The Lord Nelson in Hambleton

We called in here after seeing it on our way in to Thirsk walking from South Kilvington, We were greeted by a very busy but very polite lady who welcomed us in and took our drinks order before showing us out to the beer garden where she delivered the drinks. The beer garden had lots of spaced out tables and whilst we were there we decided to stay for a spot of lunch. We both had a "light bite" from the menu which was a bacon and mushroom melt with chips and salad. The food arrived hot and was a very generous portion so something considered light. The home made chips make all the difference on these meals when most places now opt for frozen rubbish. We were both very satisfied when we were finished. We only left because we had booked a table at another pub otherwise I think we'd have ended up staying there most of the day. Now we know this little gem is there we'll definitely be going again next time we're down that way.

Visited with family after pre booking a table for 6, brilliant friendly service throughout from all staff and the Sunday lunch was fabulous all freshly cooked and with proper gravy! Great prices and other alternatives on the Sunday lunch menu for people who don't fancy the full roast we all had a lovely meal here and will be returning again in the near future and fully recommend it to anyone.

Greeted by a very friendly lady (unsure if the landlady) we both decided to go for the homemade Yorkshire pudding filled with roast beef served with mash, gravy and peas. You won't leave hungry, huge portion. All really tasty

We took our dog for a few drinks and some food! Staff were so welcoming, food was gorgeous... a lovely local pub!

We love this pub, its very homely and you are always made to feel very welcome. You are always greeted warmly by landlady Tanya who runs a spotless establishment. The food is very reasonably priced and is absolutely fabulous plus the portion sizes are huge. We have had most things on the menu and can honestly say each one is as tasty as the one before. My hubby adores the pork chops served here which are the largest We've ever seen in a pub. If you are visiting Thirsk, The Lord Nelson is definitely the place to eat!!

Anybody who has catered Sunday lunch understands the skills and timing required. The staff were spot on. Good range of portion sizes and happy to accommodate individual needs. Food and service were excellent. Everybody happy including the plate!

We found this pub as the result of a Google search looking for a dog friendly pub with good food which was showing the Liverpool game! We struck lucky and found a very welcoming local with delicious food who welcomed our Staffie. In the bar dogs are positively adored but the very nice restaurant is dog and football free. We enjoyed our meals very much, with the steak cooked to perfection and chicken beautiful. Portions were generous and fantastic value. We look forward to visiting again when next we're in the area.

Myself and my husband called into this lovely pub for Sunday when we were en route back home to Yorkshire after visiting family. I found it through a quick internet search, and it turned out to be a great find. We were given a very warm welcome, and the pub Ian nicely decorated and clean. I ordered a small Sunday beef roast and my husband had the standard Turkey roast. Both dinners were of ample portion size, and most importantly the quality and taste of the food was delicious. My beef was tender and tasty and the mashed potato and Yorkshire puddings were really nice. Excellent value for money and we throughly enjoyed our meals. Would return if we are ever around that way again.

3 Couples & 4 Westie’s stopped in for Sunday Lunch Great choices ...Sunday Carvery had 4 choices ...kids, junior,normal and supersized !Guess what I went for The Yorkshire puds were large and yummy along with the rest of the meal, I personally enjoyed the roasties and mash Great service all round ...we were early and reserved therefore all ok but I would think a lot busier earlier

Stopped here en route home after a camping holiday in North Yorkshire. It was Sunday lunchtime, and after 6 days of camping food, we really fancied a home cooked meal and so popped in here on spec. The man at the bar confirmed they could accommodate the two of us without a booking.My partner opted for a 'supersize' roast beef dinner and I a standard but when we got to the bar to order, we were asked if we were sure about the supersize as they are "huge"... so my partner confirmed he'd just go for a standard size. instead... although I could see the disappointment on his face!! We were sitting near the bar and heard the guy saying the same thing to everyone who asked for a supersize... no-one ended up ordering one. It made me wonder why they advertise them in the first place?Anyhow the dinner was delicious. I must say the huge pile of mashed potato looked intimidating at first but once I'd tried it and tasted the lovely smooth, creamy, buttery flavour, I knew I'd eat the lot! There were only two veg - carrots and broccoli - but both were cooked just how I like them - still with a little bit of a bite (not mushy with all the flavour cooked out like you get in some places!). The gravy was lovely as was the homemade Yorkshire pudding and the plentiful beef. We both polished off everything on our plates and my partner admitted that if there'd been any more on his plate, he'd have struggled. I guess the bar man was right after all!All in all I'd definitely recommend this place for a hearty Sunday lunch.

