The Bay Horse Ale House in Ryedale

The Bay Horse Inn in Burythorpe is an excellent pub - very cosy, attractively decorated and with two fire places (at least!) ensuring the place is warm throughout. An excellent range of Old Mill beers on tap, including their Traditional Bitter, of which I couldn’t get enough. We were there every night of our week’s stay in Burythorpe - in fact James, behind the bar, practically had my pint ready for me as I walked in the door after the 2nd evening. The owners and staff were all very friendly, and the food delicious - we ate in the pub four times, with food ranging from burgers, vegetable tarts, pizzas and excellent fish and chips, we were more than satisfied each time. For such a welcoming, cosy village-feel pub with a great warm atmosphere, my only hope is it gets busier over time - perhaps because Burythorpe is a small village, at times we were the only customers in, but it deserves a lot more custom. We’re absolutely hoping to be able to go back at some point.

Popped in last night for a takeaway pizza as been meaning to try them since being launched, and as the nearest takeaway is 5 miles away didnt fancy the drive late last night. So ordered my takeaway and was not disappointed, Very tasty , what i would call a propper pizza 🍕 Great to have a takeaway service nearby at 10.15pm on a Saturday We done guys , great pizza and service , see you again soon

Exactly the true British style of pub you would want to find in a cute little village, The place felt like a fairy tail, so much to look at and enjoy, True to the name plenty of horse equipment and even come with the lovely landlords friendly cat, ( Lady & Lordship ) you made us feel very welcome. A young lady seated us and served us an amazing 5/5 Traditional Sunday Roast Dinner, I'm going to say it by far the best we have had in a long time. I feel the prices are more than fair for the atmosphere, the presentation of food and drinks, the Ales were plenty of choice, would highly recommend the Honey Bee if that one's on, We shall pop in again before we depart, shame we're only here for a week wouldn't happily make this pub our local had we lived a little closer,

Sunday Lunch is definitely the best we’ve ever tasted absolutely delicious. Staff are so lovely. A great warm country pub welcome. Such a hidden gem .

Fantastique...! Je recommande à 100%, le personnel est très sympathique et le repas.... extraordinaire...! Leur cottage est super bien agencé et très agréable pour 2 personnes. Tout y est et il est parfait pour un séjour de détente. La région est très belle... n'hésitez pas Sam et Hayley vous accueilleront avec plaisir.

So glad to have discovered this place. The roast beef was amazing. Lovely old pub, charming staff - will definitely return.

The bay staff and waitresses are lovely polite and efficient.. The food was excellent.. As was the wine. Squid and prawn cocktail to start. Rack of ribs and steak and mushroom pie next then New York cheesecake and banana split.. Washed down with a lovely bottle of malbec. Was a perfect evening.

Had the most wonderful 3 course meal tonight with a lovely bottle of red wine. The staff are lovely .. The prawns were massive, squid was tasty and the steak pie was wonderful.. The best I've had... Rack of ribs brilliant and deserts fantastic... Thanks so much we will be back.

Fantastic meal. Nothing was too much trouble despite my dietary needs being very challenging. Lovely old world traditional pub with scenic surroundings.

Fantastic food as being a chef flavour was fantastic. chef here and bar service was great and would come back 💯 percent Well done guys ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Repeat customer now, this time alone. Very busy Thursday night, I hadn’t booked but the fantastic host found me table amongst the hustle and bustle of the busy restaurant. Drinks order taken at the table, I looked through the menu and decided on the Brie Bites with a stunning Yorkshire Wolds chutney, my main was the Gammon, cooked to perfection, the fat was perfectly crispy and a real treat to eat. All in all what another fantastic visit to this hidden gem, it’s great to see an old historic pub, back to its former grandeur under the fantastic guidance of the the new couple. Keep up the marvelous work guys!

Charming welcome, excellent atmosphere, great food. Had a really nice family meal at this quaint village pub. Well worth a visit.

Heel lekker gegeten voor een eerlijke prijs. Gezellige en rustige sfeer, heel vriendelijke bediening! Gelegen in een zeer rustige wijk, parkeren geen probleem! Echt een aanrader!

