The Lord Nelson Inn in Hambleton

Just had a fabulous Greek meal for two. Prawn, feta and tomato/ cheese saganaki starters, then swordfish and chicken souvlaki mains. Wonderful.

Best steak pie I've had in many a year.

Was there on a Thursday night with the local Morris Dancers. The beer selection was excellent. One from Theakstons the other from Roosters Brewery. Need an excuse to go back soon

Called in for a beer refreshment after a sports morning. Went down very nicely.

Really great food and customer service. Would definitely recommend and return

My wife and I have just had a fantastic Sunday lunch. Top quality, top value. Hadn't booked but they managed to squeeze the two of us in. Tempted to try dessert menu but just couldn't manage it. Absolutely stuffed. We've paid a lot more for a sunday lunch thats been no where near as good, will be back.

Only recently started doing food again, but I'm glad they have! I had chorizo hash (spicy) and fillet steak, both excellent. All 9 members of our party enjoyed their meals. Nice hand pulled guest ale, super friendly staff and locals.

Came for sunday lunch, havnt been for a while. The best sunday dinner, so tasty, the gravy is to die for gorgeous veg including lovely cauliflower cheese. Followed by the best meringue i have ever tasted, staff lovely just brilliant

Wonderful 3 course meal and great service for a large group ❤️

We've just visited this pub as we ate trying to support all our local pubs and we were not disappointed. We had an excellent 3 course Sunday lunch with exceptional friendly service. The food was served v quickly after ordering on our arrival and it was all freshly prepared home made food - crab ravioli and haggis and neeps as starter and both had roast pork which came with scrummy crackling lovely perfectly cooked fresh veg all delicious esp the cabbage and cauliflower cheese and roasties and boiled potatoes. Desserts were to die for melt in the mouth chocolate goey brownie and sticky toffee pudding- great quality and service-thank you to all the friendly chatty staff who made us feel very welcome in this lovely homely local pub - 10/10

Best fish and chips I've every had amazing food as always from Iain and Jack X

As always a wonderful takeaway experience. Food is to die for and the staff are absolutely fab. The pics don’t do the quality of the food justice. Reluctantly suggesting this venue as it is, in my opinion, one of the best kept secrets in North Yorkshire.

Really friendly and welcoming. Our Vizsla was made really welcome too hope we clinch the deal to live in the area

Absolutely brilliant Sunday Lunch Great food Great service Great price Thank you

Excellent food and the service is second to none the larger is spot on you must leave room for a sweet well worth it home made by Jack n Ian. fantastic atmosphere great pub to relax in 👏

So welcoming and great service went in at the weekend and had a great time would definitely recommend the trip up

I really enjoyed it here the owner is nice and let me see her German Shepherd. Returning later this week for a meal.

The steak night was amazing, the best I’ve had in a long time, beats those expensive steak houses hands down! food was fabulous, home made chips (winner every time) Stilton sauce was delicious. Lovely friendly staff, definitely worth a visit and will certainly be returning, thank you 😊

Went here for Sunday lunch while staying in the village last week - had phoned in advance and they were able to accommodate a party of 6 adults, a baby in a pram and a dog. Wow, what a fantastic meal ! I can honestly say that this was the best Sunday lunch I have ever had in a pub. Everyone in our party agreed that it was superb. Plates were loaded with as much meat (beef, chicken, pork, gammon) as you could manage. The amount of extra veg put on the table was outstanding. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was full to the brim. Excellent service from all staff and the lady in charge was so helpful and friendly and made us all feel so welcome. Was a struggle to walk back down to our cottage! Overall a top class experience and if you are in this area, do yourself a favour and visit the Lord Nelson for your Sunday lunch - you won't regret it !!!

Fantastic evening. Great food. Top atmosphere

Good Sunday lunch. Limited menu but good value.

Came in shortly after the opening time, having traveled from a nearby village after discovering that the local pub didn't serve food (despite the internet saying it did). The staff were friendly and inviting, but upon our attempt to place an order we were informed that they only provided take a away service and would only allow for seating on Sundays. The menu was bare and we were quoted a 30 minutes wait for a single salmon dish... Bearing in mind that as far as we could tell, we were the first customers that evening, with no one else in the dining area. Suffice to say, we abandoned our plans for a pub grub meal out that evening, and went home disappointed and hungry.

