The Castle Inn in Harrogate

Our 1st visit after moving to the area & had this recommended. Although they have had a couple of poor reviews recently we wanted to make our own minds up and very glad we did as it was excellent ! Becky looked after us superbly all night and I really enjoyed the chicken & ham pie and my wife said the gammon was the best she can remember eating ! Well done everyone, we will be back !!

My wife and I found out about The Castle Inn through ‘The Extra Mile’ book, and stopped off here for food on a Sunday evening* Easy to get to after exiting the A1M and find the car park, which had plenty of spaces. Very welcoming place from the outside, and a nice, friendly, and warm environment once inside. Greeted by friendly staff upon entering and very easy to talk to - makes all the difference in feeling comfortable, and looking forward to trying out the food we’d heard about through the book mentioned. Service and communication was very good by all staff, and were very considerate of giving us space to decide (as we can both be indecisive!). We didn’t have to wait too long between taking orders and receiving each course. All food was very tasty and the Sunday roast is highly recommended (big Yorkshire puddings, good amount of gravy, and best stuffing I’ve ever had!). The only issue across the whole evening was that the desert (Lemon Meringue Pie) was still a little icy on the base, but didn’t take away very much from how tasty it was. We would not hesitate to go back here for food or even to stay on our way up or down the county from here in the North East. Thank you all at the Castle Inn! 😊 *We were in the restaurant at the time that the person below (Tracey) was complaining to the staff on shift. Whilst I can’t confirm the “devastation” that they experienced, the manner of her complaint was completely inappropriate and unfair on both others trying to enjoy their evening, as well as the staff themselves. There are much more considerate and caring ways that this could have been communicated, and not for the population of Spofforth to hear. Well done Joe and the team for not responding in the same way.

To sum the place up I would say not bothered waiting staff and lack-lustre over-priced food. We had to ask for menus back at the bar after telling them we wanted to eat and then we had to get up and order at the bar as the uninterested staff had clearly forgotten about us. The haddock and chips could have been good if there was more haddock than batter and more than 20 small chips plus some warm peas would have helped. The thinnest bit of fish I have ever seen for £16.50, the chips whilst very tasty were very few and I left still hungry. The roast pork was very good tbf shame about the not crispy roast potatoes. Do not bother spending £5.50 on the cauliflower cheese side as my 12 year old can make it better.

We arrived in the village for our stay, we met some neighbours who warned us this place wasn’t great. We had booked and wanted to try it for ourselves. They were not wrong. We ordered starters which were ok then 40 minutes later 1 main arrived. They had forgotten a roast. It happens (even when you have no other tables eating). We asked for the other to be kept warm. 10 minutes later we received both dishes cold. We told the on duty manager Joe, there was an offer to replace, at gone 8pm we decided not to. Our plates were left on the table for us to look at what we could have had! The “manager” Joe was having a good laugh with the other staff. This was breaking point! This manager is playing with, as he confirmed, an independent pub owners money! Didn’t give a stuff! I guess as he’s still getting paid it doesn’t really matter. As a fellow publican I would be devastated if he was a member of my team, in all truth if I was the chef at this establishment I would hang my head in shame but then with no food being sent back I wouldn’t even have known. I rarely give reviews and I sincerely hope this independent pub owner can get a team that aren’t just in it for the money and actually care about the establishment! Good luck

Met for a family gathering at the weekend. 9 of us in a side room. The venue itself is lovely. The food was at best average and quite disappointing given the prices. I had a plate of ribs and a steak. The ribs were flavourless, with very little meat on the bone. I get better ribs with more meat and flavour at the local takeaway. The steak was incredibly bland. Under seasoned and not really cooked enough on the surface. Very little colour. Others reported disappointing chips on the fish and chips. They looked great but were not fully cooked in the middle. It also took ages to be served between the starters and mains. Overall just average. All looks and no substance. I wouldn’t go back.

Excellent food and service thanks Joe you made our visit very enjoyable many thanks Martin & Anne

Such a shame, we have stayed here regularly and found it great. However, rooms still superb but food standard has gone down. And remember to book breakfast on arrival if staying or they they argue and try to charge you full menu price. Waldorf slaw is not waldorf slaw but coleslaw with a couple of grapes added!