8 people dinning for Sunday lunch. If we could give the six stars we would. Unbelievable quality and service. No problem at all recommending this for Sunday lunch. Outstanding and will definitely be back here for sure. Love it. Ian

Very impressed with quantity and quality of the Sunday roast.Pleasent service and a place I would return to.

Sunday lunch,got no vegetables at all,consisted of mash 2 roast potatoes,Yorkshire pudding and a bit of gravy.

Having read reviews mentioning the Yorkshire puddings we each decided to try Yorkshires with Cumberland sausage. The sausage was fine, very tasty and cooked just right but the Yorkshires and mashed potato were very poor. The Yorkshires were hard and thin round the upright sides, flat in the middle and lacking flavour. The potato was also lacking flavour and was on the lumpy side. We mentioned these points to the lady at the bar when we paid and she said that the chef used butter in the mash but did not use any seasoning for either the mash or the Yorkshires. We were disappointed with our meals and both left sizeable portions on the plate. There was no suggestion of any reduction in price because of our disappointment, but neither did we ask for any.

Were made very welcome for a school reunion party. Had booked to stay for B&B. Almost wish we’d had longer to stay in the room! Large bedroom and en-suite in Rm 2, warm, bedside light, toiletries, fluffy towels, in addition to the usual tea and coffee making facilities there was a coffee machine too. Cooked breakfast was excellent.

We were at The Lord Nelson for a school reunion (60+ of us all 60 this year!) and decided the easiest option was to stay the night and that turned out to b an excellent decision. We stayed in Room 2 which was spacious and modern. We had a large double bed and a single, the bathroom was very roomy, and, much to our delight, there was a Dolce Gusto coffee machine which was very welcome the morning after! Breakfast was wonderful. We ordered our choices in the evening, and everything was delicious, with excellent sausages, bacon and black pudding. We’ll definitely be back in 2022 for the next reunion - if we last that long.

Just had the lounge redecorated, made a big difference to the atmosphere. Good value food served daily, all the usual ales and spirits plus a guest ale.

Love this place, and how it looks really stands out,, stayed a good few times now,, the girl who seems to run this place never stops,, what an asset she is to the lord Nelson, also food is excellent, returning soon 😁😁😁

Just called as passing but was very surprised at the good food and welcoming environment. Well worth a visit.

Fancied a Sunday lunch today so decided to try the Lord Nelson following good reviews on Facebook. Lovely traditional pub (never been in before), very warm welcome, great service and a fantastic lunch. Lots of choice (large filled Yorkshire puddings, burgers, pies, scampi etc as well as more traditional), generous portions, and fantastic value. To my mind, this is what people want in a Sunday lunch and the Lord Nelson doesn’t disappoint. Also good were the choice of smaller or larger portions and toddler portions, to suit all ages. And puddings for under £4 which is pretty much unheard of these days. Highly recommended, might need to book but we were lucky as we went relatively early. Highly recommended and will definitely be back.

Came to the lord nelson for a family meal and was very disappointed at the two children’s meal as both girls are vegetarian and ordered a children’s pizza not stating it was a pepperoni pizza and was not told when ordering it.When she asked how the food was we told her our situation and she couldn’t care less and didn’t offer anything or a refund and overall was very expensive not happy and won’t be back.

By far the best Sunday dinner you will find in Thirsk, very reasonable too you couldn’t make it at home for the price they charge and there’s no washing up. Friendly staff, pleasant surroundings and a quality pint too.

First port of call was here for lunch. I had read that lunch was very good however my friend and i were disappointed. The menu doesn't have much choice for vegetarians and the beef sandwich while ok wasn't the best. The decor was also a bit drab. The staff were friendly and helpful.

