The Middleton Arms in Ryedale

We chose the Middleton arms after seeing pictures of the gammon steak on Facebook, unfortunately this was sold out on the evening we went along with a few other dishes on the menu. I ordered the potato skins starter which came as a large portion which I enjoyed followed by Whitby scampi, this was average with frozen scampi. My wife had garlic mushrooms for starter which was okay, for main she had steak pie which she said was very nice.

We found this restaurant on line, we had never been to the area prior to this visit, and wanted to find a cosy Sunday Lunch. This was perfect. Really nice meal in a cosy pub. Cost was fair too. Would definitely recommend this place for a Sunday Lunch. The Bakewell tart was excellent.

we called in mid week by chance for an evening meal made very welcome by the staff , had an excellent meal, as previous reviews say if your in the area well worth a visit

Would highly recommend this lovely country pub. We booked for Sunday lunch whilst on holiday in Pickering, so glad we did. The food was delicious, pipping hot and plentiful. Fantastic staff, welcoming and attentive landlord, we will definitely call again if we are in the area.

Return visit always very good service and food excellent friendly staff barman particularly entertaining, and good choice of beers.

Wendy's cooking is to die for - simple as that. Her melt-in-the-mouth steak and ale pie (which you just need to use a fork to eat) - is legendary- and rightly so. Sausages and mash from a local butcher is also great, as was the chicken and (sorry, I forget what) pie, etc., etc. The owner and bar keep (if Izzie isn't doing bar keeping duties) is a right wag as he.might think.of us Sothrons (we come from Canterbury one week a year and try to eat here at least twice in that week) blow raspberries, are just as cheeky back - and keep demolishing Wendy's superb food - we weren't born yesterday... All told - brilliant - so do NOT FORGET TO CALL AHEAD AND BOOK - it's only off season (excluding weekends) that are quiet. You've been warned. Thanks, guys. See you next year Shelagh & Sam (aka the Mason's)

From the minute we walked in we were made to feel very welcome. The food was by far the best we have had all week, so good we have booked a table for tomorrow night. Cannot rate this place highly enough.

Here is my honest review of are evening meal .. It's a fairly basic meal really with standard basic choices we ordered... Steak and ale pie Scampi X2 Hunters chicken Beef roast dinner Chicken with a stilton and mushroom sauce Out of all the above meals 2 of them could have been better they was.. Hunters chicken was drowned in BBQ sauce all though that was the only fault half of the sauce it would have been good. Beef roast dinner was very bog standard beef was dry and lacked in presentation. Also there was 1 bowl of vegetables between 3 meals 🤔. I asked if there was more vegetables coming. Which they did and got slammed on the table by a waitress almost like it shouldn't have been asked for. Also no serving spoon for the vegetables which was a first when going for a meal out. We did feel welcomed at the pub but if your going for a meal here. Don't expect a fantastic meal really it's just basic the prices we found a bit high. For what you got portions could have been better to. On the whole bog standard no thrill's meal with a quirky down to earth welcoming landlord 👍

Proprietor was a laugh. Lovely local feel.

Lovely Sunday roast and great welcome and banter from the landlord made my day. We had three different roasts and three different pudding's which we all enjoyed absolutely recommend

Great traditional pub, friendly landlord serving some terrific food, especially the meat pie 🥧! Reservations required (incl for the pie!)

Great pub in the heart of the village. The landlord is hilarious & made us feel welcome from the minute we walked inside. Lovely roast, home cooked & great value

Wendy's food is excellent & always a warm welcome from Andy

Fantastic home made food, fast service and a great landlord with great banter which makes everyone feel welcome. Also big shout out to Wendy the chef. Will definitely be calling there again.

Great meal and wonderful service.

Good food, good service, homely atmosphere.

Smashing little pub with a marvellous and upbeat landlord that's able to keep his cantankerous chef compliant beyond reason. My mother was especially impressed with the shandy blend of local ales, and their Sunday lunch was lovingly prepared and served promptly by a very competent and beautiful waitress. Great local knowledge and terrific candour. Hope to return soon!

Excellent country pub with traditional menu. Well cooked and presented. Great publican and staff.

Inside a little dated. Owner friendly & very chatty. Had lasagne which was very tasty but a little dry

Beautiful food and good quality service, great staff and good atmosphere. Needs more advertising for opening times and menu but great what ever

We had a really lovely meal here while staying in Pickering. Best steak and ale pie I've eaten in a pub. Really good meal!

Brilliant pub , gets really busy though so Booking advised. Very accommodating and really nice pub food. Would recommend a visit if your staying in Pickering.

Excellent Gluten Free options, if you're celiac and in the area don't miss out on this proper gem of a pub

Excellent evening on Friday with some friends from where we used to live. The food was amazing , service lovely and fantastic atmosphere and great banter would definately recommend thank you.

What a find! Came in without a booking but we're welcomed by the landlord. The food was excellent, and the dog was welcome too. We'll be back!

