The Sawley Arms in Harrogate

We are at the pub in early December. Dani serving front of house was so friendly and such a lot of fun. Paulo in the kitchen cooked some really tasty food. I had the sea bass with kifler potatoes and superbly rich sauce. Definitely recommend the Sawley Arms as a summer or winter destination

We stayed last night (room6) and we had a fantastic time. The room was very ‘boutique’ with blue lights as well as normal ones. The bed was so comfortable! The bunk bed had its own door and curtain which our granddaughter absolutely loved. The tv in the bathroom was a lovely touch as were the house coats and slippers We had an absolutely beautiful meal with family and the staff were really helpful. The manageress/owner had time to come and spend chatting with us and making us feel like friends rather than customers. Breakfast was rather nice too. All cooked to order so there was a bit of a wait but perfection isn’t instant is it. I would highly recommend this beautiful hotel for either a nights stay, a beautiful meal or simply just to call in and have a drink in the lovely relaxing atmosphere that is The Sawley Inn.

nice pub, though prices are 10-20% more than pub, with that irritating policy of adding automatic 10% fee to the bill even for a pub lunch. C'mon fellas, if you want another 10% just add it to the menu prices so we can decide if we want to buy up front, like in every other retail outlet

This little gem came highly recommended and we weren’t disappointed. The staff are warm and friendly and the interior is cosy and inviting with the log burners adding to the overall warmth of the interior. The menu offers an excellent variety for all manner of tastes which, if you’re a foodie, will make choosing difficult however this just gives you the perfect excuse for a return visit. The food arrived promptly, was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Well worth a visit and we’ll definitely be returning soon

Fantastic Sunday lunch as always with professional service . Our server went up and beyond and looked after us so well with great recommendations she was a very experienced member of staff . The puddings were out of this world everything is homemade , It’s great to walk into a place with a fire and cosy country feel . We will be back soon .

Excellent Sunday lunch. Delicious, plentiful and freshly cooked. Very hospitable and friendly staff. We will definitely revisit

10 th November. We had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch of roast beef and pork with all the trimmings. The Sawley Arms is warm and welcoming excellent service from friendly staff.

The front of house are clearly are trying their best but can’t cover up the bad food and limited resources they have. Although this happened at the end I think it’s possibly the most important info you’ll want, the staff do not keep basically any tips or service charge. We asked our server and they said that not only is it split with hotel staff (who I’m not receiving any service from!), but a large chunk is kept by the owner. Just a other few bits; The hot food was served on cold plates, for us it was too expensive for the essentially just reheated food, glass table covered in finger prints which had clearly tried to be cleaned by the staff (but who puts glass tables in a pub?) and can’t be thoroughly cleaned in peak service, showed to a cold conservatory as we had a dog, there seemed to be no leader within the staff hence they all looked abit lost and lacked organisation. I don’t know if they have recently lost a large amount of staff, a supervisor/manager or even a chef! But the advertised level of hospitality was nowhere near what we received. We asked for the door to be closed in the conservatory, which was cold but the pub area was hot. Then it was opened again as the people in the pub were too hot due to the fires being loaded up with logs by who we were told was the owner, but the logs were clealry not needed! We won’t be going back (shock) we opted to go there instead of staying in ripon for a meal as we wanted a more upmarket setting and meal but next time will go opt to stay in ripon!

Food very nice but over 1 hr to receive our meals had to ask several times for sauce to accompany our meals

Clean, spacious room in new part at the back.

Love this place we just do not go enough

Wonderful place, excellent food, great and friendly service!

We went for Sunday lunch with friends, we all had the Sunday roast, veg was a little late in ariving, service a bit disappointing

Warm welcome ,decor was a nice mix of old and modern. Very good and generous steak and ale pie. Great service, especially from Ollie and his very helpful local knowledge. Would definitely recommend visiting this place.

Travelled from Reading for a weekend stay nearby and decided to eat at The Sawley Arms on Sunday evening and it was excellent! The staff were so warm, friendly and welcoming. The best Sunday Roast we have eaten out in years, the food was so tasty, great portion size, cauliflower cheese was to die for. Then we had dessert and again total surprise, even the ice creams came out looking great with berries and a white chocolate shard. The chocolate brownie was lovely and again double the portion size we'd have got back home and it tasted amazing. Shame we live so far away otherwise we'd definitely be regular visitors.

Recommended!!! Very nice and clean place to stay 😎

Beautiful traditional yorkshire pub..