Last minute decision for a Sunday lunch. Great food.

Friday evening !! Popped in for a pint and after reading the tapas menu decided to give it a go, should of tried it sooner , was not disappointed, Food was awesome, its nice to see something different on a menu around the villages. The chicken wings were banging look forward to trying more of the menu.

After the amazing last visit on tapas night we returned tonight with a few friends, when we arrived the place was very busy, a really great atmosphere could be felt. The tapas menu has expanded and there is something for everyone, the food was once again out of this world, the service was amazing, the new management have taken this beautiful pub from strength to strength in such a short time, we will return very soon, please keep up your amazing work!!

Family group of 7 for Friday Night Tapas to celebrate our sons birthday. We ordered the whole Tapas menu - twice, and ate the lot ! It was delicious and served with a smile. Didn’t get any photos of the food but the portion size was good. Lovely to see this pub doing so well under New Management- well done Karin & Chris. We’ll definitely be back and I hear rumours of Christmas Tapas????

Our first night sampling Friday Night Tapas at the Bay Horse and it was fab. We were a party of 7 and to make things simple, ordered everything on the menu - twice!! Wow, It was perfect and we were stuffed to the rafters ! Great pub, great food, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend, and book in advance as it’s very popular.

Well worth a visit to this hidden gem in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. About 15 minute drive from Kirkham Abbey. Lovely pub with lots of artefacts for interest. It was great to see a pub busy on a Saturday night. The food was delicious, really good portion sizes and good value for money. I'll definitely be back. Sunday lunch looks amazing. Wishing Karin and Chris lots of luck in their new venture. All your hard work has paid off so far.

Food was generally good but mash was clearly reheated or kept warm for a while as it had formed a crust on one side

Stopped in for a drink. Very friendly welcoming pub. Dog friendly. Nice warm fire We would come back.

Absolutely amazing night! Beautiful quirky pub, very friendly staff and locals, felt very welcomed. Will definitely be returning for sure! Love love love! Xx Karin and Chris thank you xx

Nice staff but had run out of most of their food ingredients.

Oh dear. Probably the worse Sunday lunch we have ever had. By the way, this place use to be amazing however they have sold the business. I ordered the beef which was more like chewing a Michelin tyre. I asked for no gravy yet the meat was covered in it. The mash was lumpy and the roast potatoes were from Iceland. Terrible.

We visited THE BAY HORSE with my family for Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and my partner said the beer was good. Unfortunately that is where the positives end. My daughter is non dairy and told the waitress when she ordered her lunch . When her meal came it included Yorkshire pudding and very sloppy mash she asked the waitress to double check that it was all non dairy, when it came back it had the mash and Yorkshire removed. This is very poor, food allergy’s can be lethal and anywhere serving food should be very allergy aware. You should never have to ask twice !. I have to add they apologised and didn’t charge for her meal but it’s serious error that shouldn’t happen. My partner ordered turkey but he said it tasted more like thin cut pork. The vegetables were all over cooked apart from the very very well done roast potatoes. . The only deserts on offer were two pieces of cheesecake or ice cream as everything else on the menu had sold out, not sure when we appeared to be the first table in that day. . All in all a very poor over priced Sunday lunch. The place needs a real shake up and a good clean!. The pub itself is very quirky and full of character and has so much potential it’s a real shame the rest lets it down.

Very poor Sunday lunch. Staff were friendly and welcoming but the meat was overcooked and tough. My sister is dairy free and asked for dairy free roast which came with a Yorkshire pudding!! You shouldn't have to ask twice as far as allergies go.

Stopped off here for some grub and refreshments after a winter walk and we all loved the intimate, old-world atmosphere. Good choice of ales and while the food was relatively basic it was just the ticket. There are a couple of cosy eating rooms and the bar area has a couple of roaring fires which were very welcoming.

Friendly landlords, food homely and delicious, pub has lots of charm, cosy and wonderful kerb appeal. Another local landlord at the end of the bar enjoying a chill and natter showing a super community spirit.