There’s plenty of places to eat in Thirsk, but the Lord Nelson is by far the best place for a tasty Sunday lunch. The meat is always tasty & tender, homemade Yorkshire Puddings are amazables & then the fresh veg & mash Mmmmmmmmmmmm

We’ve visited The Lord Nelson a couple of times in past month. It’s slightly off the beaten track from the town centre but definitely worth a visit. We managed to get parked ok without charge.

We took 12 family members including children for dinner. The service and food were excellent. The size of the party was no problem and everyone was very good with the children.

Went here for lunch first time; great hospitality and great food! Menu is offering wide range of different options.

Great value for money and always a very warm welcome. Great selection of meals and lovely beer garden...certainly worth a visit. 🙂

Whilst passing by checked trip advisor for recommendation for Sunday lunch. This place popped up.

My Wife and I was recommended this pub from another pub in Thirsk as they didn't do food and it didn't disappoint. From the very Friendly, excellent waiting staff to the quality of the food and drinks, it made for a perfect end to a wonderful first visit to Thirsk. Thank you to all the staff especially the chef

This pub serves beautiful fresh food, huge portions and absolutely delicious. Sunday lunch is one of the best we've ever had all fresh too. If your in the area don't hesitate to pay them a visit..... you Won t be disappointed!! Lovely friendly hosts too... We only live an hour away so will certainly be back for more!

was recommended by another pub in thirsk well done food very good i had mince and dumplings with was and peas my partner had steak and ale pie with chips and peas very good hot plenty of food warm welcome from staff will return next time we stop at felixkirk on holiday thank you,

Good traditional home cooked pub food with loads of the old favourites - steak pie and chips, mince and dumplings, curry, good Sunday roasts, traditional puddings etc with plenty of choice and mostly fresh to order. Can take a little while to get served but that is because the food is prepared to order and so worth the wait, and good value with many main courses under a tenner. Good well kept beer and a selection of guest ales. Lovely beer garden for sitting out in at summer. Probably the best Inn in Thirsk for pub food.

Over the years we have been visiting this pub for Sunday lunch. We have NEVER been disappointed. The food tastes...

Very disappointed. Found the server very rude. It felt like we were an inconvenience being there. The food was very...

We were looking for a Sunday lunch in Thirsk and nothing in the centre felt quite right. Asking a couple...

Mis dos hijas, de 8 meses nieta y yo fuimos para el almuerzo de hoy fue la primera vez que había sido y realmente disfrutamos de nuestras comidas, sí se podía hacer con un poco de renovaciones, pero no nos vamos de nuevo la señora...

We are regulars in this pub we have had many of bills yummy meals after a long tiring day moving...

Muy acogedor al llegar tanya es el anfitrión perfecto. Nos alojamos para comer tenía la carne más apetitosos baguette jamás lo más destacado para mí fue la cebolla frita, mejor que he probado nunca, gracias a la factura. Todas las comidas caseras cocinadas a alto...

Dieron un Cuarto Dke Twin, pero nos hubiera gustado no molestara. Torta de carne ordenados, precocida, calentado con patatas fritas y, lo que parecía, una cucharada de guisantes secos del jardín. Presentación y calidad suffered​ asqueroso, casi dos días, fuimos a A

On our way bac home from Northallerton we happened on The Lord Nelson, a small pub on the outskirts of the town centre.We were warmly welcomed by the Landlady and ordered lunch.I had Mince Beef with herb dumplings served with mashed potato and peas and my wife had one of the vegetarian options, mixed vegetables in a tomato sauce with pasts.There was a short wait as these were freshly cooked. Both dishes were very generous portions, were very well cooked and had an very good flavour. The mince included vegetables and an excellent thick gravy. The vegetable pasta had a very nice chilli kick to it.The service was polite and friendly and all the food was piping hot.For a very reasonably priced and delicious Pub meal I definitely recommend The Lord Nelson. We visited on Thursday lunchtime and it was very quiet. I highly recommend a visit and we will definitely visit again when we are next in the area.

We wanted a traditional Sunday lunch and that is exactly what we got. My wife had beef and I had pork and it was delicious. Definitely return. Staff very friendly and Pub was recommended by several people from Guidelines.

A quiet Saturday afternoon and we dropped in for a bite and a drink. Though the place could do with updating it was very friendly and welcoming. Very varied menu and specials. Both going for the meat pie and we weren't disappointed. It was HUGE piping hot and very very tasty. Definitely home made and we could not fit in a pudding. Staff were really friendly and they offered a good stock of drinks. Well worth a visit if you are passing by.