What a lovely place, staff were great, and the food is absolutely beautiful. We ate here 2 nights and also had a take out sandwich for breakfast and dined in for a full English, I can't fault any of it, it's dog friendly, everyone was very welcoming. If you want brilliant food with brilliant service then this is the place to visit. We also went in for the quiz night on Wednesday and that was a good laugh they served up a chilli too, my grandparents didn't want chilli so they so they made them a sandwich with some salad instead which was lovely of them. We stayed across the road for a 3 night break and having the sawley arms across the road was perfect. We hope to visit again in the future.

Amazing breakfast and friendly staff!

Phoned to make sure still serving food in the afternoon...strange many pubs close kitchens when food is needed. Was told yes by a welcoming voice. Half hour later, driven from Fountains Abbey, we troop in to bar, 1 adult and 3 children...great service, good price. Best mash said my middle one! We will be dropping back in...not far from Scarborough when on our road trips. The bacon and brie is brilliant.

I have coeliac disease so obviously looking for gluten free food. The menu mentioned what was gluten free including the specials and the staff were really helpful! Best oart was loads of desserts were gluten free as standard. I had the summer crumble and it was beautiful! The pub was lovely, atmosphere great and the kids loved it too!

We rang on the off chance to see if they could book us in for Sunday lunch and they were able to find a slot to fit us in. Sunday roasts were delicious, cauliflower cheese scrumptious and the kids fish & chips so tasty that the adults were envious! Would definitely eat there again

12 quid for a wet glass of savignon blanc served without grace, in a pub that isn't busy? Will not happen twice....

Wonderful place. We’ve been here three times this week! Sometimes we sit in the lovely gardens just for a drink or we eat inside. The food is fantastic and the staff are lovely. Thank you.

Great location with good beer and lovely outside space

Our meals were very good. The pub is easy to find, has a large car park, plenty of outdoor seating, well maintained public rooms, very friendly and efficient staff and well kept beer. We did not stay overnight.

Fantastic pub. The beer garden is perfect and well kept. Great sun trap too. The pub is pristine and the staff are very accommodating. The beer is spot on too. Got a cheese board and was perfect for grazing on

family meet-up from N & S - ideal location pint and fish 'n' chips were very good

Fantastic place to head out for dinner in a lovely town. Service was outstanding and the pie I had was one of the best I have ever had. The sticky toffee pudding for dessert was amazing too. Make sure to add a second scoop of ice cream. Portion sizes were very decent. Highly recommended.

Great country pub. Went to the Sawley Arms for lunch. Lovely staff, great food and drink. All great quality. Prices quite reasonable.

Lovely well appointed gardens and interior, staff pleasant. Food expensive £21.00 for burgers and chips cheapest on menu.

The room was very spacious and luxurious, comfortable bed and lovely shower/bathtoom. Food was really tasty and would definitely come back here. Friendly staff, good food. A really nice stay.

Excellent food the salmon was amazing! The pie was good too! Friendly staff and great service! Great outdoor area too pity it was wet when we visited!

Great pub, friendly and welcoming from the start. We had Sunday lunch which was very tasty, definitely substantial portions! Lovely staff and a very easy going vibe.

Visited the Sawley Arms again today to celebrate Fathers Day and it didn’t disappoint! A warm, friendly welcome greeted us, despite it being quite busy. The roast beef was succulent, the Yorkshire Pudding delicious, the cauliflower cheese melted in the mouth and the roasties were lovely and crispy. We shared a Panacotta for dessert which was delightful! Highly recommended; compliments to the chefs and a big thanks to the front of house team.

Food very average the chicken in the Caesar salad was very tough and I could hardly cut into it we will not be returning on our next visit to the area.

Lovely staff, food and pub Certainly worth a visit 👍

Fantastic little country pub, amazing food with very friendly staff. Looks newly refurbed as the rooms we stayed in were immaculate. Great place to eat and stay and absolutely DO NOT miss the breakfast!

I took a group of 23 Australians to this pub for lunch - none of us wanted to leave! The food and staff were great, and the atmosphere was outstanding! Open fires in multiple rooms, little nooks but also a space big enough to comfortably seat my whole group for a multi-course lunch. From an organisational point of view, staff were also great to work with - no one blinked an eye when I asked to add a couple of extra people. I will be back and will plan the itinerary to stay there for longer.

