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Great Sunday lunch, delicious food for 6 people + 2 dogs (one who is very anxious/ reactive but was welcome and all the staff were very considerate and understanding). Will definitely be going back. Thank you!
Jessica Wilson . 2025-05-18
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We booked ahead but didn't need to. When we got there, we found that the pub was under new management and the menu is not as advertised on this website . We were told it was going to be updated soon. We waited 30 minutes for food to arrive that was satisfactory but not anything special. The place could do with refurbishment. The bill was £48 for two burgers and chips,a pint and an orange juice. This included a service charge. We thought it a bit steep for a very average experience. Whether things will improve remains a mystery.
Diana Webster . 2025-05-15
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Nice place but very overpriced small portions of average food. Was disappointed, will not be returning
James Greenwood . 2025-05-10
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Food prices have shot up since been taken over. £14 for 2 courses for kids where it uesd to be £8 .You also have to wait a good 30-45 mins for food
J J . 2025-05-07
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Arranged to meet some relatives who were visiting Yorkshire from Devon. Found this pub as located midway from Leeds and where they were staying. Lovely looking pub and with a great enclosed terraced area (which I think opens up fully in the summer by the looks of it). Lovely location just up from Kirkham Abbey. Very welcoming manager and all of the pub is dog friendly which is great as we had 3 with us. We'd pre-booked as bank holiday Monday and were accommodated very well in the terraced area. However, i have not given 5 stars as, being a bank holiday Monday, maybe they hadn't envisaged it would be quite so busy and they seemed a little understaffed. This meant a very long wait to get offered a drink and another long wait to have our food order taken. Thankfully we weren't in a rush particularly and the staff/manager were all very polite. I was a little disappointed in the menu having assumed it would be similar to the sample menu online. It was just a little lacking in 'pub' food which, as in a walking area I found surprising. Maybe a few smaller plates/simple dishes (sandwiches etc) could have been included. All in all it's a very nice pub in a lovely location and I will try it again I think.
Tamsin Stentiford . 2025-05-05
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The Stone Trough Inn hosted our daughter and son-in-law's wedding yesterday and we couldn't be happier with the venue and the First Class service provided by their staff team from start to finish. (Apologies for not remembering all their names). Phillipa met with them ahead of the big day to find out what special touches would make the celebration of their wedding, truly personalised to them. And on the day itself, being present to make sure everything ran to plan - and it did! The efficient team made sure everyone was catered for with excellent service, they were all so attentive and friendly, and professional. The three course Wedding Breakfast was delivered to an exceptionally high standard, it was delicious and filling. They catered to a variety of dietary needs, making sure everyone had the same fantastic dining experience. Served in the conservatory which was opened up as we were blessed with glorious weather. The venue is very accessible, just a short drive from the A64. However, as it's surrounded by hills, the setting is peaceful and without traffic noise. As the name suggests, the venue is a beautiful, rustic stone country pub, nestled amongst rolling hills with stunning views which you can enjoy from the picnic tables to the front of the pub. And, just around the corner from Kirkham Abbey, next to the river Derwent, which offers the most romantic backdrop to your wedding photos. The ambience was relaxed and intimate, a home from home to celebrate with family and friends. The venue can cater for over a hundred guests. The bar was well stocked and well staffed. From 6pm, we were able to occupy the whole pub, which gave us a choice of cosy corners, with stone floors and wooden beams throughout, to sit and chat whilst the more energetic guests partied enthusiastically. The isolated setting meant that we were able to have a very lively disco, in the conservatory, until midnight. There is a large car park where one couple were even able to park their mobile home, making it very convenient. All the guests commented on the beautiful venue and say they hope to return soon, I know we certainly will! I can't recommend this venue enough.
