The Bay Horse in Harrogate

This little gem was booked almost blindly. We needed accommodation close to the nearby Swinton Hall Estate for family wedding.We had no idea what it was going to be like, nor how expensive the food was likely to be. Well, what a find! We arrived to be greeted by the very friendly landlord, Chris, and his wife. The accommodation is comfortable and clean with all the usual expected bits readily to hand. Downstairs in the bar you're treated to a friendly atmosphere, warm and cosy with a wide choice of very reasonably priced meals available to eat in the deceptively spacious dining room.The food arrived and it was fantastic! Big, hot plates, literally loaded with huge portions of good homemade food. I had steak and ale pie, chips and peas which, like everything else on the menu, was priced at £5! (Back home in Oxfordshire I'd have expected go pay upwards of £12 for the same meal).The following morning we all enjoyed a big cooked breakfast with loads of toast, tea and coffee.The landlord couldn't have been more helpful. My sister is gluten intolerant and Chris made sure she was catered for both at the evening meal and at breakfast.Absolutely fantastic! We'll definitely be back when we're next up that way.

Recently had a 2 night stay. What a little gem of a place! Lovely quaint pub with a coal fire. The landlord and staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was really nice and clean with a huge tv (instead of the usual tiny ones you normally get in a B&B!!) The food was awesome, especially recommend the steak pie with the best gravy ever!!!! Also the sticky toffee pudding was to die for!!! The Full English breakfast each morning was great and set us up for the day. Well done Bay Horse!!

We looked for a hotel to stop in after our visit to the brilliant Black Swan and found this hotel for only £60 and we didnt expect such a great place. The breakfast was almost worthy of the £60 on it's own! The rooms are old fashioned but very clean. Great hospitality, great food and a nice place - don't be put off by the low price.

Stayed one night on a good deal on the way to watch my grandson's passing out parade at the Harrogate army college. The landlord could not have been more helpful, sorting out the best route for me to take the next morning, avoiding closed roads and road works.The room was clean, tidy, comfortable and, apart from creaking floorboards, very quiet. We were very fortunate in arriving on the inn's steak night. The "Bedrock" steak was the best that I have had in many years, with no fat or gristle.We had to leave early the next morning and had no time for breakfast. To compensate and keep us from starving, the landlady made us a couple of doorstop bacon sandwiches to take with us. Many large hotels should send their staff to The Bay Horse to learn what real customer service and hospitality is.

Great portion sizes for 'normal' evening meal. Rare-medium steak (special Wednesdays' steak night) cooked to perfection.

Absolutely amazing BnB!! Walked in and immediately felt like a regular. Warm welcome, clean tidy bedrooms, hot shower (and a bath if you want it), but without doubt the best thing is the food. Portions are huge, quality is amazing and I'm not a breakfast man so the landlord offered us a packed lunch for the day (which we happily accepted and was also great). This particular job is a two parter so we will be staying again!!

The class of 66 stayed here for two nights. Everything was to our expectations and to our taste. Ideal location very close to the A1. Meals are mouth watering and the rooms are warm and very cosy. Chris and Beverley run a very good pub and are helpful and approachable.

Fantastic food pie night wonderful Chris and his staff were fantastic not extended waiting times served quickly at the bar I do not hesitate to recommend the food here home made no instant bar food . My hubby had the steak and ale pie I had the Cheese n Onion tart followed by the best Baileys Cheesecake ever go on you know you want to !

The Bay horse is very close to the A1 but in a pretty,quiet village.Our room was comfortable ,lots of hot water and a bath which is rare in a hotel now.The friendly welcome was appreciated and the breakfast was very generous and featured good quality products,evening steak pie and Whitby scampi were also hearty and tasty.A great choice to break your journey in a relaxing ,friendly Inn.

We both opted for the lamb shank which had very large chips and fresh mixed vegetab;es served separately. Absolutely delicious and beautifully done. You can choose to eat in the dining room or the bar areas,

Hij kwam op onze laatste overnachting...., de beste pleisterplaats voor motorrijders op onze tour door Engeland en Schotland.Bijzonder hartelijke ontvangst door de landlord, die uitstraalt dat hij er alles aan gaat doen om ons verblijf aangenaam te maken. Zelfs een plekje om de motoren droog te stallen, prettig!Het diner werd hier druk bezocht en dat bleek niet voor niets. Heerlijk gegeten.Bedden zijn heerlijk en van behoorlijk formaat. Keurig schoon allemaal, iets op aan te merken. WiFi zou waar meer capaciteit mogen hebben, maar who cares for one night. Ontbijt wat je ervan mag verwachten. Goed gevoel aan over gehouden!

