The Blue Ball Inn in Ryedale

We had the best steak and lamb chops ever. Can't believe how good it was. Crumble snd trifle also top notch and really nice wine. Ridiculously cheap.

A fantastic traditional pub great food and service made us very welcome will miss it it made our break away amazing and bell and beaty got closer every day lol

Absolutely fantasticservice and food at sensible prices. We had the Meat Pie and Lamb Shank. Loads of veg. Pie was big enough for 2! Super landlady. Obviously well supported by mature locals. Wish we were local! Beach soon.

I ate out with a friend at the Blue Ball Inn on Friday night. We both opted for fish and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce. The batter was light and crispy. The fish had succulent thick flakes. The chips were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The portion was big but we both managed to finish it. The meal was scrumptious. Service from both the waitress and Christine behind the bar was fantastic. As well as the meal, I had 2 pints of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord which was lovely. My share for the meal and drinks was about £20 which was fantastic value.

what a great place to go too....it may look a bit tired from outside but the friendliness inside is very warm and welcoming.We had Sunday lunch today and it was a great joy with fresh veg lovely choice of meets in big portions followed by an enormous cheese and biscuits.My wife sticky toffee pudding and custard was nearly a step too far but washed down with excellent beer it was a joyous occasion.If you don't go its your loss as we will be back again on Thursday and everyone who enjoys good honest food and comfort should not miss it ,thank you all at the Blue Ball

It’s a great pub & diner, the food is great Sunday roast was excellent and value for money. The bar is got to be seen locals were very friendly and a very reasonable price

Very much a locals pub but you're made very welcome by the staff. Bit off the beaten track but well worth finding. Food excellent, good quality and Yorkshire sized portions. Good choice of handpumped beers. Very much an old Yorkshire pub and full of tradition as you'd expect. Car parking a short distance away. Bus and railways staions 10 minutes distant.

A lovely little pub , very friendly and helpful staff , food was excellent, had the sirloin steak and it melted in your mouth .

Great little local pub. Everyone very friendly and sitting together around three small rooms. I really enjoyed the beer and food (order early I almost missed eating at 7pm). A couple of dogs in the front bar, it felt really friendly and local, much better than some generic chain pub.

It’s quite a while since we’ve had Sunday lunch in Malton but there was never any doubt where we would be headed when we did. Booked for 1.00PM and was surprised to find it a bit quieter than usual. The roast choices are lamb, pork and beef at £9.50 a head. We both opted for the roast beef which is served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and onion gravy accompanied by a dish of mixed veg. As always, the portions were enormous. Thick slices of tender beef. (Knowing this would be the case I had forgone breakfast in anticipation). Couldn’t fault any aspect of the meal. I wasn’t sure I had room for a pudding but my missus decided she would try The Eton Mess so I thought cheese and biscuits couldn’t do any harm. (If you are ever just peckish the cheese and biscuits would make a more than adequate meal). Puddings are £5.50 each and with a glass of wine and a couple of pints the bill came in at just over £41.00 and was well worth it As always, the landlady Christine was friendly and welcoming and the service was top notch. Just one request. If you could add it to the menu one day, Alison loves roast chicken!

Spent a week in the area and end with a meal here. Friendly and welcoming pub. Somewhat quirky in its layout but it’s an old building. Landlady out front was lovely and hubby can’t half cook ! Paella delicious, otters had chicken and leek pie - half a pie ! And very generous portions on scampi and lamb chops. Deserts equally as good, banana split and hot puddings. Great prices were a bonus - cheaper to eat here than a lunchtime deal at your local pub chain. Toilet clean and tidy If I were being critical there is no parking and we had elderly parents with us. Dropped outside, parked nearby and 2 min walk back to the pub

Lovely cosy pub. Tasty, well proportioned meals at reasonable prices. Lovely little bar. Friendly staff, friendly locals. Clean. Well recommended!