Michelle Williams . 2025-05-04
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My daughter had her wedding reception here. Absolutely stunning venue, great food, reasonably priced and all the staff went above and beyond. Highly recommend
Stephen Parkin . 2025-05-03
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I attended my Step-Daughter's wedding breakfast and evening party here yesterday and I was incredibly impressed. Both the sit down meal and barbecue were delicious, the venue was perfect for such an occasion (including a generous event space), and the service and atmosphere were exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to cater for guests' dietary requirements and were welcoming, friendly and professional. I hope to visit again soon and would strongly recommend as a venue.
Christine Wood . 2025-05-03
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Good around afternoon in the sun, enjoying local beers
gill-tony hall . 2025-04-30
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Love this place, great food, great place and fantastic setting. Love dogs too ❤️
Rachel Williamson . 2025-04-24
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From the welcome as we arrived to the last spoonful of pudding this was one of the best Sunday lunches we’ve had for some time. Beautifully slow cooked tasty beef, great veggies, home roast potatoes and Yorkshires - the rhubarb pannacotta was perfection - and hubby’s sticky toffee pudding disappeared so fast I didn’t get a taste! Fantastic setting, lovely walks down to the river and ruins. Faultless!
Lorasmum . 2025-04-21
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I dined here with my parents on Thursday evening and had the loveliest experience. Matt and his team were very welcoming, took time to make sure we were comfortable, assisting with menu choices and arranging water and treats for our doggie diner. The dinner menu was full of tempting choices making it difficult to pick. Lovely traditional pub staples but each elevated to make them extra special, alongside other mouthwatering options. The choices we had were delicious, totally faultless, cooked to perfection. Nothing was too much trouble for the very attentive and lovely staff. In all, one of the nicest dining experiences I’ve had in quite some time.
Maryann J . 2025-04-20
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Dog friendly pub. We had the best time in the sunshine looking at all the different dogs around. We also had a Sunday roast and it tasted fantastic.
Magdalena Hincu . 2025-04-20
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We had roast beef and roast pork. The beef very nice, the pork was just OK (very fatty lacked flavour). The veg was very good and well cooked. £21 for roast beef or pork was on the upper shelf of prices for pub grub Sunday lunch. The bill had 10% auto added which always annoys me anywhere I go. The menu does not show the price, only the price for two courses or three not the main course. Dogs are welcome at this place👍. Pleasant staff serving on.
James Greenhough . 2025-04-13
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Visited this place yesterday evening. Have been before but yesterday’s experience was the worst ever! It was very quiet for a Saturday evening but in spite of the fact there were only a few people there, the service was slow and inattentive to say the least! There were quite a few staff but they seemed to be mainly young and inexperienced, and appeared to have had little to no training whatsoever! When first attempting to take our order, we were barked at ‘Do you know what you want yet?’ - an unbelievable lack of manners or basic politeness. The table we sat at hadn’t been cleaned and no one attempted to clean it after we’d sat down. We had to ask a few times for tap water before it arrived. When the starters eventually arrived, we had no cutlery or napkin. The cutlery arrived later after we’d asked for it, but we had to ask again for a napkin - you would think this would have been included with the cutlery, but apparently not! The starters themselves were OK but no more than that. We were sitting for a good 40-45mins with our dirty plates and glasses in front of us before anyone thought to come & clear away & before the mains arrived, even though staff were walking past all the time. When the mains arrived, again, no one had thought to bring cutlery beforehand, and we had to wait for someone to bring it (again!!) The food itself was pretty good but mine was tepid. No one thought to ask if the food was OK until we’d practically finished. The ambience of the place wasn’t great.. a pub for locals (which is fine) but a lot of swearing at the bar, which let’s face it, if you’ve gone out for a quiet meal you don’t want to be subjected to. When we complained about the less than satisfactory service, they did at least remove the service charge from the bill, but we won’t ever be coming back here! Another point was that the menu advertised on their website was completely different to the one on offer, so they basically hadn’t been bothered to update this. Difficult if you have any food allergies/intolerances as you can’t plan in advance if anything will be suitable for you. I have a food intolerance, and no questions were asked about this when we ordered our food - I actually thought this was a legal requirement now??! A real shame as it’s in a lovely setting (especially in spring/summer), but they charge high prices for a budget level of service.. they really need to sort their staff out if they want to survive as a foodie pub.
