The White Swan in Selby

First class everytime. Been coming to the White Swan over the past 2 years while I am in the UK on business. The hospitality shown by John and Di is first class. The food is always exceptional whether having a sandwich for lunch or a 3 course meal in the evening. I often stay over in the new rooms that have been built at the back of the pub, clean, comfortable and homely. Really is a perfect country pub.

Lovely cosy country pub. The best pub grub we have ever had. The pie was exceptional, so tasty and filled to the brim with meat, the scotch egg starter was equally as delicious. Homemade perfection!! Thank you

Excellent food and service. Campervan and dog friendly. Quiet location with a great pub atmosphere. We had a wonderful evening sitting in the snug with the dog. They had a good selection of cask conditioned beers and a decent variety of gins. Will visit again.

Lovely little pub in the country, we ordered - Oven baked rosemary and thyme camembert – topped with a bacon crumb served with warm bread as a main with a side of Garlic parmesan roasted carrots. What I received was - Oven baked Camembert warm bread as the main and a side of carrots with a sprinkle of Parmesan on top. There was no rosemary or thyme, no garlic or no bacon as noted in the menu. This was put to a different chef, I did ask for some chutney to help it over but received some sort of apple and cinnamon compote and a side dish of cold out the fridge bacon crumbs. Not what we were expecting from a place that has had so many good reviews online. We also got the Skippers Catch Crispy golden battered fish and hand cut chips – served with chunky tartare sauce and a lemon wedge. What was received was a light soggy battered fish with homemade single cook soggy chips. Defiantly not worth the £18 I paid for it. Over all, a disappointing meal for the cost and being honest would not go back. Pity as a lovely pub in a beautiful area.

The White Swan in Wighill is our go-to pub, but today was our first time sampling their culinary delights. We nestled into the snug with our dog, racing against the clock with dinner at 12:15 and the F1 starting at 2 PM. Our culinary adventure included cauliflower soup, pâté, pork belly, and roast beef. Spoiler alert: everything was top-notch! The soup was a personal favorite—absolutely delightful. The food was not just tasty, it was a flavor fiesta. The staff? Simply fantastic. And the landlord? A comedic genius. The pub itself is the epitome of coziness, and while they offer accommodation, we haven’t explored that yet. After devouring our meals and downing a few beers, we made it home just in time for Martin’s grid walk in Monza. Cheers to perfect timing and even better food!

Stayed 2 nights for a wedding at Normans. Had dinner the first night, food , service, wine all excellent. Great room- Blackberry

I visited with a large group for a baby shower and everything was brilliant. The staff had put us in a side room so we had that to ourselves and were happy for us to decorate and stay as long as we wanted. Being a large group we ordered our meals in advance and everything came out perfectly. I had the veggie moussaka which was gorgeous. The staff were all brilliant and even brought one of the girls something from the shop! we paid for our drinks separately so it was easy to sort the bill at the end. Owners were chatty and really helpful. Would definitely recommend.

We stayed for 2 nights over the bank holiday weekend. Lovely hosts, couldn’t do enough for you. Clean and well kept rooms, exactly as advertised online. Great breakfast with flexible timings and the pub does great food too. Easy to find with easy access car park.

Stumble on this little gem after a drive out. Stopped for a drink. Ordered some chunky chips and fries for a snack. These are defo the best fries in Wighill! Staff are friendly and welcoming . Landlord is from Leeds which is a bonus. Will defo come back to try some food or Sunday lunch.

Visited today for a Sunday roast , you won't be disappointed, most friendly staff, fast service, cleanliness spot on , food wonderful 😋

Lovely pub. Nice decor and a great welcome for us as a family. The food was incredible. Was able to try the King prawns and chorizo starter as well as the beef sandwich and bacon cheeseburger - all were incredible. May have also tried a few kids dishes. Haha. One of the best burgers I've had. The chips with all the dishes are fantastic. They are usually an afterthought but we felt guilty leaving any on the plate because they were so good! Finished off with a cheeseboard and port. Local cheeses. Loads of variety. Can't recommend highly enough if you're in the area.