We came into the Blue Ball pub Saturday midday to watch a football game on BTSport. So glad we did as we enjoyed great beer and cooked food. My husband had a really good paella with lots of seafood. My fish and chips were great too. There’s a friendly atmosphere in what can only be described as a proper pub with a good range of draught beers. The two televisions were discreetly placed so as to allow those who wanted to watch the football or horse racing could do so without impeding other customers. We will be back.

With its tiny central bar cum kiosk serving a satellite of small snugs, this unique pub is an absolute gem. They have a very good range of real ales as well as cask beers, lagers etc. They also serve food, but we have yet to sample it so can’t comment further. Service is welcoming and very good and the ambience in the little snugs is cosiness at its best. A great pub to visit and arguably the best in town.

we have a caravan just outside of malton so when we come into town we get of the bus and make a bee line to the blue ball great range of ales and a friendly welcome what more can you ask for my drinking in the ball is restricted to the afternoon whould love to try it out at night but due to the busses all wanting to be parked up by seven o clock in this country whould not be able to get home so afternoon it is

Lovely meal last night fantastic steak and the cheese and crackers were a cheese lover's dream . Very friendly land lady

6 of us plus 2 dogs enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch which was well cooked and presented and amazing portions and everyone agreed afterwards that it was very good value for money. We have been for Sunday lunch a few times now and have never been dissapointed. Its a lovely old pub and we always find Christine provides an extremely good service. P.S. it's always an excellent pint of Landlord.

lovely little pub just off the main square, with a cosy atmosphere and friendly atmosphere, we didn’t eat but the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked and smelt delicious. this is the type of pub you could stay in all day as it’s so cosy

After being let down for food in the hotel we was staying in we decided to try and find a pub. Most said it was to late to book a table, but 2 local men recommended this place. Once we found it the place was...

In the past I’ve described the actual bar in the Blue Ball as a central bar but, thinking about it, it would be more accurate to describe it as a central kiosk. To paint the picture - only one person could work behind the bar...

Excellent homemade food, all cooked fresh to order. Very friendly staff and excellent service. Very cosy and welcoming. Very generous portion sizes. Would highly recommend.

Excellent meal and service. Cheeseboard had a great range of cheese and more than enough crackers. Excellent value for money. Will call in again

If the rating system would allow this would be minus5* Booked a table for 7pm on a Tues eve on the recommendation of friends. Travelled from Scarborough but arrived at 3 minutes past. Yes that is 7.03 for a 7pm booking to be told in...

Stunned & Disgusted.. We booked a table for four of us to dine at 7pm & left our name & contact number, We got there at 7-03 to be told Kitchens now closed !!! Because we’re late, 3 minutes!! Also she said because her other...

I think the reviews speak for themselves. Only one terrible (from 2 years ago), one average and 77 excellent / very good. I discovered The Blue Ball a few years ago when I was looking for somewhere to watch football (Leeds to be precise) and...

I won't pretend to have come across this pub by accident, we went as a result of the reviews on this site, and how glad we are. It's an interesting very well looked after old fashioned pub that does superb food. The menu is not...

From the outside I had my doubts I'm not lying. A lot of places in Malton were closed when we arrived. Its dog friendly and from the folks inside a very local pub. A traditional old fashioned pub with lots of nooks and crannies. Lots...

A good old fashioned market town pub thats not been spoilt with a good selection of yorkshire ales. Quality home cooked food, the best we've had for ages. Portions are more than generous, and a decent menue variety. All this coupled with friendly attentive service...

One of the few places open in the area, the building itself is a beautiful old building with a shambles feel, inside and out. Dog and family friendly but also suitable for lone adults or couples there are a few hide away areas for peace...

3 of us came here for meal and drinks last night . Very friendly old fashioned pub without any affectations . Place mats like we are used to and basic traditional food with a fewer additions. This place has character. We came in winter a...

Booked for a Sat night and seated in the upstairs area,for anybody not been here its a very quirky pub with lots of little rooms. The menu does not have any starters but with the generous portions of mains and puddings you dont need any....