Georgina D . 2025-04-13
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Great Sunday Lunch at the Stone Trough today. We had pre-booked and had advised them that we would have two dogs with us. We all received a really warm welcome and were shown to our table where a water bowl and dog treats were waiting for our dogs - needless to say, they really loved that! We both opted for the roast beef and we weren’t disappointed. Two clean plates said it all; it was absolutely delicious - good portion size and good mix of fresh, seasonable vegetables (the cauliflower cheese is some of the best I’ve had!). The general manager, Matt, creates a welcoming atmosphere and the pub has a relaxed feel to it. We’ll definitely be back. Keep up the good work!
browneyedgirl27 . 2025-04-13
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Great food, lovely location, very good value. The sea bass was amazing!
Gethin Lane . 2025-04-10
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Delicious meals, good local beer, stunning location, lovely people and atmosphere… I could go on! I had the battered halloumi and chips and had a side of pineapple salsa - just delicious.
Sara Earnshaw . 2025-04-10
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OMG deliciousness! Our party had the road-in-a-hole; batter-fried halloumi plate; vegan cottage pie; and a big plate of salad, custom -ordered. All were excellent, and accompaniments were outstanding. Friendly service, wonderful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
Aliza Earnshaw . 2025-04-10
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The staff were really friendly and very efficient. For starters I had the scallops and it was so tasty. Then for main I had the steak and it was divine. I will definitely be going back!
Laura D . 2025-04-07
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It's a shame I'm having to put a negative review but the service was pretty much non existent from the get go. We walked in as a family of three (me, partner and 3yr old) we had one of the staff members who wasn't actually on shift come over to take our order as he could see us sat twiddling thumbs. To cut it short we waited a long time for food then we almost finished our meals by the time we got the sauce we asked for when given our meals, then we asked to see a dessert menu and it never came. Asked again to see it, still sat waiting and our daughter was getting tired and we was abit frustrated with the fact we also had two dogs on the opposite table yapping at our daughter because they are anxious around kids. Overall not a friendly, helpful experience, food was okay, won't be returning unfortunately 🙄 we had to request the service charge be knocked off at the end since it was non existent!
Madison Horn . 2025-04-05
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Great beer + food, owner even gave me an education in the art of a good northern pint.
Michael J . 2025-04-01
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Thank you to Matt and his team for a very warm welcome & delicious meals perfectly cooked.
L&K Robertson . 2025-04-01
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Oh dear.. total chaos on Mother’s Day. Waited an hour and three quarters for our food and still had to pay just over half the price! One of the dishes was cold with rock hard roasties. Disappointing
Pamela Ross . 2025-03-30
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Had the best time here on Mothers Day. Beautiful pub nestled in a stunning part of Yorkshire. Great staff and lovely food. Was well looked after. Defo recommend and will be back again for sure!
Dan Wagner . 2025-03-30
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A truly fantastic place for Sunday lunch. Would highly recommend
Sarah Jones . 2025-03-29
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Went to a retirement do, very pleased with the service and food.
David Clayton . 2025-03-26
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We went to the Stonetrough Inn for a bite of lunch after a lovely weekend in Helmsley. Having been there several times before we we confident it would be a good choice! We couldn't have been more wrong. We were the first in and the staff member although polite was clearly not ready for service. We ordered a ploughman's for 2 to share which took ages to come and was the worst ploughman's we've ever had. It seemed like it was put together of bits left over from the weekend. Roast Beef does not belong and the bread was greasy focassia and there was no chutney included. It was served on a board but no side plates so difficult to eat. The chips were nice though. I read other reviews prior to our visit stating good disabled access as I have a bad knee but couldn't see how this was possible as steps down into the pub then very steep step down into bar and sitting area and the toilets were up steps and the handrail had broken off the wall. Such a shame it should be a great pub in fabulous setting!
