The Kings Arms in Hambleton

Very impressed with the Kings arms in the small village of Sandhutton. It is slightly larger inside than the external photos suggest. Rooms are well furnished. It's nicely located with major roads and attractions no more than 45 minutes away. What raises the King's arms up a level though is the quality of the food in the restaurant which for a couple of dishes I was served was approaching a la carte level. A broad menu with delicious excellent quality food, well presented and decent measures. The chefs are excellent.

Absolutely top quality. Fantastic food and beer, the room was superb and unbelievable value for money. I'll definitely be back.

I stayed one night and ate in the restaurant. During the week before, they'd rang to check if I wanted a table, to ensure there was space for me on the Saturday night as it was filling up. The service from arrival to departure was brilliant. The room was spotless and very comfortable. They had a great shower in the bathroom that was lovely after a busy day out in the cold. The food was excellent, piping hot and tasted great. The staff were very friendly too. The Peroni was good too!"

We stayed from the 25th September to the 28th September.The hotel was excellent, very clean and the food was wonderful.

I have eaten here & recommend the great service & man-sized portions. Food is well cooked, all the trimmings & a good selection of drinks.

Had sunday lunch. Very tasty good service

Beautiful little place. We were here on business and stayed 2 nights, lovely clean and comfortable rooms. The food is amazing and well worth the price, hats off to the chef.

Great service from a fabulous team We stayed here with friends for one night after we had been to Thirsk races Fabulous rooms, evening meal and full English breakfast to send us on our way Will definitely be back next year

We did not manage to stay at the Kings Arms (although it looked really good) but full marks to the Landlord who went out of his way to help find an alternative for us!

A hidden Gem , beautiful food , with an imaginative well thought out menu. Beautifully presented and made more enjoyable by the friendly staff . We stayed for two nights in one of the rooms . The rooms were decorated and finished to a high standard and the bed was super comfy . The entire place was very clean and welcoming .

Fabulous lunch, excellent service. The chicken stroganoff was delicious as was the dark Cherry Elton mess enjoyed by us both.

Good food, real ale when available and hardly any traffic at night. Friday night is the most busy night. All others staying there were very satisfied with the place

My wife requires gluten free it was a pleasant surprise that she was well catered for the food was excellent both my wife and daughter had to have their desserts boxed because they were large I would recommend this place good food good service.

A wake was held here for a family member. The food and staff were lovely, the only downside was that it is at a junction of 2 roads, one was fairly busy throughout the visit, we had chosen to sit outside as it was a lovely sunny day. But inside was very cosy and dogs are allowed, always a bonus.

We have just had a lovely overnight stay at the King's Arms whilst attending Thirsk Racing. Alex was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble, great night's sleep in a spotless room with shower. Breakfast made to order and cooked deliciously. Roll on next race meeting. Mr and Mrs Miles.

Sunday carvery excellent as usual. Eton Mess back on the menu. Thank you for making a strawberry version for me. The black cherry was delicious as well. Got them both home safely and had them for tea. See you again soon.

Had sunday lunch. Very tasty good service

Excellent one night stay, very clean, warm and cosy. A fabulous breakfast, perfectly cooked and presented and great service. Thank you.

Quality and choice of food is second to none. The service was faultless and I have no hesitation recommending this establishment to anyone.

Just spent a lovely weekend at The Kings Arms. Alex the owner is also a very good chef and so you can be assured of nice food as well as a welcoming and comfortable stay. We'll be back at some point. Recommended.

A real find in a village. The staff are very welcoming and the food is fantastic.

Called in for lunch . Really friendly helpful staff and cosy, welcoming atmosphere. Wide range of choices on menu. We opted for sandwiches and were impressed- generous fillings and nice salad accompaniment. Also had portion of chips and onion rings to share, such a large serving that we couldn’t manage them all! Hoping to return soon and sample more dishes

Went out with friends for a meal quite poor food. Over priced for what it was one of us had the parmo and that was a big mistake the the chef needs to go to teeside area to know what a parmo looks like before putting it on his menu see pic for yourselfs

Popped in for lunch mid week with our boxer dog. Waitress was amazing! Really friendly, loads of fuss for our girl and a bowl of water without asking. The chicken katsu burger was amazing! Lovely food and great waitress. Thanks 😊

Starters were rubbish. Main course was little better. Pudding tasteless. Seriously overpriced rubbish.