The Blue Ball is my favourite pub in Malton. A major attraction is the small cosy style of the central bar with surrounding snugs. This is the archetypical local pub and although the social distancing restrictions in these difficult times have a major impact on...

Fab pub, really friendly and following social distancing to the letter. The food is of a high standard with a lot of choice on offer (lamb chops are a must (you got 4 of them with lots of veg)). Definitely worth a visit 😃👍

My partner and I called in whilst wondering round Malton, and was instantly made to feel welcome by a lady called Chris (landlady) and the rest of the local customers who came in. Food was excellent and good value for the size of steaks, guinness was just right too.Lastly, in the current situation the pub had very clear signage and the nicest hand sanitiser.

well - on our way to Scarborough decided to stop off for a bit of lunchneeded Dog Friendly pub with good grub and that is exactly what we gotthe Steak pie was GORGEOUS !!!! Hubby had the curry - DELICIOUSportion sizes - lets say you are greedy if can eat a pud too!!!

What a lovely lovely pub. We had Saturday at Malton on the basis of its food capital of Yorkshire tag and sure enough in the daytime there are lots of eateries,food shops, bars, tea shops etc. Great. However I fear that the recession has hit Malton come the evening and we found it hard to get in the relatively few options that there are. So we wandered to a less than pretty looking pub that had an average menu displayed by the door that we had seen earlier. Well, the welcome was fab. The rooms are proper historic and the food was excellent. It restored our faith in the food capital of Yorkshire claim! I had the sirloin steak, which was cooked to perfection (medium-rare) and was a real tasty piece of meat. Excellent chips. The other meal was steak pie chips and gravy which was superb. Obviously supplied by a local butcher. All lean meat. Piping hot. Excellent. I rarely see my wife scrape up and find a pie that’s not got SOME dodgy meat in it, no matter how little. Good ale too and acceptable red wine. So as I say, don’t judge this book by its cover! Please give me a helpful vote if you found this useful. Thanks.

Just like pubs used to be. 3 decent choices of cask bitter. Good menu with additional specials board. Try the sirloin for £10. My new favourite pub!

Absolutely amazing food service great lovely pub brilliant atmosphere service was good we will certainly be going back

A combination of friends & family visiting has resulted in 3 trips to the Blue Ball over the past month.Always warm & welcoming, we have enjoyed the atmosphere of this lovely old pub.The food has been amazing. Steak pie, steak, haggis fritters, fish & chips, chicken, curry & the most gorgeous sherry trifle have all been enjoyed.We feel we have found a true gem & are looking forward to our next Saturday evening treat.

This is my local so I guess I could be called biased but I’ve never had a bad pint or a bad meal. Chris and Gary are the best and the locals are a great bunch. There’s always someone to talk to.

it is very nice and the staff are very friendly. The food was cooked well and it comes very fast. I went with my dad we loved it lots, the beef dinner and lemon tart was very nice. i would go again with family and friends

Been visiting the blue for many years now. Gary & chris are friendly & welcoming . Good beer & fabulous food prepared by Gary . Dog friendly & great value

We were staying in Malton for a few days and found this gem of a place on our first night.This is how pubs should be - lovely welcome, bags of character (small, quirky, homely rooms), great ale (Taylor's Landlord) and really good food (a near heart-stopping portion of lasagne) and stuffed chicken with veg and mushroom sauce. A classic English pub that we loved

Read about The Blue Ball and thought I must have a look while on a scout around Malton. Having read about the quirky small rooms, entering didn’t take me by surprise.A couple of small rooms served by a tiny bar it was quaintly British. A friendly welcome from the lady behind the bar showed promise and I am now on my second pint of Yorkshire Moors. A beer that I haven’t had before and it is wonderful.Impressed by the pub. Proper British old style (with the extra quirk of the small rooms) and superb ales on tap. Friendly and cosy. Free WiFi.....recommended.Didn’t eat here so can’t comment on the food....sorry.