Absolutely the best Sunday lunch we've had. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was first rate. Thanks to all staff there - you made our holiday!

Normally I have always liked castle Inn but on this occasion, I am going to very uncomfortable because of a staff member

Excellent Sunday lunch. High quality ingredients cooked to perfection - bottomless roast potatoes a bonus (though not needed due to the generous portion sizes).

We had a lovely afternoon celebrating my friends baby shower. Joseph was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble!! I would definitely re visit! X

Nice pub , shame it's a venue too , closes to the public when a wedding or such like is on so the signage is deceiving

Merely called for a few drinks after day out. Good staff. Be sure to log your car registration into bar computer.

We recently celebrated my parents’ Diamond Wedding Anniversary at the Castle. We were a party of 21, spanning three generations, and had also hired a photographer to take group photos. The Castle staff were extremely accommodating and friendly, the food and service were both very good and the ambiance was lovely, both in the garden and in the Barn Restaurant. We were really impressed - thank you so much for a really lovely event 😃

Fabulous Sunday lunch in this beautiful village pub

Very pleasant, I visited due to a wake and the staff were very helpful

My son & Daughter in law held there wedding reception here in July,Food was great and all the staff were lovely too. We also stayed over in one of the rooms which was really nice.

Had a lovely meal here this weekend. The restaurant itself is beautiful and a really nice place to be. The service was good. The food was gorgeous. We will be back!

Stop five on our pub crawl. Lovely place. Food is nice as I've been before, (but eating is cheating on a pub crawl).

Stayed 3 nights. Nice bedroom if a little cramped. Well kept beer. The food is very good, especially the cooked to order breakfast. We received great service from the team. Thank you to the tall guy that was very proactive on Saturday evening and the prospective teacher this morning.

Just returned from a lovely 2 night stay at Castle Inn. Parking was plentiful, greeted by friendly staff member who checked us in swiftly and took us to our room. Room was lovely, olde worldly, and nice and clean. Had a lovely meal first night in the restaurant and breakfast the following morning was also good. All the staff we encountered were so friendly and more than happy to make sure everything was just right, which it was. Bed was lovely and comfy, shower good. Hearty breakfast on final morning, which certainly set us up for 4 hr drive back to London. Would defo stay again if ever up that way and would defo recommend to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay 😁

Been in the area all week used the pub every day, drinks amazing but food is still to be judged.. service was brilliant bar staff were great, until today.. guy behind bar didn't smile clearly that was because he was on 12 to 6 and didn't know there was a wedding on, clearly wasn't expecting the work load... Apart from today's experience it's a great pub with nice beers... I never stayed in the rooms to rate them

Excellent pub and food, with really good staff, would thoroughly recommend. Good location too.

Fantasic experience of nieces wedding yesterday, fantastic atmosphere, great staff and beautiful setting! Thankyou!

Food good service good Absolutely spoilt evening by people with dogs. While eating our meal 3 dogs were taken past us to another table right across the restaurant, one dog lurched towards table and stuck it's head between two of our party's plates. We informed waitress that the dogs had had their heads on our table and the other one and needed disinfecting but this was not done by the time we left. We withheld the service charge and requested the management was informed of our disgust at how unhygienic it is to allow dogs in there. We feel that it's becoming too normal to allow animals into food establishments and claim a high cleanliness rating.

We stayed for one night in the annexe, what a brilliant room - nicely designed, spotlessly clean, filter coffee, very comfortable bed, spacious wet room, staff very helpful, friendly and accommodating. 2 minor niggles - no biscuits and boiling water in sink. Would definitely stay again.

We stayed at The Castle Inn at Spofforth after deciding we would stay over after visiting the Great Yorkshire Show rather than travelling back home. After looking at the available hotels with vacancies in accessible rooms, we booked The Castle. What a brilliant decision that was. The hotel is located in a tiny village surrounded by open countryside. We had the annexe room. It was really nicely designed, the kingsized bed was very comfortable, the wet room was spacious and again well designed but the hot water temperature either needs to be reduced or a warning notice. The whole annexe was spotless. The only tiny niggle was NO BISCUITS but it is nitpicking. The staff were great, very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return if in that part of the country again in the future.

