpful staff, I would go back and recommend to anyone.

Wish I could give this little gem a higher rating! From the moment we walked in we felt really welcome, the staff are so friendly. The pub has a cosy, warm and traditional feeling. The menu has an excellent selection, and separate vegetarian options. Food...

Called in on a circular walk from Kirby Malzeard. Just had a starter and a drink, which was very very nice. Battered King Prawns with salad & sweet chilli dip. Just enough to give me the energy for the walk back.

A group of friends came for Sunday lunch. Delicious! Excellent service and wonderful food. Can’t wait to return.

A lovely country pub with an excellent welcoming feel. We hadn’t booked but they managed to squeeze us in for a super meal - thoroughly enjoyed and would heartily recommend

Great Sunday Roast. Everything freshly prepared and cooked! Fantastic Dales pub, great environment, spotlessly clean and no TV’s! A real pub!

Four of us went for Sunday lunch. Two pork loin, one roast beef, and one chicken and ham pie. All served with fresh vegetables and a good selection of potatoes (roast, mash, new, dauphinois). Four empty plates and four satisfied customers. For dessert we had...

Visited here last night with friends and had the most delicious steaks and sea bass accompanied by a beautifully chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. All the food was piping hot and served by lovely staff. The atmosphere was cosy and friendly with the host checking...

Lovely pub, we arrived earlier than our reservation but were warmly greeted and given a table. I had the Galphay burger and my partner had the sea bass fillet with veg. Both meals were delicious and there was plenty to fill both of us up....

Looked at the website and decided to book for a dinner at the Galphay Inn as we are on a double birthday break away. Menu and photos on website looked great. Arrived and were told the menu had been changed earlier today and some items...

A bright and clean country pub in a lovely village with excellent customer service and great value for money . We enjoyed good beer and a great choice of wine with meals which were quite perfect . Would definitely recommend and suggest booking a table...

The Galphay Inn was our destination of choice for our local group's annual summer party. Service was exceptional and the food offered variety and quality. Recommend the fish dishes. All in a beautiful North Yorkshire village location and we were lucky enough to have the...

We are on holiday and it's a sunny, warm Wednesday evening. We received a very friendly greeting and this continued with all servers right the way through our meal. We choose to sit outside on the raised deck. . The Galphay was recommended by a...

We have been visiting Galphay for the last 11 years & have eaten in the pub on numerous occasions. Never disappointed, food always excellent & staff super friendly. Thoroughly recommended visiting.

Myself and three friends chose The Galphay In for Saturday supper to host our catch up / special night together. It was the ideal venue. Proper pub, cosy, quirky art work (found out landlord Chris the personal collector behind it 👍🏻). We had range of...

Great Sunday lunch. Lovely traditional Sunday lunch with local venison on the menu. Cooked perfectly. Ate on their roof terrace with fantastic view and very well laid out

After reading good reviews really looked forward to our visit but felt completely let down . I chose sea bass and my friend chefs choice duck only to be told no duck left so he chose sea bass and again the poor young waitress had...

very friendly staff fitted us in after a long walk. Very dog friendly and cosy interior. We were only going to have soup, looked at the menu, and everybody else's food and had an outstanding sunday lunch. Now been back 3 times.

This pub was a halfway meeting point for a family meal. The booking was made on the basis of some great reviews, and we were not disappointed. In a lovely setting we were welcome by friendly helpful staff. There were plenty of great choices on...

A warm welcome to a fabulous pub in a beautiful setting. Great food, beer and wines. But boy what portions!! Left feeling full and happy, returning for a repeat the next day.

Great little pub serving proper, local food. Made for a very pleasant Sunday afternoon. Very reasonable prices. Would happily return.

We visited the Galphay Inn today and had an excellent meal, the choice of food on the menu was great and the portion sizes were just right. The service we had from staff was super, very welcoming and friendly pub! Highly recommend!

A family meal for 14 was a great success, lovely warm, friendly pub with good beer, small children well catered for. Menu catered well for meat eaters with lots of praise from family, after an ask the day before more veggie meals added to menu...

Good value excellent food. Pleasant atmosphere with cheerful team of staff. Fresh food very well prepared and in good portion sizes.

Visited for first time at lunch today. Excellent venue, food, service and the icing on the cake was the Rooftop Terrace. Suitable for all weathers with gazebos on all tables, patio heaters, nighttime lighting. Views as well. Dog friendly will definitely visit again

What an absolute find this is, a fantastic village pub serving excellent food matched by lovely friendly staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. I had rung several pubs trying to book a Sunday lunch for the august bank holiday, with no success but...

Fabulous meal on steak night - we rang on spec and all tables were booked however lucky for us a lovely young lady called us back to say they had received a cancellation so could offer us a table after all - so glad they...

An old fashioned village pub with great food and drink - highly recommended. Just outside Ripon, Sunday lunch was sensational with lots of great walking outside the pub door.