My wife and I picked the White Swan for a stopover with our Motor Home from the list of pubs on "Britstops", and an excellent choice it was. The landlady, Di, greeted us and made us feel like we were family, nothing was too much trouble. Because we had our dog with us we dined in the "Snug" from a pub menu that offered a reasonable choice of food. I tried the Steak and Ale Pie whilst my wife had the Fish and chips, both were excellent choices, well presented, hot and tasty. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream followed, another good choice. Personally, I also liked the choice of ales available. We would go again and recommend it to other travellers.

We have never stayed anywhere where we have felt as welcome and at home. From arrival John & Di couldn’t do enough for us. We stayed for the weekend for local family wedding and even on the morning of the wedding Di offered to iron my shirt when I asked to borrow the ironing board. My wife and I stayed for 2 nights and other family members stayed for one night. We stayed in the rooms off the courtyard. The rooms were immaculate, had everything we needed and we slept really well both nights with no external noise. We ate in the restaurant during our stay and even the food is of the highest standard with a great menu to accompany. We look forward to our return visit!!!

Great beer garden we decided to go into the snug with our two dogs as it was a bit chilly outside and we wanted to eat. Easter menu limited in choice we ordered the roast at £18.99 each. Dinner came and husband had Lamb and I had beef. Lamb was so tough my husbands gums bled with the chewing. My beef was pink and bleeding which I could not eat so a young man came I I asked if I could have my beef well cooked as we both were not asked how we like our meat cooked! yet the woman with the gob said it’s says pink on menue ( piece of paper) you you honestly think if we saw this ‘pink’ we would pay £18.99 for pink meat? NO we would not. Did not seem a problem at the time but it became apparent it was a problem when the ignorant ill mannered woman ( who ran the place) fetch my meal back barely anything on my plate !! Her sarcastic comment was the beef will be tough! I asked where was my plate that was taken back? it had the right amount of cauliflower flower cheese, 4 roast pots ( very small) she replied in the bin! SHE fetched back a very small dish of cauliflower cheese and asparagus tails ( chopped) with green beans . The greens I do not like. So you could imagine the child’s portion I had!! The beef was ok what I left ( half) left would not give my would not give my dogs or the chewed up Lamb that was not edible . After we finished we were starving and disgusted at the service apart from one girl who was lovely. The woman who was rude, abrupt obviously no people skills dealing with a dissapointed customer as I was ready to confront her attitude and rudeness I do not backdown to people like her at all but I could hear in the pub somewhere her loud mouth . We went home to eat a good edible meal at fraction of a price. I did not take pictures but I wish I had it was poor. One carrot, three roast potatoes and one slice of beetroot Just be aware it’s overpriced not value for money at all . Best pub to we went to around this area was The Tickle Trout Inn amazing food absolutely value for money and wonderful people The woman with the attitude you may reply to disagree with my review but you know dam well your attitude stinks . We are staying in accommodation around this area and will put on our review to stay away from this place . Oh the toilet had no toilet roll I asked a young man who just ignored me again great service. My husband said the gents toilet were awful. You may charge top prices thinking your giving too food which was shocking but you certainly need to review what you are doing especially your attitude. We like fine dining this has to be yet the worse food, portion size and price a joke

Had a drink then Sunday lunch however now wish I would of had another beer instead of the food.everything about the pub very good the gentleman that ran it very helpful however his wife ran the eating and very disappointing indeed I had one carrot and two potatoes and broccoli my meat was very tough . So the pub is good for beer but don’t have the food very over priced for what I got and not even nice .

Sunday lunch for family of 4. We were welcomed warmly and the staff were great throughout. Ordered 4 Sunday dinners, 2 beef & 2 chicken . My 12 yo was going to order an adults but the landlady suggested she have the children’s one, which was not a lot smaller but nearly half the price. Delicious food, plenty of veg and yummy puddings. Great meal and we will definitely return! 👍🏻

Absolutely outstanding service and food lunch was sensational all locally sourced and so reasonably priced, such a old vibe pub with a modern twist would highly recommend

Staff and the building are lovely but the cost and what you get for the Xmas menu were not very nice.

Lovely location, great atmosphere with quality & friendly service but food was disappointingly average. Genuinely felt the cost was not reflected in the food, at a comparable price to the Lime Tree & Tickled Trout for Sunday Lunch the quality was much lower. Maybes an off day in the kitchen or change of chef? Images on TA of the food didn’t reflect what we were served - £18/19 for a few anaemic potatoes (no mash) handful of veg and 2 slices of beef (not the best….) we skipped pudding as didn’t want the risk. It’s was very busy so assume an off day?