What a little gem, yes it’s a bit outdated, but lovely food, large portions and cooked absolutely great, the landlady Christine made us all very welcome and great beer even if we did want the sparkler taken off, she didn’t mind.

Friendly old style pub. Good beer and excellent food. Good size portions. Reasonably priced good atmosphere

Countryfile Live on at Castle Howard so the area very busy & looking for somewhere to eat.

Great little pub with lots of small rooms. Very cost bar with very friendly regulars and nice staff. Limited food menu and not expensive. Not the most spotless of pubs and the gents toilets are in serious need of refurbishment but its the locals who make this a pub not to be missed. If you like a bit of well humored banter with your drink then give this place a try - youll be pleased you did.

Called for Lunch, friendly staff, quick service, beautiful roast beef dinner will definitely be back

We visited over the Easter weekend, the glorious weather had you thinking we were in Spain as did the authentic delicious seafood paella !

went to the blue ball today my wife wanted to try the paella but alas it was not gluten free so she ended up having a breakfast minus the sausage which looked nice when it arrived i had the warm chicken, bacon and mushroom hot salad which when it arrived was lovely plenty of chicken and bacon and juicy mushrooms well worth it

Good old fashioned friendly pub with wholesome grub. Huge portions. Relaxed staff who make you feel like you had always been here.

We have Recently been visiting the Blue Ball and have always been made to feel welcome and we love the quaint quirky rooms and it has fab atmosphere of course it has its “ regulars “ doesn’t every pub but that doesn’t male you feel awkward in anyway and Chris the landlady is lovely an friendly and welcoming sitting in a cosy pub where you can actually talk without having your ears blasted with boom boom boom are very hard to find we love it

Whilst I wasn't there can guarantee that "chewing a wasps" comments are a load of rubbish, obviously born to complain. You never come out of the BB dissatisfied. Beautiful well presented food, very varied menu and more than enough of it cooked and served by proper people. Alway a pleasure to visit, and alway made to feel welcome. You will not be disappointed.

The Blue Ball Inn is a delightful little pub that is coziness and intimacy personified. The design is rather unique with a tiny bar area like a central cubicle from which the barmaid can serve customers in each of the small snugs simply by turning round.

The landlady is very rude and has no manners. She was very abrupt to me and my wife when i asked for chips instead of new potatoes. I didnt know it would be such a big deal.She said i had to have the chips aswell as the new potatoes and pay ontop of that. i thought she was joking. nup. On another occasion she would not put the football on for us whilst we where eating. It was a swift abrupt "no" and she just stormed off. I thought she was taking the pish. Funnly enough, the football was on the week before whilst we ate, and i had to put up with some idiot there F'ing and blinding next to me for 45 minutes whilst i ate with the missus. I wasnt to bothered to be honest but she didnt seem to giva a .... On another occasion we requested if we could have a extra yorkshire pud for the kids but again it was to difficult for them to do so i just gave them mine.Her reason was that she had none left which i know was bull as we had pre booked and 2 of our family couldnt make it for personal reasons, so what where they going to have then? The dining area walls are plastered with alco pops and beer from the late nineties when it used to be a popular place. Im not kidding either, go and look for yourself in the top bar, where the pool room used to be.You could probably taste it if you licked it :0 Filthy as hell. If i could give a zero i would. If you like cheap microwaved , large portions of unseasoned food, then this is the place for you.

Visited this pub based on recommendation. Quirky lay out, atmosphere friendly, food wonderful and great value for money, Advise booking as very busy. Landlady was great

Come to the blue bell the other day with my mates who had highly recommend it to me and they were not wrong. Had one of the best meals I have had in a long time and there was plenty of it. I would recommend to anyone

On entering the establishment a brief pause to adjust from the bright sunshine to quite a dark interior. Seated in the bar we were warmly welcomed by a lady who promptly carried in a board containing the days selection of food. Cannot remember all the items on offer but it occurred to me that it was probably altered every day due to the availability of various items of food. To sum up I would say;- "a warm welcome, good food and if you do visit this lovely market town be sure to try the Blue Ball and enjoy the olde worlde experience".