Gee Clarkson . 2025-03-26
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You really can’t beat this place on a sunny day. Sat outside with a delicious hot chicken sandwich was so nice. Great location and wonderfully pleasant staff. Please go visit, you won’t be disappointed
Roger Dunn . 2025-03-20
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Absolutely outstanding food and service in a beautiful location. Dog friendly too! The menu is relatively straightforward but found some nice additions on the specials board. The food was faultless and the service was prompt and bar staff were friendly and attentive. This place exceeded expectations and highly recommend stopping by. I’m not a massive drinker but there was a decent selection of beers on tap and some local ales also.
Edd . 2025-03-11
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Welcoming, accessible, and accommodating. Lovely green setting in the countryside. Perfect to go for a meal and drinks, or as a stop on a walk or cycle ride. 4 of us enjoyed a generous portion of roast dinner and a tasty dessert each: good food, that didn't cost the earth. A dog and a wheelchair were both warmly welcomed, when booking, as well as on arrival. One of my friends suffers from occasional seizures (epilepsy adjacent). When this happened (between main course and dessert), the staff could not have been more supportive. Without making any fuss, they quietly checked in with us to ask how they could help, offering a few proactive ideas (a glass of cold water, and opening a window). They also offered to postpone delivery of our desserts until after the seizure had passed - even though this meant remaking the vegan dessert. Vegan and gluten free options available, albeit with limited options during busy Sunday lunch service (very understandable).
James Parkinson . 2025-03-09
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Enjoyed a surprise 70th birthday meal here with family and I can't fault either the food or the service.Everyone was so nice and couldn't do enough for us.The food was very tasty, infact one of my grandsons said that the burger he ate was the best he'd ever eaten . Well worth a visit, highly recommend it.
Colin Maddison . 2025-03-05
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Just had sunday lunch here ,very busy and people very rude when food was not out straight away ,we had table food &drink no rush for us to to move ,when I go out after working in this kind of environment want to sit and enjoy food and drink which we did ,unfortunately around us was many expecting McDonald's drive through experience do not go a place like this if you want a takeaway experience go to a takeaway not somewhere like this, and a shout out to all the staff who at times had to handle very difficult customers, spot on xx
Rachel Brown . 2025-03-02
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Four of us came for Sunday lunch today, very nice! Good service and very kind staff. Can not wait to go back for more
steve bandy . 2025-02-23
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Fantastic Sunday Lunch. Roast Beef was exceptional and the sides were also brilliant. The service was very attentive and a lovely atmosphere. One of my favourite spots. Dog Friendly. High Chairs available.
David Neil . 2025-02-23
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We visited on Valentine's Day and had a lovely meal. There was a Michael Bublé cover act on in the main dining room and the staff's focus was clearly on that, as we had to wait 15 minutes to even get a menu. The food also took a while to arrive but when it did it was excellent. I'd give them the benefit of the doubt and will be back again soon to see if the service improves.
Alex Chapman . 2025-02-17
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Lovely setting in Kirkham and lovely pub. A lot a very young staff all very nice and couldn't fo enough for us. Food lovely but took a long time to come. Dinning room freezing. The heating was turned up.
Lizz B . 2025-02-17
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We'd been cycling at Dalby forest so did a pub search on the south side of the A64 to call into on the way home and went with the Stone Trough Inn. What a find! We had no reservation but the staff were fantastic and accommodated without hesitation. We both went with the 2 course option from the Sunday menu and it's a good feed; 3 courses would have been uncomfortably full. The food was great and the service was superb. Major props to our young waiter, Luke, who was conversational, impeccably well mannered and a good laugh. The cherry on top was the manager catching us on the way out to wish us well and remembering our names. A small thing, but one is those details that goes a long way.
