The Bay Horse Inn Restaurant in Harrogate

We happened upon this place because our original destination is closed on a Tuesday. We both had Barron of Beef served promptly and efficiently by Louise and met the new owner, Doug. Marvellous food and the dessert menu looks tasty too. I definitely recommend the Bay Horse at Goldsborough. The Chef, Nick came out to say Hello.

Absolutely amazing food as always and so well looked after by Roxanne and her team I can’t recommend this pub highly enough

This pub has just reopened and is well worth a visit. Friendly service, good atmosphere and great food. The Barron of beef was superb. Will be back

We visited for a wedding reception and the facilities are excellent! Inside is cozy and well equipped and the beer garden is one of the nicest I’ve seen. Spacious, plenty of seating, little nooks to relax, overall just excellent. The food was top notch, a big roast with huge Yorkshire puddings, what more could you want?

The staff, the food and the ambience are all great. We love coming here to eat. Cosy in winter and a great garden area to sit in during summer.

The food was absolutely gorgeous and the deserts were great and to top it off all of the staff were very helpful and friendly what more can you ask for I would definitely go again.

The food was brilliant but my only criticism is the roast beef as a little under done for me, but I recommend the cheesecake.

My daughter and her husband booked my birthday lunch at The Bay Horse. We last visited the pub for drinks in the garden on the evening prior to their wedding at Goldsborough Hall earlier this year. The gentleman serving at the (empty) bar did not acknowledge us. We requested some drinks. I asked him if the pub had been busy on that particular day...making small talk. His reply was that it had been a quiet day, which he liked as that meant that he did not need to talk to anyone. The atmosphere was not at all welcoming. We then witnessed a rather impolite brief discussion between him and a young waitress who was having difficulty understanding him. The waitresses, however, were very friendly and polite and our roast beef Sunday lunch was very tasty.

Had a lovely family meal yesterday, the food was delicious and the service was spot on.

Our 3rd visit to The Bay Horse Inn, the food was amazing again!! Highly recommended. We will be back…. Thank you for a wonderful meal. xx

Lovely pub and an amazing garden.

My partner has an allergy to onions and garlic and is pregnant so would need well cooked meat. When we told the waitress this she mentioned everything is made bulk, we booked here as it says allergies are okay as we make it all fresh. This is clearly not true. The waitress then said 'oh not much you can have then is there!' which made my partner feel very uncomfortable. She came back and gave her a choice of two options one of which was a Caesar salad which was completely drowned in mayonnaise and was awful. We had to ask for cutlery and we kept getting random food and drinks we had not ordered try to be delivered to our table. The service was just awful.

Brilliant staff and overall pub drinks and food amazing value for money and top quality 💯👌

Lovely spot for a family dinner. The staff looked after us very well and were very attentive. The menu was broad and varied.

A very warm welcome from the staff. We arrived early, but were able to check in as our room was ready Our visit from Liverpool was to attend a wine tasting event at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard This was perfect The room was beautiful and recently refurbished to a very high standard. We ate in the pub and I can highly recommend the curries and the steak pie! The breakfast the following day was also delicious and used all locally sourced produce. We enjoyed it so much that we will be returning next week for the York Ebor racing

Beautiful traditional country pub. Friendly staff. Was at a funeral wake and the food was excellent and staff pulled out all the stops. Will be returning for a meal. Excellent.

Lovely pub offering good beers and wines and a great menu. Food was excellent. We opted for the Thursday grill special which included a bottle of wine. Great value!

Stopped off for an absolutely first class lunch - food, service, welcome and location all exceptional

Lovely evening meals. Great pie and chips. Very friendly and helpful staff

We were staying at Goldsborough Hall (sister property) and went to the nearby Bay Horse Inn for dinner. It's a very friendly pub but has a feeling of Faulty Towers about it!! We ordered our drinks and were seated just off the bar area. Staff consisted of a gentleman who was at the bar, a lady, who could have been his wife or partner? and a young girl. We ordered our food and I asked if I could have fries instead of mashed potatoes, which seemed to send the lady into a bit of a frenzy as if she'd never been asked that before - it was "ooh, I'll have to go and ask Chef". Maybe it's not common to ask for a substitution (we are from California, where it happens all the time) Well, happy to say that Chef agreed and the fries were delicious ! as was the rest of our meals. My husband had Fish Pie, which was huge and contained loads of fish and seafood. We observed other customers and it seemed they were all greeted in the same way, as if we were all in some Michelin restaurant, rather than the village pub. It was hilarious and in the end we really enjoyed it, plus the food was very good. No criticism - just be prepared for the style of hostelry !

