Th Bell in East Riding of Yorkshire

Visited here with a family of 6 for a Saturday lunch. The staff were all very polite and professional. Good selection of drinks, served in clean glasses. Food was delicious and perfect for a light lunch. I had the soup and a sandwich option and the rest of the family went for the sandwich, chips and salad garnish option. All lovely. You could tell the meats were freshly carved, and that the coleslaw was homemade, as were the chunky chips! A really nice lunch trip, in a beautiful setting; just what we were looking for. Thank you to the staff of the pub and the kitchen.

We popped in as we saw the advert for tea and cake very reasonably priced .We used to go years ago the Sunday lunches were amazing

This place is disgusting, we’d give it ZERO if possible. Dirty rooms that haven’t been cleaned properly in forever. The room was full of dust & smelled musty. To top it off the window wouldn’t shut & we were freezing. We were so cold that we had to ask a member of staff to put the heating on for us but he didn’t know how to do it. Apparently none of the staff there did: we spend the remainder of the night shivering in bed trying to get warm. We complained to the Manager the next day & said we were not staying the second night we had booked. We were given our money back for that but no compensation for the first night which is disgusting, considering we didn’t get a wink of sleep as we were absolutely frozen. Why would you put guests in a room that’s dirty & the window doesn’t close fully? Absolutely shocking. We will be contacting Best Western as we're not happy about being charged for a room where we couldn’t even sleep in because it was so cold.

We decided to go here for afternoon tea after having a spa day in the connected spa - should have got lunch in there like most people do! The place was run down and a bit dirty, and our food had obviously been prepared much earlier and put in the fridge until we arrived from the staleness of the bread on the tops of the sandwiches. Noticed a large mould spot on one of the macaroons, which was also on another of them, and there were a few stray hairs/fluff on food too. Food was absolutely NOT worth all that, so definitely wouldn’t recommend!! Steer clear haha, hopefully they get the place sorted

Me & my partner arrived for Sunday lunch, being aware of this hotel's prior good reputation. At £11.00 for a regular carvery, we felt the quality did not match the pleasant surroundings & that an average pub lunch would represent better value. The range of vegetables was good & they were well cooked, but the stuffing was hard & dry. The roast pork was too thickly carved & tough. The Yorkshire pudding however, was cooked just right & appeared to have been freshly prepared. We were also surprised that the only choice was the carvery. Don't bother going here, it doesn't live up to its image & prior reputation, just find an average pub that does serves food!

Who runs this place ? The Adamms family. OK, they are nice, but the old guy sat with his paper is just so Lurch.....nice though. It's like going back 100 years, and quite fusty. Food was OK and the barmaid was rather cute.

We had an excellent post Christmas family meal. Friendly and helpful staff and “home cooked “ meal. We have been here many times and have never been disappointed.

Xmas menu. Not freshly or properly cooked. Couldn’t eat most of it Untrained staff. Surly attitude..

Lovely Sunday Lunch today at the Bell Hotel, everything tasty and freshly cooked. Lovely to see so many eating in the restaurant. Friendly and efficient staff not forgetting the welcome you receive from Rita and George.

having witnessed a very public verbal attack on a very elderly gentleman (some weeks back) by the owner in full view of the bar area this was the last straw for us as customers. Won"t be giving this place any more visits.

Came here for lunch as part of a group. Staff were very attentive, but not overly. Food was wonderful. The venue had a certain old world charm and the Christmas settings of the table were a very pleasant surprise

My friend and I visited the Bell Hotel in Driffield today (10th November) for Sunday lunch. We love this place, especially around Christmas time as it is quirky and old fashioned in the best possible way. I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive as I read a few negative comments for the carvery on this site, but as we’ve visited several times over the years and always enjoyed lovely food we went anyway. I needn’t have worried. The food was excellent as always. Beautiful meats with a huge selection of fresh vegetables and friendly efficient service. BTW, the pigs in blankets here are gorgeous! Roast potatoes are to die for. With 3 sizes of carvery to choose from, what more could you ask for? I wholeheartedly recommend the Bell Hotel food, and we’ll be back again soon!

