scarborough arms in Scarborough - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We called in unplanned and hadn’t booked. This pub was very busy, that didn’t affect the food standard or service. The menu is classic pub food, done very well, with a good specials board too. Portion sizes are generous we didn’t need dessert. Prices are spot on and good value for money. Kids meals are very good value too We ate there twice, nice people great atmosphere and great service We will be back.

We had a fabulous dinner at the Scarborough Arms on a busy Saturday evening (reservation essential). We skipped starters and had the salmon (a special for the night), BBQ ribs and sirloin steak. Throughout the evening, Derek and his team took great care of us. The food was superb, accompanied by good wines (Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec) & a draught Moretti. Thanks to everyone for making us so welcome whilst staying in the town. Highly recommended.

Amazing little pub in Scarborough, party of 9 and every single meal was made fresh and tasted amazing, we had a range of burgers, curry and fish and chips, portions were huge Everything was brought out at the same time and service from the staff was brilliant We visited Scarborough from over in Lancashire and this was hands down the best food we had here Would 100% recommend

To start of it was very over price second of all the food was diabolical and the chips weren’t cooked.on top of that the lasagne looked like sick and was 20% meat when we complained the staff couldn’t give a toss.will not be coming here EVER AGAIN!!! I suggest others do the same

We recently visited as staying with family. Was looking for good pub food and this did not disappoint. Highly recommend!

14 of us & 2 dogs attended on a Saturday tea time & all of us really enjoyed the food & our visit. Staff very friendly and our only gripe was drinks are expensive for a town like Scarborough but that's probably me being picky. Loved they let a big party pay. Thank you to the staff

This is an old fashioned pub. Lots of locals but also welcomes visitors. Real ale kept to perfection, pub grub superb. Dogs welcome, Children welcome. Always a nice atmosphere, squats a good meal, always excellent ale. Well worth a visit.

Booked a table and glad we did as was very busy, one side closed off for a private party. I ordered chicken leek and bacon with sautéed potatoes, my potatoes were new potatoes cut in half and some burnt, it also tasted of garlic so it’s a good job I like it. My partner had chicken curry which was delicious 🤤. Friendly staff and a nice pint and atmosphere. Also dog friendly if you have a pooch.

Just been to the Scarborough Arms. Was recommended by our B and B host. We booked a table for 2 of us. When we arrived there was a function on in one half of the pub. We were greeted as we went in and told we had to wait a short while. The pub looked to be full of locals. Most congregating around the bar making it difficult to get to. When we got out table it was between 2 4 seater tables. My partner sat on a bench seat on a corner. Shortly after we had 2 gentlemen sat on one of the other tables, one sat at angle to my partner almost with his arms in her back. We ordered garlic mushrooms and a prawn cocktail. They were nice although we felt on the large side for a starter. To follow we had surf and turf, medium rare sirloin served with hand cut chips, peas, balsamic tomatoes and mushroom. To say it was disappointing is one word. The steak was medium well at best covered In black bits. The prawns well they lacked colour let alone cajun seasoning. The mushroom was almost raw in the middle, the peas were not green to say the least. The chips had the steak on top of them and it had also been rested on them too so were soggy, let alone dark from cooked in old oil. The tomatoes we both had a full vine, no balsamic and they looked like they had been shown the oven as a tease to being cooked. I don't like to complain when I'm out, 25 years a chef I know how hard it can be, but these were basic errors I'm afraid. We did tell the I assume landlady who said she would tell the kitchen. She offered us a pudding or another drink which we declined. When I paid we weren't offered anything off our bill. Sorry guys but next time I'm In Scarborough I'll look elsewhere.

It’s my lovely Mother in laws 78th birthday today. We usually go to a country pub for lunch as there’s quite a few of us. Not sure why we always think it must be a country pub? Certainly not after today. My Mum had been here and recommended it so I rang and booked it for 20 of us. 4 generations of us and very differing appetite’s including Vegan . We got sat down and were told to take our time. No rush , even though the rest of the place was busy and they may have wanted our tables later. We ordered and the food was about Half an hour. 20 meals came out no more than ten minutes apart. I had the Steak pie and it was delicious. Absolutely beautiful in fact, now another pub not too far away is famous for its steak pie, but this knocked its socks off in flavour, size and price. The roast dinners were fantastic and my mum gave me some of her roast beef which melted in my mouth. There was an endless supply of vegetables and the staff were really helpful and courteous. It was a brilliant afternoon in a great pub with fantastic staff and food. Can’t recommend it enough !! We will be back 😊

Amazing experience. We booked for 22 for our Mum’s birthday. Mum was made to feel really special and was even given a free drink. Would highly recommend. Delicious food and friendly staff. We’ll definitely be back.

