The Lion Inn in Ryedale

Our second visit. Didn’t match up to the first. We were seated at a claustrophobic table next to a radiator with no windows. Ordered Sunday lunch that came with 3 boiled potatoes in their skin. No roast potatoes or mash. Plenty of meat but somehow it didn’t have much flavour. Also the waitress got our very straightforward drinks order wrong. It was expensive and disappointing.

We booked a table at the lion inn for our anniversary meal we arrived with our 2 year old so decided on arrival to order food and drink at the bar so our little one wouldn’t get bored with the wait. We were shown to our table, people were arriving around us and getting food before ours so questioned where our food was after waiting for nearly an hour we were then told that our food order had been lost and our food wasn’t even started obviously now our 2 year was getting restless, we left very disappointed the pub was recommended by a friend. Such a shame won’t be returning or recommending.

Chose the Lion at Blakey Ridge for a family celebration of our Golden Wedding and it didn’t disappoint - we had a wonderful evening, fabulous food, attentive and friendly staff, the bedrooms were spotless, comfortable beds and topped off with lively breakfast.

Fantastic Sunday lunch, perfectly cooked beef and vegetables plus the biggest Yorkshire pudding ! We even managed a dessert, after a bit of a rest 😊

This is our favourite pub in the whole of England. As a family we've been going here for 40 years. It's never changed. The location is fantastic - the 12 mile Rosedale Loop is a serious hike. The Guinness is great. The fish and chips as good as you'll find anywhere. The pub is welcoming, and ideal for walkers, cyclists, day visitors. Dogs love the place. Muddy boots are OK, but best left at the entrance as a courtesy to staff. When our kids now adults return to visit us they often ask to go to the Lion, remembering countless visits with the grandparents. All year round, this is a fantastic pub.

Good food, you can now get small portions. Fires lit, great service as always. We stayed, would love a king size bed but I don't think many rooms have them. Breakfast was ok but not keen on things being kept warm and just dished up.

We love it here very cosy warm atmosphere. Dog friendly in the bar area. We got parmosans very good portions are generous comes with real chips and homemade coleslaw. We would definitely recommend.

We've been to blakey ridge many times but this time was for a special birthday. Nestled in the moors, surrounded by countryside! Food was absolutely amazing. My fillet steak was 8-10oz which was definitely over 10oz! The Restaurant had specials on which were also delightful! The ambience was calm and tranquil - the perfect atmosphere was this gem of a pub!

Must admit that despite being regular customers over the years this was our first visit since Covid. Really pleased to see the interior exactly the same as always, cosy, unique and dog friendly. But what’s happened to the menu? I was really looking forward to having our favourite Old Peculiar Casserole or steak and mushroom pie but they were missing from the menu along with the legendary T bone steak. No chalk board specials either. We were gutted. Chose steak and ale pie. The portion was enormous but the steak didn’t melt in the mouth like the casserole and although the pastry was very good I much preferred the old Blakey flaky pastry. I know times change but this wasn’t a change for the better but if you’ve never been before it’s still worth a visit though I won’t be rushing back. Beer selection is still excellent

The meals here were huge and delicious. We came for dinner both nights that we were in the area. The pub had a quaint, rural feel with hidden nooks and crannies, and we could find somewhere warm and cozy to sit in the bar area without any trouble. There are also several restaurant rooms if you prefer a more formalised setting. Well worth the 5mile round walk from our B&B

"Lion Inn at Blacky Bridge is an epic gem! The restaurant served mouthwatering dishes with a delightful blend of flavour's and very large portions. The cozy bed and breakfast offered a restful stay amidst nature's beauty. The staff were friendly mostly, but! After our main meal we were rudely told that our table of 8 was booked as we were about to order pudding, which disappointed our families’ making the overall experience memorable in an unusual way. Highly recommended for travelers seeking a charming retreat." Only the staff can’t tell customers they can’t order a pudding, as the table was booked out. Even though we waited patiently for the menus, food and drinks. The only disappointment.

Sensational place to visit and stay if possible. Lots of hikers stop here for food Nd drink and a bed if required. This is one of the oldest puns I’ve been in for years. Truly magnificent with its stone walls and low ceilings.

Table for for four please. Called on the way back from Eden Camp with our friends, were ready for a nice hearty meal. Very nice old worldly classical pub interior with low beam ceiling (mind your head!) Warm and friendly atmosphere. Our friends had visited a couple of years previously and were surprised how much the price of food had increased. Example: Cod fish and chips £18-95. For that reason alone we will probably give it a miss in future.