Stopped by had meal tack tap bar room at back next to kitchen noise so avoid rooms above kitchen if lije sleep abd be warned tgey said parties stop 9pm many taxis and people some friends that dont visit there no more advise living close proximity state that rowdy drinkers parties go on till 1130pm pm very darkened room at back small tap room bar room often crowded by heavy boozers near to kitchens and small dining area to front reminicent of many day this day and age this inn is downhill downmarket since owners changed about 7 years ago who have little interpersonal skills rarely smile talk or engage you in polite conversation and services of meals often served very slow at bar kitchen by teenage girls who also on bar and propriator made to feel unwelcome i always say if not happy in job opt out if not peoples person or if dont have good rapport with guests no interpersonal skills or training ability if it too hot in kitchen get out too many cooks spoil broth and bedrooms hit n miss like food give the kings arms wide birth and other nearby villages offer much better customer service overall experience better value for money and far better choice of varied dishes menus to suit all esp if vegan vegetarian or like fine dining experiences Years ago got good food service chitchat Nowadays sadly this once over rated glory hole pub was good choice but after recent trip very disappointed let down Sorry not for us anymore since new owners acquired this deluded establishment with delusions grandier not to upstep up their game menus changing better more choices better service more choices drinks offered in bar area remodernise inn establishment make it welcoming maybe staff managers wear uniform as looked very unkempt untidy and if neglect cleanliness tidiness personal hygeine like smells damp and dogs allowed in rooms and ill mannered rip off prices from managrment more bout money than customers then any discerning guests looking for nice experience if want upmarket dining stay will leave in the scores serch elsewhere if this inn doesnt up its game and will go to dogs okay for one night or drinking sessions who can neck the most and rowdy parties not ideally suited to the nice village its in and several friend who lived here for many years conclude it past it sell by date naybe should be sold to someone who can make it good again who know what punters custoners want not just parties boozing but goid old fashioned values traditions and good old fashioned mrnus plus modern ones all time favourite goid value money with well trained customer services interactions conversation cust services people who can communicate well good interpersonal skills courteousy conversation greetings and smart uniforms no excuses for rudeness slowness and shabby unkept untidy staff who look like should be working at asda

We had a meal here as part of celebrating my wife's birthday where we stayed at a local B&B. I had the katsu chicken burger for main and bread & butter pudding for dessert. My wife had the parmo and cheesecake. The food was delicious and very good value for money, although I did think the portions were quite small. The pub got very busy but is only small so has few tables, you would seem to need to book. I washed this down with a pint of Theakstons ale. All in all, this was a very nice meal and good value. Good service from the staff at this local pub.

Brilliant fish and chips with fantastic service. I will definitely be returning. Best pub in sandhutton

A great find. It came recommended and we were not disappointed, Great service and really good food.

My wife and I had lunch in the Kings Arms today, the welcome we received was good, the service was very good but the food was excellent, my wife had her favourite fish, chips and mushy peas, I had the fish cake of which, during my 78 years I’ve eaten many but this something different I’ve never had one anywhere near as tasty as this was. Although we’ve lived in the area for 26 years this was our first visit to the Kings Arms but it certainly won’t be our last.

Cannot recommend this place enough everytime we go are greeted by friendly staff.The food is absolutely amazing.My wife and i had the burger with onion rings and what i call proper chips not frozen ones.We both agreed it was the best burger with the sides that we have had and will definitely be back.

Great breakfast and good menu for evening meal good chef 😀

Always a great place to stay and dine out. Food is great!

We called in for hot drinks, on a rainy day during our staycation nearby in West Tanfield. We had coffees and tea in the bar, and all were very good. The pub had a lovely atmosphere and we received a very warm welcome from the Staff. The atmosphere in the bar was lovely, and it had a nice beer garden. Our collie was greeted with a fabulous welcome too.

Nice pub near Thirsk. Rooms are spacious enough, very clean with a comfortable bed. Breakfast is really good, however a bit pricey and I would've expected a bigger portion

Lovely hotel pub in a small village with decent access to Thirsk and the A1M. The rooms are comfortable with big comfortable beds, excellent water pressure and all the amenities you would expect in a place like this. The breakfast was excellent, albeit a little on the pricey side.