We met friends here for lunch - and stayed for four hours! A lovely, comfortable restaurant in pretty gardens with such a warm welcome from knowledgeable, attentive staff. We were looked after by Ewan who was lovely - thank you, Ewan! The food was incredible. We chose different things from a really great menu and, without exception, thoroughly enjoyed them. The lamb, pea and mint pies were sublime and the desserts were a delight. We thoroughly recommend The Bay Horse Inn.

Fantastic place, fantastic location, great food, great service

Nice old traditional pub, a warm welcome, good food, generous portions, reasonable price. Only wish I lived nearby!

Fantastic meal and lovely staff

It is many years since my wife and I visited and dined at this pub but it was recognisable as the place we enjoyed all these years ago. The atmosphere was still good. We went for evening meal and on the whole enjoyed the meal. There were, however, little mishaps. The service was pleasant and friendly but I was disappointed with certain aspects. We both enjoyed our starters. It was, however, the main that was a little letdown. I ordered steak and requested it to be rare but when it came, it was more medium to well done. On the whole, the experience was very enjoyable and we would visit again despite it being a little pricey.

10/10, an all rounder. Homely, friendly and comfortable. Friendly staff, excellent food and accommodating for a very messy toddler… always a bonus! We chose to sit right outside the kitchen door just in from the outside seating area (a beautiful lookout) and in previous restaurants this has lead to changing tables due to shouting/swearing but we couldn’t have been happier. Admiring the food coming out by staff that were genuinely happy, you could tell they actually wanted to be there which was a refreshing change. I ordered a lasange and my friend ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese wrap and all we could say when we received our food was WOW, excellent value for your money and you definitely will not leave hungry. Freshly made and absolutely delicious. Already can’t wait to return, see you soon!

Called last minute to make a father's day reservation, managed to squeeze us in, and we had a wonderful time. Great food (big portions, well presented and perfectly cooked), excellent attentive service and reasonably priced.

We met with family today at the Bay Horse in Goldsborough, not having seen them for many years. It was very good of Marius and his team to allow us to stay so long after we'd finished our excellent food and drinks.Thanks to them for a most enjoyable and relaxing afternoon!

Chose The Bay Horse because it was dog-friendly and had a good menu. I wasn't disappointed. The staff were welcoming, the pub and beer garden were immaculate and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!

What a great little find for a lovely lunch .

Superb food and location with a very happy friendly atmosphere . The staff are helpful and attentive. My favorite pub restaurant anywhere . The very cheerful manager of the Bay Horse makes you feel very welcome. I definitely recommend the Bay Horse Goldsborough.

Lovely place to drop in for something to eat. The food was excellent and they cater for children, which is a bonus for families. We went today with our children and had lunch here. It wasn't too busy inside, as most people were sat in the beer garden. The toilets were clean and there was a changing table too.

Lovely place to find a pint in a quiet garden in the sun. Food is spot on for a pub dinner/lunch too 😊

Excellent food , service and accomodation.highly recommended.

We stopped for a drink and we were met by a friendly barman who quickly served our drinks. We then decided to stay for lunch. The food selection was good, and we were seated at a nice window table. Our burger and fish dishes were really nice. Freshly cooked and good size portions, the burger was amazing! We will return.

Would recommend booking but the super Debbie fitted 6 of us locals in at short notice and we all enjoyed the food. Super wines and beers (and the Sauvignon blanc kept at exactly the right temperature - not all establishments get that right!) gluten free labelled on the menu making secure "dietary requirements" dining so much easier. There's a reason the Bay Horse Goldsborough is now getting rave reviews! Try the burger and/or the pies- fabulous! Also has a very lovely beer garden (which is where we will be on Fathers' Day!)

Food was brilliant, presentation was great and much more thought had gone into it than expected from a village pub. Great service and value for money.

AMAZING. friendly, beautiful surroundings, amazing staff. AND unbelievable food . 😋

Didn't stay here but dropped in for a meal. Service was second to none. 5 Stars. The menu was top quality. 5 Stars The food was excellent, well prepared, first rate for taste 😋 and very well presented. 5 Stars. Overall, TOP QUALITY 10 OUT OF 10

We had a wonderful Easter at The Bay Horse, comfortable rooms, amazing food and attentive staff throughout!