Stayed over on a Friday night. Hotel has a fabulous location and is perfectly located for some stunning walks. We enjoyed our walking sessions very much. Enjoyed lunch, evening meal.and breakfast the following morning. Big portions and great value for money. Nice touch too, as an overnight guest you automatically get a table for the evening of your stay in the restaurant at whatever time you want and its yours for the evening. This means you can avoid the busy bad area (and on the Friday night we stayed the bar was rammed). Great staff, friendly and attentive and overall a lovely experience. Hotel is fairly priced for what it is. Loads of positives, and amazing location but sadly in need of a bit of tlc. The bed was ridiculous soft and creaked terribly. The rooms are tired and really could benefit from an upgrade. Would I stay again....yes but I would rather pay more and be more comfortable ! Location is really the selling point of this place, supplemented by hearty food and friendly staff

Called in one evening of our North Yorkshire visit for a traditional pub meal. Menu exciting so selected Sausage and mash. Great views over the landscape. Good brews and friendly service. The meal was truly scrumptious, I couldn’t empty the plate.

The Lion Inn is a shadow of it's former self. I have visited this place many times over many years. Restaurant was quiet and the serving staff were not that attentive but they were young and in the throes of learnng the trade I suppose. The main gripe is the meal. Fish ànd chips here used to be top notch. Fatty flaccid batter that looked like it was the frozen factory produced type was produced. The chips were soggy and unusually served with salad. I like salad so hey ho - but? Value for money it is not. Overall the vibe has gone. Could just have been a one off but I know other friends who patronise this establishment no longer do so because of poor quality and value for money.

Brilliant friendly atmosphere, great food and huge portions. The prices were very good for the amount we got, we didn't need to eat for the rest of the day.

Heard about this pub from a mountain biking youtuber. It's a long established pub. The staff were nice and friendly, it was a busy night but they managed to squeeze us in for dinner. Great food and generous portions. Well worth a visit.

First visit for us and it was well worth the visit, on a wet lunchtime a warm welcome from the staff seated at a table in the restaurant clean, tidy. The 4 of us all had the ridge burger which were exceptional tasty, well prepared, cooked and presented. With sweet potatoes chips delicious. Would recommend to family, friends and return ourselves anytime. An accomplished chef who knows how to create flavoursome food. Well done, that made our day. Thank you.

Great spot for food and evening out. Great service. The place is an old coaching inn on the moors. I also camped there as part of my Coast To Coast walk.

Stayed here on the Coast to Coast Walk and what a great location and such an atmospheric place. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. We had a lovely evening meal, very comfortable rooms and a yummy breakfast.

Booked our table as requested and arrived 5 minutes early. Shown to restaurant and seated, allowed short time to decide what to eat. Good menu selection, a bit pricey but huge portion size so worth it. Chicken parmo filled half the plate, mushroom stroganoff and...

Stopped on way home from Whitby, Cracking Service and good choice over the bar. Food is very good and filling. Worth tracking down

Great Inn with B&B. Very friendly staff. Comfortable room with a bath! Hearty meal with a huge portion. Brilliant stay would definitely go back.

In an amazing location right in the middle of the moors, surrounded by stunning scenery, a great selection of draught beers & ales and extensive food menu. There's light bite options or large meals, whatever you can manage after a day walking or riding the...

Awful service. We booked ahead, but the restaurant didn’t seem busy when we arrived. We arrived at 3:15pm waited 20 minutes for our order to be taken. Then at 4:45 the first 2 meals came for our party of 7. They waited 5 minutes and...

We travelled by car along the scenic route across the North Yorkshire Moors from Hutton-le-Hole to Danby and stopped at this historic inn for a drink. The Staff were very friendly and helpful. The Lion Inn oozes atmorsphere and harbours a number of interesting architectural...

The lion never fails to impress, we've been here many times over a forty year period and not once have I been let down. The food is top notch and the staff are always accommodating. Today's lunch was even better, portion size remains the same,...

We've been to The Lion Inn quite a few times, as it's not too far from where we live. On this occasion it was for my husband's birthday. First-it's great because it's dog friendly. We have a miniature smooth haired dachshund and we take him...

You've seen American Werewolf in London?... Yorkshire Moors, mist, full moon and howls in the dark... well it wasn't quite like that. I'd walked from near Grosmont and climbed into the mist where visibility lessened and the concept of a pub seemed completely irrational. I'd...

