The Dawnay Arms in Hambleton

A great location. We sat outside on a beautiful terrace. Both of us had substantial starters and salad . I had arancini in tomato sauce - delicious.

Had planned to lunch at The Dawnay Arms for a while after reading about its amazing food and reputation as a top rated gastro pub. Recommendation from more than I’ve well known chef also noted .We live a few miles away and had a lovely drive to Newton On Ouse . We were impressed by the appearance of the pub and lovely gardens with view over the river.We received a lovely welcome and were made comfortable in the very pleasant restaurant .The menu and specials sounded delightful with lots of lovely dishes to choose from.We really enjoy home made bread so chose White Onion Soup with Thyme which was served with home made bread. The soup was delicious but the bread was a disappointment and tasted neither home made or fresh that day. Mains were nicely presented . My husband’s Ballotine of chicken was luke warm but was very nicely presented. My fish - I ordered a half portion was very nice and served with pea purée and delicious tartare sauce . The chips had a slightly pre prepared taste rather than freshly cut and cooked.I chose a mango and passion fruit Pavlova which looked very pretty but was let down slightly by a rock hard meringue nest - I prefer crispy on the outside and slightly chewy inside.Mango sorbet was delicious . The dessert was covered with diced mango which was under ripe and slightly chewy. Our expectations were high and we just felt a few obvious little things were overlooked or not quite right for us.

Impromptu visit, fancied a Sunday lunch, so after a quick Google search, decided on The Dawnay Arms. It has never been before, but reviews looked good. Arrived around 1pm, and it was starting to get busy. We hadn't booked but the young lady said if we didn't mind the back room rather than the main dining area she would happily show us a table. The bar staff took our drink order and said he would bring it to our table. The back room was warm and cosy. Sunday lunch had the usual options of beef, lamb, pork, or chicken. I chose beef, and my hubby had the pork. Food arrived, and we were not disappointed it looked and tasted great. Creamy mash potatoes, roast carrots, roast parsnips stacked with beef and topped with homemade Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes to the side plus a side dish of cremed leeks and red cabbage with an extra gravy boat. The pork option had excellent crackling on the top. The food was absolutely delicious and a generous portion. Great food, friendly staff & a warm welcome. I couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely be going back.

A fabulous experience from start to finish. We had a lovely table for lunch overlooking the rive to celebrate an 80th Birthday. The service was impeccable - nothing was too much trouble. Great menu with lots of gluten free choices too. Food was amazing A lovely touch of a birthday dessert went down very well. Thankyou for looking after us so well.

This is an excellent place to eat, lovely position by the river, not best appreciated in December! Welcoming, prompt, friendly, efficient service, could not have been better. Brought lovely starters for the greedier members of the party, but ensured that didn't delay main courses too much, which were all brought out together, the various fish dishes were all excellent as was the pheasant. Not to mention lovely puds. I can only assume they were not full because they had quite rightly geared their bookings to the staff they had. Do your best to experience this pub/restaurant.

What a fabulous pub this is, great atmosphere, real fires, warm and friendly. Six of us ate here for an impromptu birthday celebration, the land lady and staff were so friendly, the food was delicious, hubby loved the selection of beers and the overall atmosphere was relaxed with candles on the tables and chilled out background music. We would definitely recommend eating here, thank you to you all, we will be back x

Mediocre at best. Venison Burger for £18 was dry, bland and poorly presented. Menu choice was uninspiring, in contrast to the Lunches which are excellent. Charging £24 for a £6 Bottle of Merlot is a ripoff at best. A disappointing experience.

If you're into scallops then these were the best we have ever tasted. Beautiful cooked in a parsley crust served on 2 shells. We both said how delicious they were! We both chose the ham hock chicken and leek pie with champ mash and buttered green beans. Pie's were good and my partner, being a pie connoiser enjoyed his and mine as I couldn't eat mine after finding a large piece of bone! The restaurant itself was nice, perhaps a little more uparket than some of the others in the area and we were recommended to visit. The waitress service was great, very attentive and friendly and definitely made our experience worth a mention. Menu appeared varied with a takeaway option. We may try one of the pizzas on offer another time.

Lovely relaxed venue and the food is amazing. We'll worth dropping in. As well as a-la-carte there is a fab specials menu, great for families and welcomes dogs too..

Lovely friendly greeting. Enjoyed a drink in the beautiful garden before sitting down for a very tasty meal. Great service, good value, highly recommended. If we were local this would be a regular visit for us!