Lovely old eclectic pub in Nice North Yorks village. We had been on a long walk and stumbled across this boozer by chance. Loved the open fires and old charm feeling. We'll defo be back to try the food!

Beautiful, quirky and cosy country pub, the best I have been for a long time, the landlady was so welcoming and nice, the fire was on and gave us the best romantic atmosphere for my boyfriend and I, highly recommended, Elodie

A proper pub, brilliant atmosphere, great food and 5 - yes, 5 - real ales on draught. Superb!

My first visit, and very much hope the first of many. Being a Monday night, you're never sure what to expect. But, I needn't have worried. A wonderfully cosy and welcoming pub, with roaring log fires, what I'd call a "proper pub menu", as well as 'specials' and EIGHT, we'll kept, local real ales available ! Louisa, Ryan and their team greeted and treated me as though I were a regular local. I opted for the Gammon & Egg option, which was an absolute blinder !! The young chef in the kitchen was even working on his 18th birthday - what a star ! Would 100% recommend this place, especially if you've been walking the Dale's, or simply want to experience a well-run, welcoming, proper pub !

A brilliant, quirky, cosy English country pub. Superb ales, superb food with hearty portions, and friendly, fun staff. It's quite remote, away from main roads, but deserves to get a strong regular clientele, as well as tourists visiting Malton and the Yorkshire Wolds.

Great place for drinks, food maybe in future.

Food is zero as we got there a bit late, kitchen was closing. The location and the beer were excellent. Love the oldie world interior. I'm looking forward to going back for food.

Lovely pub now open 7 days a week! Fab beer and a perfect open fire. Cosy place and we’re very welcoming to me and my family including my one year old daughter.

What a shame ...... used to be a great pub with amazing food but seems Luca and family have sold out. New staff looked stoned and I'd certainly not eat there now!! Oh dear, won't be going again

After a walk in the Moors we found this cozy pub on our way home. The pub is very welcoming with a great interior. The food quality was excellent and good value. The roasted veg could’ve been done a little better, some pieces were too burnt. But otherwise very generous portions and comfort food. Servers were all new so it was a little slow but they were all very friendly. The bill also was not itemised which we would’ve liked. But it seems like they have a new management who are still ironing out some things and we will definitely be visiting again! Strongly recommend for anyone with a big appetite after some hiking.

Lovely place for food the decor is spot on

First impressions are very deceiving , the food was amazing

Lovely home cooked Sunday lunch. Staff are friendly only 2 weeks since take over great start.

A very nice friendly pub. Nice food and a good beer and cider selection

Agree entirely with all other great reviews - this is my favourite pub, lovely food, great atmosphere, good staff, fires lit, candles everywhere, so many clever touches. Excellent range of local ales & speciality Italian wines. We enjoyed superb rib-eye steaks on enormous boards followed by delicious tiramisu.

Well worth the one hour drive,excellent staff and excellent food we will be back

Excellent pub with amazing Sunday roast and huge portions. The food is beautiful and the decor is just wonderful Georgian style.

Beautifully flavoured food, served by welcoming staff in the quaint and unique surroundings of a very special, East Riding country pub.

Phoned the day before to book a lunchtime table. Very welcoming when we arrived. Had a good corner table for the two of us and the two dogs we have. Good choice of set menu and a board full of specials. Good range of beers and a guest ale as well. We had a chicken dish and the seafood special of the day.

Very quaint, people very friendly. Great choice of beers at reasonable prices. Worth a visit.

If you like good beer and quality food..... Then you'll love this place. It's a hidden gem!

Loved the place itself, great old fashioned pub, we sat in a cosy corner next to the fire. Food was fairly average and quite expensive though. The 4 cheese ravioli wasn't anything special, it just tasted like supermarket pasta and I didn't really like the tiramisu, but the steak and chips were nice.

Still one of the best pubs in the region.

Wonderful rustic pub in a beautiful location, serving great beer and food at a reasonable price and excellent friendly service.