Awful!!! Ordered fish and chips with mushy peas. First the waitress brought my meal with her thumb in my salad, the chips were old and the fish was over cooked and tasteless, and the mushy peas were not real mushy peas they were tinned. For...

amazing! Full of meat and a nice jug of gravy served with it. Make sure you are hungry when you arrive! :) Great views from the garden, really nice lunch. Friendly staff. And the sun was out so we ate in the garden. Highly recommend.

A group of us from The Lotus 7 club stayed at The Lion Inn for a few days about ten years ago and had a great time so when I was staying in North Yorkshire for a long weekend with three girl friends for my...

Fabulous food large portions great price lovely friendly staff all round a great oldy worldy pub will defo be back when in the area

We stayed here with our dog for one night on our coast to coast journey. We had a tough days walking so we were ready for a good nights rest. The food was good although the portions were huge. We had a lovely sausage sandwich...

We have been here today as a family of 4 and will definitely be returning! Food was beautiful and portion sizes very big even for the kids meals. Husband said his lamb dinner was beautiful- I had some of the meat and it really was...

This is the best value overnight accommodation for a single person on the whole of the coast to coast walk. Room was a small twin which was excellent for me, it was clean and comfy with lots of hot water for a relaxing bath in...

Well what can I say, really nice place good atmosphere, staff are amazing. Very attentive and could not do enough for us. Marie & Pedro you two were the best part of our visit and stay. We shall be returning very soon, Marie you made...

Excellent food, pricey but shows in the quality of the food and portions. Starter of black pudding and haggis. Had sirloin steak and lamb chops, and raspberry brandy snap basket. Excellent service, was very busy, lovely pub and real open fires, felt the restaurant wasn't...

Had high hopes for this place after reading reviews, must say was really disappointed. Myself and hubby have been travelling all over yorkshire looking for the best pub grub and sadly this missed the mark compared to all the others we’ve been to . The...

Visited on a Tuesday lunchtime & the atmosphere & food were both excellent. Staff were friendly & polite. Food was absolutely delicious & the portions huge. Can’t wait to visit again.Beautiful pub.

Another super visit to my 2nd favourite pub in the country. Lovely Yorkshire puddings and gravy. And of course a pint of OP.

We visited here after seeing so many recommendations and we’ll definitely be coming back in the summer month. Highly recommend booking - we got there around 11.30 and were the first few in. When we left around 1.30 it was standing room only and the...

Always wanted to call at this pub for a meal and after years of not getting here we finally arrived today on 7th jan 23. Lovely 500 year old pub and a great menu I had the biggest plate of scampi chips and Mushy peas...

Lovely pub, nice atmosphere, dog friendly, great food. The BEST steak pie. Lots to choose on the menu and good value for money.

Lovely staff ,let down by the ridiculously high priced poor meals, I had fish and chips £17,99 or there about , the fish was ok but the chips were awful , mushy peas tasted strange and a little salad on the plate had old leafs...

We have eaten in this restaurant for over 35 years. We booked a table for 7 of us, for a Christmas meal, on an evening. Usually this place is decorated lovely, tables set with a festive look, of centrepiece, candle, napkins, glasses and crackers. Not...

We stopped here on the off chance from a recommendation from a colleague. Upon arrival the car park was almost full but once inside we managed to get a lovely seat next to the open fire which was fab. We ordered the beef Sunday lunch...

Visited on a Tuesday night and it was busy. Given we had a dog we couldn’t reserve a table so had to gable on getting a table in the bar area. That meant we had to go slightly earlier than we would like to secure...

We have been coming here for years, the food is delicious and has always been good value . The staff are lovely. However an average price for a main meal is almost £18 (17.95) even for lasagna and chips !! Way over priced I feel...

Awful weather day. Lovely and warm inside real fire. Best pint of beer for ages and had the beef curry with rice and chips, fantastic. Been coming here for 15 years but not been since pandemic. Yes prices are up but thats the only thing...

Fantastic atmosphere in this pub that is a flocking point for so many! The beer is the best in the area said my partner and the food is very tasty, The portion size is fantastic even if slightly overfacing for a small appetite however it...

Visited today again, first time since 2018. Pub has changed a little, seemed darker inside (understandable), but glad to see a cabinet has replaced the fruit machine on the way to the bar. Staff as friendly as ever , knowing the food quantity my son...

Called in yesterday on way back from malton. Food was lovely, plenty on your plate and the kids loved there meals to. However I did notice the increase in prices on the menu which is understandable but when we came to pay I almost had...