Gary Westmoreland . 2025-02-17
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We went for a family Sunday lunch to celebrate a January birthday. Seated in the dining room to the right of the entrance and it was absolutely Baltic. We had to go and get extra coats out of the car and we all wore them throughout the whole meal. Definitely not the cosy pub vibes we were hoping for. Not very child friendly. We had a few children with us and there was no option for them other than Sunday lunch which they would not eat. The food was lovely but the service was chaotic and rather stressful. To be honest I was glad to get home and back in the warm!
Rosie . 2025-02-16
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Lovely traditional country pub with fantastic food. Visited today for an early lunch and was delighted to see a nice cozy fire burning. The staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. Super friendly with our energetic young puppy and happy to have our dog. Love the look of the new menu and felt extremely welcome. Great to see an iconic York pub going strong
Charlie Kirkpatrick . 2025-02-15
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We found this gem after a bit of research for a Sunday lunch on our route home after a lovely weekend - we’re all so glad we found it! Absolutely brilliant. Amazing service, all staff were so friendly and welcoming, food was served very quickly. The food was absolutely delicious! Mushroom wellington was perfect. We’ll definitely be back after future meet ups!
Sarah Lydia . 2025-02-10
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Brilliant Sunday lunch with all the trimmings- Very pleased with the vegetarian beetroot Wellington and the sticky toffee pudding was divine! Happy to pay the service charge as the staff were very friendly and efficient
Lauren G . 2025-02-09
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Beautiful location and lovely views across the hills, even on a rainy February. Cozy, warm pub, welcoming and great food.
Fjcca . 2025-02-09
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Went for Sunday lunch. Including beers of course. Opted for the 3 courses and surprisingly wasn't satiated just pleasantly full thus the portions were absolutely spot on. The soup was great, the roast beef was fab and finished with bread and butter pudding. All classics and absolutely what we wanted. Service was great so happy to oblige with the added service charge.
Ian Lowson . 2025-02-04
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From booking to leaving made to feel really welcome , host and the staff were attentive and the log fire was welcome after a long walk . The Sunday dinners were exceptional and the beef cut through like butter and melted in the mouth . Recommend to everyone
Simon W . 2025-02-03
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Goregoeus pub in a very picturesque setting. Wonderful food, drinks, and service. I would definitely recommend it.
Ross Collard . 2025-02-01
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Just been greeted by Andrew (the owner!) who pointed at us and shouted ‘who are you!!!’ We had a table booked for Sunday lunch. Food was lovely, we had the beef. The staff were lovely too. They were embarrassed and apologised for Andrew’s behaviour. The pub was cold (very cold) and lacked atmosphere due to the fires not being lit. This is our local pub and have not experienced this before. A real shame
L. Garner . 2025-01-19
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First ever visit.. we will definitely be back. Landlord..breath of fresh air! (Andrew our new favourite Aussie) Food.. nothing less than bloody delicious (Sunday lunch ) Atmosphere.. easy, relaxed and welcoming
Sharon Lawton . 2025-01-19
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Lovely day at this pub good stop offering a great meal
garry petch . 2025-01-13
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Such a treasure! Have been quite a few times with various groups/occasions and always had great food and service. They just hosted a big group of us (20+ and toddlers) and were fantastic from start to finish! Thank you Stone Trough team :)
Sophie Connelly . 2025-01-01
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The food here is outstanding. We had pigeon, mushrooms, pork belly and gammon steak between us and it was all cooked perfectly. A real highlight of our week-long trip. The service was brilliant. We also had a few awkward dietary requirements which were all handled with no trouble. We wish we lived more locally so we could come back sooner.
