The Crown Pub in Harrogate

Despite talking to the owners about dining we weren't advised of the need to book, so, when we turned up and the place was half empty we could get nothing but an overpriced drink. The prices didn't seem to stop some of the locals from quaffing ill-advised quantities of beer, lager and spirits and then driving home

An impromptu day out resulted in finding this little gem of a pub. Off the beaten track, no pretentions and just how a local village pub should be. The food offering at 3pm was basic sandwiches, but good ones. The salad garnish was more than an after thought, generous and fresh. The chips were great.

The meals that I had were excellent. The staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and the choice of food and quality was great. No hesitation in recommending the Crown, Grewelthorpe.

We stayed at a cottage behind the pub and arrived late on a Friday afternoon, we rang the pub to see if we could eat there that evening and thankfully we did as they were busy but could fit us in. Lovely meal, 3 steaks and 1 scampi enjoyed by all the family. All 4 of us visited again for drinks (great beer) over the week of our stay. Thank you.

Stayed at The Crown on route to Scotland and especially to renew our acquaintance with Debbie and Paul the tenants. As always there was a very warm welcome, the room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The three real ales ( two local beers) were well kept and very good, there is a good range of all other drinks. The food and breakfast were absolutely delicious, a good choice and very reasonably priced, no room for pud I’m afraid.. This is a locals pub with a great community spirit and it deserves to be well attended. Another enjoyable visit and there will be another in the new year. Thanks Debbie and Paul.

The best place I've stopped food hospitality superb I'd steak best ever Debbie Paul were great hosts we stopped 3 nights spotless we can't wait to return asap

A superb little pub in the beautiful village of Grewelthorpe. Deborah and Paul are a fantastic couple, and the beers wines and spirits are well stocked. Well worth stopping off at for a bite to eat or for an evening out.

We booked at last minute for an impromptu overnight stay. The landlord, landlady and bar maid were really friendly and welcoming. We had a meal which was delicious and good value.The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean. Breakfast was excellent. Can definitely recommend.

Discovered after a long day of walking so was perfect to be able to relax by the lovely fire, enjoy great beer and really tasty food. Very friendly too.

We have always visited the Crown on the many occasions we have either visisted or stayed in Grewelthorpe. It never loses its charm and, despite all the covid-19 restrictions and rules, still retains a nice cozy atmosphere. We would also highly recommend having a meal here too as the food is simple pub grub but done extremely well and beautifully presented. We left, as always, feeling very happy. Be back very soon!

Fabulous stay nice clean comfortable bedroom, great home cooked evening meal & good breakfast, fantastically friendly couple running the pub & good banter with the locals, great choice of gins & local beers. Very good value.

After a walk in Hackfall Woods we called in to ask if they were still serving food (2pm). We were told they were but were asked by a friendly young waiter to wait and order a drink at the bar first. We did as we were told but then an older and very grumpy man (owner/manager?) shook his head at us and said only one person from each family should be at the bar. He didn’t even ask us nicely, just muttered and grumbled to himself. We walked out after being made to feel very unwelcome & uncomfortable. He was incredibly rude after we were just doing as we were told by the staff.

Friendly welcome from the couple who run the place. Room was a twin that really was only single size, but it was well priced and it did have it's own shower and loo. Home made curry v pleasant.

Had dinner here, friendly welcome, fast service and plentiful serving. Good quality scampi with good skin-on chips served with a good local beer. Will return someday.

Love this place. So friendly and cosy. Butties are amazing and excellent value. No problem with slight changes to menu. Dog friendly. Proper old pub. Please don't ever change.

We were a group booked in here for an early evening meal following on from a visit to the nearby Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park and a quick visit to Masham. This is a pub that has clearly decided to have only a limited number of relatively uncomplicated dishes on its menu and to do them well. And it does, in presentation, quantity, and quality. Everyone in the group was happy with the food they ordered. One member of the group had a restricted diet which did not seem to be allowed for on the menu. However after a discussion with the cook a meal, not on the menu, was produced which was of the same general standard as the other, on the menu, meals. Service was excellent with all the staff - the cook, the teenage and the other waiters - being helpful and efficient. If you're happy to have a basic pub meal then I have no hesitation in recommending this pub. However if you're planning on eating here regularly then you will probably be looking for a change of menu after a few visits.