Just popped in for lunch. It was so lovely and the service was excellent. My mum wants to come back for her birthday!

Excellent food couldn't fault it

Stayed 27 miles away from The Bay Horse but as we had been once before wanted to go again and it was well worth the drive.Food absolutely excellent and staff all very polite and welcoming.When we are anywhere near to The Bay Horse we will definitely visit again.

Visited with my family for lunch. Very warm welcome, efficient service and delicious food. Will visit again. Recommended

The most pleasant dinning experience. The staff were all friendly, the place is cozy, the food is delicious. There were easily multiple things I could have chosen from the menu. Very reasonably priced for such beautiful food. Would high recommend.

Always enjoyable, great friendly service, good quality food and attention to detail. Always bring friends and family here.

What a lovely visit! 10/10 for the food, drinks were served perfectly and really friendly staff with a real Yorkshire charm and feel to the place as well. I had a prawn sandwich which was beautiful and came with well seasoned crispy chips and a well dressed salad, other people had the pie which also got 10/10, along with others such as burgers and wraps which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. My grandad got a lovely happy birthday surprise dessert, after we’d already paid our bill, which was a really nice touch. Overall a lovely experience, can’t recommend the place enough! It’s ran by a lovely couple who seem to have everything going like clock work

Stopped off on our way to the lakes for the week with my wife and daughter. We had a lovely visit last time we decided to revisit, for starters the chicken croquet and the goats cheese mousse were beautiful. The duck liver pate was gorgeous. For mains we had salmon and cream cheese wrap, prawn ciabatta and the pie of the day (chicken) were all highly recommended tasty and presented beautifully by polite and professional staff, my daughter had the crème brûlée which was mega. Prices are very reasonable and the overall quality excellent, wines beers and Gina were also plentiful. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. Excellent.

This was my second visit, and I was so surprised to see that the place wasn’t heaving on a Saturday afternoon! The pub is so cosy, lots of different areas to sit. We had pre-booked a table and it was in a lovely spot right in the window. The food was beautiful, and I struggled again to pick just one main! I’m going to need to keep coming back until I’ve tried everything! The service was wonderful, the staff are really attentive and nothing is too much. The puddings were equally stunning. We will definitely be back! Can’t wait to sit outside in the summer 😍

Unplanned stop for lunch turned out to be a fantastic pub. I had a 'Farmers ' Pie while my wife went for a Prawn Sandwich. Both were massive and very tasty Highley recommended.

Another fantastic meal! The food at the Bay Horse is a cut above normal pub food. It is not pretentious but there is obviously a lot of thought and care gone into it’s recipe, preparation and taste. Add to this the the excellent service from Debbie and Dean and the rest of the team. I don’t know the names of the kitchen staff but you are doing an excellent job and all led by the magnificent Marios! The pub is busy both with locals and visitors so this is all confirmation of how good it is in my opinion. You may also get to say hello to the “big man” Mark and his wife who are always very friendly. Well done and thank you. Ps Dogs are welcome into the bar and there are treats for the four legged diners!

Excellent meal. Debbie, Dean and Matilda were such marvellous hosts. Will be going back at some point soon. This was our first tip to the North East of England and loved every minute of it.

We popped in after a bit of house searching nearby after seeing the doors open at midday one Saturday. A lovely welcome to us and our two little dogs from the staff. Service was great, food was delicious and we’ll be coming back again, and if the weather is nicer we’ll maybe sit outside because the beer garden looks pretty good too!

Having dined here before Christmas for another family gathering, I suggested for Mother’s Day we visit here again! I didn’t write a review last time but after another fabulous meal I am making sure I do this time! The welcome is warm, the restaurant is nicely spaced out (I dislike when restaurants cram tables in) the wine list is reasonably priced and the food is superb. Thoroughly enjoyed my Sunday dinner today (I’ve attached a photo) and look forward to visiting again soon! If you are a looking for a lovely atmosphere village pub/restaurant with a more refined dining experience I highly recommend.

Spent 1 night for a family birthday. Staff are simply fantastic. Highly personable and professional offering a 5 star service. Food great - steaks, duck, homemade pies - and good selection of wines which weren't silly prices. Bar and restaurant areas very welcoming with log fires. Breakfast over at the hall was just fabulous with same 5 star service. Rooms clean and tastefully decorated but shower door not up to keeping water in cubical and the bathrooms were just freezing... without these two issues it would be 5 star. However for price this mid-week stay was very good value.