Sorry to say went to the Bell hotel yesterday for sunday lunch it was not very nice at all. hoping its a one off, but there was beef, pork, turkey and lamb on offer. i had pork & lamb and my hubby had beef and turkey and all four were tough as old boots. wether it was a different chef i dont know but we were very disappointed.

We were visiting Driffield for a family wedding. Came across this lovely pub and spent quite a bit of time here. Drinks are so cheap. Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Will be coming back soon

It was my daughters birthday so myself, my daughter and daughter in law booked for afternoon tea. The surroundings and food were lovely. Plenty of refills of coffee and tea and the sandwiches and cakes/scones were fabulous. Great price too. We will definitely do it again.

The Bell in Driffield redefines quirky the word does not do it justice Access - mainly good, in the Centre of Driffield with rail and local bus services, did not see any cycle parking and I’m not sure how accessible it would be if you...

Called in for a carvery, I had roast beef which was excellent, vegetables and a potato. What let it down was the parsnips which were tasty but like concrete, dry and hard, roast potatoes were burnt, crackling to break your teeth. I was told the...

After three years we decided we had to go in and have a drink as we always seemed to walk past the hotel.after our meal we popped over the road ,the bar is big,it was very quiet,we seemed to be the only couple there,so we...

I visited The Bell with my Dad and sister, for Sunday lunch. They do an excellent carvery, which my Dad and sister thoroughly enjoyed. As I am vegetarian, I requested a large Yorkshire pudding (from the starter menu, as a main course) with vegetables. Nothing...

A special treat for Mother’s Day afternoon tea , £24 for two with a glass of Prosecco, on a deal on wowcher , Tea ok but service appalling as soon as seated in a cold room on our own asked if wanted tea or coffee,...

We thought lunching with a vegetarian and a vegan would be a problem, but no, the Bell did us proud. Service was prompt, it would have been nice to have the food delivered more or less at the same time but that's just a small...

I called in by chance with a friend today whilst visiting Driffield. We were extremely impressed by the “olde world charm” of this historic hotel. The restaurant/bar manageres was warm and welcoming to our enquires and explained some of the history. We both had a...

My wife and myself had lunch here recently and found it very disappointing.. My wife had the salmon in a sauce. Unfortunately it was cold. I had the steak pie which contained more pastry than steak and was also cold. The help your self vegetables...

They may say the decoration is 'tired' but the staff of The Bell are brilliant. We had a Christmas meal for 11 and none of us had anything to complain about. The food arrived on time so all the servings were served together. There was...

53 ladies descended on the inn and enjoyed a very pleasant break on our way to Burton Agnes.The welcome was warming, the rooms all set up for us and the copious amounts of coffee and delicious scones filled us for our onward journey! Thank you...

Went up to Driffield on a cold and miserable wet Monday, only to find our favourite cafe closed. We wandered up and down the main street, rejecting the dull and boring looking places to eat. Just as we were about to give up, we happened...

Nice food but ffs make your gravy fresh, it must be kept in fridge over night or been left there days, its like pouring lumpy jelly on your food and has no flavour, hopefully read this and sort it out.

Es un hotel que tiene su encanto como clásico y peculiar, pero pierde toda la funcionalidad, comodidad y practicidad de...

Came back for another morning coffee and scone with my husband after a break of a few months. Lovely surroundings, even if a bit dated, and friendly staff. Ordered black and white coffee and sat back to enjoy this and our scones! Husband soon polished...

Took my husband for afternoon tea at the Bell. Was shown into a rather dark room with 3 tables made up for afternoon tea. The china was very kitsch with nothing matching and was laid up with the knife the wrong side of the plate...

A lovely setting in this very old establishment with lots of interesting relics to look at. Well worth the visit for this carvery lunch served between 12 & 2 weekdays. A choice of plate sizes with varying prices was appealing to suit small, medium or...

went to the bell hotel for a carvery the meal was the worst that I have ever had the worst point was the gravy which had an awful taste as if it had vinegar in it and of course that tainted all of the food on the plate but the it wasn't the only thing the meat was so tuff we couldn't cut it and bits that we managed to get off it off were too tuff to chew the roast potatoes were also too tuff to cut the outsides were like leather as if they had been reheated the whole meal was a disaster.There was four of us and we all thought the same as demonstrated by us all leaving more than half of the meal.There was a couple walked past us as they were leaving and they commented on the same lines as us most disappointing and a waste of money.I must say they also do a set menu and I cant comment on that food but I would say don't have the carvery.It is a shame as the staff were very nice and friendly but we wont be going again.