Well, the menu says "freshly made", never been so true. That was the best sunday roast of my life!! The sticky toffee pudding is gigantic!!! Dog friendly, better to reserve a table. Staff is fantastic.

The Sawley Arms gave us a great meal in a real, proper Yorkshire pub setting, with very personable and friendly service. We were really pleased with the draft ales and the amazing food, which included two rump steaks perfectly cooked, mushroom risotto with chicken, and a melt-in-your-mouth real steak and ale pie. Everything was done just right. The staff were terrific, and the setting was about as good as you could wish from a country pub. Outstanding!

We had a very late lunch here today (and yesterday!) what more need I say, we love it. Perfect food and great staff. Thank you.

The offer of two steak meals and a bottle of wine for just under £40 was too good to miss. The steak was cooked to perfection, the accompaniments were spot-on and the homemade peppercorn sauce which I drizzled over my steak just added to an excellent meal. I cleared my plate and finished off with an excellent dessert of sticky toffee pudding and cream. The service and attentiveness of the staff just added that finishing touch.

Great spot for lunch after a local walk. Managed to serve 20 of us and the food was amazing, even catering well for gluten free eaters.

I take my team of 8 Account Managers here for our monthly meeting . The team look forward to visiting because of the beautiful location set in the Yorkshire Dales. There is a super meeting room available for up to 10 people and Julie & her team make sure we are thoroughly looked after throughout the day. The highlight is lunch with giant & fish and chips our favourite but a wide choice for all. Super pub , beautiful location , friendly staff and well worth a detour to visit .

Stayed a night on a roadtrip. Lovely rooms, friendly service, and great food. My 9 year old daughter particularly liked the children's sleeping cabin in room.

A warm welcome and great food in a large pub full of character. Also handy if you're in desperate need of a strong wi-fi connection. A life-saver!! A good food offering, serving generous portions full of flavour.

Only popped in for lunch as we were passing on our way to York. Served by a lovely polite young girl. Very helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Asked about our day and checked in while we were eating. Food was also good as expected but would go back for the service. Thank you.

Came to the sawley arms today for the 1st time and was not disappointed! Food was amazing, staff were absolutely lovely and couldn’t be more helpful and the overall atmosphere was great! Will definitely be returning!

Visited the Sawley Arms on my birthday and what a treat it turned out to be. Blue cheese and broccoli soup followed by smoked salmon risotto for me and pate and sirloin steak for the other half, accompanied by a fine bottle of the red house wine. Compliments to the chef for the tastiest risotto I’ve ever had and the steak was amazing said my partner. We were sat near a roaring fire and the staff looked after us very well. Well worth a visit, we will be back.

What a great host. The food was simply great. Glad to see hospitality like that, where people really try. Wish Scottish pubs could match the efforts of The Sawley Arms. Five stars all the way from me.

Delicious breakfast and lovely cosy atmosphere 😍

Our visit to Sawley Arms in Ripon left us with a heartwarming impression of genuine hospitality. While the food, though typical, didn’t quite reach culinary heights, the warmth and dedication of the owner, their family, and friends more than made up for it. Every interaction was infused with kindness and a genuine desire to ensure every guest felt welcomed and cared for. It’s clear that they pour their hearts into creating memorable experiences for their patrons. Our time at Sawley Arms was truly extraordinary, thanks to the extraordinary people behind it.

What an amazing little pub, Meghan and the whole team are amazing, polite, and fun! Proper locals vibe. Very welcoming pub ....

This beautiful country Pub has had many chef/managers of the years I’ve lived here, Today my birthday we visited this Picturesque Country Pub for drinks and Pub grub, With new Chef and management. I was totally floored the the great welcome, but the food was far from just pub grub, as an X chef and I’ve dined over most the this country this was not by any stretch of the imagination PUB Grub, I opted for French onion soup with Haddock and Chips, my son had sirloin steak and my wife had a mixed salad with fry’s and battered onion rings, wow, I simply could not find a fault with anything, the soup was a masterpiece, everything was so fresh and would give you the impression you where in a Michelin star Restaurant, WELL Done new team, keep it up, you made my day Mick, Kelly and Micky Edge

We called in after a nice walk. Great pub food and service from Estelle. I would highly recommend for food and drink. We will be back. Thanks Oliver

The food is expensive and nothing special

Had lunch food gorgeous as usual excellent service

We had an absolutely fantastic meal at the Arms. The pie was the best I have ever had and the portions (starter and mains) were huge. Beer (Landlord) was excellent.