Another lovely meal. Friendly welcome in beautifully decorated pub. Especially loved the new Suffolk black faced sheep. Steel ornaments photos etc. Very tasteful. Very nice There wasn’t any lamb on the menu that evening though ! But very nice steak and a lovely shared sea...

Went for their steak night. Perfectly cooked pavé of rump with all the trimmings. Generous portion of onion rings and a lovely peppercorn sauce. Beer on top form. Highly recommended!

Today we were looking for somewhere for lunch and spotted a roadside poster for the Galphray Inn which offers lunches Thursday to Sunday. We did not regret our choice and received a warm welcome from waitress Nic. We really enjoyed our main courses of Scampi...

My wife 2 muts and I had a lovely evening meal outside on the decking to the rear. Lovely place with great food and drink

45 minute wait for the worst fish pie ever. Menu stated Haddock,salmon and prawns.Forget the last two...no prawns and a fingernail of haddock.Topped with cheesy mash...no chance asked for butter to moisten.A total rip off the chef or cook is a joke.Told waitress but not...

My partner and I were literally blown away by the standard of the food ! it was fabulous ! I had never been before, my partner had though, In fact never been through the village before ! So glad we did ! beautiful setting, matched...

We had dinner twice during our stay nearby. Food was excellent and the terrace was delightful in the summer. There was a steak night offer and the food both evenings was genius. It was not overly expensive. The only problem was that it was shut...

We booked this pub for a meal after it was recommended to us by a lady at the caravan park we were staying at. We were so glad we did....it was perfect in every way. Couldn't fault the ambience, the service or the food which...

Booked ahead for a group of 18 cyclists. Warm welcome and enthusiastic service. Really good selection of sandwiches and plenty of fab homemade chips. Really nice village and a very well appointed pub next to the green. Excellent!

Me my wife and 2 daughters booked a table for 5.30pm on Saturday and was lucky enough to sit outside on the beautiful terrace. The staff were all super friendly and the food and drink was lovely. I would advise you book in advance as...

4 people and 3 dogs! The food was immense, great selection and cooked beautifully! A warm welcome for us all, especially the dogs! They got treats and lots of attention from the staff which was lovely! Really nice atmosphere! The staff were lovely! Would definitely...

Sunday lunch at the Galphay Inn today was a very enjoyable experience. We are 'high risk' and have rarely ventured out since March. The team at the Galphay Inn are very Covid risk aware and we felt comfortable that all protocols are being followed correctly....

Anyone who is in Ripon must try the Galphy Arms. Me and my better half had Sunday lunch and we couldn't find fault with anything. The service was first class the food was first class I even left a Tip, now that only happens on...

Lovely evening out with a friend, limited menu due to stand in chef. Starters were amazing and main courses cooked to perfection (duck, lamb and pork with chorizo). Then we all had deserts and these were phenomenal too. Along with fabulous front of house service...

Visited today with family, the Sunday roast was excellent, friendly welcome and Covid secure measures were in place. I would definitely recommend this pub.

My six year old granddaughter accompanied my friend and I for a late lunch on Bank Holiday Monday. We were made very welcome. The food was superb and they were happy to be flexible to accommodate my granddaughter's 'picky' appetite. The atmosphere at The Galphay...

My wife and I called in lunchtime on Sunday. The venue is very clean and comfortable. Staff very good Prices ask We didn’t eat as the restaurant was fully booked but the food looked great

We called in late on a Sunday afternoon following collecting signs from a recent bike ride. The welcome we received was very friendly and efficient. We ordered starters and Sunday lunch. We were served with our drinks and you could tell the quality was going...

We called in on the off chance , and wow , so pleasantly surprised! The service was friendly, ambiance relaxed, even in these strange covid times. The food was beautiful, wished we lived nearer to visit more frequently.

Looking for a place to eat whilst staying in the area and came across this little gem. From the minute we arrived the service was attentive without being in your face. Having two fussy eaters with us I had called ahead to see what, if any, children's menu was available. They advised they could do anything from the main menu in a child's portion or would look to accomodate us with something else if there was nothing to suit. They made homemade chicken goujons for our daughters which were delicious and resulted in clean plates. My hubby loved his starter of mushrooms with blue cheese and we thoroughly enjoyed our mains. The quality of the food was excellent and I am just sad we found this lovely place with just one day to go on our holiday. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

Amazing service and great food quality. The best pub in Yorkshire! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice evening with friendly hosts 😁

What a fab little well-heeled village pub! Has only just re-opened, but their COVID-19 measures are great. The staff were delightful, as was the food. Chose to sit in but they have a lovely dining area outside too.My wife had the sea bass & I went for the pave of rump. Beautifully cooked and generous portions. Can’t believe Galphay hasn’t featured on Escape to the Country to be honest. Will be back

2 young girls and a women with dark hair (didn’t have name badges) were very polite and accommodating on my visit the Sunday just past. Very good servers

We visited the Galphay Inn for dinner whilst staying near Ripon. A small pub but punches above its weight in terms of pub food. We are there on steak night and I chose the Pave of rump, 7 oz cooked pink and served with all the trimmings. Onion rings were great, peppercorn sauce had enough bite and all in all it was a very well cooked steak. Everyone else enjoyed their meals too, lamb steak, a well cooked tuna and salmon. Portions great too. We shared desserts as too tempting to resist and too large to manage one each. Great pint of Theakstones too! Definitely will come back when next in the area.