Lovely warm welcome when we went in for drinks, Friendly staff. Would 100% recommend :)

Closed when we arrived at 10.30.

Such a wonderful hidden village pub. The food has been amazing everytime we have been, Sunday lunch, themed nights, steak nights. Always a wonderful atmosphere with friendly locals and accommodating staff. Highly recommend

Excellent as ever. Wonderful meal celebrating Finnish independence. Iain and Diane as affable as you could want your hosts to be

We stayed in the village for a week and visited this pub twice. Amazing staff who were very friendly. We booked in for a Sunday lunch and we all absolutely loved the food. Would highly recommend.

Went up to Appleton Wiske for a holiday and this was our local. The bar staff / landlord / family / local residents were all lovely and very welcoming each time we went in. The food is delicious! The prices were not to argue about (we even said they were too low!) Was gutted this was just a holiday spot rather than a local to us. Would definitely give them my custom again should we have another Staycation in Yorkshire.

Great friendly village pub, Sunday lunch is a must lovely home cooked food, all the staff made us feel welcome very enjoyable visit definitely will be returning.

The food is fabulous, every course was delicious. Thank you for an evening to remember.

Cracking little pub great food. You wouldn't be disappointed calling in here 👍

We enjoyed Sunday lunch wit( the tastiest gravy we’ve had in a long time. Portions were ample with a good choice of vegetables including cauliflower cheese. The staff were friendly and despite being advised they were running slightly behind we only waited 20 minutes for the food to arrive. Very good value for money! Will definitely return when we’re back in the area.

2 days into Lockdown 2.0 and we had a takeaway from the Nelly. What a great decision. Plaice Gougons were lovely. The Balmoral chicken was an inspiration and Elizabeth thought the mushroom & spinach pancakes were delicious. Well done Iain we’ll be back soon.

Best Sunday lunch I have had for a long time. Very friendly. Couldn't fault it. Will definitely recommend and return.

Nice local pub, great pub food. Especially Sunday lunch..

Great pub run by great people. Quality food as well.

A great Sunday lunch, proper Yorkshire style. Landlady and service staff were very helpful and friendly

Whenever I'm up here visit the Lord Nelson for Sunday lunch and at least one dinner. Have never been disappointed. This time tried new to the menu venison, it was cooked to perfection lovely and rare just melted in the mouth, it came with cruhed potatoes. An unassuming pub but well worth searching out for the quality of the food, in my first revue years ago called it a hidden gem and that still applies today.

Iain and Diane are lovely hosts -friendly and nothing too much trouble. A traditional village pub with great food. Great theme nights and in general super weekend menus . The NYE dinner was excellent- seafood pancake was enjoyable and the beef fillet delicious. Good selection of desserts and a wonderful atmosphere. This is a village pub/restaurant well worth supporting.

Food is magnificent, don't be deceived by the outside appearance.

This is a friendly pub with good ambience, beer, and food.

We love going to The Lord Nelson and like that if we eat in the bar we can take our little dog in with us (who loves going there aswell), the food is outstanding and all the staff are very welcoming. This is a little hidden gem.

I had the good fortune to book in for a planned 5 course meal at the Lord Nelson last Saturday. Every course was stunning even the starter of cold Gazpacho Soup The Prawn, Scallop and Crab Course was sublime The Mackerel and Beetroot course the nicest Mackerel Dish I have had the pleasure to eat ever !! The final course of a delicious creamy Pannacotta in a Strawberry soup was outstanding. I praise the chef for producing an absolutely stunning meal that would not have been out of place in a high end Michelin Starred Establishment. Ian & Diane should be rightly proud and I cannot recommend their food too highly.

Absolutely wonderful food served here, proper pub food on a Friday and Saturday nights and a great Sunday dinner. Look out for the theme nights normally once a month on a Saturday. Set priced and are amazing.