Called in after a long walk, lovely and warm cosy pub with proper log fires. Service very friendly and helpful. Barman hilarious, definitely worth a visit

We had our Christmas Day Lunch here.We could not fault the food ,service or the price . Well done will be back

I highly recommend The Sawley Arms! First, everyone was incredibly friendly - they made us feel at home. Second, the food was delicious. Their warm, baked bread was so good - the perfect crunch and a soft interior. The carrot and parsley soup of the day was very tasty and homey. I appreciated the wealth of vegetarian and vegan options. We had spiced wine that was very good! For dessert, we shared the crumble of the day (apple) and the sticky toffee pudding. Both the desserts were so fresh and delicious! I definitely would love to return here.

Lovely meal staff were great no complaints

Great evening… food wonderful, beer was great.. service first class. Staff so welcoming and friendly. Will definitely return very soon. We had the Christmas dinner, every mouthful was yummy!

Excellent meal and stay over at the Sawlwy Arms last night. The food was first class, with great staff and a fantastic atmosphere. The room was superb, modern and well equipt with brilliant mood lighting

Stopped at the Sawley Arms having met friends for dinner. Great food and lovely staff. The rooms are super comfortable! Will be back!

Wonderful pub. Very quaint with wood burners on. Very cosy, warm & inviting. Had a delicious Sunday roast with a huge home-made Yorkshire pudding. Followed by chocolate brownie which was a treat. Service was fab too. Happy, polite, friendly staff. We sat there for a couple of hours, there was no rush to move us. Will definitely be back. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

We’d heard good things about the Sawley Arms and decided to give it a try with a couple of our friends. We received a lovely welcome and were promptly seated in a very cosy part of the pub with a lovely warm log fire. We chose two courses each from the Christmas menu and the meals certainly didn’t disappoint. The prawn cocktails were very tasty and beautifully presented. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and the roast turkey with all the trimmings was one of the best my friend said she’d ever had. The staff were friendly and polite and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the Sawley Arms! We all agreed to meet up again in the new year at the same place.

The food is fantastic. The pub is so very welcoming, warm and cosy. The food is brilliant. The team are fantastic. We took over the pub and felt so very welcome. Thank you.

We visited the pub on a Monday lunchtime, a meeting place after a long journey to stay in the area. We received a lovely welcome from Estelle which continued the whole time we were there. The 'dog area' was welcoming but not as nice as the rest of the pub with its lovely fire. There was a noisy machine making ice in the corner which was annoying. We enjoyed it so much we went back the following day for a late lunch/early tea. What a difference - no Estelle, no warm welcome, plus the noisy ice machine again .... the guy taking our food order was friendly enough but new to his job. The other guy behind the bar wasn't so welcoming & suggested maybe next time we leave the dog in the car if we wanted to sit in the better area! Such a shame as it tainted our experience from the first visit. Needless to say, we ate elsewhere for the next two days of our holiday.

Arranged to go out for breakfast Sunday morning and meet family the place we had arranged to meet at didn't open until later so telephoned the lady said she would ask chef if he could cater for the 4 of us the most helpful lady said yes the table would be set for our arrival, Absolutely lovely place Great menu to choose from and all for £15 inc toast tea or coffee Fantastic all cooked to perfection staff most welcoming and will be recommending for others to enjoy. Bonus even the Brother in Law paid 🤣

Wow. We haven't been here for years but it won't be years before we return! Beautiful luxurious decor, log fire, friendly landlord who made us feel instantly genuinely welcome. The food was absolutely delicious, the steak pie and salmon salad were both gorgeous. Th apple crumble and custard was worth a trip out on its own! We will definitely be back very soon.

Great country venue with a very high standard of well presented favourite dishes. The steak and ale pie was the best I have had. The cheeseboard was perfect too as was the rhubarb crumble. Great service too in a comfortable nook with the log burner. Loved it

We were just passing by and just thought we would pop in for lunch. The staff coul not have been friendlier or more welcoming to us and our dog ( they even brought her a bowl of water without being asked). We had the sandwich option for lunch but to describe it as a mere sandwich was doing it a disservice. It was a complete meal in its own right with chunky chips, salad and coleslaw all for about £13 per person. I have no problem recommending this lovely hotel. Gerry, Sally-Anne and Bella ( the dog).

Literally the best fish finger sandwich I have ever had in a lovely village pub, the perfect pit stop after a massive walk around Fountains Abbey. Great service from a friendly team and cracking food. Thank you!

