Lysander Arms in York - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

It was lovely to sit outside by the terrace. Friendly staff

The best carvery I have had ever , served in a fantastic pub , really would recommend

Staff brilliant in the circumstances, very friendly. The food was superb, had two meals in there now, both super tasty. Beer and wine very good. The pub itself is very smart both inside and out.

lovely friendly atmosphere,fabulous beer garden with a small park for the kids, adult only area too, food is nice,typical pub food.

Had a nice carvery here. They went above and beyond for our relatives who needed Gluten free too.

We called in for lunch after visiting gear4 music. There was an excellent choice of beers lager and cider including hand pulled cask conditioned real ales which were excellent when we visited. The food was top-notch and very filling. There's a nice outside seating area in the pub garden and plenty of parking we will definitely be returning.

Weight watchers portions. 5 wedge chips on my surf and turf. Very poor but excellent flavour just not enough food to tell.

Stayed at the motorhome site here. All very good. We also had Sunday lunch, carvery isn't my favourite way to eat but it was good and I can't really fault it. I will definitely return.

Good food, good atmosphere and good service. This is close to my daughter's house so have been there a few times with family. I would recommend it.

Had Sunday carvery today which was delicious. Decided to have rice pudding to follow hoping for a proper home made creamy rice pudding but unfortunately it was the worst I have ever had. It was tasteless, overcooked and gluggy. A shame as the main course was fabulous, I obviously just chose the wrong pudding.

Carvery on Sunday was lovely. Food was great. Good choice of meats all very hot and fresh too. Good value for money.

Lovely food, staff very helpful.

Stayed over at the campsite, excellent facilities. Had lunch Saturday, good food, good service & good value. Staff very friendly & helpful. Pub has all sports channels showing, good sized beer garden with play area for kids. Park & ride into York nearby. Highly recommend.

Stayed at the caravan site for the weekend. Popped into Lysander arms for a drink when we got there and ordered food as it looked so good. Brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff. Tried to book for Sunday lunch but full. Obviously popular. Would definitely go back.

We stayed here for 2 nights, the facilities are excellent, very clean. 10 mins walk up the road to Park and Ride into York. Excellent Carvery on the Sunday. Small problem with our motorhome when we were leaving, the owner was extremely helpful to help us back on our journey. Would definitely reccomend this lovely place .

The food was nice, could do with more of a selection, burgers etc. Atmosphere was lovely , very relaxed, would definitely go again

First time of visiting this place I went with a friend for lunch very impressed Food very nice Staff helpful and friendly and Lovely relaxing surroundings Think I will try the evening menu with my husband soon

If you are a foodie, DON'T GO FOR CHAR GRILLED CHICKEN main meal. They serve it in a pasta plate and there's next to nothing in it. Medium sized chicken breast with a few cubes of potatoes and filled with soggy red cabbage. The fact that they charged £18 just for that is a bit offensive. In addition, their Pies are just stew with a puff pastry lid. Not a real Yorkshire pie. Gutted. Everything else looked good though. The haddock looked great, the burgers looked amazing. Just a shame it had a few misses and I got caught in it. Round 2. The Mint and Lemon Cake.... really odd combination, was hoping to be blown away, just not my cup of tea 😕 . Food came in at different times and difficult to get a hold of staff to be able to pay and go.

Really love this pub/restaurant. Great choice of menu. Such warm welcoming staff. Great restaurant area. Can't fault this place.

A lovely local pub, close to York, that has a small number of pitches for caravans and motorhomes

Bit pricey but fab food with great staff so not many complaints here. Beer was good but driving so not really qualified to judge. Easy parking and a lively bar too.

Nice community venue. Standard beers. Recommend the Thu quiz night

Service was brilliant, a great carvery at a super reasonable price. Colleagues were brilliant. Will definitely be returning

Excellent pub with its own campsite which is great, 10 minute walk to bus stops in to York, the food is excellent, we had 2 stakes and a btl of wine £45 perfectly cooked, definitely worth a visit thanks to all the staff, all the best for 2024.

Friendly staff, and a warm atmosphere. The food was very tasty, and very nicely cooked. Starter, main and pudding, all delicious. UPDATE: another lovely time at Lysander Arms. Very accommodating, friendly and pleasant staff, and once again delicious food (it's worth a visit for the onion rings alone!). The setting was also lovely at this time of year (Christmas).

Had a great time fantastic place to park up

Brilliant. There's nothing more to say

Stumbled across this pub quite by accident but will definitely return, probably with my touring caravan for a few days.

Had the Soup of the day, mushroom, with a toasted ciabatta. Delicious.