Went for a Birthday celebration last night the food, drink and the hospitality 5 star ⭐️

We called on the off chance of a table for Sunday lunch, luckily there was just one table available in the bar area. Diane was brilliant finding us a space and good gracious what a wonderful lunch, all home cooked and excellent. We will be back for certain - thank you again for fitting us in!

I booked Sunday Lunch at the Lord Nelson on the morning of our visit and as we had a small dog with us we ate in the bar. Our reception was friendly and efficient and our main course lunch was served promptly by a pleasant girl. My wife had chicken and I had beef. Both meats were of excellent quality and were accompanied by a good selection of vegetables and a boat of gravy. Two other couples were dining at the same time as ourselves and I have every reason to believe that the quality was consistent throughout. The licensee, who is also the chef came to have a word with us and we told him of our satisfaction. This was a very good quality Sunday Lunch and I have every reason to believe that we will repeat the experience.

As is usual when we visit the Lord Nelson, the food was excellent. I'd asked a group of friends to join us and they loved it. Each of the 4 courses, that of Asparagus and Scallop soup, Crab Cannelloni, a duo of Rump and Shoulder of Lamb and Rhubarb and Ginger Mousse accompanied by their choice of wines was superb. Iain is a fantastic chef.

Came down to stay with some dear friends who live across the road from the pub for the "Taste of Spring" evening as they praised the food highly! (booking early advised!)From the asparagus soup with scollops (which sounds an unlikely combination but it worked perfectly), the delightful crab cannelloni, the meltingly tender lamb rump with its accompanying slow braised lamb shoulder potato cake and finishing with the amazing rhubarb and ginger mouse, the whole meal was a joy and one I'd be more than happy to repeat !Chef has an instinctive feel for flavour combinations and the ability to bring those combinations to the table with style and finesse.Thank you for a splendid evening!

What an amazing gem - a traditional village pub serving great beers and unbelievably delicious home-cooked meals. Extremely popular with 'locals', and a great discovery for anyone outside the village who stumbles across it. The landlord/chef, Iain, is renowned for the food he serves up, particularly on his theme nights, and of course his infamous Sunday Lunch.

A old traditional pub very good

I went to the Nelson's Finnish food evening and had a wonderful time. The food was different and delicious, and the shots of vodka accompanying it helped it go down a treat!The atmosphere in the pub is always warm, welcoming and relaxed.Ian is an excellent chef, and he and Diane are fantastic hosts.Highly recommended for its British food as well as its speciality evenings.

Fantastic home cooked Sunday lunch, all freshly cooked with real Yorkshire’s and to top it of lovely a friendly atmosphere

Delicious fish pie! Hubby enjoyed the steak and Guinness pie too! Cosy atmosphere and friendly staff! Thank you!

Lovely, welcoming pub that hasn't tried to turn itself into a fancy, gastro pub so it feels like a friendly local with a cosy lounge and chatty staff. Good, but small menu - food was homecooked and really tasty. Great puddings and decent sized portions. Excellent value for money - a good find !

Good beer, company and food. A classic country pub.

Started off with a pint of perfect John Smith's, then onto the pork Sunday Lunch.

Food is excellent staff very helpful

Cracking Pub in Appleton Wise.really nice,homemade food,and real ale too.staff very helpful and friendly .

Superb pint of John Smith's Smooth '

First time in years we have been to the Lord Nelson,and what a lovely visit it was! 3 couples and we all enjoyed the food. The steak and Guinness pie was a cracker.Will certainly recommend the place to friends.Staff were excellent,and they smile too!!!!😊

Recommend the juicy fish ( Salmon)

Fantastic pub the cider is to die for

I have visited this place a few times and always found the staff very friendly. Recently ate here too for the first time and had a really enjoyable meal, (Normandy Chicken and Chocolate Brownie). Will definitely be returning again SOON! (and I don't go out very often!). Village pubs like this are hard to find.

Fri eve birthday meal for 2 couples. No starters but 3 ribeyes & one bass fillets (2 of them), all excellent quality, cooked beautifully, good accompaniments incl the longest chips we'd ever seen! 2 puds - jam roly poly with custard & a chocolate brownie also v decent, good coffee to follow. Also decent wine list plus 2 real ales on. Service & friendliness top class.