Love morning coffee and scones here. We have found the restaurant lunches not as good as they used to be unfortunately and intend to try again in the Autumn.

Our party booked this restaurant for a special birthday and the staff and Hotel did not let us down. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed the experience. The staff were all friendly and attentive. The decor is old world panelling but it adds to the atmosphere.

Went for afternoon tea at the Bell, a quite funky place with lots of different rooms and a very old world charm mixed with a touch of modern.

We have been going to the Bell for years, either for coffee and fee morning scones or lunch.

I popped here to take advantage of the coffee and scone offer one Saturday morning while out shopping. Plenty of seats and tables available through the restaurant and bar area available but still busy with a wide range of customers already there. I ordered coffee and helped myself to a cherry scone, butter, jam and cream and sat to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The coffee was hot and freshly brewed and the scone delicious (you have a choice of plain as well). Worth a visit to enjoy a rest, the coffee and surroundings.

I was in Driffield for family reasons and we stayed at the Bell for two nights. The room was very comfortable and charming and the service we received was good. The breakfast was excellent

Have stayed and often eaten here but my last visit was disappointing. Had only called in for a drink and felt, as this was between the morning coffee and lunchtime, that I was in the way. Nevertheless it was an ok visit

Very traditional Hotel with good food, we had lunch and there was a selection to suit every taste on the menu. Order your food and it is delivered by waitress service, plenty of people eating in various parts of the Hotel.

Very disappointing, often thought we would call for Coffee and scone, but the service wasn't great, coffee not very hot and you have to serve yourself to the scone so when my coffee was served all the fruit scones had gone (by people helping themselves before they ordered coffee) only to be replaced by plain ones ( had to ask for plates !! ) they were very dry and crumble into pieces when we tried to cut them. Not enjoyable at all and the palce smelt like a Charity Shop !!

A very nice Resturant and bar,Resturant very pleasant and cosy,lovely Sunday Lunches,staff very polite and attentive,over all a lovely setting in a remarkable building.

I have used this restaurant for many years, and have noticed standards have slipped recently. Today they were dreadful, no one on reception, and had to seek someone to take a luncheon order, and again had to seek someone to take a drinks order. Food was dreadful, only ordered baked potato with coleslaw, potato over cooked and very small, coleslaw inedible, very hard and dry,side salad consisted of a few leaves, and that was it, charge£5.50, not worth half that amount, friend had a tart for pudding which seemed far from fresh and was smothered in bright yellow custard, which looked as though it had come out of a packet,that was also £5.50 - very overpriced, for a small helping of tart and custard. I did complain, when I could find a member of staff to complain to , but no action was taken other than "I will pass your comments on" I have been a customer here for well over 20 years. They have now lost a loyal customer.

It was ok, the food was... Ok the staff were pleasant but the place was as usual disorganized but I was expecting that. All in all it was... Ok. Average for an average price.

Went at short notice to the Bell to have Sunday lunch in the bar as it was priced at £7.50 (restaurant dearer). We had roast beef with 4 vegs and 2 types potatoes and it was absolutely delicious, couldn't fault it and worth every penny.

Used to stay on a regular basis late seventies, early eighties. Little change, still has a special atmosphere from a very welcoming reception greeting to cosy, clean and very pleasant bedroom

We did not stay the night, so cannot comment on the rooms, but called in for a drink and to...

Went to a baby shower at the bell hotel, swimming first , steam room jacuzzi . We were well looked...

Its been a long time since we visited Driffield and when we did, the Bell Hotel was 'The' place to...

The Bell Hotel is a gorgeous property. What is ugly are some of the staff's attitudes and that is such a shame.