Perfect food, served beautifully. Friendly and knowledgeable team. Great beer. Honestly could have not been better. A great choice just off (literally) A64 on way to Scarborough. We'll be back. We'd go again today if we could. Probably tomorrow too.

Took my Mum for lunch. The food was delicious and superbly presented, and the staff were welcoming and polite. Mum and I were both very impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon

Fantastic all round. Great food, gorgeous setting and fabulous service. Would definitely recommend!

Great food quality. We had some of the nicest starters that we have had in a long time. For the level of quality, the prices are fair. It's a genuine ‘gastro pub’. Very good wine list. The young waiter that served us was excellent.

Excellent food ( well cooked); service & wine list. Was very warm indoors which was most welcome on a cold foggy night. We will return.

Lovely pub, good stop off point for walks around Beningborough hall. It’s split in two halves, the pub half has a wood burning stove making it very cosy. Dogs are welcome. Food is amazing if a little pricey, I think it was £17 for pizza.

Very cozy restaurant on a very chilled foggy evening. Service excellent. Food excellent; well presented & cooked. Good wine list. Would recommend a visit. Thanks Michelin for including in your guide.

Sunday lunch on Dec 11 my wife’s birthday. Cold day and friendly staff, who fussed our Westie, sat us by roaring log fire. The service by young staff was brilliant and the food truly excellent. Unusually we had starter and main course. Camembert lovely and pate served with home made chutneys. Traditional roast beef just superb as was my beer battered haddock, crispy to the last bite. The sides and chips were beautifull. Just loved the staff, I prefer ketchup to tartare sauce so they brought a bottle of Heinz , great. A fabulous presentation ,quality of food in a nice pub. Many thanks to the chef, this is what quality pub food is about.

Had an amazing meal today with my wife and dog, every course was sublime and the sirloin steak was one of the best steaks I have ever eaten (A big comment I know). My wife had the soup for starter and fish & chips which were also amazing and nothing was left on the plates. Congrats to the chef! and the staff were also brilliant, will definitely be back!

Visited this wonderfully located pub for a feed and beers with my Julie and my boy Fido.Blooming wonderful garden,lovely beer,super amiable staff and decent food. Only a suggestion.....10 chips for £2.50 seems a bit “parsimonious”. Otherwise 1st rate all round.

I meet family amd friends here often and always enjoy amazing food. This place is a cut above your average pub. The standard is amazing. I had grilled halibut with a prawn risotto and broccoli. It was delicious. Sunday lunch is really good too. The staff are very friendly, and it's great to visit just for drinks.

Dropped into the Dawnay Arms for a drink and light lunch and to be fair the food and drink were very good. The experience was soured by the poor attitude and rudeness of the barman Tristan. Having served me the wrong drink he refused to correct his mistake and aggressively denied it was his mistake.

My daughter move just down the road from here and she took us there for a meal,at first we were going to eat outside but it was too hot, even though it was about 7 at night.We moved to the bar area (dog friendly) and ordered our food I had a pasta dish which was delicious a good size portion that went down a treat. My wife had the bacon chop which was also well received my daughter and her hubby both went for a chicken dish, out 4 year old grandson had spaghetti a bowl full that he could not get through.We had about 5 pints of beer between us and 2 soft drinks.The sweets were also a big hit I had a Knickerbocker glory wow what a treat every one else went for the Sticky toffee pudding,(of which my wife is a bit of an expert) these all went down well. The young lady waitress was very helpful and professional,and the lady behind the bar who I think was the owner was also very friendly what a great night we had. The total bill was around £100 a real bargain for the service we received and the food,no complaints at all.

Having recently moved to the area we have tried the Dawnay three times now. Each time has been for something different and we've loved it each time.

Excellent pub/restaurant located in a small village and on the Ouse (with its own landing stage). Friendly welcome. Excellent facilities. Quiet when we were there. Food and service superb. Terrine starter followed by Venison sausage and mash. Finished with excellent choice of cheeses. Good value. Washed down with excellent pint of Viking ale

We cane up from the south to take my Mother out for Sunday lunch.