We were on a visit to Thirsk for several days and I insisted to the wife that we go to the Lord Nelson for sunday lunch. We had been before a good while ago and it was excellent then. It hasn't changed, it's still excellent. I opted for the supersize lunch OMG, be warned make sure your exceptionally hungry if you go for this one. The beef simply melted in your mouth and was truly the tastiest roast beef I've ever tasted, the veggies were cooked to perfection, not overcooked mush like in some places and what can I say about the yorkie that can with it, it would have served 10.To top it all a decent pint of ale and really good staff. Cannot wait to be in Thirsk again on a Sunday. Give it a go don't just take my word for it.

Saw a board in the bridge and wanted a pint in a beer garden with the family so headed over.Glad they put the board out as a nice place with a sub trap of a garden and ample parking.

We often have our Sunday lunch here & it's always 1st class service & food, that's why we keep coming back.We popped in for a drink the other day & as they were still serving food we decided to have our tea here.What a brilliant decision, I had homemade chicken Kiev, which was the best I've ever had & my hubby had sirloin with homemade onion rings & both our dishes had the most Devine homemade chips!!!

As me and my partner were taking in the sights of the quaint market town of Thirsk we felt a little Peckish .we asked a local Shopkeeper if she could recommend somewhere quiet and good to get some food and a drink ..She said try the Lord Nelson ..she gave us directions to it and we found it quite easily ..We both got a nice meal and a drink in very pleasant surroundings ..will call again when we next visit Thirsk ..

We will definitely be back next time were over that way beautiful home cooked Sunday lunches huuuuge Yorkshires lush gravy and not microwaved veg all fresh excellent!

Very good Sunday lunch. enormous portions! Very cheerful place to eat in, staff and customers very welcoming. No complaints about this pub. Good beer too.

Called in for a couple of drinks after eating elsewhere.A nice warm friendly greeting from the barmaid who was very friendly and helpful, as she was before when we visited a year ago.Will be returning but hopefully more than once on our next visit to thirsk.

My wife and I are frequent visitors to Thirsk with our caravan. A few weeks ago we were staying and decided to visit a few pubs on a Sunday afternoon, this being one on the agenda.We had already planned our meal for this day but took notice of the lunches that were being served. They looked absolutely delicious. We spoke to a couple sat near us who were local to the area and they said that they would go nowhere else for Sunday lunch, that made our mind up that the next time we were in Thirsk on a Sunday we would eat here, were so pleased we made this decision.We went there on the 23rd, ordered lunch which we had no issues with the time to be served our meal which was piping hot. My god what a delight, absolutely delicious, fantastic portion size, everything fresh and not pre-packed or microwaved.I would say this is the best Sunday lunch I have ever eaten in a pub/restaurant. A bonus was also the pub had an ale on which is all I drink. We noticed that the pub was mainly locals which to me speaks volumes.The choice of roasts was excellent as well and unusually offered lamb as well as all the usual, beef, pork and chicken.This is a no nonsense pub, decor a little dated, but clean and really excellent food. It is worth the 3 minute walk out of the market place to find it.We will never eat Sunday lunch anywhere in town from now on.

The owners of this pub have begun to do the beer garden up and have made a very nice area. Also had dinner here, the Nelson Burger which was very nice and fresh. Home cooked chips as well! Nice people, good food and nice beer garden. What more do you need on a summer's evening!?

Very nice beer garden. Friendly staff. Home cooking well prepared and presented at a reasonable price.

Pub on the green, getting better, new beer garden (if the weather improves)Selection of ales, with a regular guest beer.Good home cooked food by Bill(Closed Tuesday nights)

Its a nice cozy place to eat the prices are very decent . I shall be coming back soon . I hope it stays as good as it was

Along with my wife we had sunday lunch at the lord nelson it was good value for the prices ,a large portion costs £8 plus and a medium portion cost £6 plus I had the large and my sensible other half had the medium which was ample .you got a large yorkshire with the usual meats and greens etc , but no peas had cabbage for a change , Its well worth a visit nothing out of the ordinary but good value.