The last time I was there I stopped for a coffee and I noticed the sign outside said food served all day it's falsely advertised I went for a ride out to this place on Saturday 17th September thinking I could have some breakfast as...

We have been coming here twice a year for 15 years and have always enjoyed it. Won’t be coming back for a long time. We ate in he bar as we prefer to do. Food has deteriorated a lot. We shared of the Yorkshire puddings...

I really enjoyed it here and on my next visit will definitely be on my to do list. The pub itself is steeped in his, the setting is beautiful and the food is lovely.

We visited as a family of 4 with two teenagers and two adults, eating in the restaurant on an August evening in 2022. I had booked by email the evening before and got a polite and efficient email confirming the booking. When we arrived our...

Had Steak Pie delicious,but boring veg,hard peas and cold carrots,far to expensive for pub grub,no service just dumped down.The pub is very old but that doesn't excuse the grubby carpets,sticky table and dust everywhere very heavy dust,not the best sorry.

Brilliant service and friendly staff looked after us and our 3 Labradors will definitely be back. 4 days in heaven great food even better beer.

We visited The Lion Inn in August for the 35th year as a family tradition. As always, the food was absolutely delicious for all of us, and the menu was varied with lots of vegetarian options. But this year we were very disappointed with how...

Party of 19. Food served promptly, despite a full pub and all orders correct. Generous portions and delicious food. Attentive and friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble. A lovely old pub in a magnificent setting. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you!

We popped in here following a walk around Rosedale. It was very busy but we were served quickly at the bar and the food arrived in no time at all. And what a plateful!! Chicken parmesan and lasagne. Both meals delicious and hot. Compliments to...

Had visited this establishment for drinks while passing and due to it’s fantastic location, friendly staff and good beer decided to return the following day with extended family for a meal as meals seen during visit looked good. Once again staff were friendly however our...

You venture to the top of desolate moor and find it, you think location, location, location. Then you try the food and you are amazed at the quality and value - the steak and ale pie must have had at least 700 grams of pure...

Been to the Lion more times than I can recall and our last visit was the only time we’ve been a bit disappointed. We were a family of 4 and 2 of the main course were served up and nearly eaten before the other 2...

It was our first visit to The Lion and we weren’t disappointed. Despite the bar area being busy we easily found a table. We both went for the steak and ale pie which was absolutely delicious. There was a huge amount on the plate and...

Food was poor and service appalling. Staff didn’t attend to our table at all and we had to go find staff for ordering food and drinks. One meal was burned and although they said a replacement meal was on its was it never arrived without...

Very friendly knowledgeable staff. They managed a tricky order with ease and the food is simply amazing. Portion size is very generous so show up hungry! The perfect place to bring visitors if you want to show the best of British hospitality

Stopped off for a light lunch on our ways across the moors and were delighted with the quality and value of our meals. We chose the warm beef and pork and apple sandwiches and were amazed by the freshness of the food and the portion...

My brother and I were cycling the C2C route from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in Yorkshire. Our fourth stop was Blakey Ridge. We arrived tired and in need of a bath and refreshments! The staff at The Lion were very welcoming...

Rooms very basic and small, facilities in room poor, couldn't use shower as no hot lovely view of tin roof from window. Charging restaurant prices for pub grub. Portions of food too overwhelming. Saw a lot of food go to waste . Would refer pay...

The Lion Inn occupies a great position on the North York Moors with fantastic views in all directions and thankfully lies on the Coast to Coast route. The pub interior though dark is steeped in history and character and the window seat (with some natural...

We booked a table here after driving past it on a run out to Whitby in the car. Its a great pub with real home cooked food. No microwave rubbish. We had garlic mushrooms for starter, I had hotshot parmo and my wife had steak...

We Stayed last Sunday. We opted for the Sunday lunch, the food was Luke warm. Could not moan about the quality of the food. Breakfast again the next morning the bacon was cold, the rest Luke warm again. Could not find anyone to advise. The...

We had 1 night at the Lion Inn, and we loved it. We were very warmly welcomed after our 20 mile walk to the inn. The room was lovely and clean and comfortable and everything worked as it should, plenty of hot water to soothe...

Located In the middle of nowhere (actually at Blakey Topping) this pub seemed extremely busy when we visited on a Sunday lunchtime although the waitress did comment that it had been relatively quiet that day! The building is genuinely olde worldly with low beams, old...