The food and hospitality is very good here. Italian chef so pastas are superb. We all had steak served with homemade chips.

Wonderful meal. Big portions. Very Friendly. Grazie mille

Just come back to our campsite after having a lovely evening at the Bay Horse Inn. The food was delicious and the staff was super friendly very efficient and polite. Great job from Luca and all your staff.

All I will say is WOW.. What a great pub.. Fantastic!

As usual, great atmosphere with 3 real fires and fantastic range of real ales including 3 All Hallows brews. Lucca runs a great pub

Our first time here and we highly recommend, food was amazing and the portions huge, but the staff were so friendly overall a great experience

Went for a Sunday lunch. Had booked a table in advance. Waited just over an hour for our food. Roast dinner had huge portions but pasta dish was cold before could finish eating it. Pub has lovely decor and staff are welcoming but is the sort of place that an afternoon will be spent having a meal.

An authentic Italian menu in a lovely old English pub. Very welcoming staff.

Lovely pub, i got a table next to the fireplace, i loved it, food and staff is great. I had a rib eye steak which was really nice and the tiramisù that came with a small chocolate filled cannolo. The place is perfect for a relaxing dinner or just for a few beers!

Delightful. Food was beautiful, the staff were lovely and helpful and the decor was top tier. Been to a lot of pubs but this is the most ambient and 5star quality one I have been to! Complete hidden gem. X

We were looking for a nice pub for dinner on a Tuesday in February Half Term and we came across The Bay Horse on the usual Google trawl. Reviews looked good although we initially scoffed at James from London who proclaimed it was the best pub he’d ever been to…. However, he might just be right! The ambience was great, the decor quirky and thoughtfully done, and the welcome and service from Luca was warm, genuinely friendly and just the right level of attentive. Then onto the food - a mix of authentic Italian (two different pasta dishes from the main menu were demolished by our children; pollo prosciutto which was tender and tasty) and restaurant standard grill (a perfectly cooked rib-eye). Portions were generous but we just had room to fit in some tasty desserts. It was all washed down with local Yorkshire ales. Cheap? No. Good value for great food. Definitely. Just about perfection!

Just had some lunch here. This pub is lovely and very quaint Friendly greeting on arrival , very attentive . Wonderful food with an Italian twist and great wine .First time eating here and It won’t be the last for sure .

Nice cosy little place, nice food, friendly staff. I'd like to see more vegetarian/vegan options

The bay horse in burythorpe is a wonderful pub. The food is fantastic and the staff and landlord are friendly and helpful. Sunday roasts are fantastic really great place.

Lovely quaint, rustic looking pub, with a great menu. Luca and family and staff make you very welcome.

Lovely village pub / restaurant. Cosy, country feel, log fires and old world charm. Nice selection of beers including beers from the sister pub / micro- brewery in Market Weighton. Blown away by the food - mostly italian, small selection but tasty and well presented . Definitely a must visit if in the area.

Stunning pub, off the beaten track, well worth a de tour though. Service 100%

If your looking for a great old English country pub , (not a plastic refit) with good food , a good range a beers , pleasant and attentive staff I would recommend this pub. Went for a Sunday roast and weren't disappointed, Reasonably priced , with good helpings of freshly cooked veg, well seasoned variety of roasts. Would highly advise booking, the only negative is the car park if full you can safely park on the road.

Lovely old world pub,freindly and welcoming owner and staff nice log fire and tasty food would recommend

Very welcoming , great selection of beers , very cosy

Such a welcoming place. Thanks for a lovely couple of pints of Moretti. Well done Luca and his team. Will return definitely.

Beautiful little country pub with fantastic fires and friendly staff. Dog friendly

I’m from London and this is the best pub I’ve ever been to. Beautiful decorations and lovely ambience with an open fire. It’s owned by a very friendly Italian bloke who cooks sensational authentic food and has a very good selection of ales including their own brew which was great. His hospitality was second to none and even let us take a group photo behind the bar. Will be back again next time I’m ‘up North’ for sure. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Good food and service, cosy pub

This place is a hidden gem! It's so cosy and the owner is so welcoming. Plus the food is a great mix of Italian and traditional British pub food, there's something for everyone! Highly, highly recommend paying a visit.