OMG will definitely be going here again , everything was delicious and came out piping hot . There was 6 of us and everyone enjoyed what they had . Only one complaint I was gutted when my dessert was finished it was that nice .

Great location - lots of interesting countryside. First time here. 3 of us. 2 had beef and mustard pie, mash. I had squash and beetroot Wellington with blue cheese. Extremely small portion of veg between 3 of us and my blue cheese seemed to be cheddar (?). But honestly, don't let these points put you off because the food was fabulous - an 11/10! The Wellington was incredible. Dessert was (×2) ginger and date sponge with butterscotch sauce - again, to die for and a lemon tart with blackcurrant sorbet I think. All 11 / 10 again. I wish there had been more veg but I can't mark down because of it. Full marks for a marvellous meal and we will definitely be back. Thank you!

Stop for a drink and a bite of food very well done service was spot on

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at The Kings Arms. We were made to feel very welcome, and the food, especially the evening meals were great! I follow a strict gluten free diet, and there were several choices on the menu that were either gluten free, or could be adapted. All in all, a 5 star experience!

Slightly slow service, but excellent food, good value

Nice village pub that does good food.

We spent a few days here and made it our base to see the surrounding countryside and places of interest. The inn it's self is small and cosy with really friendly staff. The food is good with plenty of local produce served. Our room was a fair size with a ensuite and was very clean with a very large comfortable bed. Car parking is tight which you expect with older properties but we managed to find a spec each day. The owner provided good recommendations for places to visit.

Spent 4 nights at The Kings Arms on a business trip. 10 - 14 July. Never stayed here before but can honestly say this was one of the better places I’ve ever stayed in. Staff are friendly Service was excellent The food was excellent (breakfast and dinner) The room was excellent Price = value for money Thank you for making me feel welcome. Highly recommend

What an absolute gem.. by far the best dining experience we've had for a long time... could not recommend this place highly enough... the food, the staff, the location... thankyou so much for a fantastic evening.... we'll certainly be back soon! X

I was having some work done locally on my Campervan and needed somewhere to stay. I was fortunate in finding the Kings Arms which was walking distance from the Campervan business workshop. What a gem! Great friendly service, comfortable well priced room's and a terrific Restaurant! Alex the owner is the Chef and boy does he know how to cook and again I thought the food was excellent value for money. I did not know North Yorkshire at all but it is a beautiful part of England. I took the train from Thirsk Station (walking distance from Kings Arms) into York. Fabulous city. If you want a good base to see the area I can't recommend the Kings Arms strongly enough!

Nice place, decor a bit dated but very clean. Great menu. Staff very very good. Food disappointing. Main course was rack of lamb at £24 and i got 2 small lamb chops and my wife got less. Tasted ok, but very very bad valuse for money, No side veges either.

Excellent food and service and well priced

Excellent food and service and reasonable prices

Food and service very good on our visit I can recommend

Just returned from two night’s stay at the lovely Kings Arms. Room and bathroom was great, staff were lovely and welcoming and the food (especially the breakfast) was fabulous! We loved everything about this place including the location and the fabulous atmosphere. We will definitely return

Visited today for Sunday lunch. Absolutely lovely and great staff. Wil definitely be back 😁

Lovely friendly pub, great choice on the menu and great value for money. Staff members happy and offered adapted dessert choice for allergies.

We met up with my wife's cousins and their partners for a meal. The food was a good quality but one of our party had the "rack" of lamb chops which ended up to be 2 chops. He was too polite to say anything. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed the food.

After a few days travelling and overnight stays in “formulaic” hotels I looked for a gastropub type of place close to the A1M. I chose the Kings Arms at Sandhutton near Thirsk which turned out to be perfect. The staff were friendly and welcoming; the evening food offering ranged from bar snacks up to full a la carte options and were delicious. A pint or two of Theakstone’s was just right. My room (room 5) was comfortable with a deep bath-tub as I had requested. Breakfast (selected the previous evening) was tasty and filling. I will definitely stay there again when I am next in the area.