Chloe Isherwood . 2024-12-17
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Staff are lovely and great service. Pie was outstanding, perhaps the best I've ever tasted and although we ordered chips it came with mash which was absolutely delicious. Beer was good too. Well done everyone
Marie Moss . 2024-12-14
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Beautiful building, nicely furnished, lovely staff. Food was a little disappointing tbh. My starter of ham hock and piccalilli was excellent. The main roast beef, etc, was OK. The roasties tasted like reheats or that they'd stood for a while. The other veg were OK, and even though the sprouts were mush, they were delicious. Beef was tender and plentiful. I then had a poached pear, which was so flavourless it was depressing. There was supposed to have a "deconstructed crumble" vibe to it. The 'crumble' element had had a conversation with done spices but decided they weren't friends. More cinnamon, ginger, and even vanilla may have saved the dish. But alas not. I feel a proper crumble would have been better. Having said that, other people's desserts looked fabulous, and few were left.
Mark D . 2024-12-05
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Thank you so much for the perfect Christmas lunch today. Thank you for letting us use the conservatory so mum didn't have the struggle with the steps. Our waiter was so lovely and attentive, a real star and the food was so good. Thank you and hope you all have a lovely Christmas!
Kay Clark . 2024-12-04
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The chips were dry, seemed like they had been recooked and there wasnt much potato in the middle, but the fish was fresh and well cooked. It was also a bit chilly and draughty in the bar.
fran waldron . 2024-11-20
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I visited the Stone Trough Inn this afternoon with my Fiancé after a weekend in Westow. The service was amazing I couldn’t fault them, quite a young team that work there but very attentive and friendly. I ordered the fish and chips which I would highly recommend, especially sat by the fire! Definitely worth visiting if you are nearby.
Jack truelove . 2024-11-18
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Great views but disappointing room where we had lunch as main bar was full. The room was cold , uninviting and poorly decorated. Couldn’t wait to eat the sandwich and go. No atmosphere and although staff were friendly and tried hard - won’t be return any anytime soon
Suzy Bower . 2024-11-16
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Beautiful views, staff very attentive, food was ok and very dog friendly - enjoyable afternoon
Andrew Stockinger . 2024-11-10
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I came across The Stone Trough Inn by chance after visiting Castle Howard, and only a convenient 10 minute drive away. I was served by the lovely Isabel, who prepared a table for myself and made room for a buggy for my son who has addition needs. The view of the surrounding landscape was superb, along with Isabels recommendation to try the pie. When I had to use the services Isabel kindly offered to stay with my son, such kindness makes life that little bit easier. This is the Ideal place to eat or drink if you happen to visit Castle Howard or Kirkham Abbey, both very close by.
Jordi Vaca . 2024-10-26
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We visited mid week for an evening meal, we received a lovely warm welcome from the staff and shown to our table straightaway. Service was excellent and the food was amazing, especially the Baileys Bread and Butter pudding with vanilla custard! The food is well priced for the quality, we definitely need to visit again before we go home.
figaromoore . 2024-10-23
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Superb Sunday lunch in front of gorgeous view. Tenderest beef I have ever had. Very generous helpings
Geoffrey Lean . 2024-10-20
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Outstanding Sunday lunch, service fantastic and the staff very accommodating as we just called in
Mark James . 2024-10-06
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Great pub, lovely Sunday dinner. Last year the food was better than now..maybe it was busier, but the food was still good just didn't seem as good as the last time we visited.
DJR . 2024-09-30
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Another visit with the Yorkshire Driving Club for a pint or tipple of choice whilst the horses & ponies cool off and get their breath back. Can't comment upon the food, because I wasn't there to eat, however, the menu looked good and many patrons were there to dine.
Andrew Hall . 2024-09-25
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Saw this advertised on the website as Tuesday Pie Day. Two pies for £20. Went with friends and the pies were delicious. The only problem was that the pie offer has not been available apparently for ages, so the website should have been updated long ago. That said the view from the dining room was stunning.
Sandra Tutill . 2024-09-24
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Great country pub with good food and even better staff! We will be calling after our shoot days again throughout the winter to enjoy a pint by the fire!