Walked here from Masham along the river and it was worth the effort. A lovely lunch (1 pie & chips and 1 open sandwich) with great beer. Can heartily recommend a stop here if you're passing through or in the area.

Stopped here after exploring Hackwell Woods. It was in the perfect position for a spot of lunch and a drink.The staff were friendly and the prices were relatively cheap. There was a limited menu which consistent mainly of sandwiches and typical pub food. The pub’s decor is very tired and a little shabby. Disappointingly, the food was bland and uninspiring. There are better places for lunch in the area.

We were staying at' The Ruin' where we had a stunning vista from the terrace but sky which indicated rain shortly and yes, after 15 minutes walking through the woods it started!We had a warm welcome at The Crown and a pint of Hackfall with a delicious homemade lasagne, salad and OH had rump steak and chips.We took our left over chips home and had them with egg and bacon for breakfast!Lovely old building and nice couple running the pub.

Ventured in with our three dogs after a long walk around Hackfall Woods. The pub is set in a stunning little village. We were greeted by friendly staff, we had a lovely sandwich, plenty filling, served with proper chips!!! Washed down with a refreshing lager... what’s not to love!! Oh and the price was reasonable too xx

Called in after walking in Hackfall woods with our dog. A warm welcome at the crown. Had a good meal very tasty and quick. Dog friendly. And real fires

This cost little pub in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire offers a warm and comfortable atmosphere. It has a small but interesting menu of which the "Prawns with Cajun Sauce" is a winner. Also worth a mention is the Mediterranean Chicken. Good service and reasonable prices.

Called here today for lunch with friends Received a very warm and friendly welcome Typical walker’s pub (hackfall woods and walks nearby). You can come in here with your dog after a walk for a refreshing drink and some food. Lunch is hot and cold sandwiches with chips and salad also filled Jacket spuds We had 2 hot pork sandwiches in lovely fresh rolls and one roast beef. Both came with home made proper chips and side salad Very tasty and very filling Good choice of beers and well stocked bar I had the Hackfall bitter made by Marstons and very nice too Thatchers cider on draught was the other choice and declared chilled and delicious There is a restaurant area and bar plus games room and small patios front and back plus car park Full menu on an evening so will return to try that out

Popped in after visiting the Himalayan Garden up the road. Good old fashioned pub with good beer and wine

We popped in here after our 3 hour walk nearby. And boy did we enjoy an ice cold cider, sat outside in the sunshine. The bar staff were friendly, the pub lovely and the village too. Already decided to come back and explore more and sample the food, which looked lovely (and smelled fantastic)!

If just like to say this is a beautiful little find. We had a lovely meal here and it was over of the kids birthday so they made him feel very special.

Excellent evening - both food and entertainment. To have two pipers pipe in the haggis,do Selkirk Grace, address the Haggis with whisky toast then continue throughout the night entertaining us with anecdotes and music, on 25th Jan (actual date for Burns Night) in the local village pub was amazing. The pipers were so friendly, encouraging conversation and happy to chat and answer questions. We were served three courses with bagpipes in between, then there was a raffle, silly bingo and a great quick quiz in aid of the local church. The food was great but the whole night is to be recommended - we will be back next year.

Sophie, the landlady and her husband were great hosts during our visits to The Crown - nothing too much trouble. Steak Night on a Monday very good value and huge portions. Quiz night on a Thursday with supper included - and they keep a very good pint.

Love this place, whether it's for a casual pint after a long walk, a lunchtime treat or a great night out. A good atmosphere with friendly staff and locals it's well worth a visit when in Grewelthorpe.

Grewelthorpe is a petty village and has an Inn to compliment it. Received a warm welcome and wished I had time for more than a quick drink. Having read fellow TripAdvisors reviews, I shall be back for a dinner and possibly a stay over.

We frequent the pub often for a few drinks as it is a great little pub that has rediscovered its character and sole again after many years of bad management with the new landlady who has injected some much needed energy back into it.