We had one night booked here. We were quickly booked in at reception and showed all the way to our room. Room was a good size, lovely bed and bathroom and all very clean. We also had our own private lounge. We had lunch and opted for the salad bar. Lovely! A very good stay.

Nos alojamos en el hotel Bell la noche antes de mi boda de unos amigos. A pesar de ser una gran pregunta (vestidos llevan subiendo y bajando escaleras y peluqueros aquí y en todas partes! El director hizo todo lo posible para acomodar a nuestro grupo y nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y cómodos. El personal realmente no salen de su camino para nosotros estábamos teniendo las entregas a la habitación antes de nuestro registro, etc. El personal de recepción era encantador, el personal era amable y las habitaciones estaban limpias, con un montón de espacio y toneladas más carácter. En general, una estancia fabulosa, invitados a la feliz, y más importante, una novia muy feliz. Muchas gracias a todo el mundo, desde el hotel, has estado absoluta estrellas. gracias x

Disfrutamos mucho de una cena, llegamos cerca de la hora de acabado pero el personal no podría haber sido más servicial. Muy sabroso y esperamos volver de nuevo.

Old worldly place. Warm and friendly .Afternoon tea was in the Dining room. It was clearly ladies afternoon as there were three tables occupied by relaxed ladies enjoying comfortable seating at ' vintage ' dressed tables with harlequin tea service ( charmingly no crockery matched) . Three tier cake stand was filled with numerous ,absolutely delicious goodies. Too numerous to name and they would no longer be a surprise.Also, tea to die for.A surprise visit and great fun. Thanks Sue.Clearly makes a wonderful gift - one to share.

Just returned from our Mother's Day lunch and we're totally delighted. Child friendly, lovely family atmosphere, great friendly service and gorgeous food. We didn't feel like we were rushed and enjoyed every course of our 3 course meal. The staff and owners are very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We'll definitely be returning.Just one little suggestion - I have a cheese allergy and not everyone likes cheese. So maybe serve the cauliflower cheese separate to the other vegetables. I didn't eat the veg but believe they were delicious too.

After poor service at afternoon tea we went back to eat lunch.the service was alot better and the turkey meal was very nice.the Veg came on side dish very well presented and tasty with alot of meat.the bell is a lovely oldly worldly hotel pub and as loads of character

Can't understand why people would leave bad reviews. The hotel is lovely warm and cosy. Staff are all efficient and friendly, and the food (especially Sunday lunch) is just outstanding and cannot be faulted. The two owners are often about the hotel keeping an eye on all the customers to make sure you're okay and have everything you need, nothing is too much trouble. I have visited here many times for lunch now with family and It's definitely the best place in Driffield for a Sunday dinner. Ignore the bad reviews, some people moan too much

We came in for morning coffee, however because there was several of us wanted a big table, looked like it was owners sat at one table and there was papers all over on another.

My cousin and I came here for a catch up and lunch forgetting it was valentines day! There was plenty of room for us even with lots of couples who were hand holding and taking advantage of the special menu. We opted for the leg of duck served with roast potatoes carrots Peppers and cauliflower and a lonely new boiled potato. It was nicely presented and was well cooked, without being fancy. Good home cooking and a nice change to a sandwich. Will go back and try something else another time as some of the other meals looked very tempting!

Our 3rd overnight visit here, an old ,antiquated , damp hotel but quite fascinating like taking a step back in time . The staff are brilliant very friendly however, on the instructions of the owner, we were called at 11am, although check out is 12, to ask us to go to reception and pay our bill but we could keep the room for another hour ! Needless to say we packed our case paid and left! For a hotel that's been up for sale at a reduced price for a long time I would have thought the owners would appreciate our or anyone's business. We have stayed in a number of hotels in our years and I have to say ive never been asked to pay my bill in that manner.Because of that we will not be returning to The Bell and should they keep up this attitude I dare say others will not return .It could be fair to say there could be no business to sell .

my husband and i the only people in a large depressing ,jaded room with an eerie silence .The young lady was very polite and no complaints about her.Tea and coffee duly brought.She then went into what could be descibed as a cupboard and brought out the stand with food on!!!9 finger sandwiches of cheese ,Ham ,egg.Two into 9? A sliver of quiche each.Tasted fresh and ok but basic.The fruit scones had not one piece of fruit in and was only cream ,no butter or jam.They tasted bland.The rest of the sweets 2 tiny choc somethings ,2 tiny white meringues,we tasted and they were so sweet and sickly.The two small slices of strawberry cheesecake we tasted and was like the 99p frozen cheesecake fron Iceland.Worse afternoon tea we have ever had and we have had lots.We choose by this time not to even try the 2 choc looking buns and gave them a miss.All crockery mismatched.Yes we did complain as we left and the girl noted our feedback.