A great place foe a family Sunday lunch . The staff were great and very friendly nothing was any problem .The food as usual was well presented and the taste superb. We will be back and probably make this our place to ear on a regular basis .Thanks to the staff

I had dinner here with a group of work colleagues and was given a set menu with three choices of starters, mains and desserts for a certain price. The food was nice, well presented and served by a very friendly server. Meals were on the small side but tasted lovely. Lovely location with outside seating

What a lovely spot this is. Passed this gastro pub a number of times and always thought it would be nice to try, and it did not disappoint. Excellent friendly service. Food was superb (including great feedback from the vegetarian in our party). Portion sizes were just right. Will definitely be returning!

We visited this restaurant for a family Sunday Lunch and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and there was a good choice of meals not just roasts. It has a nice children’s menu, too. The people are lovely and it is dog friendly, too. Although too cold when we were there there is a lovely garden at the back which would be fab on a nice day. A great find. We will be back.

Booked in for an esrly sat night dinner , starters were ok if a little pricey .

Great meal! A very good dinner, lovely service and very pleasant surroundings. Superb evening all round! The highlight has to be the puddings. WOW!

From the warmth of the welcome to the high quality of the lunch food - all was excellence. Lovely venue with choice of places to sit ... we went near the fire, but there are tables with views out over the River Ouse or cosier corners.

Located in a pretty village on the Ouse. Nice varied menu with plenty of specials to consider. Excellent service and excellent food. We would eat here again.

Great meal had a fantastic starter, the main course was lovely nice bit of beef and plenty of gravy, cheese board with a nice selection, lovely pint of landlord and a great atmosphere

An ideal pit stop on a boating trip down the Ouse. The mooring is a little tricky and not that large but it’s only a short walk to the Dawnay Arms. There was a warm welcome and the sandwiches were wholesome. I would definitely recommend this village Inn.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch after walking the 3.6miles parkland walk starting from Beningbrough Hall. Food was fantastic, Roast Belly Pork, Roast Beef, children’s menu of Fish Goujons, Sausage & Mash served with lovely vegetables. Desserts all stunning too, chocolate tart, white choc cheesecake, sticky toffee pud and £17.95 for 2 courses was excellent value for food of this quality. Lovely beer garden at the rear overlooking the river would be lovely in summer. We will definitely be back again soon. Thank you very much ☺️

Really nice pub with great service but was incredibly disappointed that there were no vegetarian or vegan options on the Sunday that we went. There was a mushrooms and parmesan macaroni dish but parmesan is not vegetarian (it has rennet in) so couldn't even have that.would love to go back but only if there were more plant based options available.

3pm on a Sunday after a visit to Beningborough Hall was very civilised. A great table by the window augured well for the whole experience. The food was wonderful, and the armosphere friendly and relaxed. The lunchtime menu had plenty of choice, and all the food we had was excellent with generous portions.

My new default pub for Sunday lunch.

The food and service are exceptional. From the moment you step into the pub you are greeted by the staff or Kerry the landlady who all make you instantly welcome.

We visited for Sunday lunch with parents, having made a booking, the food was lovely and the waitresses very attentive but the kitchen was way too slow... it look 30+ mins for soups and pate to arrive and then another similar wait for a main course overall we were there for more than 2 1/4 hours for starter and mains

Party of four people for lunch. A roaring open wood fire wafted a nice smokey tinge to the atmosphere on this chilly day when we met up for lunch and a drink. Service was helpful and friendly and obliging. We chose from the cheaper menu (with less choice) although some of the specials were appealing. We all had rump steak with mash and green beans. The rump had been braised to perfection and was accompanied with a rich, lovely gravy. Timothy Taylor’s and Black Sheep ales were served at the bar and seemed very well kept.

Been here twice now, first for Sunday lunch and then a Saturday night dinner. Both visits very good and will definitely be back. Good food, good atmosphere and great wine.

This is my second visit and I’m delighted to report that the standard of food was just as good as the first time. Set in a wonderful Yorkshire village with the exquisite Beningbrough Hall on its doorstep, this place is tastefully decorated and offers a welcoming feel as soon as you cross the threshold. The staff are very friendly and obliging and they ‘love’ dogs. This is an essential for me personally because we take our rather large dog everywhere we possibly can. The food is simply presented, you get exactly what it says on the menu, but don’t mistake its delightful simplicity for uninteresting. The food it’s bold, full of flavour and most importantly, delicious. The Dawnay Arms is a firm favourite and I can’t wait to return for more!

Wednesday night is steak night, and well worth a visit. An excellent steak with a nice glass of wine, tremendous value.