Very clean most staff v good food excellent but pricey,rooms are clean but it is not perfect shower shelf missing so no wear to put soap etc the only shelf space in the room is blocked by a vanity cupboard, they give you milk in a container which had gone off by the morning as no fridge

We had a great night here the night before the great Yorkshire show. The staff were very attentive and friendly and very accommodating of any allergies. The food was really tasty and freshly made. The rooms were beautiful, quirky and clean. Can’t wait to stay again.

Just popped in for a quick refreshment with a friend whilst on a dog walk from Wetherby. Enjoyed half a Guinness, and perused the menu, which looked like it would be worth another visit. Staff were very friendly, environment comfortable and beverages very quaffable. There was a civil marriage celebration occurring in the rear dining room at the time of our visit, so the beer garden was not accessible, but it was lovely to see people obviously having a lovely time, and we both thought it such a wonderful location for such an event.

We had an enjoyable Sunday lunch at a round table in the conservatory area. The restaurant was busy on Fathers Day and the staff were very welcoming and attentive during our meal. We had 3 excellent starters of smoked salmon, crispy squid and a fresh plate of tomatoes, peas and feta. The children’s roasts were served at the same time which was appreciated. The adults roast dinners were all excellent with good portions. A mixture of excellent desserts to finish. Overall nearly perfect but as the sun came out ( amazingly ) it became far too hot at our table. Fortunately we were able to eat our desserts at another table.

lovely pub and restaurant with beer garden. great menu and food. a favourite stop off on walks around Spofforth. great place to relax in the beer garden on a sunny afternoon / evening with outside bar. remember to log your car registration into the terminal before leaving however else you’ll get a parking ticket. Staff always remind you and there are lots of signage informing you too.

Passed this so many times over the years but never been in. Amazing surroundings, great staff and lovely food. Highly recommended. 😁

Stay alot in hotels but I think this was one of the cutest places. The breakfast was so fresh and hot . Rebooked for next event

This could have been 5 stars.... Food is really great but simple options like new potatoes with fish no available. Orders not delivered on time. So mains came but sides forgotten. Follow up drinks orders forgotten. Spent £200 for 5 adults plus 3 small ones. Mandatory service not appreciated.. I always tip even if not totally happy (just vary the amount), but if it's going on the bill then put it in the prices. Don't you pay your staff? Great place and location spoiled by small niggles... need to up your game.

Great interior and beer garden Basic food

We used this as a stopover on a trip north. We found the staff friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food is good. We had our dog with us who was able to join us while we ate. Recommended.

Nice venue with good service. Quality of Sunday roast was very disappointing, everyone who had the beef left most of it.

Beautiful interior and beer garden. Was such a beautiful day too. Staff pleasant too.

Lovely stay. Staff attentive & friendly. Great service.

Our experience did not start well. Although there were plenty of staff and the place was quiet, no-one acknowledged us when we arrived, and I was totally ignored at the bar by a young man endlessly fiddling with dressing a drink which he had already poured, and ended up serving unadorned. When he finally returned to the bar, he took my drinks order and gave me some menus which I took to the table that my wife had chosen, only to be told that we couldn't sit there as it was reserved and were pointed in the general direction of the scruffy end of the bar. All that said, the food when it arrived was excellent, the drinks were splendid and the service once we were finally seated was OK. It's just a shame that my memory of today will be of bad initial service rather than good food and drink.

Nice inn, in a great town. Great local bar with a good selection of beers.

Joseph was a good waiter with a nice manner and helpful

I travelled for work and hit the jackpot with this find. From the moment I arrived there was ample parking, when I walked in it was clear to enter your reg for free parking. I was greeted straight away and told someone would be with me, I was checked in and shown to my room. The rooms were lovely and value for money, very comfortable bed and pillows, could not fault the room. Also I had evening meal and breakfast, again first class service and food. Overall a very pleasant place to eat with a welcoming atmosphere even for a sold female traveller.