Stayed at the best Western Bell Inn for the second time in 10 years.We requested room 17 an old style suite and was not disappointed. Yes the decor and fixtures appeared the same as 10 years ago but that is what my wife and I liked.We had a very nice steak dinner and good hearty breakfast the following day.Forgot my swimming trunks again but enjoyed the stay very much.Staff friendly clean comfortable facilities great food my wife who was my girlfriend when we last visited were not disappointed.Loads of good pubs and restaurants on the high street.Driffield the hidden gem just 20 mins from the sea.

Dropped in for a warming coffee. Very welcoming atmosphere. Busy with lunch and Boxing Day clientele. Quickly found a clean table and welcoming seats. Great place for a welcome break, premier place in Driffield. Must do lunch next time.

This was a Christmas dinner for a large club and the tables looked great, but a couple were down in a separate area, which cut one group off a bit from the rest. The menu was lovely and offered duck which you don't usually find on a Christmas menu. The people who had beef and turkey confirmed the meat was beautiful. The beef had been slow cooked and fell apart. I had the duck and, for me, it was a little overdone and a bit dry. The most disappointing bit though was the veg as it was cold, the sprouts and carrots were cold but the cauliflower cheese was hot?! Also personally I hate cheese sauce and as it was in the same dish as the other veg some got on the carrots. Maybe serve it separate as not everyone likes it? The potatoes were a mix of new potatoes and supposedly roast potatoes. The roast potatoes looked anaemic as they were white and not at all crispy or golden and a bit underdone, the potatoes were also cold. I was pleased when I found out we were having dinner in my home town, so I was really disappointed when it didn't live up to expectations. Hot dishes to put the veggies in might be a start. I realise we were a large group, but I'm sure they are used to that or why accept the booking.

We recently visited The Bell for Sunday lunch....we live in the area but have not eaten here for a long time....The lunch was excellent and no way expensive, the wine was good, the service was good. An enjoyable afternoon. This hotel is "quirky", no plastic here...you have a choice of where in the hotel to eat....we chose the "courtyard" sure it has another name....but that's what I call it. Old photographs on the walls showing the history of this market town. Cosy. For anyone visiting this beautiful area of our country, try The Bell, as I said quirky, full of interesting corners....quaint and welcoming. We shall certainly visit again for a meal, we should have gone sooner.

Having frequented The Bell for many years i have neglected to give it a review.I have always enjoyed the hospitality, atmosphere and surroundings which in my opinion make this Driffield's premier establishment by far.Last Sunday we enjoyed a superb 3 course Sunday lunch in the dining room, followed by coffee and mints in the Oak Room..The service, menu and presentation were very good. The food on offer was excellent value for money.I will continue to use The Bell and would highly recommend it, either to eat or just to call in for a drink.

Surroundings maybe a little dated, but the food is excellent and good value for money, and friendly staff. Service is very good. A popular venue for weddings and parties for all groups.

We stayed here for one night after a party. Old-fashioned charm. Hotel full of old furniture and antique curios. The 'superior' room in which we stayed was large with separate sitting room and en suite bathroom big enough to hold a party in! The downside was the impossibility of having a shower without flooding the bathroom due to minute shower screen and curtain. ...Our room would have been impossible to get to with limited mobility as no lift to upper floors. Some of the other rooms had the bedroom 'upstairs' and reached by a spiral staircase so if you have any disability you need to make that clear when booking - none of our group that stayed were asked about this or told of accessibility issues.Quiet location in market town.Good english breakfast

After a twenty mile cycle this was a great place to lunch. Decent "Lite Bite" menu and also sandwiches at very reasonable prices. I mean...cheese and pickle sandwich with salad (and not just a couple of old dry leaves), coleslaw, yummy chips and superb tomato sauce for less than a fiver.....come on! Surroundings nice and staff excellent. Help your salad looked great too - trying that next time. One more thing....if you get there before 11am you can have coffee, scone, cream and jam for £1.95 - it would be rude not to!!!! Top venue.