Passing through Grewelthorpe on our way back from Masham Theresa and I decided to re-visit the Crown where we hadn't eaten for a few years. Good decision!

We visited here three weeks ago and the service was warm and friendly . At first we were disappointed in no traditional Sunday lunches being served but the food we had was fab. Definitely worth a visit especially to try the homemade burgers and the homemade Victoria sponge

Really friendly staff with a lovely little dog, I had a very enjoyable pint of bomber, very well priced may I add. My little boy was very happy letting blows fly into the sky with the lady manager who was also very pleasant and welcoming, would definitely recommend this pub, me and my family will for sure be returning in the future

its a bit on the scruffy side and you'll not get top class food here, its pretty basic and not much choice, Portion sizes aren't great either, but what they served was good enough, a bit on the steep side considering the portion sizes. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the Beer was pretty good, it'll 'fill a hole' as we say in Yorkshire. as long as you are forewarned I think you can still enjoy a pint and have a bite to eat here. I cant fault them on service, they were very helpful.

After a long walk we always treat ourselves to a much deserved pub lunch. Unfortunately on this occasion the pub lunch was far from being a treatis and should be avoided.... ordering a baguette filled with cheese and ham in the heart of yorkshire the least I expect is yorkshire ham and cheese, not cheep processed ham squares with grated tasteless cheese in a soft baguette for £4.90.

We pop into this pub in North Yorkshire with our wee dog, Molly and the food we receive is lovely and there is plenty of it too. The staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. We shall definitely visit this charming village inn time and again as the value for money is excellent.

We called in on Mothering Sunday just for a light bite. We both had a prawn baguette and drink. Nicely served and very good value for money. It was a glorious day so we sat outside with our two dogs. They were offered water and dog biscuits. Landlord and lady very friendly and the dogs were welcomed too.

We visited the Crown on 21st Oct, looking for a hearty meal after our long journey. We received a super warm welcome & was far from disappointed with our meal, which was delicious. We found the locals, the staff & the landlord & lady happy & chatty. What a lovely village pub. Thank you

a lovely little pub that caters for eveyone we had just finished a walk around Harkfall woods when we nipped in for some liquid refreshment.

Excellent pub fair served by the friendliest of people, Would recommend and shall certainly visit there again.

Recently visited after a long stay away after a series of managers

We were just passing so dropped in for a pint and a snack. There were four of us and all ordered a different toasty. One was acceptable but the other three were poor. The only saving grace was that there was a nice pint on tap. Dogs allowed but not in the restaurant. Friendly hosts, even got a free chew for the dog.

New managers in. Pub now open each day with new menu, including breakfasts. Free wifi and will do picnics for walkers in Hackfall..

We saw this place as we were passing on our way back to Masham and thought it looked nice, so we made our way back over on the evening to eat. The menu choices were a little limited but we found something we wanted. There weren't many people in and were the only ones eating at that time so the food arrived quickly. Unfortunately, the sausages my Husband had ordered were like shoe leather and had been overcooked. I had the Hunters chicken and it was ok. I'm afraid that, despite the warm welcome we received from the staff and regulars, we wouldn't return to eat, sorry

Parked here in the morning and went for a 2 hour hike before dining. It's a good old fashioned pub and very friendly. Lovely pint of Black Sheep...like you would expect! Took the dog in with us without any fuss. Food was very good (lamb shank). Dessert was equally nice (Chocolate tart). I would recommend this place and should be included in your ramble!

We went for Sunday dinner as a family. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We had roast lamb and beef. The meat was lovely but the Yorkshire pudding really let it down. We are in Yorkshire for goodness sake so I would expect more than one very small unrisen frozen Yorkshire. The pub was cold as were the plates which meant the food got cold quickly too. A real shame as they were points that could easily be fixed and would make a big difference.

We called in the Crown Inn for a pint after a nice walk through Hackfall from Masham. The landlord and barman were very friendly and welcoming. We sat out the front with our large dog that was more than welcome. We ordered beef baguettes and chips and they were brought out very quickly and thoroughly recommended. And another plus is being to pay by PayPal for your meal and drinks.

New owners doing their best to give holiday makers a real holiday bed and breakfast available for walkers, in the heart of Yorkshire's beautiful countryside.