Situated in a lovely village. Plenty of parking and lovely garden to the rear of the pub. Excellent service and food. Helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Great pub . The food was amazing. Staff are so friendly and helpful. We’re going back soon for Sunday dinner. 5 star dining and dogs welcome

What a great pub and we were really baffled as to why at 7pm on a Saturday night it wasn’t heaving! So cosy , with real fires on a miserable and cold early March afternoon. Food was absolutely excellent! I had the chicken croquette starter and then a main of the duck breast but also tried a piece of hubby’s gorgeous venison pie. All delicious and then the amazing rhubarb crème brûlée- wow!!! This place deserves to be packed out every night!

On arrival in the lovely village the pub was a picture of beauty. From the car park the grounds ( even on this cold February day) were lovely and clearly cared for. On entering the pub the history and tasteful décor were evident. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table with a nice view of the garden. Within seconds we had a chilled bottle of water and a choice of menus. After much discussion, where we both agreed the afternoon special menu was so amazing sounding, we asked for more time to decide. We eventually decided on squid, confit chicken for starters and turkey roulade and belly pork for mains. The resulting fresh and hot dishes were simply superb. The ingredients and taste combinations were sublime and perfectly cooked and presented. The cherry on the cake was the unexpected surprise...I had wished my partner happy birthday on our arrival and the wonderful host had somehow over heard this and when we had retired to the bar he presented us with with an astonishing dessert plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate under a selection of amazing food The food, the staff, the building, the ambience and the whole experience were absolutely amazing....you have to go and see how fabulous this place is for yourselves.

We arrived super late due to the closure of the A1. They were really helpful and someone stayed around to give us the key. The only real down side was that there wasn't enough hot water by the time our daughter wanted a shower around 8am. They are dog friendly though and that was super.

Friendly bar staff, good beer. Didn't try the food, but what we saw being served looked lovely. We are going to go back for a meal at some point.

Fabulous Food and service here, talented team

I was loathe to write this as I intended to keep The Bay Horse my secret but Marius (the convivial manager) requested it! The accommodation is simple but you're well provided. The local beers on tap very worthy of a session. Then, there's the food. Utterly unexpected - steak tartare, scallops with black pudding scotch quail eggs, goats cheese mousse and a pie that had a pastry my grandmother would have been proud of!! Definitely coming back and hope few people read this so that booking will be possible!!

Marius and the rest of the team at the Bay Horse Inn are so friendly, helpful and welcoming it feels like home

We came here to celebrate our sons birthday as we were staying close by,it was valentines day so we booked well in advance. So glad we did it was a fantastic experience the food ,staff ,and location were brilliant our host marius made us feel so welcome and was very attentive,we were a long way from home and he couldn’t do enough for us we would love to visit again soon Highly recommended

Food was excellent. Service attentive but not obtrusive. Will return. Just what you want.

Great location food great staff great locals very kind and polite rooms very clean and tidy car park spacious all round 5 *

Treated ourselves to lunch out. Could not have asked for a better experience. The staff were attentive but unobtrusive. The food was very refined, beautifully presented and so tasty. The game burger was huge and defeated me and I can't say that too often!! Will we be back? You can bet your bottom dollar on that.

Pulled off the motorway for a pub lunch. Food was delicious, great options for gluten free. Staff were absolutely lovely too. Highly recommend.

This was my first ever time staying in an Inn in England. And the whole experience and ambience of the stay was wonderful.

As someone with a chronic condition sometimes this plays up and I need to choose something suitable for my condition. The Bay Horse Inn accommodated my needs and made me feel welcome so I could have stress free family time. The food looked amazing for my family as well, incredible portions and my family all left with full and warm bellies. Thank you 👍

Love love love the bay horse, good choice of gf options as I am coeliac, Everything on the menu is freshly made, the fish n chips & sticky toffee pud is to die for, Sunday lunch you get a homemade gf Yorkshire pudding, the burgers are yummy too, the white onion soup is the best we have ever tasted. The staff are fantastic & attentive, Mario, Debbie, the bar man ( don't know his name ) the whole team are very friendly. couldn't wish for a better place to eat

Surberb setting, great outdoor seating for the summer and cosy country feel indoors. The service was excellent and also the food. Great for special occasions.