This is a typical country pub. Cosy, friendly, really good atmosphere. We live miles away from the lord Nelson but, after one visit, will certainly visit again. The staff were attentive and friendly as was the chef. I had meat pie which was more than delicious and home made chips. (yes, proper, not frozen, cooked when you order home made chips). plus, of course, with vegetables. My husband ordered chicken which was really good. We have recommended the Lord Nelson to friends and are planning to go back with them for an evening meal.

We had yet another wonderful evening at the Lord Nelson on Saturday. The theme for the 4 course meal was game with an Italian twist.

A thoughly pleasant place for a family Sunday lunch. Although they don’t normally cater for Vegetarians they made me a pleasant vegetable Tajine with Couscous and there was a choice of beef, lamb or chicken with Yorkshire Pudding and a good selection of vegetables for the rest. The traditional deserts were, I’m told, delicious. Very well worth a visit and excellent value for money.

Ian and Di were perfect hosts and made us very welcome during our stay in the village. The food is fantastic and I would recommend the steak and ale pie, the Sunday roast and the bread and butter pudding!!!

A well kept secret. Well worth a trip out to a traditional pub, great food, good atmosphere, excellent hosts. Fantastic chief!

Great food good atmosphere. Not too busy so posting reluctantly.

Recomendado por amigos, reservamos para comer el domingo ayer. . . . Increíble! ! Me esmero en mi casa el almuerzo preparado, pero este es aún mejor. Personal encantador, amable, acogedor, y propietarias y tratã³ muy amable joven. . . Y luego está la comida. . . buena elección, servido caliente y sabrosa. . Iremos de nuevo.. . Sin duda. El pub en sí es precioso y acogedor, que quiere probar el menú Otros, así que sí. . . volveremos.

Again this place never fails in taste Sunday lunch a dream. They also do themed nights where chef really excels

Lovely friendly village pub with excellent food. We have been several times for family meals and I can't fault it. The Sunday lunch is one of the best I have had.

Nos visita este pub normalmente para la cena del domingo (como es el mejor en millas) sin embargo, como teníamos una ocasión especial para celebrar, reservamos para la noche del sábado y fue deliciosa, honestamente puedo decir que no he probado sobresaliente como mariposas o pollo! El tamaño de las porciones eran generosas y el personal amable y acogedor. Nos esperamos nuestra próxima visita!

The Owners and staff truly make you feel welcome .The food is well presented and cooked to perfection . The best Sunday dinner I have ever had outside of Home .

Cannot fault the delicious traditional Sunday roast offered in the Nelson - it's without question, the best around for miles!!

Precioso pub tradicional del pueblo, muy amable. Viajamos de Hartlepool después de leer los comentarios en Tripadvisor. Excelente comida bien preparada de calidad, servido caliente con servicio rápido y agradable. haremos el viaje otra vez. Bien vale la pena.

Este es un fantástico pub con un sentido de comunidad con sus habitantes, el pub está en el centro de Appleton y tiende a tener un montón de actividades del pueblo planeado alrededor. La familia que posee, son muy amables y a la tierra y la comida es en un nuevo nivel para qué esperar a un pub. El Lord Nelson está bien una visita

Went for sunday lunch. Yummy a proper sunday roast. So tasty nice service. Thank you. Try it you will love it good value areal treat

Now it is fair to say i have eaten sunday luch here many times. The reason, the chef is amazing. The food is always well cooked. Staff friendly and locals welcoming.They also do themed nights. I still cannot get my head round how they produce such good food in the size of the kitchen.For the beer drinkers they have a good selection of bitters.You can keep your carvery's and "places to be seen". Trust me if you want good food give it a try. P.S re take out. They plated a meal up for my mother in law who has been a little under the weather (she ate the lot)P.P.S Re group -recommend always booking

Found this place a wee while ago on a friends recommendationIts is an authentically charming english country pub. With a landlady (DI) so sweet and welcoming and a sunday dinner (made by partner) that is essentially a home made lunch. Reasonably priced and extremely delicious. Ashamed to say ive been here most sundays and cooking sunday roast is a thing if the past! Dont miss out

A typical small village pub, which is popular with its locals. No frills, but food is good, and reasonable. Sunday lunch very good value. Occasional 'specials' evenings with a theme offer something a bit different - usually four courses at a set price of no more than £25 - sometimes less. They must be booked in advance. Food service limited to Thursday-Sunday. Can't be beaten for value for money.