Warm welcome was given by the female staff member serving food and drink. The lunch was typical roast beef and veg. Hot and tasty. Nice pub, nice food, nioce staff. Would return for same service and food.

Whilst staying up the road on holiday we popped in The Crown on a Wednesday afternoon for a drink, warm & friendly welcome from the landlady, we sat by the cozy open fire, wish we had more time would have liked to return & sample the menu. Apparently over past it seems the pub hasn't had a good reputation. Well meeting the very friendly landlady looks like it's in safe hands.it's a great village pub. Will definitely return when in the area.

The Crown at Grewelthorpe has now re-opened and is under new management - who have signed a long-tern lease with the brewery

I used to say nearby for summer holidays when I was a kid. Now I have kids I wanted to take them to feed the ducks in the nearby village pond. On a previous visit I found out the pub doesnt open until 5pm. When my mother visited from Ireland we mad the 3 hour drive up to Grewelthorpe to take my kids again and my mum who hadnt been there for 30 years. We arrived at 7pm on a wednesday. There was a sign on door that said the pub didn't open on Monday and Tuesdays. The website says it does open on tuesdays. Dispite it being a wednesday evening the front door was locked. A woman came out of the side door and rudely just barked sorry we're closed. We left, feed the ducks and went to Ripon were we had a great meal. Thats twice I've tried to visit this pub in last 3 years and still not crossed the front door. Think ill give up trying. Its a shame as it used to be really good.

This is a very popular pub for both locals and visitors alike. We didn't eat here on this occasion but it was obvious the food in the restaurant was extremely good as there were lots of people booking tables throughout the evening. Also Friday night is "Steak Night" with 2 x steaks and a bottle of wine for £28 and this seemed to be a very popular choice. We would definitely dine here next time we visit.

First of all the photo of the Crown on this sit is Not the crown at Grewelthorpe. I've been going to this pub/restaurant for years and I've always found the the food to be very good and the service excellent. However, it was taken over by new owners/managers a few years back. They appear to have had some personal issues and I think this has effected the running of the establishment and the quality of the restaurant and service right from the top.

What a lovely warm welcome we recieved, the food is good and the preices are reasonable with lots of choice for home cooked meals, we cant wait to go back in spring and look forward to it. thank you for a great service

We have previously visited the Crown at Grewelthorpe and were fully expecting a quality meal for Sunday Lunch. We were invited by a visiting friend to choose a suitable nearby pub/restaurant at which the friend could treat us to Sunday Lunch. The food was disastrous, I really felt sorry for our friend who paid for this meal. As three people, we each had a separate main course, Beef, Pork and Chicken. The meal came, the roast potatoes were part defrosted, the veg was hard and undercooked, the Yorkshire pudding was (ex-Morrisons) frozen and had been left in the oven far too long....The top was burnt black at least 1 inch down, almost inedible. There were a few other people in the dining area at that time and we were keen to observe their reactions to the meal. One lady dining with her husband actually called for the Chef and complained bitterly, indicating that she had been in the catering business most of her life and was appalled at the food delivered. The Chef/Manager simply shrugged her shoulders and said....don't bother to pay then. Following this she simply walked away. What a way to run a business. We may have thought of a similar action, however, this would seriously embarrass our friend. We will certainly not go there again, furthermore we will mention this unpleasant experience to others.

Great country pub bought on leaps and bounds by the new owners over the past couple of years.Good setting off point for walkers to Hackfall and a great cosy fire awaits you when you get back.Food is all homemade and cooked to order and the landlord offers a wide selection on the menu.Great pub,great food,not pricey and a friendly atmosphere.

family do there, room cold, no music or atmosphere, kids meals came out after the adults 2 courses, food was rubbish and drinks were poured incorrectly. bye bye

I have been calling in here for the last few years and have seen several owners/chefs and the experiences would not be out of place at the nearby theme park. From the sublime to the distasteful and sadly my last experience falls into the latter. Overcooked, inedible, wrong food, sloppy service and very poor customer care led us to give up on this little country pub and venture a little further afield. Of course we may have caught it on an off day, but really, after four years of calling in and sampling the food I don't think I will go back.