Had an excellent meal after racing at York. The service was friendly and efficient and we were made very welcome. The food was delicious, we had potato gnocchi with a Mediterranean twist, and a beautifully cooked seabass. The wine list was very reasonable. The bar has a pleasant atmosphere , and is a relaxing place for a drink or a meal, well worth travelling out of York for.

We used to live in the area and were passing through early Saturday evening. The wine is excellent and the food beautifully presented though small in portion. Having chosen venison we were told it was sold out so opted for lamb and rabbit. The lamb was rather disappointingly chewy. Service was attentive. The masterpiece was the desert plate for 2 which was excellent value and more than made up for the small main course.

Called in for lunch today (Sat) and enjoyed really lovely food all freshly cooked to order. The is our first visit and was really worth the drive, sitting in the patio garden under sun shades was a very relaxing way to spend 2 hours. Staff could not do enough for us and were very friendly. Thank you

What a find! As we navigated The Ouse on our boat we spotted the pontoon outside this place marked for customers only. Well who wouldn't want to be a customer to get a spot like that! I booked online (although need not have) and we walked up the garden, over the stile and into the pub. A friendly greeting, some well kept beer, a delicious meal served by a smiling and competent young waitress. Spot on! If the mooring is vacant on our way back we will happily return

It is with relative regret I have to leave a bad review for this pub and that’s what it is, a pub, not a restaurant, I have enjoyed many a Sunday lunch in the beer garden as we have dogs, and even invited friends to come along with us and recommended the place to many other friends , pointing out that I think the service is probably 7/10 on a good day but the quality and price of the food is worth it, and after visiting they agreed.

Called in for a quiet family meal for 4. We ordered 4 rib eye steaks .order was taken after a while we were informed they only had 1. asked for pork burger no it was venison. But they had some rump .to be honest it was a shambles don't know what happened to the rib eye we ordered we didn't get it.

I thought long and hard before knocking my review down from a 4 to a 3. Like a few other reviewers, I also encountered the staff member who really doesn't suit a customer facing role. Which was a shame, because the venue is very nice, the food was good enough and the price was OK. If I knew the staff rota well enough to avoid another encounter, I would be happy to go back.

I came across this lovely pub as wanted to visit restaurant by the river. What a lovely treat! There is a nice area where you can sit inside the restaurant but can enjoy the outdoor view. It also has the outside garden area which next to the lovely and peaceful river Ouses. I ordered a vegetarian risotto for the starter. It is moreish but not too sickening. My daughter had kids meal and she seems to enjoy it. I had a special Cod dish ( Sorry, I can't remember the name) and it was superb... truly delicious and 100% fresh fish. I had a glass of house Pinot Grigio with my meal and it was so good-no sharp aftertaste at all. My daughter finished her meal with sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. It was so yummy. I love the light sponge with a lovely fresh vanilla ice cream. I ordered Affogato and it was perfect for after the heavy meal. Then I had a cheese board ( I must be hungry)and all of their cheeses are truly delicious, creamy, not too punchy yet full of character.

Drove to the dawnay arms for a bar lunch in the beautiful garden by the river. Ordering was a shambles as was the food. What a pity.

The seafood dinner was delicious. The dessert was fantastic with beautiful lemon flavours and the main course of Halibut was delicious. Service was swift and friendly and we had a great evening altogether. The flight of wines also went well with the set menu.

My partner and I had a splendid dinnervlast night. We both decided on fish. He had deep fried Pollack with triple cooked chips etc. whereas I had the mouth watering Halibut with charred asparagus and wild mushroom risotto which was devine. We couldn't decide which of the desserts to choose so we had it all on their amazing tasting plate - Dessert heaven !!

The food was ok for a pub Sunday lunch. Roast potatoes seemed to have been around the block a couple of times, certainly not the crispy finish I would expect. The dining room was not as warm as I would have liked, and we are used to the cold North. Very child friendly though. Slightly confusing pricing structure, with specials not included on the three course menu price, which is ok, but how the pricing is achieved on the bill is less than clear.

The menu was quite extensive and the food delicious. We should be giving the Dawnay 5 as the pub is delightful in a lovely setting, but what is with the landlady. Can I suggest if she doesn’t enjoy being there she should consider another career

Staying for a few days in Beningborough we walked along the River Ouse passing through the grounds of Beningborough Hall and the delightful village Newton on Ouse.