Really good quality traditional pub food, with generous portions. We opted for the standard pub fare (pie and scampi) but the menu offered a good choice including vegetarian options.

Visited the bay horse, and as usual the meal was faultless. Lovely friendly waitress’s and a good overall atmosphere

Sunday roast to die for.... & so much of it!! The beef fell apart, the lamb was fabulous, soooo much veg!!! The atmosphere is homely, everyone is friendly & the place is spotless!! Next time, we plan on staying over & enjoying a drink or several....

breakfast perfect. evening meal perfect. lasgne and a steak. both cooked perectly. Good homecooked food

Big breakfast sets you up for day Good choice of evening meal Served hot and plenty to eat Very freindly and helpful service

Hi I recently visited the bay horse for the first time and it won't be the last.A friendly welcome good food and a choice real ales and a bar with character theirs nothing to dislike at the bay we will be going back.

Stayed overnight so had evening bar meal and breakfast. Such personal attention, served with pride and pleasantness. So refreshing an experience. This village has very recently been cut off by a new stretch of the A1, so to find it you might need to use your latest Sat nav

We were treated to an evening meal here by my son and his partner. (Somehow I ended up paying?). This was a really lovely evening made all the better by Chris and Bev. First class hosts. I had the home made steak pie. The meal was served promptly and hot. I could NOT manage a sweet. The beer was obviously important to them as it was kept in such great condition and served with a smile. Rainton is a lovely little village, quiet and friendly. Sit awhile and watch the swallows flying around. (I think they were swallows anyway).

Went to rainton street market 4 june went for sunday lunch , have to say excellant gravy to die for . Fully recomend bay horse

Lekker diner met typisch Engelse kaart, uitstekend ontbijt de volgende morgen. Van de bar beneden geen overlast gehad.

Cracking value, good selection of home made pies. Good selection at the bar also. Well worth a visit.

On a trip to Yorkshire for the weekend we decided to reserve rooms at the Bay Horse, reason being that we had stayed previously and the place is top notch.

Eight of us went for a family birthday, of which 4 were teenagers and can certainly eat. The choice of food is good and the portions huge, nicely presented, always hot and well cooked. The atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly which is why we recommend it.

Welcoming staff. Good range of hearty food at reasonable prices. Traditional pub with open fires. Excellent salads and big portions.

Menus with plenty of choice,food reasonably priced especially on the special meal nights,excellent food, portions huge and the plates hot.

A good blackboard of mainly English dishes, great service and beer, interesting salad. Can recommend the scampi.

Stayed just one night - our wedding anniversary. Comfortable and clean rooms. Friendly bar. Our only disappointment was that we were there on a Thursday, which the landlord explained was their 'comfort food' night, when all meals are £5. The food was very good and certainly good value - it's just that we had been looking forward to something a bit more special for our anniversary meal. If the website had said that this was the Thursday menu, we would probably have arranged to eat out somewhere else nearby, but it was too late to arrange anything else by the time we had checked in. Not really the fault of the pub, but it would help if they mentioned their comfort food night policy on their website.

We had an overnighter here for our anniversary. As the pub was not open during the day on the Saturday we arranged with the owner to arrive at 1pm to get our keys. We parked the car up and went for a good walk in the North Yorkshire countryside.

if you are looking for a warm welcome and great pub food then look no further than the Bay Horse.

Just spent 2 nights there. Wonderful staff, excellent food, wine and beer. Great value for money. Easy access to many locations and just a short distance of the A1.

Outstanding dinner, delicious deserts with teriffic service. Both meals ordered were of exceptinal quality & full of intense deliciousness.

Amazing Sunday lunch, welcoming atmosphere - would highly recommend. Traditional beer selection and traditional home cooked meals, cooked beautifully every time. How North Yorkshire should be!

Fabulous home cooked food... lovely selection... excellent price... you won't go away hungry. Really happy atmosphere... lovely staff... The locals are a scream. The steaks are the best I've ever had. Everything looked good coming out of the kitchen. One of the best places I've ever eaten.... and I'm a chef.