What a hidden gem! Despite only living local and passing regularly we decided to come visit on a wet winter evening. Received the warmest welcome from John and Dianne, the roaring fire and the locals. The food was awesome, everything you could wish for. Great Menu choice. Piping hot, plentiful and extremely tasty. We will definitely return. Thank you for your hospitality!

We had dinner on the 7th Nov and 9th Nov 2023 and lunch on the 7th too. The food and service on all 3 visits was exceptional. The serlion steaks we had on the 9th were succulent, well seasoned infact cooked to perfection to our taste. We would not hesitate in recommending dining at the White Swan.

I came in this evening just me and my 9 month old son to have some food they had closed the kitchen if I'd of done a little research I'd of known, we just got in the car and drove. Upon entering we was greeted with such warmth told us kitchen was closed but could see what they could do for my son, I told them it was ok and not to worry we would have we a drink and be on our way my son was happily crawling round made a little mess with the crisps which i cleaned up, the staff went up and beyond to cater to us I packed our stuff up and left a nice tip for feeling so welcomed (it doesn't happen often with a baby).. for the customer service and the little mess left behind that I could get to. I was putting the pram in the car and the gentleman approached me with my tip giving me it back which I refused as they deserved the it, I went on to tell him its been so long since Iv ventured out and I felt so welcomed they deserved it, he left the tip on my seat he just wanted me to return and I can't wait to go back the outdoor space was great lots of seating plenty of parking even have guest rooms that surround the courtyard at the back of the building, inside has a cosy vibe just how I like it makes it feel even more homely I'm so looking forward to our return visit thank you for your hospitality

I booked a table for my friend’s birthday lunch. I’m glad I did. What a lovely place. From the second we walked through the door, where we were greeted by the very friendly landlord, to the lovely waitresses who showed us to our table and looked after us. The food was served freshly made and quickly. And it was absolutely delicious. I had a hot beef sandwich with gravy and proper chips. My friend had soup and a sandwich - homemade broccoli soup - the best soup she had ever tasted! Thank you for such a nice afternoon. Highly recommended for a visit.

We always visit the White Swan when we stay in Wighill and we always comment to friends how lovely it is when we do visit. This time we visited with friends and it was delight to visit as per our previous visits. We stopped for weekday lunch, each of us having sandwiches - a mixture of Posh Fish Finger, Garlic buttered Portobello mushroom & mature cheddar and Hot Beef, each one was a lovely as the next but we must say that the gravy from the Hot Beef sandwiches is superb. John And Di are lovely hosts as are the staff, always attentive, accommodating and nothing ever seems to be to much trouble.

Fantastic pub!!! We visited Wighill as a group of friends in May 23, as we were staying in the village we visited a couple of times for drink, lunch then Sunday lunch. John and Di and the usual patrons made us feel so welcome from the moment we stepped in the door. The food was amazing! I’d certainly recommend the Sunday lunch and hot beef sandwich (the gravy itself was 10/10) We also joined their Sunday night quiz, Coronation Special and had a brilliant night with lots of laughs. I’d definitely recommend popping in for a drink and some food. We hope to be back next year!

No airs and graces, this is Yorkshire after all, just good honest food and thoroughly decent service (thank you Vicky). It wasn't busy and it was just a quick lunch so it wasn't much of a test but I'd be happy to return.

Of note I have had a response to an email to the owners acknowledging the points made by me, stating that ‘they will be addressed ‘ and brought to the attention of staff. The white Swan serves good quality food . On our visit , a Sunday lunch time, our roast rump of beef was not ‘served pink’ as per their description on the menu, although it was tender. I maintain that the vegetable portions served to us to accompany the roast dinners were small, and that we were not offered more. There seems to be some discrepancy on this point, as none of our party remember being offered more, but when checked our server said that she did? I would visit again, but at the higher price range, think that The White Swan needs to offer better service, food as described on their menu, and a warmer service, as at the moment not quite living up to ‘the best roast in town’ that they advertise