We popped in to the Dawney Arms on our way home from shopping in York on Valentine's Day lunchtime. The guys working were very friendly and very professional. As it was a cold day we chose a table near the open fire, menus arrived swiftly as did the drinks. We opted for the set menu 2 courses for 14.95, the food arrived quickly and was excellent, the triple cooked chips are to die for. We will definitely return be it lunch or evening, well worth a visit and good value,

I visited the Dawnay Arms for Sunday Lunch as a birthday treat for my daughter. The atmosphere was lovely added to by the gorgeous fire. The food was superb Myself and my Friend had the exquisite roast beef which melted in your mouth, the gravy to die for. My daughter had the roast pork, which appeared to be succulent and tasty all accompanied by fresh well cooked vegetables. The staff were friendly and efficient and very welcoming. I wish I had had room for a pudding as the sticky toffee pudding looked great. See you again soon.

To celebrate my husbands 70 th birthday we invited family & friends to have lunch with us at The Dawney Arms, from planning the date & discussing the menu, (we had the whole dining room to ourselves), Kerry the owner was very accomodating to our needs, we were served with a fabulous lunch, several different dishes previously ordered by our guests, the staff were efficient friendly & swift, the portions of food were very generous, we did not eat another thing all day!! A great restaurant.

We visited on a wet and rainy day. The staff here were incredibly friendly and invited us in for a...

The Dawnay Arms is a wonderful restaurant. They have a garden along the river in the back of the property...

Food is lovely, very rich but satisfying, small portions but you're not left hungry. We were served by Katie who...

My faith in Sunday lunches out has been restored! It’s been about two years since I’ve had a Sunday lunch...

Had our first visit to the Dawnay Arms on Saturday night, went with a couple of friends. Easy, friendly welcome...

Picked the Dawnay Arms for dinner following a recommendation from our hotel. Three other tables wer occupied when we arrived, the barman was friendly and we expected the evening to be a success based on the five minutes spent chatting at the bar.

I have been here a few times before and i went with work. The service was faultless and like every other time ive been before the food is incredible. I cannot remember the ladys name that seems to be in charge but she is the face of the business and she is really good at her job. I work with people with learning disabilities and she welcomed them in and she was very patient with them whilst they were trying to order. She looked after each and every one of us and nothing was too much trouble. This is why we keep returning and im pretty sure we will be back for christmas day.

It always baffles me why inhospitable people go into the hospitality business .. do they not see the clue is in the title? I've been going to The Dawnay for many years. It's a lovely pub in a beautiful location with potential to never disappoint. As ever this visit these were still the same and the staff were courteous as usual. The owner however (female) had a miserable face from the get go and any reasonable requests were met with a scowl. Complete lack of understanding of customer relations and the business she's in. I get tired of this. There are plenty of competitors to go to if you can't raise some manners.

The food and the surroundings were very nice as were the staff but the welcome from the lady we presumed was the landlady was very disappointing, cool and unwelcoming. Hoping for a warmer welcome if we go again.

We chanced on the Dawnay Arms when out exploring the area. The pub/restaurant was nicely decorated and the staff very friendly when we arrived. We ordered grouse and ploughman's lunch which arrived beautifully cooked and presented. Wine and beer were good. We will definitely go back again.

Went for dinner at the Dawnay Arms last night, the restaurant is lovely with a good choice of drinks available. The food is delicious, I had the steak & my partner the burger & both were beautifully cooked. The desserts were also excellent & we were very well looked after throughout the meal. Compliments to all of the staff.

We were first time visitors to the Dawnay Arms, and were most impressed with the venue, food, drinks and service. Everything was top-notch. The puddings deserve a special mention. My wife had chocolate torte which I tasted and confirm it was excellent. My STP was gorgeous and not too sweet. 100% all round.

Lovely setting with gardens leading down to the river. We were a walking group lunching here. The food was excellent as was the service.

We enjoyed our meal at this pub. We had the beer battered halibut and an omelette (which was very expensive for an omelette at over £12, but beautifully cooked). We sat in the bar area near to the open fire. I guess our gripes were the cost of both meals, which we considered expensive when compared to other comparable village pubs we had eaten at and the wait for the meals to arrive which was in excess of half and hour, when really the place wasn't that busy on a week day evening. It is a lovely venue and beautifully decorated though and the food was really delicious.