Four of us came along for a family meal. Noted that we had to register our details as we went in for parking (overkill?). Quite a few of the items on the menu were unavailable. I don't think the burger represented anywhere near good value. Fish and chips looked good. As did the pie. Service was good, although they were understaffed. It's the "discretionary" service charge that grates. (a) If service is good then most people will tip - We would have anyway (b) if this is being used to increase the pay of staff rather than paying them a decent wage then the business is at fault. So.... remove the service charge and improve supply of menu items and we'll be back. Oh, should also say, the building and surroundings are lovely.

The Roast was excellent l would of liked the Tender stems cooked a little more too crunchy for my liking I would have preferred a traditional Crumble with a thicker topping

Went for lunch as a family today. Great food and service. Will definitely be back.

Excellent! We visited recently with friends and their son and were mightily impressed - all of the food was exceptional, especially the fish and chips! The deserts were great too, even if they muddled up the brownie which they quickly realised and took off the bill. We’ll certainly be back!!

Very comfortable rooms, excellent food relaxing atmosphere and service from Melissa first class. Her upselling was exemplary!!! Nothing too much trouble.

Lovely atmosphere Fantastic food Good service What more can you ask for ! Pork Sunday dinner was beautiful, as was the sticky toffee pudding & apple crumble

I wanted to feedback on the breakfast we had this morning at the pub. We wanted to come as it was new and we had never tried breakfast before here. We were quite disappointed on the service and even more on the food to be honest. The food we waited over half an hour for and in the meantime had already drank our coffee. The food arrived, we ordered the Full English, and the bacon was very overcooked, we received 1/4 of a mushroom and 1/4 tomato, which wasn’t described on the menu and I got the crusts toasted off a cut white loaf and we didn’t get asked what type of toast we wanted. I also got charged 50p for a small jug of soya milk which wasn’t detailed on the menu. We also had to order another coffee as we had already drunk our one waiting for the food to arrive. All in all with service charge it was £41.25 which isn’t cheap. On a positive note the sausage was great!

Menu uninspiring but food tasty. Portions measly and pricey. Worst aspect was the lack of welcome and impersonable service.

Fabulous stay. A slight mix up on arrival, however this was very quickly resolved, everything was great. We were in the Skipton room which was lovely. We also booked for dinner which was lovely. The staff and management all were friendly and really looked after us. We will be back!

Wonderful Sunday lunch. Great ambience and lovely helpful staff. First rate roast with all the trimmings. Thorough recommend.

Enjoyable meal with excellent service BUT this was ruined by subsequent receipt of parking fee of £100, generously reduced to £60 for early payment. I certainly did not see the signage, not that I was expecting to have to check in like this in a pub car park. Town centre maybe but a pub car park! Come on… nor did I get any reminders from the staff. Nor did I see the tablets he mentions elsewhere as I was served directly to the table and very well too. I will be going back to discuss this with the manager. See you soon, Mr Avery.

Great impromptu lunch. Made to feel very welcome. Food fresh and tasty. Perfect. Thank you!

Absolutely perfect, the gentleman front of house who greeted us when we arrived so very attentive. Food served promptly and was delicious. The 2 ladies who attended to our table friendly and efficient. Was a pleasure to visit. Thankyou we will certainly recommend and return.

First class lunch & wonderful kind service. Very helpful & made our lunchtime even more special. Thank you very much.

Lovely meal, great service and ambience🤩

We've always enjoyed eating here, the food is great and the beer garden in wonderful in the sun! Excellent service and tasty food, and judging by how busy this place is getting wet aren't the only ones who love it!

Great food and excellent service.

Lovely welcoming pub in the interesting village of Spofforth.

Good food, nice atmosphere, warm and really lovely staff tonight.

What a great experience, the staff here were exceptional. Rooms are great (if you need a really hot bath, use over bath shower to fill the bath). The roast beef was the best I've ever had. Thanks to the team for a great stay.