My wife and I dined here on February 26th. The steaks were lovely and the staff were lovely too, being attentive and welcoming. We had seen the Inn on the Hunted TV Programme and whilst in Ripon wanted to visit.

The food was average, even though the price was more then expected for what it was. No vegetarian menu although the bar staff did blurb the veggie options out. Seem to be a lot of bookings for the place, not many walk ins. A lot of waiting involved. We only went in due to it was on hunted this week.

We went to the Galphay Inn last night for a lovely meal. We had a warm welcome and the food was first class. Good menu with plenty of choice, the food was lovely and all freshly cooked. We look forward to our next visit!

Excellent as always . Food wine excellent as was the service. Would recommend to anyone seeking excellent food and great service.

Went with some.friends for sunday dinner. The red wine tasted like vinegar, there was no atmosphere at all in the pub, the chef spent more time behind the bar. The pork was thin and overcooked (more like bacon) vedge did not seem fresh, very bland. The puddings also seemed frozen and the gravy was nothing special. Pies were acidy, too much ale or wine or something. Very expensive for what we got, will not be returning.

Just been to the Galphay Inn for Steak night. Delicious food and wine, our waitress Chantelle was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be back.

Went to this delightful pub’s curry night. Great range of homemade curries including vegetarian options. Lovely atmosphere and superb value. Was told this is going to be a monthly event so I will be back!

Dogs & cats in a restaurant is off- putting , and definitely unhygienic, regardless of whether you are "pet lovers" or not . All animals should be banned from public eating establishments.

Such a warm, welcoming pub with absolutely great service and super food!

When organising a last minute family get together I stumbled across the Galphay Inn and was delighted when they managed to squeeze in all 8 of us, and three dogs, for Sunday lunch. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was exactly the 'Yorkshire country pub' vibe we were hoping for. The food was tasty typical pub food and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Definitely a place I will be going back to.

My boyfriend and I had tea at the Galphey Inn the other night and we arrived not long after it had just opened for steak night.

We have just had a wonderfull meal.starters were very nice and my wife had the liver and I had the lamb shank and they were both cooked lovely.we then had apple crumble to finish and again lovely. The staff are very friendly and ould definitely recommend this to anyone I know.

Went here twice on our holiday at West Leas Farm! A great pub with great food and lovely staff!! Would really recommend.

Yet again another amazing meal at the Galphay Inn, it really is a little Hidden gem food was amazing loved my burger, cannot wait for the winter evenings and the log fires to be a true country pub. Great with the kids, will be back very soon ❤️❤️

Very pleasant evening spent in this nice country pub. Always a lovely pint of Theakstons and ordered a fish and chips which was delicious with a very crispy batter. Highly recommended.

Dropped in for a family meal while holidaying in the area. Great welcome, service, and food. Very generous portions, and half portions of most things for the kids.

The food was great, the staff were very pleasant and helpful and the general ambience of the place was most agreeable.

What a stunningly stupid review just posted. I know this pub really well and the inaccuracies posted are beyond belief.

Arrived at the pub after passing loads of A boards enroute advertising Sunday lunch. There we 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 children. We sat down at a table and a lady came over to us and asked if we wanted a drink. I said we would like to order some food as well and she told us they had none!! 5.10pm on a Sunday! There was a couple eating near to us. It just felt really odd. I have never been told we have no food left before!!

Staying locally for a week we popped in a couple of times. There was a warm and friendly welcome. The menu was varied and catered for a gluten free diet. Food was was well presented, tasty and plentiful. There was a charity fundraiser on the one evening which sadly we missed. Highly recommended.

Great dish of roast pork and trimmings followed by fab pudding..... Fat Buddha driving home!! 8-) Me not Jeremy!!

We were looking for a good meal after a days walk, which was cooked well, good value and in a nice relaxed atmosphere. This treasure of a find more than ticked the boxes! The Manager and staff were so warm and welcoming, yet professional, and provided a really lovely meal for us. Choosing steak can always be a gamble, but the 7oz Rump with its trimmings & an extra sauce was done to perfection. We allowed ourselves the salted caramel sundae as we'd walked all afternoon, and had a real treat!

Came here for drinks with the wife and young daughter on Saturday while camping at nearby woodhouse. We have been to woodhouse many times but did not know this was here. What a shame as it's a lovely village pub with a nice pleasant landlady. The Strongbow cloudy cider and moretti on tap very very good. Inside is well decorated and has a lovely outdoor terraced seating area will definately be back when we return to woodhouse. A shame we could not make the live acoustic band on later than night, passed the little ones bed time but sounded like a great evening. The menu also looks fab