Had a lovely meal with my hubby, we both chose the Steak Pie and it was gorgeous, plenty of meat inside and a good size portion, it was served with lovely chips and veg. Would certainly recommend it.

This is by far the best pub in Scarborough. The food is fabulous so much so we drove 2 hours for their Sunday Roast today taking family with us . Food is plentiful and the hosts cannot do enough for you . It’s a firm favourite with our family and wouldn’t eat anywhere else …. Plenty of choices on the menu . The drinks are also great and always a great choice of champagne for a special occasion . Well done to the Hosts

Very good meal in dog friendly pub. We were looking for dog friendly pub in Scarborough and saw trip advisor reviews. Really good fish and chips and wife had a choice of vegetarian options. Well presented and well cooked food.

We had a table for four and the food for each of us was very very good. There were two vegan options on the Sunday menu and because it was New Year’s Day we got to have the Sunday menu, even though it wasn’t Sunday. Both the vegan options were exceptionally good Very reasonably priced. The only slightly strange thing was that there was a bracket that we think was a bottle opener on the wall/column next to our table. When ordering, they asked me the table number so I went to look round the column to see the table number, and the bracket went into my forehead. It was very painful. I asked the baster for ice and the customers who had witnessed the accident were very concerned for me, but none of the staff showed any concern whatsoever. At the moment. I have a scab and bruising to my hairline. I think they should take that bracket down.

Absolutely brilliant pub. Derek and Jeanette ( landlord and landlady) make everyone feel so welcome. We've been in Scarborough for the new year weekend and have eaten and drank here for the 3 days we have been here. Wouldn't go anywhere else! Food is gorgeous. Been here for the new year and during the year aswell for the last 6-7 years and always have lots of fun and laughter. Well recommended

Having been to Scarborough for over 30 years I can believe I’ve never found this place before. The food and service and general atmosphere of the place were great for my first visit. The menu is varied (see attached pictures as of December 2023). We had the Steak Pie & Veg and it was excellent.

Our 1st visit but definitely not our last! Proper pub, beautifully decorated for Christmas. Dog friendly throughout, great food, parking onsite and a fab atmosphere.

Very dog friendly, lovely staff, good pub food, massive portions, even treats from them for our pup, epic onion rings!!!!

This is a must go to pub.Such a warm welcome by staff and people in there.Such a dog friendly place.Even brought a water bowl over for them.Food was yummy.I had beef Sunday roast and my husband had steak pie followed by jam sponge and custard.Would highly recommend.Only negative is drinks are a bit pricey tho.

We had the Christmas menu with 2 courses. Both were delicious and great portion size. Would recommend here, atmosphere was fab and the staff were helpful and friendly.

What an awesome pub, lovely staff & the most incredible food I’ve ever had & all served brilliant as well, an excellent find of a place

A group of us visited for the Northern Soul weekend, and this gem was recommended. Sunday Lunch was delicious with great meat nd Yorkshire pudding, fresh veg and plenty of it. Owners and staff so friendly and welcoming. Cheers 🍻 beers weren't bad either lol...

Have reviewed this pub several times and had good experiences this time was just as good . Nice lager and friendly staff , the food was lovely I had a burger and my other half had garlic chicken both excellent.we will be back Next time...

Nice pub, lovely food, not sure if its a pub you could just sit in and have a few beers without eating.

We were staying in Bridlington and decided to go to Scarborough for the day and checked online for somewhere to eat and chose the Scarborough Arms and had a lovely meal, bar staff were professional and welcoming and reasonable priced. If we ever return to...

Found this dog - friendly pub on Google as there is very little open in Scarborough. Given a lovely table and food was excellent. Very disappointed at having to order at the bar at this price range . The food saved the day .

Attended with family for an evening meal that we pre booked earlier in the day. The pub is pleasant and staff friendly but I was really disappointed with the quality of the food served. Ordered Steak Pie and Chips which at almost £17, you would...