Exellent service and great landlord the food was 5**** and was home made a little gem of a pub

Absolute, diamond find! If you are looking for a country pub, with a great atmosphere, a hilarious landlord, and Wendy (the chef) who cooks up an absolute feast. This is the place for you. Dart board, log burner, and a relaxed place to be. You won't be disappointed.

Great pub. Best meal of the week, and friendly staff made for a happy evening!

Really delicious food. Great service. Friendly landlord and staff. Will definitely visit again if we’re in the area.

What a little gem!! Storm Babet hit the east Coast in Yorkshire, power went off, and our hotel wasn't doing food, so we fell onto the Middleton, a great place. A fantastic host, homely food and we will definitely return.

Was a Sunday lunch "walk in" and was lucky enough to get a place, others behind me were, unfortunately, turned away. Food was excellent as was the service. If I'm ever up that way again I'll definitely pop in, but this time I'll plan it and book! Limited car parking available at rear but it is a small pub, due to the age and size of the building it is not wheelchair friendly but I used my crutches anyway so no problem there.

Can not remember the last time I had a pub meal so good. Excellent food. Best book as it gets busy.

We had an excellent Sunday roast at the Middleton Arms today, food was spot on and service so friendly! So glad we decided to try it on our way to Pickering, would highly recommend for tasty homemade grub with a warm welcome :) Will definitely visit again when we're next in the area!

Fantastic welcome, great choice of food and drinks, make sure to book! Be ready for friendly banter, an absolute delight

As soon as we walked in we could feel the friendly atmosphere, the staff were very pleasant and quick to see us to our table, the landlord was a comedian and had us all laughing all night,the food was great and overall a fantastic evening. Would definitely go back.

Our meal of homemade steak and ale pie was so tasty and homely. Like food giving you a hug.

Lovely little gem of a place . Food outstanding . The landlord / manager is a lovely jolly chap . Makes a right happy atmosphere he brings the sunshine indoors . Will definitely visit again when next visiting pickering

The host (landlord) is a character and adds to the atmosphere. Good beer, good food, and good music. I've paid more elsewhere for far worse food. Booking is recommended but not essential. Be prepared to wait if you've not booked. We didn't have any dietary requirements, but it was apparent from overhearing other customers ordering that nothing was a problem, whether it was allergies/intolerances or veganism/ vegetarianism.

Excellent homemade food, at a very reasonable price, landlord lovely and welcoming, would return when back in the area, dog friendly Too

Brilliant evening, great for food, wonderful staff and a brilliant atmosphere - even on a very grey day! Would highly recommend and will be visiting again

Last night was the first time I had been in the Middleton arms,the food was excellent,the landlord Andy was a great character and cook Wendy was also a lovely lady.We had a great night and will definitely go again thanks again Andy

The very best meal ive eaten in such a long time. So good in fact we are now looking at house prices!

A lovely meal with a great atmosphere, and friendly staff,and dog's are welcome 🐶

Beer and food excellent in very jovial atmosphere. Will definately be visiting again. Pub being full on a week night shows how popular it is.

We've just returned from a holiday stay in Middleton, a 2 minute walk down the lane to this delightful pub. We have been before a couple of years ago, it was good then and its just as good now. Great food and wonderful ale, wine too, very welcoming, great atmosphere, our little dog Betty loved the fuss and a treat. Have I mentioned the food? Thank you Wendy you're a wonderful cook. Thank you Andy for being so nice and again to every member of staff, thank you. See you next time. Ray and Pat.

Great food and drinks. Proper pub grub. Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Lovely meals, very friendly staff and lots of choices for vegans. Plus points for the chefs perfect vegan yorkshire puddings!

Fab atmosphere, lovely food, excellent service and the most joyful landlord I've encountered in years!! Altogether, a great experience. From Jane Eaton

Found us a table despite being fully booked and the food was lovely. Will definitely be back. Fantastic pub.

Good food and a friendly atmosphere

Very friendly. Bent over backwards to give us the beast possible choice for vegetarians, and cater for young children. Would recommend.

Excellent customer service good meals

Great food, good value for money. Very nice staff.

Great food, service and atmosphere Landlord should give the Chef a massive pay rise Best meal we’ve had in a long time

Visited for a drink and food smelt so nice, came back later that evening to eat and they were happy to fit us in at short notice despite being fairly busy. Food was excellent, plenty of choice, friendly staff, excellent service. Very good all round!

Brilliant pub, great banter, delicious food and we were spoilt for choice with vegan options. So good we went two nights in a row.

Brilliant pub. Excellent food and beer, good prices and lovely staff. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

We came here last night while away with a group of friends we met on holiday. We all ordered mains and desserts and had a couple of drinks afterwards. The pub were great with my gluten intolerance and catered for me without making a fuss. The food was lovely and flavoursome and the landlords were super friendly and made us feel very welcome! If we ever venture back to Pickering we will 110% return. Thank you for a lovely evening! :)

Classic old fashioned pub delicious food and great staff and landlord definitely will be returning a1 hospitality and service

Good wholesome English food at a reasonable price

Nice Sunday lunch in a friendly atmosphere. Just tops the weekend off nicely.