Phil Whaling . 2024-09-18
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Nice place. Unfortunately the waiting staff ruined the experience for us. It took for a lady (who clearly worked there but was on her day off with her dog) sat having her dinner to tell the staff that we were finished after waiting almost ten minutes for our starters to be cleared. (By pointing at us) And then again with our mains. They were all far too involved with chatting at the bar and getting spoons to share a dessert plate with each other, they were not attentive at all, this is the reason I removed your service charge which usually, I am very generous with. To add to this, whilst I was sat eating my starter, I received a call from a staff member to ask why I was late for my booking …. I was 25minutes early and he had not recognised we were there. The food - starter was lovely, chicken pate was very nice.
Jasmin Verity . 2024-09-16
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Excellent service, dogs welcome in the bar area, food is amazing.
Ryan . 2024-09-07
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Lovely pub! Exquisite food, highly recommend the steak and marrow bone pie! 😋 and the staff are lovely and friendly too. We used the camper/caravan app, which allows you use their carpark/facilities for free providing you buy a meal. Be warned, the car park is on a slope so if you're sleeping overnight making sure you have the blocks under your tyres to make it level. It's worth staying for the beautiful views and there is ancient priory ruins 5 mins walk down the road that has a cafe x
Veronica Nowell . 2024-09-01
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Excellent food and good service
Fiona Doherty . 2024-08-25
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Had a very pleasant drink indoors as the weather was a little chilly then moved to teh conservatory area for food. Very pleasant.
KevinRayment . 2024-08-22
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Very dog friendly, would highly recommend. The food delicious .
Audrey Worrall . 2024-08-18
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A great countryside pub, serving three cask ales from Yorkshire breweries. Friendly, chatty staff and very good food. I had the ploughman's lunch which was excellent. Well worth a visit if you're passing close to Kirkham Abbey.
Richard E . 2024-08-15
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Stopped for some drinks on our way home and where greated by friendly staff and a varied choice of drinks. We sat outside to enjoy the rays of sunshine streaming onto their garden seats. We had a peak at their food menu and it all looked so delicious. When we have more time, will certainly stop for a heart warming meal.
Charmaine Howard . 2024-08-13
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We had booked a table but on arrival found the restaurant and bar to be very busy and (possibly) understaffed. The waiting service was under a lot of pressure getting everyone served in a timely manner and once seated, our order took just over an hour and a half to arrive. Nonetheless, the food was excellent as was the location and general ambience. Our waitress was both delightful in her interactions with us and very apologetic about the delay. Our service charge was waived in recognition of the problems ( we were pleased to tip anyway), and we resolved to return on a (we hope) quieter week day. A lovely place for lunch.
Richard S . 2024-08-12
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Not as I remember it.Not been for a few years(and being coming here on & off since it 1st opened)still a great location,lovely atmosphere,let down by very poor portion & price of food was very dissapointed.
Brian Towse . 2024-08-11
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Attentive staff, but flys there are a menace,the menu is far too small on choice, overpriced mediocre food imo use to be loads better years ago unfortunately and tipsy noisy locals propping the bar up lowers the tone of the beautiful place, pity.
Jujitsusti . 2024-08-07
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A lovely meal eaten outside. Great views over the surrounding countryside.
Russell Dickinson . 2024-08-05
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Popped in here for a quick lunch while travelling. Beef sandwich was great as was the pie but it’s a lite pie so pretty small - though it was very tasty.
Mark Rees . 2024-08-04
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Food good, disgusted with 10% service charge added without any notification
Doreen Illingworth . 2024-08-03
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What a view! The outside space is glorious and the friendly service a treat! Thank you
katarina and the mushrooms . 2024-08-02
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Conservatory was perfect in the sun, amazing food and staff were amazing too 👍
Jemma Lanni . 2024-08-01
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Have visited here previously and never disappointed but did think the standard of food had gone down a little , we had Sunday lunch and was disappointed of only beef or chicken on the menu apart from a vegetarian option, it was nicely cooked and hot and vegetable selection good.The desert was supposed to be a lemon and fruit pavlova but was basically a meringue nest with frozen summer fruits and a drizzle of lemon sauce and cream not like the previous deserts we have had before . My main criticism was very poor disabled facilities, sloping carpark covered in gravel with no designated parking area for disabled near entrance.Only toilet facilities were up 4 steps which made it impossible for my 91 year old mother unable to access the facilties I notice previous complaints about disabled access poor on reviews but clearly nothing has been addressed. Really need to look at these issues before I would choose to recommend or go back.