Called in for a spot of lunch and a pint. The food and service were excellent and so was the beer. This pub has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and in our opinion must be one of the finest pubs around. Worth...

We were looking forward to Whitby scampi and had decided to go due to good reviews. We were so disappointed with our meals. I’ve had better scampi from the freezer at home. The peas were overcooked and shrivelled, the chips were as pale as milk...

Fab place, lovely staff, food Amazing, home cooked and fresh and plenty of it. We had 3 different meals and each was delicious, my daughter had spag bol and garlic bread from the children's menu and said it was the best ever. She asked if...

Lovely pub, with superb pint of "White Rat" draught bitter. Welcoming and friendly staff. Well worth seeking out, if you're in the locality.

We’d deliberated all day about where to eat in Scarborough and we couldn’t choose between this place and a local Italian which also had great reviews. We’ve never complained about food before but this just wasn’t worth the prices they charge, First of all the...

What a lovely pub this is. We were on holiday the last fortnight and ate here several times. The service, food and ambiance were all first class. Will be back. Thank you

I wonder if they have recently changed hands. Last year food was fab and fresh. This year the food was awful. There were no fresh vegetables available in the menu. I had quiche which tasted like rubber with some runny coleslaw out of a tub...

Had chicken curry chips and garlic nan bread and lasagna salad and garlic bread. Both were delicious 😋. Bill for food £30 and worth every penny. A choice of 4 desserts including chocolate orange cake but we were too full. Friendly staff. We booked a...

We called up and booked a table for 7. Great choice on the menu, we all got something different and didn’t have one complaint at all. Child portions were great and the food was outstanding. Not much of a wait, friendly service, and also dog...

Annual visit to Scarborough and our annual visit to Scarborough Arms, a few new additions to the menu this year which we tried a couple of and happy to say still met the Scarborough Arms standards, meals a little high on the price range but...

This is a lovely local pub and conveniently located. It is a mix of pub and restaurant. We had a cracking steak and ale pie, which was a bit pricey - but a good helping and very tasty. The only downside is about dogs. There...

lovely friendly bar away from the beach front. worth the slight uphill walk for excellent fish and scampi. definitely be back next time we are in the area. the haddock was perfect.

A friendly pub serving very good food. The home made curry was excellent. Efficient service and friendly staff.

The fish and chips is to die for. Great pub, great food and very friendly. Well recommended. Will be back soon. 👍. Great staff, amazing pub.

We visited this pub after looking on the internet for a dog friendly restaurant. After a long drive I was not disappointed. Do not let the weathered outside put you off. When you enter the decor is beautiful and rustic. Dogs are welcome and there...

Another great meal cannot fault anything the owner was very welcoming It is in a great location as we and our friends say all roads lead to Scarborough Arms

Didn't book and just called in on the off chance. Ordered the lamb cutlets and chips and minty gravy and they were the nicest I have ever tasted. Portions were huge and the servers were all helpful. Hubby ordered a burger which he said was...

We were in Scarborough on Sunday for the Pulp concert. Really didn’t fancy fish and chips so we searched online for a pub serving Sunday lunch and found this hidden gem. Short walk from main street at harbour and worth it! Busy and we hadn’t...

Called in for lunch after walking back from the castle, hadn't booked a table or anything. The atmosphere was cosy with nice decor and everywhere was very clean (the toilets were spotless!). Easily got a table for two as we were one of the first...

We came here after a recommendation from the hotel owner and cannot fault it, we had the lamb chops and steak and it looked and tasted great. I cannot fault the service, plenty of staff and very pleasant with it too.

Called here for ‘quick, pub food’ on our way to Hollywood Vampires concert. Not happy it took an hour for food to arrive, food only served after I questioned bar staff. other customers arrived, ordered and got their food before we did. One dish of...

Dit is een Engels pub, zoals je er niet veel meer vindt. Een typische pub waar families nog heen gaan...

Great visit to Scarborough Arms this week x the quality of the food and beer were excellent - we had the home made steak pie with fresh veg which was outstanding (lage portions) washed down by grand Timothy Taylor beer. The pub had a lovely...

Excellent staff, food and service, the beers are kept perfect, the best in Scarborough for home cooked food, can't go past it, well done.

We ate here on reading previous recommendations, pre booked table to make sure. Had an hour wait for food but pub was really busy so no big deal, I had the steak which was really nice as were the chips and onion rings that accompanied...