Stayed at the Lion several times over the last few years. It has always been a bit quirky, so we're quite prepared for that. The service at the Lion is great, the evening meals are good and substantial (very), the bar is always good. The...

In a stunning location on top of the moors, this is a great place to eat. However we were surprised by how huge the pub is, and the restaurant area was a little cafe like in appearance. However the food was very tasty and the...

Massive portions, well cooked and tasty. One of the best chicken parmo I've had. Friendly staff and very reasonably priced. I will be back

Lovely cosy pub with open fires.Amazing views. Friendly staff. Really good meal , served promptly and hot. Dog friendly.

Called in on the off chance of getting a table and I wasn’t holding out much hope as it was Mothers Day. The very friendly and welcoming staff told us to grab a table and order. It really is a beautiful pub. Very low lit...

This must be one of the best restaurant / pubs in Yorkshire, it’s certainly one of my favourites. Which ever way you approach you are guaranteed breathtaking scenery across the North Yorkshire Moors. The dining rooms are spacious, the staff friendly and welcoming, and the...

stay here for 2 nights and sandwiched a 12mile walk in between the nights. Food, evening meals, breakfast perfect, dog friendly...in fact all staff very friendly. Rooms...well a little dated, but very clean, and after all it is a walking stopover, but would give the...

Had a one night stay in a double room, with our pooch. Beautiful views, warm cosy traditional country pub with accommodation. The room, although a little small, was fine for an overnight stay. Very friendly, helpful staff. Good food and ale.

Beautiful day, beautiful location. Overpriced, defrosted cheap frozen food, reheated or boiled in the bag, sums up the offerings from this Pub. Waitress did not know whether she was serving Lamb or Beef. Veggie burger was announced as Chicken Burger. Slow, slow inattentive service. Horrible...

Every time we visit from Kent we come for a meal here and never disappointed m. Never done roast. To our amazement Aunt Bessie’s potatoes and a meagre 2. Swede, cabbage not seasoned. I would advise to select from the other menu.

Had a fantastic lunch with my husband who had not visited before and loved the views as we arrived. Roaring fires amazing food and top notch service. Highly recommended will be back with the family soon. Thank you to the lovely staff who were both...

After a long , gorgeous chilly walk through the snow topped spectacular moors returning to the warmth, cosyness, friendliness and yumminess of Lion Inn was absolutely PERFECT ! ... and they served mulled wine !! We could not even begin to fault this place ......

We booked a table - recommended that you do this or arrive early for a seat in the bar. We were served quickly at the bar and shown to our table. Two ordered roast beef, one roast lamb and one fish and chips. Three managed...

Booked a table here after a recommendation from a work colleague. Drove past 15 good pubs to get there but rewarded with a pretty full car park (usually a good sign). Very attractive building and characterful interior. Allocated table was in the back room....and that...

I became a regular visitor between 1983 - 86 when overseeing a major project on the industrial estate at nearby Skelton. Our motor industry customers from the UK and especially from oversees marvelled at the quality of the draught beer and food in such a...

Great food lovely cosy stay round the warm fire with a few pints all the more with the howling wind and rain outside staff were all friendly and welcoming great stay.

Having walked down to robin hood's bay and back we came home past one of our favourite pubs and having been coming here many times over the last 20 years it didn't disappoint great lamb chops , wife had the steak and ale pie as...

Decent food but you need to wait over an hour for it. Sadly disappointed, used to have good memories and would always recommend this pub but was sorely let down so I would struggle to sing it’s praises. Way too busy and too large a...

We had a great but tiring walk doing the 12 mile Rosedale circular staying at the Lion. The food was superb - Deep fried Brie followed by the Duck and orange sauce and Steak and Ale pie. Probably the best pie I have eaten in...

Hadn’t visited for many years but not disappointed on a poor day weather wise what an oasis of friendliness and warmth to help forget the outside world. The staff were so friendly and helpful and service spot on. Food was great and hopefully it’s not...

We visited this pub on three evenings last week. We have visited many times over the years and always found the food and staff excellent. For obvious reasons we have been unable to visit for almost a year. Was wondering what we would find but...

What a wonderful lunch today, fantastic food as usual. I have never been let down by the Lion and the staff. We've been eating there for years and not once have we felt unwelcome. Today we returned sfter 20 months of uncertainty caused by this...

Stayed at the Lion Inn for a night whilst walking the Wainwrights Coast to Coast. Camping was fine outside the car park, you've got access to the toilets and the showers inside the pub, which were fine. What seriously let the place down was not...