My wife, family and I visited for Sunday dinner. The welcome , service and food quality/value were excellent. The DawnayArms is definitely woth a visit,

Just paying a quick visit to the area and decided to have a light lunch. All 3 of us enjoyed what we ordered and the staff were all friendly and the service very good.A little quiet but it was only mid-week but I enjoyed the meal and would go back if and when in the area again.

Dined on a Friday evening without another customer in sight - either in the bar or the restaurant. Meal average with a peculiar starter featuring a rather manufactured welsh rarebit. Telltale warning signs around - apart from no clients - dog eared menus & wine list - too expensive - too ordinary - absolutely no atmosphere. A great pity. Our last visit a year or so ago was v. enjoyable

Weny with my son for lunch on Sunday 10th June, we had a very delicious pork roast, service was all you could wish for. Well done to al, the staff

Met up with my parents for dinner here to start a nice break in Yorkshire. The food was very good and not to expensive, I had the Yorkshire Rarebit, followed by pasta which was very good. Very good value for money.

Stopped by The Dawnay Arms to meet friends after a long day out with the kids. The staff were excellent and made us feel very welcome. We ate from the fixed price menu and all dishes were thoroughly enjoyed. Overall an excellent location, super service and quality food...would happily recommend.

Visited with family on a sunny bank holiday Sunday. Sat outside in the very pretty garden overlooking the River Ouse. The food was very good, plentiful and hot. The children's menu was also good value with a lot of sausages with the sausage and mash! The staff were excellent, friendly and efficient and made us very welcome. Would definitely go back and would recommend. Also looked pet friendly although we didn't have any pets.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with an old friend. Service was good, food, very nice and I loved the homemade bread. The dining room was not busy - not sure what the noise levels would be like if it had been as lots of hard surfaces, but on the day we were there it was lovely.

Excellent food and service, enhanced by the Coravin system which facilitated excellent wine by the glass.

We have been there every two to three months for years and had a great meal every time. On a Summer's evening the back garden overlooking the river is just gorgeous. There used to be really nice staff there too.Tonight's meal was not good and the response was poor. Things were slow for everything and the place was empty. When the food finally arrived the steak was cold. I mean cold - not even luke warm. A pat of just out the fridge butter was on the mushroom and it was not melting. The waiter had just made a great show of having dish towels to carry not warm plates..The chips were nice but the steak was not so they offered to take it back - it came out several minutes later with a hot mushroom and plate and the steak unchanged. I asked again and they charred the steak so it was shoe leather. If you have swing doors wait till they shut before laughing about customers or do not give them cause to be hacked off in the first place.And yes I do understand about letting steak rest but I have been to countless restaurants who can manage that and have the meat warm - several within a few miles of the Dawnay. They also have attentive staff. Everyone has off nights but that was ridiculous.

Double celebration of mothers day and a birthday.Booked ahead-table for 4. Very miserable welcome from staff-"you can sit here(by toilet in a corridor) or here(by conservatory door with gale blowing in) but you can't shut the door as staff need to use it. So we chose the corridor table which was dark,cold and my mother in law kept her coat on for the entire trip.Apart from poor table options if you're a party of 4,the food was really delicious. I enjoyed the halibut and the chips were very tasty.Puddings didn't work for me..trying to be a bit too clever with flavour combinations in my opinion,but I would go back for the food here... on a warm day and sit outside in the stunning beer garden.

Simply put, my wife, a chef, said 'Probably the best roast port I have ever eaten.' I can vouch for the roast beef.The food was great which makes the Sunday lunch offer of three courses for under £20 excellent value.We stopped here by chance and had no expectations but were very pleasantly surprised.Staff were good too.

Visited on a busy Saturday night. There was a large party in the restaurant but we were given a table in the bar area. Kerry and her staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Service was very good and the food was exceptional. A lovely evening in lovely surroundings will definitely be back again.

Just to go regularly for Sunday dinner. Food has never disappointed! Went when my parents came to visit and we all had a 3 course meal. Great value if you pick from their set menu. Really worth a visit if you are around! They used to serve game if in season, which I can only recommend!