You don’t get many pubs like this any more and I’m so glad we visited. Hearty delicious pub grub made by the lovely Wendy and good beer and banter served up by the friendly landlord. All by a log fire in a warm atmosphere of locals and visitors. Highly recommend, especially the steak pie which is the best I’ve had in a while.

A local pub that made us really welcome. A couple of real ales that were well kept and although the food is just traditional pub fare, it was well cooked, tasty and good sized portions.

We went for mother's day. It was a lovely roast. The choice and value was good. We had puddings and coffee. They made it a special day for everyone there. All mothers got a potted plant, which was a lovely gesture.

Delicious homemade roasts for our Sunday lunch today at The Middleton Arms near Pickering, N Yorkshire. Choice of beef, pork or chicken, or a combo, as well as vegan options. All delicious. Good choice of homemade puds too. Friendly atmosphere and a really enjoyable experience. Hope to return.

Lovely hosts. Very good food and good selection, especially for a small Village Pub. Bookig advisable as its very popular.

Just had an evening meal and it was one of the nicest meals we have had in a long time. Fantastic food and lovely, welcoming landlords. Would recommend and will go back 10/10.

Wow, Andy & Wendy really welcoming, amazing food, great pet friendly Inn, definitely a place to revisit, thanks 😊

Great food and services. Love the steak and ale pie, and the treacle tart so much

Visited here today with a party of six adults and one child. Very friendly and cheerful atmosphere. The owner was amazing with my Granddaughter. The food was delicious, hot and very tasty. Excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family and would visit again.

Warm welcome and lovely food. Roast lamb was tender and succulent. Veggies cooked to perfection - slightly al dente and not swimming in water. Tasty gravy and perfect roast potatoes. Bread and butter pudding was perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed my Sunday lunch, thank you.

Grand grub and ale. Long live Wendy 👍👍

The Landlord is a barrel of laughs and the food was first class.

Great place lovey food and fun staff

Great pub, fantastic home cooked food with a great choice of drinks. Made to feel really welcome with cheerful people. Highly recommended and thank for a lovely evening.

What a gem. Just as a pub should be. Traditional pub, great atmosphere, great sense of humour landlord. Oh, and food great too, good selection and great taste, and vegetarian selection.

Great food! Fitted us in despite not pre booking and having reduced staff! Book ahead for meals. Good Vegan options.

Just had a lovely meal at the Middleton arms in Pickering. The food was first class and the landlord was great friendly and beautiful cosy pub. Would recommend if in the area. Ian

Excellent food and service, will definitely come back.

We went to celebrate my parents inlaw 50th wedding anniversary meal. Lovely food, friendly staff and a cook that went the extra mile to offer an extra vegan options for dessert to my daughter. Well worth a visit!

Delicious experience. Kind personnel.

Lovely pint of Theakston Best and great company in the landlord.

My husband and I have been visiting family all over England for the past couple of months. We always try the steak and ale pie every time. The pie here is hands down....THE BEST. owner is always gracious and friendly, even when we haven't booked a table. Highly, highly recommend.

Great place to go for a meal either as a couple or group. Landlord creates a happy friendly atmosphere and the food is excellent. Our favourite place for a meal out.

Amazing food. Proper home cooked food - all the meals were delicious and very reasonable. Will definitely return.

Booked for Sunday lunch today. Excellent meal and very friendly staff. We were able to take our dog in a d the staff were lovely with her, bringing her a bowl of water. Highly recommended.

Really lovely service, food and welcome. Lovely little beer garden to catch the last of the summer sun and really hearty pub food. Would recommend booking.

Good food lovely staff and landlord very nice pub.

Brilliant! Great food, friendly staff and a top landlord. One of the best meals on our holiday. Will be back when back up this way.

Welcoming, good food, value for money.

Middleton arms Found this place by chance so pleased , great food friendly staff and landlord a great place to eat in a nice relaxed atmosphere

Fantastic food, the pie was excellent the service was great

A great little pub with a great landlord.The meals were terrific and a good plateful. We didn't try the sweets as we were too full.

A real gem. Traditional pub with great food and friendly entertaining staff

Lovely meal, just enough on the plate and very tasty. Staff very cheerful and friendly too.

Great country pub with excellent food and lovely hosts.

Warm welcome, nice atmosphere, good food.

Very friendly staff, the food was excellent piping hot, I recommend the pheasant casserole.

What a lovely little pub! We had delicious home cooked food by Wendy. The allotment pie was a delight and apple and plum crumble was just yummy. Hubbie had the sausage and mash and a pudding off the specials board taking him back to boarding school days. What a great find. Nice landlord and we were seated next to another couple, also on holiday, who were really nice! Highly recommend this pub for food, ambiance and service.

Was recommended to try food at the Middleton arms. We thought the food was pretty average and overpriced. Tried the black bull a few miles away and was a massive difference in quality and price.