If you want good food and plenty of it at a reasonable price then this is the place for you. The locals are friendly, Christine is the hostess with the mostest and Gary is a great chef. I 100% recommend it

Found this quaint little pub by checking TripAdvisor, well we weren't disappointed either. We parked in the very small car park at the rear of the pub,walked passed outside tables with umbrellas and into this fantastically multi roomed establishment , and it is really old, very small with a bar the size of a phone box! The lady serving was really friendly and chatted away to us as did the locals , couldn't have been made more welcome. We chose our food of a large chalk board which the lady brought right to us , we both chose the homemade steak pie chips peas and gravy, it was half a pie absolutely huge servings, my husband fought and managed to eat all his but I couldn't ! But I must say that we both agreed that this was the best steak pie we have ever tasted the meat was all lean it was cooked perfectly the huge chunks of meat just melted in your mouth, homemade chips and fresh peas, you couldn't ask for anything better, We will be returning of that we are positive

Definitely not a gastro pub. This is what I would call a “proper” pub. A very traditional pub with lots of small rooms. We had a very warm welcome and enjoyed a well kept pint of Timothy Taylor’s and great food at reasonable prices. I had the seafood paella which was one of the tastiest paellas I’ve ever had. My husband had a very large omelette and chips and my daughter had steak pie, chips, peas and gravy. They both said their meals were excellent.

Went here with my partner Lorraine and had Gary’s amazing fish and chips . Although it was billed as a fish it was more like a whale !!!! Absolutely amazing food and brilliant hosts , Chris and Gary . Beer well kept too at just the right temperature. See you again soon ,Phil and Lorraine

the approach to the pub is off the high street and is very deceptive enter the door way and all of a sudden it gets very old world and high local use the owner and landlady was very plesant she stood in what was a very small bar, we asked for a table and we were taken to a bench table and a menu board was produced, the choice we made was lamb, we had drinks whilst waiting for the meal (fresh cooked) very nice and plenty of it and looking at the other meals they were all of the same size large

I visited because this pub is the only one in the Camra good beer guide for Malton, and was not dissapointed. The hosts and locals were very friendly and helpful, the food was very good, we had paella the first time and Sunday lunch the second time, both were delicious and reasonably priced. The Beer was Timothy Taylors Landlord Cask ale and was great. There is a small car park and beer garden but we chose to sit indoors in this old style pub with its little rooms and listen to the locals banter! I will definitely return when we next visit Malton if only for the Jam roly Poly poly!

Went to the Malton food festival today checked TripAdvisor for somewhere to eat. All the good things said about this place is true and more. Landlady very welcoming and frendly customers. Pity I don't live closer (Kippax ) would love this as my local. Thank-you for two lovely meals, ploughman's lunch and salmon salad .

Recently visited when in area and reviews were right: not a gastro but traditional pub, friendly locals, quiet and varied menu with tasty food, generous food and excellent value for money

First came here in the days of Mr and Mrs Linsley 40 years ago,but not been back for years. Our loss. When you walk into the warren of little rooms you might worry that it's a local pub where people look at you as if you've arrived from outer space. Not here,you get a friendly welcome from staff and customers alike. Fine beer and imaginative menu for diners. I was torn between seafood paella and haggis fritters..the paella was crammed with shellfish, amazing and very good value. Chef really knows what he's doing. We all loved the whole experience. Finding opening and food serving hours means hunting through the posts on their Facebook page,perhaps it could be made easier? (At moment open for food lunchtime and evenings except Wednesdays).A top spot,thank you.

My husband and I have visited here several times for lunch and have never been disappointed.

We have had a few meals in this ,we consider the best pub in Malton. Chris can’t do enough for her customers. All 7 in party had a good meal. Can recommend without a doubt.

fantastic little pub on one of the main streets in the town. very friendly staff and locals. great conversation. very well kept pint of bitter. smallest bar you will ever see!