Excellent homemade food and exceptionally clean would recommend to family and friends staff very pleasant top marks

Lovely pub,friendly helpfull hosts,food amazing!! Lovely peacefull area!! Will be back again,really enjoyed our stay!! Room excellent,very clean,brilliant location,couldnt fault at all 🙂

This was my favourite restaurant having visited many times over many years. We visited this week and were extremely disappointed. We had been looking forward to our usual Fillet Steaks but unfortunately they were over cooked and dry. We both asked for medium-rare (no running blood). When they arrived they were well-done (over-done). Not a sign of any pink even when cut through the middle. We complained to Alex’s wife who served us and she said she would let Alex (owner/chef) but we got no response from either. Unfortunately we did not send back as we didn’t want to make a fuss. To add insult to injury my wife ordered the bounty cheesecake which the menu advised was accompanied by Raspberry Ripple icecream, which I also asked for as part of the triple icecream. What arrived was Vanilla. A small point you might think, however the waiter came back from the kitchen and said it was RR. This is insulting particularly as we can tell the difference. After paying the bill we let him know we would never visit again. There are lots of good restaurants in Yorkshire. Goodbye Alex.

Fantastic. Extensive and varied menu. Good choice of specials. Brilliant gluten free options. The food is absolutely out of this world, but with an extremely reasonable price tag. Definitely a place to go if you appreciate good food. Many main meals under £15!!! The staff are friendly, welcoming and very attentive. The pub has a warm and cosy feel. Nice decor. The toilets are absolutely immaculate. Parking outside and great access and facilities for disabled. There is a restaurant separate to the bar area. Dogs are welcome in the bar. There’s outdoor seating for the warmer months. I can’t recommend this pub enough the food is always to such a high standard here if you enjoy good steak you will not be disappointed here. The Scollops and chorizo starter is an absolute favourite of mine and you will not be disappointed with portions that is for sure.

We had a lovely meal with friends with our lurcher in tow. Great food and a brilliant atmosphere 👌

Great beer Great service 5 stars on the pub

Visited this establishment with a couple of friends. On walking through the door the place looked very appealing, the landlord was polite and friendly. We were directed to the table that we were allocated, the place wasn't full but there were a few other diners....

We booked a room here overnight whilst visiting the James Herriott museum. The staff were really friendly. We managed to check in early and the room was spacious, comfy and spotless. Our meal later was really tasty too! We had to pre-order our breakfast and...

We stayed for New Years Eve.. the whole evening was fabulous. Food was amazing, room was spacious, locals were great fun and we were well and truly looked after from start to finish. Happy new year to all the team

Excellent pub we really enjoyed our xmas turkey lunch that Landlord Alex cooked for us it was superb. A good pint of Copper Dragon aswell we will definitely go again the pub had a lovely atmosphere we would recommend this pub to everyone 🍺

Had a fabulous meal here. More of a gastro pub than normal pub fayre - so more expensive but very good. We would go again if in the area.

What a little gem this place is! We were staying in the Woodland Lakes Lodges in Thirsk and wanted to go out for one of the nights to a nice local pub for some food and drinks. We found the Kings Arms was close by...

What a little gem this place is! We were staying in the Woodland Lakes Lodges in Thirsk and wanted to go out for one of the nights to a nice local pub for some food and drinks. We found the Kings Arms was close by and decided to give it a try. We forgot to book a table, but when we called they managed to squeeze us in which was great. On arrival it's an amazing traditional English pub. Nicely finished inside and small which makes it feel cosy. Great selection of drinks on offer. The food was absolutely amazing! Hands down some of the best food I've ever had! Portion size was generous and the quality was superb! We opted for the Turkey and Chrorizo pie with chunky chips and seasonal veg... Wow! Probably the nicest pie I have ever had! 3 of us ended up having the pie and all of us thought it was flawless! Even the kids meals we're of very good quality. The staff were very friendly and attentive as well. I couldn't fault our visit and glad we managed to squeeze it in on our break away! If your either staying nearby or passing, this is a must to pop in for some food! It's very small inside so I would recommend calling to book to avoid any disappointment. We will definatley be back!

Amazing food, great staff, excellent environment👍

You will not get a better Sunday lunch anywhere for this money!