Nicely presented meal chips not to my liking as very chunky and dark brown.

Some of the best food at any pub I know of, great service and just a lovely place, landlady deserves a pat on the back

Great lively pub, and fantastic food and service to boot. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

We stayed in our caravan for a couple of nights, late November, amenities good on site, we bit small &tight if you've got a larger caravan but we managed to get ours in,we did get the plot on the end near toilet block which helped as we don't have a motor mover on van,pub was brilliant, friendly staff,great food,only a short walk up the road to park & ride,so easy to get into York centre, definitely stay again,

Great place for Sunday lunch been twice now when down visiting friends 👍👍

We were taken here by some friends who live locally. Lovely welcome. Food was gorgeous. Two of us had the pork belly, one had chicken breasts and one had the fashion steak. Our friends say they will come again. Highly recommended.

Lovely little place, The owner is a sweet man And it's kept the place really nice.

Fantastic staff and meal, will definitely be going back.

Started on the touring caravan site amazing gem of a find great pub too modern close to park and ride to York going again already booked

Absolutely amazing lovely succulent steak taste out of this world lovely meal in all... lovely service. I will be back very nice full marks..

Great Little Find and TOURING facilities on site. Great BAR/RESTAURANT, SPORTS TV,DOG FRIENDLY. Everything you need and so close to York, with Park and Ride in walking distance. We will definitely be coming back to stay . What a hidden gem 💎 TIP:- Call the Lysander Arms for Touring Bookings

I went on a Wednesday and I think it was fillet steak night for two. You get 2×steaks skinny fries sides pepper sauce + a bottle of wine for a set price . Good value and spot on

The owners and staff are outstanding, super friendly, helpful to everyone and relaxed environment. Exceptionally clean everywhere. The cleaner is also very friendly. I stayed in the caravan park, such a lovely vibe. Bathroom exceptionally clean, grounds immaculate, pretty and very friendly gardener. Beautiful place to stay. I had a wonderful birthday break away seeing York. Thank you Dave, Paul, Bill and staff. Helen-Maree 😊

Haven’t eaten here yet but the food always looks and smells delicious. Drinks are reasonably priced and the staff put on a pretty decent, pen and paper quiz on a Thursday night.

Got recommended by friends to try Sunday lunch and we wasn't disappointed. Food excellent and hot. Service excellent. Will definitely be coming back

Very friendly staff. Food superb and all made fresh.

Sunday lunch carvery was excellent finished off with rhubarb and custard trifle highly recommended.

Good services, the right price. The pity is that they don't let you choose a plot and if you are next to the bathroom and the entrance, as was our case, it is quite noisy because of the bathrooms and the garbage or beer trucks that get up very early. It's a shame there's no kitchen on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Beautiful meal. Service was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Very warm welcome, made to feel very comfortable, exceptional Sunday lunch really good value for such good food

Nice carvery, really friendly staff and nice pub with good outside space for kids (playground)

brilliant site pub just 50 steps there 80 coming back ideal for park and ride lovely break

This is my local and so I love it as it is within walking distance from home. A modern gastropub with good food and great beer garden. Less busy during the day.

Stayed for 3 nights with our caravan Easy bus trip in to York

Great atmosphere and staff are brilliant. Had a great selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks 🙂 food was okay 👍 what you'd expect from a local well run pub. I would recommend it for relaxed dining.

Nice bar, friendly and polite staff. Lovely outside space and plenty of parking The menu looked good but I was disappointed with the chicken kebab on flatbread. All of the chicken meat was brown& rather chewy rather than any breast meat. As it had been fried or grilled it shrivelled up into lumpy chewy pieces, at £16 this was expensive for what it was.

Really enjoyed the visit from start to finish. Food perfect and VERY reasonably priced

Great food and service and great atmosphere

Excellent throughout and the beer garden was lovely too

Just had lunch today food excellent new summer menu is absolutely delicious. Bar staff first class. And thanks to the chefs well done lads

What an oasis! A fine watering hole with an atmosphere and look that you're happy taking your partner too. The drinks range is standard big brewery fare. Steak night when it's back on is one to look out for.

Very nice food. Friendly staff. Lovely garden.

Bit disappointed with the food. I have a allergy but they couldn't check the food as they had thrown the wrapping away. 😢

Cracking beer garden and great food!

Food is lovely, staff are very helpful and service was fast. Great park for the kids in the beer garden

Although a bit pricey it is lovely bar with good service and nice food. Excellent beer garden, one of the Paul's has no memory of drinks orders.

Steak night was very good value for money staff were very attentive. My personal preference would of been better choice of desserts.