What a fantastic night. Meal excellent. Service excellent. Staff very friendly and willing to help out and get you anything you want. They made a friends birthday a good one. We have been there a couple times for birthdays and weddings and had my own wedding there and they have been exceptional with help, care and service. We will be visiting again soon.

Stayed at the Bell for four days visiting the relations stayed at the Bell before. It is very Old Word full of lots of character and charm lots of period features period furniture and loads of pictures and artefacts. It is like stepping back in time. The staff are excellent. And the beds are now been upgraded much more comfortable mattresses. The spa leisure complex is fantastic huge gymnasium great swimming pool sauna and steam room and Jacuzzi which were fantastic. I used the swimming sauna steam room and the Jacuzzi side of the complex which I toughly enjoyed. Recommend the Bell Hotel to anyone.

Excellent venue for Sunday lunch, with a choice of rooms depending on one, two or three course selection. Traditional roasts but also tasty alternatives, these days pleasantly all home cooked. Friendly, efficient staff, unrushed. Coffee after in the lounge.

I visit the Bell Hotel a lot with my family, and everytime we are made to feel extremely welcome. The service cannot be faulted, and the food is always very tasty. There's plenty to choose from, to suit many tastes!

We popped in for morning coffee and a scone. Both were good.I love the oak panelling in the bar and the old-fashioned decor in the cafe.

After my Last experience I wasn't looking forward to this meal out with friends but I was amazed by the change. Food was plentiful and of excellent quality. Prices were reasonable and the place seemed much cheerier than before. Genuinely, pleasantly surprised and impressed.

great atmosphere, lovely old style decor. Only had a cup of tea but I would definitely try the food next time

Oldey worldly hotel which serves delightful lunches. We visit their restaurant every time we travel to Driffield and have never been disappointed with their lunches. The steak and ale pie is my favorite, but a new menu is on offer every day. The staff are very friendly and most of them seem to have been with the establishment for some considerable time. It seems also to be a favorite for locals to take coffee and cakes in the morning. Most guests (including me) seem to be on the mature side.

Went here for our anniversary. My wife has certain problems with some foods, so we asked if the chef would do her a plain omelette with the veg of the day. No problem. A wide range of mostly English food on the menu. Some really tasty starters and great deserts as well. And the table was sprinkled with silver and glass trinkets for our anniversary, which was nice. A pleasant atmosphere and good food at reasonable rates. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

The menu and quality of food was good but the interior and atmosphere let it down.It was full of old men who had clearly been drinking all afternoon and it made for an uncomfortable place for a lone female diner.

Today we had lunch at the Bell in Driffield and the meal was excellent. We had steak and ale pie and it was one of the best we have tasted. The meal was served simply ( none of that "cheffy" nonsense with lots of silly little containers to decant!)The surroundings were comfortable, the service good and the price fair.They also had a good selection of real ales.

We arranged for afternoon tea through Groupon which purported to be half price. The afternoon tea presented was poor and the service of equal quality. On leaving we noticed a leaflet advertising afternoon tea at a lower price than that paid to Groupon. Left feeling somewhat "ripped off"

Lovely historic Hotel on the main street of Driffield market town east Yorkshire. Set in lovely surroundings with gorgeous antique fixtures an fittings. Can sit back an reflect on days gone by here with lovely refreshments.

I love eatting at the bell with its oldy worldly feeling. The food was good and well priced.The bar menu is very limited but good

Gives me the creeps this place. Its like something from the League of Gentlemen, a local hotel for local people. Food is average and the surroundings are akin to a hammer movie set. Very strange atmosphere and distinctly pokey.I can't really recommend anything about it.