We attended The White Swan today in a group of 7 couples staying locally for a stag/hen party. They accommodated us in a room by ourselves and we were served quickly and efficiently with wonderful food by friendly and accommodating staff. Despite being in a large group the staff managed to get all the meals out to us together. The environment is cosy and welcoming with pleasant outside seating areas, weather permitting and separate accommodation units available if required. It is in a small, quiet village but well worth the journey from York, Tadcaster and surrounding areas. Would recommend booking at the weekend as it was very busy when we visited although it was Mother’s Day. The pub has a quiz usually on a Sunday night but because of the Mothers Day event it had been cancelled, we understood their reasoning and had no complaint however, one of the local ladies overheard and nipped home to fetch us a quiz sheet for us to take back to our digs to do ourselves. A lovely end to a brilliant weekend.

On arrival we walked into a fairly cold pub that smelt very strongly of soot. The menu was limited which is understandable, however when we ordered soup as a starter we were told that's not possible as we only serve soup with the sandwiches not as a starter !!! Slightly baffled we placed our order . The soup sandwich combo arrived and the prawn sandwich would have looked more at home on a supermarket shelf. To say the other dishes were ordinary isn't untrue either. Finally the bill , £2.05 for a child's cordial and flat lemonade drink is outrageous.

We received a very warm welcome yesterday when we went for lunch at the White Swan. Our lunches were delicious and the landlord was cheerful and friendly.

Called for lunch and glad we did, outstanding bowl of soup (Spicy Cauliflower) and warm bread and butter. For main we had a prawn sandwich and Crispy Chicken with salad. The surroundings in the pub were delightful, Will go again when in the area.

Passed this lovely looking pub and decided to call in for a light lunch, on the way to an appointment in the area. So glad we did. The place was quiet being a weekday, but the staff were exceptionally polite, welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. We had a fish platter for lunch and it was fresh, tasty and very well presented. A really nice place, we will definitely be back.

A Gastro pub is about great food, but that's not what we got!The Fish Pie was the worst of the four meals. One piece of white fish and one piece of salmon (yes, just one single piece of each fish) were the total contents of the Pie.. NO prawns, NO king prawn, NO other fish and NO creamy sauce.Two of the other dishes were just average but the "jus" was gravy!!The stuffed chicken was by far the only Gastro main we had, that lucky lady enjoyed her meal.

Beautiful pub. Really friendly/attentive staff. Family friendly and have got some great events coming up for the jubilee! Food was absolutely fantastic. We were made to feel so welcome. We've loved our food,drinks and conversation. Looking forward to my next visit.

Our meal was attractively presented, plentiful and hot. The Sunday roast sharing platter deserves a special mention. The staff were attentive and friendly and although there were not many other customers on a wet Sunday late afternoon we all enjoyed ourselves. We have so often struggled to find a venue that suits our family and is situated between Leeds and York and the White Swan fitted the bill perfectly. We shall return and maybe with a dog in tow !

Absolutely outstanding service and so welcoming, friendly and kind, we will definitely be back ♥️ Xxx

Excellent . I could stop there and it would be enough ! Excellent staff. Excellent service. Excellent interior. Very excellent food and excellent apple crumble. Excellent all round. Keep doing what you are doing.

Whilst visiting the area on Saturday we drove through this sleepy village on our way home and chanced upon this delightful foodie pub, upon entering we asked if they could fit us in for a table for three and thankfully this was no problem at all. We were asked if we would like a drink in the bar or go straight to the table of which we opted for the latter , the menu itself was a pleasant mix of delicious sounding imaginative dishes and some pub classics and after long deliberation (as everything sounded so good ) we had decided. We all had three courses and all left clean plates admittedly after trying each other’s dishes. Service was attentive and all done with a friendly and knowledgeable manner nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend this if you are in the area.

First time visit to the White Swan today and given the hostile welcome we won't be returning. I had only booked a table last minute the day before and should have gone with my hunch that the landlady was quite rude on the phone. It was my son's birthday and upon arrival at 1.55 (table booked for 2 pm) I was greeted with 'your table was for 1.45', no smile, no warmth no professionalism whatsoever. I stated that I was definitely told 2 pm which was correct. The lady whom I presume to be the landlady then returned to her book and completely ignored us. We were shown to our table and then the landlady returned once more not very promptly to our table to take our order. Once again, very cold and unwelcoming. The food was standard, the fish pie not very tasty and a chicken roast that was very dry. The landlord had a welcoming smile and was very friendly which was the only redeeming feature of the place.