Very good beer at reasonable prices. Food wholesome, reasonably priced and no pretensions which is a bonus nowadays.

great food and good prices. First time I have had deep fried haggis fritters. Were great. You can eat in the bar or they have a restaraunt.

Fortunately, and long may it continue, the interior of this fine Yorkshire pub has remained untouched. It is a place where you can sit and chat; whether in your own group or with the person sat nearby. The beer is deftly poured and clings to the glass, as it should, as you slowly draw from its depths. CAMRA recommended and well-deserved it is too.

We have a holiday home just outside Malton and the Blue Ball seems to have become my local (mainly because they have Sky Sports and it's frequented by Leeds fans when we are on tele). We were meeting up with some friends so I suggested Sunday lunch. I really can't fault anything. Massive portions of either beef, lamb or pork and a Yorkshire Pudding the size of a babies head together with a good selection of fresh veg!

Decided on the Blue Ball for a family birthday meal. We weren’t disappointed! Fantastic surf and turf cooked to perfection,...

Charming wee Pub, rooms for the footie watchers, separate from us diners but enjoyed hearing the banter. Large menu choice,...

Si quieres el pub antiguo con habitaciones pequeñas y pasillos entonces hazlo aquí no hay una gran variedad de cervezas, pero todos de buena calidad. Vale la pena una visita

Me paré aquí para una cerveza en mi camino a casa de la ciudad y me encanta este pequeño pub, tiene un ambiente muy agradable, tiene un pequeño bar y algunas realmente buenas cervezas de barril. El personal es amable y cortés, lo cual es...

Llamamos aquí la posibilidad de conseguir una comida después de probar algunos otros ninguno de ellos todavía pubs que sirven comida. El pub en sí es muy antiguo, pero no dejes que esto te desanime, el servicio es excelente, la chica que servía era muy...

Si estás buscando comida excelente calidad. No busques más. La comida que se sirve aquí es excelente y a un precio razonable. El ambiente acogedor hacen que comer aquí una experiencia muy placentera. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

El Blue Ball es un pub inglés tradicional de 'propiamente dicho. Tiene bien cuidado casero del Timothy Taylor el proyecto. La comida aquí es excelente, muy superior a lo que cabe esperar de un pub sin pretensiones, es de un nivel que te esperas de un buen restaurante. Las ofertas especiales menú es amplia y en el momento de visitar tenía de todo, desde clásicos de pub como chili con carne a más allí cosas como king gambas y avestruz bistec. Tenía hamburguesa de venado, chili con carne y avestruz bistec. Todos eran excelentes y muy sabrosa, venía con una parte apropiada de patatas fritas (se sirve en un plato, no 4 patatas fritas en un recipiente de plantas bleedin como muchos pubs de hoy en día) la comida, todo a un precio muy razonable. casera y chef siempre amable y maldita sea bueno en su trabajo. Casi no hay suficientes pubs como este y que deben ser apoyadas. Una visita que vale la pena tanto para una buena pinta y cierta maldita sea buena comida!

Esto es probablemente la casa pública más auténtico jamás visitará. Buena cerveza, gran incendio, ambiente agradable y te sientes que podrías estar de vuelta en los 50's (en el buen sentido) ...

I visited this lovely old traditional and quirky pub a couple of times, the food was yummy, I had an amazing steak. Chris and customers were all so welcoming and friendly.

been here for sunday lunch, lovely place and really quiet and had lamb, was really soft and very enjoy it.. sure ill be back.

We didn't try the food but the menu looks good if you want basic pub grub. However, the beer (Timmy Taylors) was good, the landlady was very welcoming (not always true in small local pubs) and there was a nice atmosphere.