Fantastic place spotless,lovely campsite at the back,clean showers,toilets,nice and quiet also had a nice meal in the pub we will definitely be back..😊

Excellent place. Buzzing with conversations. Superb atmosphere. Food well presented, cooked to perfection, delivered in a timely fashion, by polite, yet friendly staff. This was my first visit. I look forward to returning.

Fantastic place to eat and drink.

Nice pub . Friendly staff. Lovely gardens and kids play area. Good place to stay with motorhome or caravan . 10 minute walk to Tesco's and a short walk to the park and ride. Pub is quite noisy when showing the football.

Never been before...carvery excellent...outside area excellent..great place to spend a few hours especially with children. Staff spot on

Great. Clean, quiet, tidy & friendly. And all on pub doorstep - smashing food too.

Nice food and surroundings. Lovely garden out the back with decent play area

Lovely local pub with delicious food and a great atmosphere.

Very cosy place! Food excellent staff very friendly

Great feed on Wednesday steak night, good food and quick to table

This pub is lovely and the beer garden is amazing(roll on summer).

Nice pub and very nice caravan park

Food lovely and came out so hot. Plus steak cooked to perfection

Called Saturday to book a table and was advised we were booked in For 4pm. Arrived at 3.50pm to be told that there was no booking and made to look like liars in front of other patrons. Condescending rude staff 😡

Can’t go wrong with this place for Sunday dinner. Absolute class. Best carvery in York by far.

My girlfriend went for meal here and she had this so called GARLIC KIEV - PANKO BREADED CHICKEN BREAST, GARLIC BUTTER MOUSSE, CREAMY MASH, SAVOY Cabbage £16 for that dish and is in big plate for that price. Am sorry but in my intire life never seen a dish like that for that price. I would say I give that to kids menu. Seriously not impressed at all. She came home hungry still and I was shocked seeing this. No flavour in cabbege and dry mash. Feel sorry for £16 seriously. Good job I didn't go with her as she is to soft to say anything 😡😡

Nice place I thought chicken well browned. Dessert was good

Excellent food and service. Well worth a visit.

Lovely, bright, airy and modern pub with a variety of areas to cater for everyone. Menu has traditional 'pub grub' such as pie and fish chips, plus lots of more unusual fsyre - double lamb. Everything we had was lovely! I.pesonally prefer a 'proper' pie, but this was tasty for a topper and provided with extra gravy. Meat plentiful, i prefer a little softer, but very tasty! Mash absolutely beautiful! I had the meringue with vodka raspberries which finished off my meal perfect. Definitely worth a visit.

The food was gorgeous, however we were asked to leave after 90 mins ( which we weren't made aware at the time of booking or on the arrival) we were in group of 10 with young kids so we didn't get a chance to have a pudding menu. We were also not allowed to bring pushchair for a 8 months old baby.

Outstanding carvery, best around

Always welcome here great pub staff and food and campsite 100%

Stayed at this venue some years ago and it was perfect for trips into York as the Park and Ride service is quite close by along with a large supermarket. The facilities at that time were good and clean and i would certainly choose the site again to visit York.

Went for a meal with friends had couple of drinks and a main of steak pie @£17.00 the pie and mash were nice lots of meat in the pie the thing that let it down was frozen veg parsnip peas carrot etc very pale over heated with little taste the staff and service was great just a shame that a £17.00 meal was let down by poor quality over heated veg 😞

Great pub lovely atmosphere delicious food. Drinks where good

Great food, friendly service and very family friendly

Great welcome from the staff. They couldn't be more helpful. Their caravan site is ideslly plsced for park and ride into York. More than we usually pay for a stopover, but well eorth it. Will come again.

Had a family visit here tonight for my grandsons 18th Birthday . The food was superb , the presentation was spot on . Well done to the waiting staff very polite & nothing was any trouble . Hats off to the chef . to the x

Really good menu plenty to choose from and food was lovely when it arrived. The surroundings are really nice particularly the Christmas decorations and staff very friendly and attentive!!

Great atmosphere and nicely decorated. They had a quieter section at the back where you could eat.

Clifton Moor and Rawcliffes premier Pub that affords Bistro standard food. Sports screens show all popular sports, beer garden at the rear offers good seating areas for families and areas reserved just for adults and non smokers. Various meal deals: Wednesday Steak nights for example and Thursday quiz nights are popular and well attended One of Yorks best out of town pubs

Really lovely meal today, thank you. The hot chocolate is just perfect too!

Very friendly staff and welcoming pub/restaurant.

Lovely food with good portions, amazing service with lovely waiters/waitresses and a very nice environment.