I really enjoy coming here, the staff are very welcoming, and are more than happy to accommodate! The food is delicious, real good hearty homemade comfort food and good quality meat. Thoroughly recommend. Will be back soon!

My partner and I stumbled upon this pub around a year ago after looking for somewhere not too far away from Northallerton to eat. As soon as we were welcomed into the Lord Nelson the staff seemed very friendly and helpful, at the time of dining they had a prawn linguine on the menu which I ordered. I can honestly say, this is one of my favourite dishes and this is the best one I have tasted, (including overpriced Italians) all the ingredients are fresh ingredients and are still able to cater for my taste a year down the line, even though the dish isn't even on the menu anymore. We've been back around 3 times and will continue to go here for the tasty food, good value for money and the outstanding service.

Plain home cooking at its best ! Small menue-3 starters,, 4 meats, (chicken,beef,lamb,pork, and 4 sweets. Fantastic Sunday lunch in small village in countryside - (Appleton Wiske) , just outside Northallerton North Yorkshire. Well worth a drive out can"t praise it enough. (no veggy menue) Real ale on draught ,outside tables for al fresco eating, A little hidden belter!!

A very friendly pub, they welcomed our dog, Kez, as well as myself and my husband. A lovely meal and company

If you enjoy a home cooked traditional sunday lunch visit the Lord Nelson - you won't be disappointed. The food is excellent with a choice of roasts, served with lashings of veg, roasters, boiled potatoes, yorkshire pudding and gravy - I am drooling just thinking about it!!! If you have room for afters, the bread & butter pudding is to die for.

While out on a day out one sunday, my partner and I decided that we were both starving, and started to drive around the country side looking for a nice place to go and have our sunday dinner. After driving around for about an hour, we decided to too try another establishment in Appleton Whisk as we had been told about it, but on arrival there it was heaving, and we were just to hungry to sit and wait for a table. We set off about 400 yds into the village and come across the Lord Nelson. On entering we were greeted by lovely staff. We ordered a dinner each and it turned out to be the best sunday dinner we have ever tasted in our lives. Everything is home made, and the desserts are to die for. That was 3 years ago, we still go when ever we can, and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for our sunday lunch. I have told the chef that one of these days I'm going to kidnap him.

The Lord Nelson Inn at Appleton Wiske, near Northallerton, is a great value find. Meals served only Friday & Saturday evenings, and Sunday lunchtime. Once a month there is a special themed dinner on a Saturday - the most recent was 'A Taste of England' - four courses at £25 and absolutely delicious. (Booking essential) The standard menu offers favourites often with a twist, and are always beautifully prepared and cooked, and well presented. It's a village pub, not a fine dining restaurant, but you'd go a long way to find better.

I am so pleased that this is my local pub! I have never had a poor meal here and the themed evenings that are held are particularly excellent. The service, using local youngsters as waiters, is always friendly. Sunday lunches are also a treat.

Off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Warm friendly service and atmosphere, An inventive menu as well as some pub staples all freshly cooked. We had three delicious courses and enjoyed the guest Farne Islands beer. A wonderful evening.

Came here on a recommendation. Glad we did, what a lovely pub. The food was first class. Not a speck was left on the plate. We had 3 courses and each one was as good as the last. The beer was grand too.The service was excellent, we were served by a lovely mannered young boy, who gave us service with a smile.I will most certainly return to this lovely pub, where the food is to die for.Thank you to the Chef who produced this lovely foodKeep up the good work, and thanks again.We'll done to all.

Since Appleton Wiske is a rather small town, the Lord Nelson Inn only serves food on weekends. Most of my family had the Fish N Chips which was perfect for my son who only eats fish. As expected the service was very friendly and we felt like were almost in a friend's home.