Having seen some good reviews, we decided to try this place for tea. I had the biggest chicken parmo EVER, my pal had Cajun chicken burger, and my other pal had chicken salad. All meals were delicious, (and HUGE), staff were really friendly, and they...

Visited on our last night. Food was really good, washed down with a great pint of beer. Service was good. Staff were friendly.

We were visiting Scarborough for a couple of nights and having read Trip Advisor reviews we booked a table. Having been and found it a friendly local pub with tasty food we booked a table for the second evening and were not disappointed. We'd have...

Delicious home cooked food. Freshly made and huge portions. Good friendly atmosphere would definitely recommend a visit.

Just back from a cheeky weekend away to Scarborough.. had meals both nights at this gem of a pub.. cannot recommend highly enough . Beautiful fresh food - fab couple running the pub and great staff .. nothing too much trouble . Keep up the...

Welcome was warm and service was swift. Food was nice but portion size could have been bigger (even if price increased). Very small sized stuffing which unfortunately was extremely hard too. Served with no mash neither. Read the reviews before booking and did expect a...

Nice wee pub with pleasant, attentive staff. Fish and chips was ordered and enjoyed. On looking around the food ordered by other patrons also looked good. This was a good find after initially trying to find somewhere decent in the main south Bay Area.

My wife my mum and I ate here in the evening and I can't recommend this pub highly enough. The staff were lovely and the food was fantastic. I had my 1st ever Chicken Parmo and if this is the standard it most certainly will...

The best pub food I've tasted in a certain long time , all cooked from scratch and just the best. We'll done to all the staff

Went here today with my husband for a meal to celebrate my 50th birthday....wow just wow. Food is absolutely amazing, that good were going back to try something else. And as for the staff there simply brilliant. Couldn't do enough for you, really made you...

Great pub and staff Very clean and welcoming pub Slightly out of the way but well worth a visit Would highly recommend a visit

Honestly, I was blown away by the quantity and quality of the food served here. My husband ordered The Scarborough Arms Grill, there was enough meat to feed a small army, then chips, onion rings, tomatoes and mushroom. I went for the Cluckin Marvellous Burger,...

Lovely food, lovely staff. Cant recommend it enough. Had Sunday lunch and pudding and was lovely x highly recommended

Really nice pub. We visited with 5 adults and 3 children for Sunday dinner. Food was great all round and service was friendly band swift. Atmosphere was warm and friendly too. I can see why this pub is highly rated.

Absolutely amazing food ! We visited 3 times on our holiday , food was fantastic every time. The steak and ale pie was to die for. Good hearty food , portions are huge. Couldn’t fault this place , highly recommend.

Fabulous place to eat. Spoilt for choice as so many delicious sounding dishes on the standard menu and specials board. All meals we have had over the last couple of nights have been so flavoursome and delicious. Added bonus is very friendly staff who can’t...

Absolutely beautiful meal all three meals were superb and the beer was very good also, service was very professional and nothing was too much trouble for them, always have a meal here when in Scarborough Would recommend and use again

Stayed 2 nights in Scarborough and ate here both nights fab food and service first night had the chilli as per picture 2nd night had the steak which was cooked ro perfection

Disappointing.chips were awful.Steak was fatty and unedible.my chicken was tough like shoe leather. Booked but was kept waiting for o er an hour. Won't be going back in a rush .dogs yapping .Was glad too get out of there

Came upon this pub by chance and so pleased we did! From the moment we walked in there was a nice feel to the place and we were warmly greeted at the bar. The Landlord (Derek) and his lovely wife were more than helpful in...

Amazing food once again. We've eaten here numerous times and the food has been outstanding evey time. Freshly cooked to order and always a challenge to finish due to the huge portions. Today we had clucking marvelous burger and the special pulled pork burger. Very...

This is the hidden gem in Scarborough. It's not the cheapest but if you want microwave crap and sit with the dregs of society go to Wetherspoons! Run and staffed by people who know what they're doing and fed by a chef that can cook....

Dog friendly pub with great homecooked food. My partner had the steak pie and was very happy with it. I had scampi, which was a generous portion, also happy. Our dog was given a bowl of water and a nice welcome. Woukd recommend.

Outstanding food and customers service, nothing was too much trouble for Derek and Jeanette who are incredible hosts and provide a seamless customer service.