Ended up in here on Sunday while stopping in Malton on the way home from York and hoping to get a Sunday lunch somewhere. Having been turned away from another pub in the town because it was full, we chanced upon the Blue Ball instead.Turned out to be a RESULT - a proper pub, with decent beer (a nice pint of Landlord, well kept and well pulled) and the best Sunday lunch I've had in ages. There was a choice of three roast meats - lamb, pork and beef. I had beef, my partner lamb. Lunch arrived with proper gravy and Yorkshire puddings (homemade) the size of footballs which were, quite honestly, the stuff awards are made of. The meat was really well cooked, the veggies (served separately in a bowl) spot on, and the gravy was frankly awesome. We left two clean plates. The pub itself was a delight too, multiple small rooms like a proper country boozer and really friendly service from the lady behind the bar who's name I unfortunately didn't catch.Top food and decent value at £7.50 each for a good plateful. Highly recommended.

Went on a whim,had a lovely Sunday lunch,nice atmosphere great service,excellent food. Will be going again.

Looking for a pub in Malton that was not doing karaoke and found this, brilliant pub, lovely layout and the smallest bar I have ever seen.Friendly atmosphere and the meal we had was brilliant and the portions were "huge"enjoyed it so much went back next night.

Went this Sunday for and evening meal. Excellent food delivered with a smile and everything needed for an enjoyable evening. Highly recommend.

Proper food ! Good beer too. Would definitely recommend it. Place was nothing fancy but food was fab

Went for a couple of drinks and a meal. Really good atmosphere and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Good value for money.

Turned up with 12 of us on a Sunday afternoon for a Sunday lunch. The landlady squeezed in to a private room. Sunday lunch was excellent, one of the best pub lunches we have had, and the sticky toffee pudding was superb! Will definitely be back, thanks!!

We loved this quaint little pub the food was excellent and Chris Gary and Jo were all so very friendly.The locals made us very welcome and we look forward to a return visit.

We stopped by here to watch the football, it didn't look much from the outside but inside the maze of rooms is fascinating. We were allowed in with our dogs and partook of the Sunday roast which was lovely.The real ale was great and the landlady worked constantly to welcome us, by the time we left we felt like part of the family. highly recommended!

Had a drink and a bar meal here before going to a function. A proper pub with proper bar meals. Plenty of choice. The food was a good as you would get for twice the price. I can only echo the comments made by previous reviewers about the place. If only there were more pubs like this still around.

This place is well worth a visit!!!! From the outside u will not imagin what its like inside a PROPER olde worlde pub with lots of little rooms off the bar,where you couldnt wish to meet a lovely landlady Christine & her chef husband Gary!!!!The welcome you get is outstamding and they can't do enough for you,there is a great selection on beers,lagers,wines etc.The food is to die for proper pub grub but be warned you need to be hungry as Gary certainly does not SCRIMP on portion size!!!I would recommend anyone to try The Blue Ball you will be back again once sampled the Ales & Food.

Been to the pub several times.Quaint place landlady great.nice food and locals second to none will visit next time for sure

Husband, son, myself and Border Terrier Oscar came across The Blue ball on Sunday evening whilst padding around Malton looking for an evening meal. We were all welcomed in and found a little snug room adjoining a bar full of locals having a fine old time. We ordered our food knowing it may take an hour but were happy to wait. There wasn't a dull moment and the landlady made us feel welcome and included. Our food arrived on the dot and it was lovely. The sirloin steak, rare, was just as it should be and husbnd and son's burger and scampi were equally well received and three clean plates (apart from a few too many chips) were left as testiment, even Oscar left no crumbs from his gravey bones (treats from the landlady!) Lovely. Please don't change. Thank you for our supper and the entertainment.

This really is a beautiful place to have a drink and sit on a hot Saturday afternoon whilst in Malton. Small rooms and a central bar just add to the character of this old drinking house. No music, flashing machines or TV's here. Just excellent beers, good conversation with the landlady and a cool environment. Food is served and smells really good, but it was for a pint that we had ventured in to this hostelry. Tetley Bitter, Taylors Landlord and Great Yorkshire Yorkshire Blackout. The latter two being on good form and enjoyed with relish (the non-food variety!). The lovely Lucy graced us with her immense presence, looking over each and every table to ensure no food had been accidentally left. What a Great Dane, and what a great day. I'll be back!