Lynne Vasey . 2024-07-30
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Service was great, friendly and attentive staff. Car park was questionable as all on a hill and stoney so not the easiest to manoeuvre. The rest of my party had sunday lunch menu’s beef or chicken, and i had the veggie wellington. The wellington, in comparison to the amount of beef/ chicken the others got was a very small portion for the same set menu price, maybe halved of a full one and not particularly full of its filling. Room that we dined in was quite small, dark and cramped. Also not very easy to manoeuvre for the elderly or disabled inside or walking to and from car in the car park.
Izzy Giordano . 2024-07-28
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Best Sunday lunch ever! The staff were amazing especially Charlotte! Highly recommend food and great atmosphere:)
Mandy Musselle . 2024-07-28
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Lovely steak and ale pie on a dull weekday. Very good service . Thank you
Anne Daniel . 2024-07-27
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Great scenery Basic food, tiny menu and way overpriced for what it is. Food overcooked and service poor. Okay for a drink if you don't mind waiting for a very long time. Massive hole in ceiling in gents toilet, with the amount your charging, one would presume you could afford to fix it? Stay clear of this place, absolute rip off merchants!
dean anderson . 2024-07-21
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The food was excellent, service was friendly and helpful, the ploughman's came with pink beef which neither of us like. However they very kindly took it away, and cooked it until it was "normal". The staff were all very chatty and it was a pleasure to be there.
Robin Boot . 2024-07-10
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We loved the range of choice at the Stone Trough, the glorious picturesque views and the staff were so attentive. We will be back!
Helen Burroughs . 2024-07-04
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What more can I say, amazing service and great food. We will be returning!
Katie Burroughs . 2024-07-04
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I have been coming here on and off for years, post covid it went a bit away from the traditional pub it used to be. However, the new owners are spot on and returned it to what it once was. The food is fantastic, the service is 1st class and the pub and surroundings are just perfect. 👌🏼
Mark . 2024-07-03
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Lovely country pub with covered extension on the side for diners. Has plenty of outside tables too. Overlooking the valley and with a skyline of pine trees Lovely surroundings. Just a stones throw from Kirkham Abbey. Food plentiful and tasty, not too expensive. We had Sunday lunch, tender meat and Lovely veg. Dessert was heavenly. Large car park, dog friendly and room for kids to play. Very good service, you felt looked after. Will call again
Angela Neal . 2024-07-01
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I can't rate the food as we only had a drink there, but the atmosphere was lovely and oaks of parking places
Marion Williams . 2024-06-29
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Beautiful place to stop for lunch, staff were very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend and aim to visit again even though it's nowhere near home.
Robert Beever . 2024-06-25
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We had amazing asparagus and wild garlic soup and lovely fish and chips. Friendly staff, wonderful view.
Johan Turkenburg . 2024-06-19
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I had the Chicken and Bacon pie and it was very comforting and delicious. The service and ambience is on point. I would definitely come here again.
Anchit Mathur . 2024-06-17
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Really as good as it gets proper people looking after you, and the food was great what more can you ask for 👍👍
Dave Gant . 2024-06-16
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Not as good as it was years ago
Alan Coatsworth . 2024-06-08
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Beautiful surroundings. Hidden gem
EssBee . 2024-06-08
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Only stopped for a cuppa, the pub is beautiful, old and quaint. Saw so meals passing by and the looked delicious 😋
julie kermode . 2024-05-29
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