Great pub & awesome Sunday Lunch

Excellent pub food and real ales! Great ambience with log fires , candles and stone floors - a gem and one of my favourite pubs !!

All the other 5 star reviews of this place are true so I won't bother repeating what has already been well said about the food, the service the ambiance etc - all excellent. My one small criticism is the portion size - it's far too large. We had 14 people for lunch there and the amount of food wasted was awful (only two teenage boys finished their plates) - huge portions of fish and meat, masses of fresh vegetables all went to waste. People simply couldn't eat the amount of food - and yet it was all beautifully cooked and delicious. I think it would be far better to have moderate portion sizes and then say to diners, "If you'd like more of anything, just ask!" That would make people feel even more welcome and the hungry/greedy ones can be satisfied and everyone else can dine sensibly and not feel ashamed that more than half their plates were going to waste. It's an excellent place. Go.

Just perfect. Cracking Italian food wonderful friendly service, and cosy pub setting.

Very good..friendly staff. Cosy old world pub.

Had a lunch with friends here last week. Whole experience lovely. Menu..too hard too choose from..food soo good. Had heard food was devine..and was and I know and appreciate good food. Good service and lovely people who deserve success. Go enjoy..must book again soon.

We met some friends and had a most enjoyable lunch. It's a bit out of the way, but worth it and the drive was lovely. There was a warm welcome and atmosphere. Super waitress. The menu had a good selection and the food was delicious. The profiteroles are to die for. We are taking the family next time.

Fantastic food and great ambience. Sunday roast was delicious.

A extraordinary country pub with amazing character and food. Cannot go wrong wether a Sunday lunch or a midweek meal night. The menu is not extensive but does draw from its Italian owners tastes and offers a vegi alternative. However what it lacks in options it more than makes up for in quality of both ingredients and preparation. Would recommend to anyone in god's own country.

Great pub. Wish I was not doing no Alcohol in October, a great selection of Ales. Lamb burgers 5 🌟

Superb Sunday lunch today with the family Nice menu and excellent service

Was visiting Yorkshire for the weekend and was advised to go here by our host but also book before hand We was not disappointed! Great food, lovely atmosphere lovely hosts would 100% recommend to anyone in the area

One of the best pub meals we have ever had the food was well presented and piping hot and the bar staff were very polite even the chef came and ask us if all was okay he helped us choose our table wine all in all a very enjoyable evening

Cracking pub, great beer and massive portions fron the kitchen

Highly recommend nice meal, good portion size, quality food served. We will be going back

Very good. Thank you for your service!

Excellent pint of blonde post cricket, lovely sfter match sarnies too, top stuff folks x

Omg best food I've had in a long time myself and some friends stayed at honeysuckle cottage just behind the pub had a fab wknd and a amazing meal here on the Saturday evening

it far exceeded our expectations..wonderful welcome and beautiful surroundings, and all topped off with excellent food 😀 thanks team bay horse 🐎😀

Lovely pub, off the beaten track, a hidden gem. Great choice of beers and friendly staff.

Fantastic..very welcoming, great food and atmosphere

Very tasty food, excellent beer, lovely staff!

Incredible food with matching hospitality! We would definitely recommend this to anyone who finds themselves in the area! From walking in we were made to feel so welcome! Given our choice of where to sit and drinks arrived promptly. The food choice was perfect for a place this size, not too many options, but the perfect size to give everyone something they would enjoy! And then the food arrived! Truly incredible food! The rigatoni made to Nonna's recipe was heavenly! The meatballs melted in your mouth and were flavoured perfectly. The catch of the day was swordfish and was equally Divine! Plus the portions were massive! We both managed to finish them off though and after a break we tried a dessert each - the banoffee cake and profiteroles - and they carried on the high standards from the first course! Luca who ran front of house was hilarious and super friendly, as were all the other staff working, and the chef was amazingly talented too! 11/10 - definitely go here if you're in the area!!