Popped in for lunch on Christmas eve: So. Much. Food! Really great lunch. The game burger was amazing. But such big portions. Friendly staff, lovely pint of black sheep and great food at reasonable prices. Why don't we come here more often? We'll be back!

Outrageously good food. A game burger and turkey ballotine had such wonderful flavours they were simply awesome. I cannot recommend the Bay Horse enough

We booked a table for today, December 22nd. My partner and I live in South Shields, so it was an hour and a half drive for lunch. Our first visit after seeing a Facebook recommendation from an ex colleague. There was a warm and inviting welcome and we chose our food while having a pint of Christmas stout and lovely glass of chilled Chardonnay. We chose the soup and fish cakes for starters. Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We both opted for the stuffed Turkey with lovely fresh vegetables. It was one of the best meals we've ever had. We will definitely be back. The Bay Horse Inn is a gem and we would highly recommend it.

To easily meet friends from the North East, we need a nice midway lunch spot - hence, because of good reviews, our trying out the Bay Horse - which is quite easy to find from the A1. We had booked a table - which was...

Didn't stay ,had a meal. Very tasty. Excellent service.

I have been here a few times now and so glad to .what a lovely place and food is the best I have had anywhere...I got engaged to my lovely girlfriend today there and the stuff were amazing and so helpful to make it easier for me...I would recommend anyone to try here you certainly won't be disappointed...thank you again x

First time here and we were very pleasently surprised. Really friendly and we had a great stay here definitely recommend. The only downside was I thought it was nearer to Knaresborough but it was no problem getting there.

Very nice indeed we will go back there very nice place to stay and dine

We went for a private funeral reception. Excellent buffet. Attentive service. Good real ale. Nice coffee.

What a lovely village pub this is. Definitely will be returning and often!

We called in for a quick Saturday lunch. I had the roast beef and horseradish sandwich - not cheap at £11 but there was a decent portion of chips and side salad. The beef was very tasty. My friends had lasagne and smoked salmon caesar...

Good food, friendly service and good atmosphere

Fabulous lunch off the daily menu. Immaculately presented and delicious. All in all a lovely experience. I had the salmon and then the creme brûlée. It was perfect

Went for a family celebration meal. Service was very attentive and friendly with no airs and graces – just solid, down-to-earth Yorkshire friendliness. As The Bay Horse was always first and foremost a traditional 'pub', they have had to adapt over the years to focus...

We have been here for lunch before and the had our pre wedding BBQ here in September. Both times we have been the food and service has been amazing. The pub is really cosy but also modern, with a lovely beer garden. Thank you for...

Great service and very tasty food, highly recommended 😁👍

Amazing. Been a few times now and excellent food every time. I do find I have to leave some (which I don't like doing) because of the big portions. Not sure if most people eat everything on their plate. But the flavour and quality is...

We have just had the most wonderful overnight stay at the Bay Horse Inn. It was the perfect stopover on our journey from Dundee to Folkestone for Le Shuttle. The staff are just lovely; friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our room had everything you need for...

What a great little place. Went for a sunday dinner and what a nice warm friendly atmosphere. The food was cooked to a very high standard and the meat was very good quality. I think this has just become one of my favourite places for...

Have been wanting to visit for the last few years and finally made it for Sunday lunch. Lovely pub and delightful village - will have to return in Summer as the garden is fabulous. We were a group of seven and we had more or...

Good night, staff great, food lovely

Food from chef Erik was outstanding! Friendly staff, beautiful decor...Place to visit/stay as accommodation also on premises

Wonderful service and a local pub feel finished with a touch a class. Decent "gastro" grub and always a new beer to try in the stunning grounds of Goldsboro Hall. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

What a find. Fantastic food lovely people and amazing high tech room. 100% would stay again.

I am so glad we have discovered somewhere local to get delicious home cooked pub food. I have been twice in the last month, once for lunch and once for dinner. Perfect lunch menu - sandwiches & chips :) The fish finger sandwich was huge....

Just back from having a meal here and boy was it good. Had squid between us for starter. Both had rump steak for main course and was best n tasty steak I've had in a long long time. Service was brilliant. All staff were top...

We came to the restaurant as we were staying down the road. We had not booked but on arrival staff were able to find us a table. The staff were friendly, helpful and polite suggesting places to visit whilst in the area. There is a...