We had an exceptionally warm welcome at this pub when we called in for an evening meal. It is situated just off the main market place area, in a quiet and pretty location. The dining area had comfortable seating, and was prepared with cutlery and condiments on tables. We ordered a gammon steak, chips etc and a chicken and mushroom pie, which was home made. Both meals were delicious, arrived in a timely way, and were excellent value. We wish we had found this pub on the first night of our stay and not the last as we would definietely have eaten here again.

we stayed at st. james house and went to lord Nelson for food in the evening: a quiet and cosy place with great food!!!

Having enjoyed some good meals here I was very disappointed to find standards have more than slipped....badly. Hubby & I had been looking forward to our return meal but were served not the lovely home cooked meals as previously, but what seemed cheap frozen fare. Hubby said his 'scampi' tasted odd and he questioned the quality deciding it was along the lines of a packet for a pound buy. I had a burger which was nice, but the chips with both meals were undercooked and the coleslaw that came with the burger was horrid. Cheap and nasty value style, the girl serving was the regular and she was lovely as ever so we pondered if the chef had changed or if they were cutting corners for financial reasons. Upshot is the food quality has dropped so drastically we won't go back. Such a shame.

Ate at the lord nelson 29/12/13 with 4 other friends the food was fantastic as was the service,price and the drinks portions brilliant,every plate empty . fantastic will definately call again

Hubby & I have eaten here a couple of times whilst visiting the area. We found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming. The food was very good ,reasonably priced and generous portion sizes. I can highly recommend the fish and chips and the steak pie. We would eat here again without hesitation.

We arrived at 5 to 8 on a Friday evening and asked if they were serving food. We were informed that food was only available till 8pm but "I'll ask if it's too late?" had a positive answer for us.The food was lovely, the chef not minding at all as he was 'watching darts on the kitchen TV' we were told. The sweets were as generous as the mains, again, both were lovely and the chef was still available to prepare these at 8:30pm.The barmaid was very smiley and polite. The lounge was empty apart from ourselves but the fire was on so it was warm and inviting. The bar had more folk in there.Car parking is ample but also easy walking distance from the main market place.In a nutshell, really nice food, generous portions, comfortable seating and friendly staff.

Had a great chip butty in ciabatta. Home made chips and friendly staff. Not busy even though it was a Saturday lunch time.

When you enter this local pub you think I will just have a quick drink and go. However we called in for Sunday lunch at around 3 pm this Sunday whilst on a camping weekend just outside Thirsk and have to say value, food quality and service was far beyond what I expected would be more than happy to call in again when we are next in the area. so if you fancy a Sunday lunch like your mom used to make this is the one for you (unless you can eat a horse don't go for super size).

Had the pitta bread filled with Mexican spiced chicken and the flavours were just divine it came served with salsa and chips so for £5.50 it was a true bargin . TOTALLY A PLACE TO VISIT

Popped in to the lord Nelson after a hard days graft for a bite to eat. As always resieved a vey warm welcome friendly chat with the land lady and a plate full of food. the food was to its usual high standard... absolutely NO complaints.

I'm a regular at The Lord Nelson, I always enjoy the food and recieve great service.Lovely pub and great food!

Visited the Lord Nelson for the first time in years recently for a Sunday lunch.It's safe to say the decor has not changed one bit in this time - think dark patterned carpets & terracotta woodchip walls. There were 4 size options for a Sunday lunch - toddler, small, normal & mega. Liked the fact they catered for toddler sized meals, as most 'child' portions outface a toddler.Opted for a normal size lunch & it was plenty big enough. Huge home made Yorkshire pud, roasts potatoes & masses of meat. Only 2 vegs though which was disappointing (one HUGE sprig of broccoli & 3 of the biggest carrot sticks I've ever seen!) Kids meal was supposed to include a drink & icecream which we were never offered. Cheesy 90's pop cd playing in repeat in the background didnt do much for the atmosphere. Food was average (but you get what you pay for I believe), surroundings average, service uninterested & minimal. Won't rush back any time soon unfortunately.

Current owners shouldnt be running this business, they have no interest in their customers needs, was appalled by their reaction to an enquiry we had, they just want to plod along I doubt their business will survive, food isnt up to scratch either they can not cook potatoes be it roast, mash or chips.