We stayed at the nearby wighill manor lodges for a relaxing getaway so the pub was easily within walking distance. Sadly the pub was closed for the majority of our stay due to a refurbishment but we decided to visit on our last night. We were given a very warm Yorkshire welcome from the landlord and shown straight to our table. I can't comment on decoration or layout before the refurb but what we experienced was a clean, warm well presented village pub with lots of charming features . The food was excellent, the steak pie was the best I've had in a long time with pastry to die for. The rest of our party loved the food also and everything was very well presented and piping hot. The desserts were also of a very high standard and portion sizes of all the food were perfect. Our bill came to £120 for 4 people including alcoholic drinks which we thought was excellent value for money.Thankyou and we will be back !

visited Thurs 26th for evening dinner. all four of us enjoyed our meals. One veggie, two fish and one meat pie. Staff very friendly. Love the oldie worldly country pub feel.Yummy desserts, the choc cheese cake is to die for. Thank you, we will be back.

Food and staff were excellent, very impressed with the waitress who remembered our order without writing it down! Wasn’t the cheapest place but food and surroundings were lovely so happy to pay. Would recommend!

Very friendly staff. High quality food. Expensive but not overpriced. Nice atmosphere. The pork belly was delicious and the Apple and Plum crumble was delicious.Be aware, the menu does differ on certain days. I had gone in hoping for a pie or burger (both on the menu on the website) but neither served today. Luckily the pork belly was banging.

We visited for an evening meal as we were staying nearby in a holiday lodge. The owners were very friendly and the food was delicious. Nice to sit outside for drinks if the weather is good. Would recommend and visit again in the future.

Arrived here after receiving such bad service at another local pub and leaving.The service at the Swan was outstanding, really friendly staff who were attentive and professional.Drinks and food both fantastic and lovely garden area to sit in at the front.We’ll be back soon!

On arrival we were efficiently shown to our table by a window in the restaurant and shortly afterwards our drinks order was taken. The menu was not vast but there was sufficient choice to avoid disappointment. We ordered a starter each one was a tapas style both were nice, for main I had salmon and my partner had the beef both were very nice and the portion sizes were ample. This allowed me to have a pudding which was a chocolate caramel and we also had an apple cake as well, both were nice.The meal was good value including the drinks at £69 and I would recommend the pub which has a nice outdoors area at the front and a marquee set up to its left.

A real 5 star place to dine , romantic, cosy and safe . The Jacob's ladder on the menu is to die for . Thoroughly recommend a visit

Popped in for a pre-Christmas lunch. Me, my wife and our two grown up grand kids. The setting is homely and welcoming and the management and staff were excellent. We ordered a variety of meals and they were faultless. Well done to the whole team. The experience was superb. Service that was respectful without being over bearing. Food that was tasty and well presented without being pretentious. And no sticky tables, dirty menus, dull cutlery or stained drinks glasses that you can find elsewhere.

Had a meal and a couple of drinks. As you walked it you could tell it had a great atmosphere, very Cosey and very clean. Had an excellent meal off a great menu. Got taking to the owners who were very friendly and passionate about the pub and the village where it is located. Well worth a visit (a couple of mikes from the A1/A64 near Tadcaster. We will definitely be calling again when we are on our travels.

Here for Sunday lunch with my parents - excellent food beautifully served and presented. Amazing flavours. Dessert was homemade and gorgeous

Booked a table for lunch time today and we were NOT disappointed. Welcomed by the Landlord into this COVID safe charming traditional pub. Local cask beers and a good lunchtime menu. We enjoyed our lunch and were not under pressure to vacate our table. Fully recommended by yours truly. We will be back.