We called in for Sunday lunch.I must admit after reading the reviews,and seeing they could make a good Yorkshire pudding.This made me choose this place.My beef was tough.Yorkshire pudding resembled a pancake.We did see big Yorkshire puffs come out.ours was disappointing.I wish I had made...

With three other couples we were there for two nights - B & B & evening meal. The whole experience was very good . The staff were very friendly and capable , the meals were all excellent - in fact the portions so generous that...

Wow just called on the of chance for lunch was amazing well worth a visit staff great and food great

We visited from the US, and this was my favorite lodging/meal on our trip. The chef stayed late for us as we arrived late, and made huge portions of fresh, delicious local food. There were great options for vegetarians, kids, and meat-eaters too. Rooms were...

Lovely staff, weren't afraid to start and keep a conversation. Though I will say, the prices are a little too high. The portion sizes account for this but if you're not wanting a big portion, then it feels a little like you're spending money on...

I visited whilst out with my Mum and had a lovely drive to The Sawley Arms through lovely countryside. We both chose from the sandwich menu as the main dishes sounded big. However the sandwiches are very substantial and excellent value for money. With a...

A great pub restaurant for dinner. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere and extensive menu catering for all diets. The food was extremely tasty and the portions were definitely on the larger side! I would definitely return.

Popped in for lunch, no problem getting a table, despite plenty of customers being there. Food absolutely delicious and very reasonable prices. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Will definitely go again.

This is a sweet spot for a family visit! Very welcoming and accommodating. Rooms are updated, and the renovated bathroom was amazing! We would definitely book a stay here again! (We ate dinner and breakfast here—absolutely top notch. Separate review under Restaurants.)

Just wonderful. Had lunch there last week and as great a welcome as ever and fab food. We’ll be back very soon. Thank you, we are never disappointed.

We had never been to Swaley but found it after visiting Fountains Abbey looking for somewhere dog friendly nearby. The staff at the Swaley Arms were brilliant. Dogs are only allowed in the small conservatory or tables in the garden. So worth booking if you...

We stayed in the village of Sawley for a week and visited the pub many times. All the meals we had - breakfast and dinner - were excellent. The staff were great making us and our dog very welcome.

Lovely place to eat and drink, staff are friendly and the Sunday dinner was one of the best ones I’ve ever had

Much about this pub-with-rooms was good. Breakfast was above average, with a good choice and the plates beautifully presented. Dinner was also good: the chicken caesar salad was delicious. There was a wide range of dishes. Staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly. The main...

Brilliant find. Food and service were fab. We were staying at local caravan site and passed this pub a few times. Droppes in tonight and had lovely fish pie and steak & ale pie. Followed by a speciality cheesecake. Which was huge and tasty, glad...

Stayed overnight on a trip to Dales. The accommodation was one of the best "Inn rooms" we've ever stayed in, modern with great facilities . The meal was excellent with a wide choice of menu. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Its in a...

Excellent as always. We had breakfast this time. Lovely welcome and fabulous food. Great coffee too. Can’t praise enough. Thank you!

A friend and I stayed at the Sawley Arms for two nights to attend a nearby wedding . What a super place - beautifully presented , excellent attention to detail , lovely decor and nothing was too much trouble for the staff . The breakfast...

We visited here at the beginning of June as we’d been before and really enjoyed it. We visited on a Friday night and hadn’t booked as we tried calling but the line was busy so they very kindly squeezed four of us in. We were...

We went to The Sawley Arms for lunch on my wife's birthday with some of the family. We had never been before, but one daughter had been and told us how good it was. We thought it was truly superb! The food was excellent, the...

We had a wonderful 4 night stay, including brilliant breakfasts and a good dinner. Friendly staff providing a first class service.

Found this pub after a walk, beautiful food and the staff were brilliantly helpful, even giving us a lift back when the taxi failed, would definitely recommend, well worth a visit

Came in for Sunday dinner on one of the hottest day of year so far which has been kept in mind. First of all amazing service from start to finish we came a little earlier than expected but just sat outside with drinks. We then...

This is a spot on place with excellent food with excellent staff. We would like to give a special mention to Tracey our server who went above and beyond to look after us. She was informative on the menus, friendly and professional. I would highly...

We Came for a meal again to be greeted by the lovely pretty girl Tracy who always has a smile on her face . She could not do enough for us to make our experience here special . She gave a recommendation what to eat...