Thank you so much! The Barn was perfect for our small 100th birthday celebration. Spacious, light and tastefuly decorated as in website. Definitely a warm welcome and everything went smoothly. All meals excellent and the roast beef reported to be the best ever. Well done to the staff team Lucy, James, Tim and Joe who looked after us so well.

We had booked the Barn on for my mother in laws 80th Birthday which just happened to be on NYE. From start to finish Georgia and the team could not do enough to make the evening special. The staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent quality and there were many compliments from our party on every course and I felt it was excellent value for money. I would highly recommend the Castle for anyone looking to book a celebration or just a meal/drinks, it was truly a fantastic night..

Excellent Sunday lunch at our lovely Spofforth village pub and hotel The Castle. Food was excellent as was the service and the car parking booking system was a breeze and also ensures the car park isn't used by non patrons. Spofforth villagers are lucky to have this place !

We went for a NYE family meal and were so impressed with the whole experience. We were greeted at reception, had a pre-meal drink in the bar followed by lunch in the dining area. Every staff member without exception was polite, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere in both sides of the pub was relaxed and welcoming and we all really enjoyed our meals. The pace of service was perfect allowing us to enjoy a relaxing family afternoon and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. 2 of our party had a dog and this was a factor for choosing the pub, which was clearly dog friendly. I have read other reviews about the parking and, as a first time visitor, I saw the signs in the car park before entering and found it a very clear process to follow. Overall, we had a great experience at the Castle Inn and will definitely visit again in the future and recommend to friends.

Our Christmas Do was held at lunchtime and was in the barn area - a separate room within The Castle Inn. It was warm, cosy and very well laid out. The service provided by Chloe was exceptional and the food was excellent. The whole day was hard to fault. Will we be back next year? Yes!

The food was superb and the service was excellent, with a good choice of wine. It's not the cheapest pub meal but it was worth every penny. Everything was home made and the desserts were to die for.

Absolutely shocking!!! £100 fine for using the pub car park. The letter stated our registration plates need to be inputted at the restaurant yet nobody in the restaurant ever instigated that this was the case!! I went to castle inn to check out the signs...

We stayed for 2 nights as a getaway for our wedding anniversary. The hotel was lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were all really great. Would definitely recommend.

Poor service. Very slow. Should’ve known when we ordered a coffee & a hot chocolate and it took 20 minutes to come. From then it didn’t get any better. Had to ask for menus after waiting a while… finally ordered, was told they weren’t sure...

First visit to this establishment and it was very nice - we were greeted warmly and asked to sign our car registration into a computer system. The lunchtime menu was varied and after much deliberation I chose the scampi, which arrived in a bowl with...

I was joined by family from the USA for lunch at the castle inn. From entering premises we were greeted by a friendly team who made me and my family feel extremely welcome. Drinks orders taken and brought to the table whilst we made our...

This is my local pub and I feel compelled to defend it from some utterly ridiculous reviews that I’ve just read (yes I’m referring to you Helen Clarke, Stephanie B and Ben H). Imagine showing yourself up going on social media (wetherby grumbler etc) to...

Shocking experience. We had Sunday lunch here Oct 29th at 2.30pm on a pre booked table having been many times. It was my daughters birthday. We parked as usual outside in the car park we’re shown to our table & enjoyed lunch leaving some 1.45hours...

Stopped nearby to break up a long journey and found the Castle by chance. We had some particularly good luck! A very warm welcome, great food although we only had one course. The lad who served us couldn't have done more for us. We'll certainly...

great food, but the ambiance could do with an uplift. We hd the roast beef which was done perfectly, a nice amount of off, thickly cut, and cooked to perfection. The seating area doesn't have a lot of Asian ce though, but the food more...

I visited the Castle Inn for a leaving party with colleagues. We enjoyed a mix of burgers, fish and chips and pies which were all very nice. The staff were very attentive and the ambience very pleasant on a cold night. We all left very...

Would highly recommend, room was really nice, food was delicious. Staff are so friendly. A fab place to stay, will definitely be making a return visit.