Great service and VERY dog friendly! A special mention for Meg who went out her way to make us feel welcome. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be returning! Faultless.

Scarborough Arms is the BEST pub I have been to in England! They have amazing and delicious food, it’s traditional English pub food, but with an upgraded twist. Not only do they offer great food with a huge variety of drinks, but the owners are...

Lovely decor, but no atmosphere as music very very quiet! Took a long time (40mins) to get our two meals… One was a chicken curry which was cold, we sent it back and it still wasn’t hot. The other was a steak and sauce at...

Our first visit for a birthday celebration and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely cosy pub with 2 rooms. Dog and child friendly. The food was delicious so much choice and big portions . Great that they had gluten free choices. We would definitely return if we...

Popped into to the pub on Saturday evening for the first time , the food was absolutely lovely and the best chips I have had in an age, a really nice atmosphere and modern yet cozy surroundings. We chatted to the owners who were a...

Over the years of visiting the Scarborough arms every time we go to there to eat, I can honestly say all meals we have eaten there are extremely good, I loved the parmo chicken , i have put on 2 of the many different meals...

On the plus side, the portions of food are generous - and the 'protein' bit of our meals was ok but the vegetables... horrendous, overcooked and throughly unpleasant

I forgot to review this place back in September last year, when we visited Scarborough for the weekend with 2 children and a dog. After asking around for recommendations, a cab driver pointed us in the direction of The Scarborough Arms and we’re glad he...

Lovely decor friendly staff and awesome food! Went for a work meal and it was fantastic the portions are huge and there is so much to choose from both the regular and specials board as well. Loved it Thankyou all so much :-)

Visited with my wife, during a damp and dank night in Scarborough. In contrast to the weather, the welcome from the staff behind the bar was really warm. The place had a proper traditional feel to it, cosy, comfortable and relaxed. We both ordered the...

Had a lovely meal here while on an over night visit to Scarborough. Staff were lovely. Food was really nice with huge portions and reasonably priced.

Returned to Scarborough specifically to revisit this pub to eat. Delicious, home cooked fayre, served piping hot with fresh vegetables and a friendly welcome. Our only disappointment was that we didn't have room for dessert. Spotlessly clean with a lovely atmosphere, can't wait to return.

My wife and I have eaten in the Scarborough Arms for the last 2 evenings. Chosen because I saw online that the pub/ restaurant was dog friendly and we had 2 Airedales. As soon as we got in, the barman brought a bowl of water...

Very pleasant response when I phoned to make a last minute booking for Thursday evening. Really friendly welcome on arrival ( for us and for our dogs too!) Good selection of drinks at reasonable prices. Plenty to chose from on the food menu. Meals were...

This is a wonderful pub, slightly hidden away in the centre of Scarborough. It has a cozy, local feel whilst been close to the key tourist sites. We have eaten on a few occasions and found the menu to be expansive, with exciting choices and...

We visited last Thurs,Having been highly recommended we gave it a try. Lovely pub but food was luke warm so Sent it back,no apology in fact bar staff were not interested.we therefore paid for an average starter and left, Very dissapointed

The best pub we've been to in Scarborough. We drank here a couple of times recently and thought the meals looked good. Last night we had dinner there and it was better than good. The pub itself is really welcoming and clean. The beer was...

Managed to get a table here with our 2 dogs on Saturday night and boy are we glad we did, messaged them to ask if they could accomodate us and they got us in in 20 minutes, lovely welcome from the young girl who seated...

We visited this place as a party of 12 Everyone's meals were lovely and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We are returning to Scarborough in December and are looking forward to revisiting The Scarborough Arms again

Great friendly, accommodating service and Outstanding food. That’s why The Scarborough Arms is the first place we visit whenever we come to Scarborough. Many thanks for a wonderful evening and we’ll be back soon.

Read all the good reviews on here about the food and the place and yes the reviews are totally justified. The pub is lovely , the staff really friendly and also made a brilliant fuss of our dog with his quirky teeth. Beer was excellent...

Absolutely lovely pub/eatery. Very friendly staff and management make you feel so welcome into there home. Food was Amazing. Top marks 0161 ☺️☺️. Definitely visit again next time I am here.

Been here many times for food and drink and this time yet again it didn’t disappoint . I had chicken curry which was lovely and my partner had ribeye steak with chips, peas, tomatoes and mushroom, they too were lovely . We also had prawn...