Unlike the last review I've just read I would like to state in utter contrast how much I enjoyed a family meal out at The Dawnay Arms on Sunday! My boys treated me to Sunday dinner on Mothers Day and we all thoroughly loved it! The roast dinner was delicious. My husband and I both had the beef and it was an incredibly well cooked generous slice accompanied by very tasty fresh vegetables and potatoes. Our two boys wolfed their dinners down too and my eldest said it was the best tea he'd had in ages ( I didn't take offence! )Everytime we've eaten at The Dawnay we've enjoyed our food and the atmosphere. Kerry the landlady always has time for you and was extremely happy on Sunday after a super busy successful weekend due to the beautiful weather and consequent custom. Living in the village with two young boys we don't get to one of our local pubs as much as we'd like to but Sunday reminded my husband and I how lucky we are to have such a lovely pub on our doorstep so we have made a March resolution to start getting the sitter round more often... steak night here we come!Thank you Kerry and all the busy hardworking team for a lovely Mothering Sunday meal!

It's only when you have really rude waitresses (We had 3 in total - not one of the 3 asked at any point if the meal was ok, do you want anything, any drinks, any sauces ect) that you realize the effect they have on your overall experience! We changed our original booking from another Pub to here, and wish we hadn't. It was a complete disappointment. Throughout the meal we had to go to the bar to order our own drinks, nobody asked at any point. We payed just under £20 a head for 3 courses, which we would find reasonable if the food was nice. The problem was, I had more meat on my weekly £5 carvery, and to say it's meant to be a special occasion (Mother's day) this was disappointing. We ordered beef, and got one slice of beef, 1 Yorkshire pudding, and 3 roast potatoes. We then got ONE vegetable pot of carrots & cauliflower & cabbage between 8 of us. At not any point did the waitress ask if it was ok, as we were waiting to tell her we'd like some more!They also charged £3 for the tiniest bowl of ice cream for our 2 year old. I think they charged us for the tub that they bought and gave us a spoonful of it. It's an absolute shame as the pub is in a gorgeous location with a beautiful beer garden, but as we like to pay for a overall experience, we will not be returning. Things would be different if the staff knew how to smile and not behave like they had the worst job in the world and couldn't be bothered to be there. The little of the food we did get, was nice, just shame it was rationed and on the cheap.

Nice village pub with a fantastic beer garden overlooking the river. My parents really enjoyed there food but my fish was a little overdone. Overall a really nice example of a gastro pub.

What a wonderful place with excellent food! This place takes some beating. Kerry and her staff are lovely....very welcoming. The food can't be beaten.Love it.

We've been to the Dawnay Arms on and off for a good few years but not been there recently. In need of Sunday lunch with the family, we booked in at short notice and got a lovely round table at the back of the pub facing out over the beer garden with the river beyond.The Dawnay Arms is a lovely old pub with flag-stone floors, an open fire and a log burner. Service is friendly and warm.As a five we had three traditional Sunday roasts, a Cod Rissoto and a Venison. All were very good with ample but not excessively large portions. Puddings were good too and I particularly enjoyed the spiced brioche bread and butter pudding with custard.The Dawnay arms is a reliable choice fo Sunday lunch or a la carte.

Several visits now across different times and days -which is immaterial reallyBecause the consistency is ever present-Quality of food and relaxed atmosphere with good serviceMakes this one of Yorks Hidden germs. Sensible policy as regards early evening time slots-you're not ruled out just because somebody is coming at 8 o'clock, if you pop in at 6 , a must visit.

A really well balanced menu. The roast beef was excellent. The service was good; not over effusive but efficient and friendly.Great atmosphere.

Slightly more a restaurant than a village pub, but there is a small area to sit for a drink.Pricey, but good quality and professionally run.Nothing is too much trouble for the well trained and willing staff.I tried a local beer, a very pale, pale ale, which was packed with the light fresh flavour of hops, delicious!All the food smelled and looked good, with a good selection on offer.

Enjoyed a fantastic evening,right from booking nothing was to much trouble,the Birthday boy whose 77th Birthday it was, is In a wheelchair,and a ramp was already there on arrival with a table with easy access,we also had a two children with us who were well taken care of and who also had a great evening.The meal started with good bread and salty butter, always a great start!The food was excellent,the black pudding with ham hock was delicious and the smoked salmon and beetroot terrine was silky buttery smoky and superb!The Main courses were also to a high standard prepared by a kitchen who wants people to be happy and well fed (something always to be admired) slow cooked featherblade beef with mushroom ketchup and red wine sauce, cooked just right!Fish special was a Stone bass with risotto which looked fantastic and was cooked spot on, also the duck was cooked to the perfect blush!And the puddings.... I won't ruin it,go there your self and see..!Well worth a visit,we will definitely be back, next time will look for a bed and breakfast so we can enjoy the bar!