Extremely comfortable room with the most gorgeous deep, roll top bath. I ate in the restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious. Brilliant value and friendly service.

Stopped for a weekday meal here for my birthday and the food was sensational. The service was outstanding, the ambiance in the pub and dining room are great and the marsbar cheesecake is genuinely the best pudding I have ever had. I highly recommend.

The food and service was excellent. Highly recommend.

The room was lovely and clean The food was fantastic will be going again thank you

These old world pubs are getting rare now what a fantastic village pub this is well worth a visit

Last minute stopover in this quaint village pub. Where do I start? Inn was welcoming and friendly. Owner/chef was fantastic. The meals are beautifully presented and very tasty. Bedroom was beautiful and comfortable Bar staff and customers very friendly Can't praise this inn enough Highly...

Had a two day stay and it was a delight from arriving to leaving. Alex, Lynne and staff made Mike and I feel so welcomed and nothing was any trouble. The food cooked by Alex was done to perfection, the flavours and quality were amazing....

Thank you to Alex and the other staff for making us very welcome. We stayed over for a couple of nights. They have a good selection of beer including cask ales. The breakfast was great value. The room we were in (no5) was amazingly comfy....

We have been visiting this fantastic country pub for the past 5 years. Never been disappointed.

Sunday lunch spot on ... Eton mess massive portion .... definitely back again ... would recommend

Very rude barman who didn’t acknowledge we had been standing at the bar for quite awhile waiting to be seated to a table for a meal , eventually he said he will SEE if he can accommodate us even though there were tables available, such...

We had the most wonderful dining experience. The food was excellent, I had the hake and it was so delicious and cooked to perfection , our friend had the sea bass again excellent, my husband had traditional Sunday roast we were more than satisfied. Such...

Very clean, friendly, cosy, relaxed atmosphere.

We were not staying, we went for a meal. We had not booked and they were very busy, so we enjoyed a drink and moved on to see if we could find a place to eat. Nice to find a pub with 0% alcohol gin.

Delicious food and great service.

We visited the Kings Arms for an informal Wednesday lunch with other family members. The place is spotlessly clean and welcoming, the menue is imaginative and varied, and the food is served with pride. We're very happy to recommend it.

We have stayed here a number of times over the years. Very traditional village pub. Beautifully clean and comfortable accommodation. Breakfasts are lovely and very filling. Is a quick taxi into thirsk for the race days. Great selection of drinks including non alcoholic beer if...

Excellent Sunday roast and a pudding. Good value large portions and quick service. Staff v friendly and attentive. Cosy restaurant

My dinner at the Kings Arms was excellent! There is a nice, friendly ambiance within a pleasant setting and the service was excellent, I enjoyed the curry, which was perfectly served with rice and warm naan bread, I will definitely return!

A little off the beaten track but well worth finding. Great rooms, excellent food. A warm welcome.

Excellent Sunday lunch, good food & plenty of it. Good service. Vegan option very tasty.

Just had a week working in the area and my company organised for me to stay at the Kings arms so I went in completely blind. Accommodation wise everything was very clean, comfortable and well stocked into he way of teas and coffee etc, couldn't fault it! The bar/restaurant was very reasonably priced especially given the quality of the meals, the 3 meals I had this week were the best I've had from eating out in quite a while If anyone is in the area I would 100% recommend it

Friendly pub, cauliflower curry was poor just tasted like vegetables and gravy. Slightly pricey for what we had

Very clean and tidy. Excellent service and friendly staff, the room is very good, clean and kept to a high standard. The food is excellent, friendly staff, I would recommend either dining here and staying here. Excellent

One of the tastiest meals we've had...unusual dishes... highly recommend

MrsCapricorn and I always stop here for lunch when we pass through Sandhutton. With good reason. The food is of excellent quality and realistically priced, The portions are possibly a little on the small side, but one hardly notices. The staff are extremely helpful and...

A lovely warm welcoming place to stay, very clean cosy room with lovely comfy bed.Tasty breakfast and Fabulous evening meal, the stone bass was exceptional and the Eten Mess was to die for,will definitely be staying again.

Great local pub,always made welcome

Just lovely! Very friendly. Great food and wine!!

Lovely food, very friendly staff and they allow dogs. Would highly recommend.