First time tried eating here.Staff very attentive and checked if everything ok throughout the meal.I had soup followed by roast beef with seasonal vegetables .All meal really enjoyed followed by apple and plum crumble and custard. Meal followed with coffee and mint to finish off. Restaurant is dated and need of updating but still a pleasant place to dine out.Will definitely be going back.

We had a very enjoyable relaxing meal in the bar, been here many times over the years and it has always been good. The staffs are very friendly and helpful.I had the haddock done in cider batter and my wife had the beef in ale pie. Lovely crispy batter the best chips I have had for a long time, nice and chunky. Nice mushy peas too. The pie was very nice too. Sweets a little unadventurous, ended up with the ice cream, but it was nice. To sum it up Very good service, good beer good food and nice old world hotel love the place, will be going again soon.

Read about this place in the AA Pub Guide so decided to check it out following a walk in the Yorkshire Wolds. Although it was very quiet inside the food was fantastic value. Knowing that there is a restaurant section or a pub section where you could eat I knew that the food would be cooked in the same kitchen so knew that it would be of a high standard. Opted for the pub section to eat in and could not ask for more when I chose an extremely nice house salad with chicken, mini bruschetta, new potatoes and a citrus dressing. Definitely of a restaurant standard and it cost less than £7. What a bargain. To top it all the pub has on real ales so chose a very nice one from the Wold Top Brewery. Good service but due to it being quiet it felt a bit like a ghost town.

Okay, we weren't booked. So, on Friday night, I guess we were lucky really that they could accommodate a party of ten, even if they only had space in the bar because the restaurant was already full. Menu very, very limited, and very expensive for average tuck. £15 for a 10oz steak, or £20 if you fancied sirloin. But what amazed me was their complete inability to work out what it was precisely they were serving us. My fish and chips came minus chips. No, really. The three gammon and chips were similarly lacking in spud, but they did bring out a bowl of vegetables. Odd because none of our choices included broccoli boiled tates or cauli, and nobody remembered ordering it either. Chips came later, after I'd finished eating my fish because I didn't want it cold, and weren't chips anyway - they were wedges. Nice wedges, but wedges nevertheless. Once we'd distributed this large bowl of wedges amongst ourselves and eaten them (with or without the fish/gammon which they should have accompanied), another bowl of wedges arrived. We didn't bother with dessert...

As a frequent visitor to Driffield we have at one time or another visited many local restaurants.So where to eat this Sunday lunchtime. We didn’t book and the restaurant was fully booked. We were offered the second sitting for 1.30 and decided to wait.Good move.We had a great meal in ambient surroundings looked after by great staff.For Sunday lunch this was close to perfection.Next time I’ll book

I often go here for a meal with friends or family, it's an old inn which has character. It's not a trendy place to go, but if you want a reasonably priced meal its always has a nice informal and cosy atmosphere. I have tried the salmon with dill sauce, it was yummy and another time i had the steak pie, both were very good. The pie was home cooked with lovely thick crust and plenty of meat. The puds were ok as well, with old fashioned choices like jam sponge and custard. I had blackcurrant cheesecake. If you go on a Thursday morning the bell does a special offer of tea/coffee with a scone and the place gets really busy.

My wife and I have frequented this restaurant for special occasions quite a few times. We enjoy the choice of food, mostly traditional English food, specially prepared, but with a few more exotic dishes. The selection of starters is wide, catering for different tastes, and the food is always fresh and well presented. The main courses are also varied, and change to some extent, with the seasons. The meat and fish are mostly local and the vegetable selection is fresh. The accompanying sauces are all delicious. The sweets are wonderful and, again, made with fresh ingredients. Coffee is good and can be accompanied by one of the huge range of malt whiskies kept in stock. The wine list is good and reasonably priced, along with the food.We've always found the service friendly, unfussy and efficient. Usually, a good mix of music plays in the background, at a level to disguise the conversations of other diners but not at all intrusive. You don't have to book here, usually. Though if considering a large party (more than 4), I'd advise you do check for availability. We've eaten here as the only guests and also when the place was fully occupied and everything in between.If you're looking for good food, served well in a traditional English setting, and priced reasonably, you will find exactly that here. I recommend it.