It’s difficult to give a review of the food / service when our experience is completely overshadowed by the fact I and my retired parents ended up with £200 worth of parking charges after coming for lunch for my daughters 3rd birthday. We contacted the...

Overall a very poor and disappointing night for the following reasons: Service very poor - left sitting at the table with no menu's/drinks for about 15 mins. Ordered drinks twice which were very slow to arrive and order was wrong on one of the occassions....

Came for Sunday Lunch. The roast beef was excellent, cooked to perfection. The portions wee just right too, not too much not too little. The vegetables were a little rough, but I guess that is what they were going for. Great Yorkshire Pudding and roast...

Gem of a place excellent service from our waiter Alistair and bar staff.The food was of very high quality and nicely presented I had the gammon and my mum had the prawn and salmon salad with chunky chips delicious,To follow I had raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake was amazing lovely atmosphere sat on patio outside we will definitely return

The food was lovely. I had a Sunday roast which was one of the nicest I've had. Our server tom was perfect. He was quick and efficient and listens to any concerns about allergies.

We had our wedding day at The Castle Inn back in July and without a doubt it was the most incredible day! Every detail from planning the wedding right through to the final dance was taken into account and thought of by Gee and Tara. We spent lots of time planning with Gee who helped to make our dream day come to life. We felt relaxed and excited whenever we met Gee at the venue to talk through the day as her kind and calm personality shone through as well as her excitement for our wedding day. Tara organised our wedding day down to every last detail. Even to the detail of a specifically timed 'walking down the aisle song' that Tara pulled off with such ease. Tara took time throughout our day to ensure we were happy with everything along with the kindest, most considerate staff supporting us throughout the whole wedding weekend. We would highly recommend having your wedding day at The Castle Inn, whether it be small or big it is the most perfect place to say I Do!!

We popped in at late notice and we're in a bit of a rush, service was excellent and although we only ordered 2 burgers and an onion bharji burger they were excellent will definitely return

Visited mid week and had a very good lunch. Good food and well presented. Lovely outdoor space and dog very welcome. Attentive and friendly staff. Will definitely return and recommend to others.

We went for a special family lunch and had an excellent experience. Everything was as we had requested. Including being dog friendly. Service and food were both excellent and we were particularly impressed by Tom who catered to all our needs, including dog biscuits. We...

We really enjoyed everything about The Castle Inn. We ate from the Tea Time Treats menu, the Sausages and Fish Pie were both excellent as were the brownie and cheesecake that followed. Too add to the experience the service was warm and friendly, the young...

We had a delicious lunch. I brought my elderly parents and Abi , our waitress was extremely patient and accommodating especially with my mum who has dementia. Abi was a credit to you and the food was absolutely delicious!! I will definitely be back!

Having visited the Castle Inn previously with family and friends and having a very pleasant experience my husband and I decided to go for a quiet saturday night dinner. When we arrived at the Castle Inn the car park was full with a sign saying...

Really fantastic place. Lovely atmosphere rewally nice friendly staff and customers. Reasonable prices, excellent service and the food was delicious. We had beer battered haddock. Would highly recommend. Rachael was in charge on the day and doing a great job. We will be back 100%

Called in on a Tuesday for lunch - first visit. Everything was great - lovely ambience and good food. Must also make a particular mention about the excellent service. Rachel was extremely knowledgeable with the menu and suggested side dishes and puddings in a very...

Booked the beautiful private dining room for 15 to celebrate a 21st birthday party. The process of ordering and arranging was easy. On the evening the staff were brilliant and we all had great food and a really special evening.

Excellent food, wine and service. Good Yorkshire fine dining. Lots of atmosphere and clearly a magnet for people who like good food.

Pizza bases were not stone baked therefore very stodgy. However some great unique topping options! Chips were cold Service was very slow and they were not particularly busy Waiter had no idea what Gin was available behind the bar. Price of food did not reflect...

A beautiful place, good service and friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area. The lunch menu had a good selection of meals.

We celebrated the 20th anniversary of our walking group by 20 of us enjoying dinner together at the Castle Inn where we had a privae room that opened into the glazed courtyard area. Organising the event through manager James was very straightforward with a menu...