Nipped in with my partner on a quiet Tuesday night (6th October), lovely welcome from John, who even opened the front door for us on arrival (first time ever that's happened, anywhere !!).Warm & welcoming environment and very friendly host. The Staropramen was on good form All Covid secure and really enjoyable, relaxing couple of hours. Well done John, you're a credit to your business.We're only down the road in Church Fenton, so must pop in for Sunday lunch soon ! 5* from Rossco & PJ x

Well .... how do I begin?! Absolutely outstanding service, professionalism and attention to detail! The food was amazing - we had a three course meal with full Sunday lunch as main course - the beef was served pink, belly pork with crackling was out of this world and chicken so succulent! Due to the COVID-19 situation our guests were nervous however all commented afterwards on how controlled the environment was - we even had a little COVID induction that was delivered with assertiveness but such professionalism that it did not spoil the day. Even the little ones listened! The waiting staff were so professional and I would go so far as to say 5 star - well done! They all worked so hard to ensure table service for drinks was maintained and no one was sat with an empty glass! The cake was ‘the icing on the cake’ handmade flowers out of icing - fruit cake melted in your mouth! Well done to the chef - we have eaten in Michelin star restaurants and this beat them hands down without a doubt! Not only did the landlady and landlord provide us with a fantastic dining experience - their hospitality and communication skills kept everyone safe, regimented and ultimately happy and content! John and Di are by far the best hosts we have ever come across. Thankyou for making our wedding a day to remember and we will be back next year for them to host our party when times allow us to! X I am sure our guests that were privileged enough to attend due to the small numbers would second this! They cannot wait to return!

Stayed at the nearby Wighill Lodges, the White Swan is very conveniently only a five minute walk away.We booked for a Saturday evening and had a delicious meal of steak pie, my husband enjoyed the local beer very much. The staff we very friendly and my husband accidentally overpaid with £20 notes which had stuck together, so we were very impressed that the young chap came back to the table with the money, we made sure we left a tip of course.We enjoyed the food/ atmosphere so much we returned the next day for the Sunday roast which again was delicious, only issue was mine was a little cold but I mentioned it to the waitress and it was no problem, she quickly took it away and returned with it on a fresh plate and nice and hot. She didn’t make me feel like I was being difficult and was friendly about it. All in all a great pub with delicious food and great staff, wish this was my local!

We visited for Sunday lunch and the food was delicious. We were however concerned at the lack of COVID safety measures. The staff did not wear masks and served the table just as they would have done pre-COVID. Unfortunately this made us feel slightly uncomfortable these days! Let’s hope we are all back to normal sooner rather then later and people can enjoy the great food without such worries.

After travelling up from the Midlands this pub was recommended to us as good for lunch. From the moment we were greeted at the door to the time we left it was superb.The lunch menu has something for everyone and the food was freshly cooked.Can recommend the duck wrap - it was yummy! Can recommend the duck wrap - it was yummy!

This is a nice country pub with good food. Much better than the average pub fayre I would say. The proprietor was very welcoming although the waitress who served us was a bit stern.

What an amazing pub. We loved every minute of our visit. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was fantastic. My husband had the Ham Hock and Black Pudding. Never seek him so happy in years. My main was the Steak and Ale Pie. The venue is clean and well maintained. You can see and feel the passion from the owners and chef. A must visit for anyone.

It’s great to see pubs and restaurants investing in set ups to deal with CoVid and I can even understand the rather grumpy welcome we were given as maybe you have no choice but to open even if you don’t feel safe doing so but then the food needs to back it up. £150 bill for two families of 4 is reasonable value but we never got asked about a second round of drinks and by the time we got to desserts we’d lost interest. Do not order the tomato fritters, they are singularly the worst £6.95 I’ve spent in my life and were soggy disasters on a plate. The Cajun chicken wrap had no Cajun so was just a roast chicken wrap and the ploughman’s was a very lazy attempt for £10 and included a mouldy grape for good measure.

We were just passing through the area heading for a day out in York and came across this lovely pub, rang the landlord who found us a space in the snug which was perfect!I generally don’t leave reviews as I cook a lot and find most places average This place is fantastic from the prawn starters to the roast beef and chicken dinners we had finished off with apple crumble and treacle tart and great service WOW! The best roast beef is the best I’ve ever had! We will be back on a regular basis it’s well worth a trip over from Huddersfield thank you

We traveled to the area for a weekend away and booked into the White swan for our first meal out post lockdown... what a great choice we made!!! The food was beautiful and the service brilliant and the owners the most wonderful people. We had our dinner here on a Friday evening but I’m told the Sunday roast is second to none... if we’re back in the area at any time we will 100% be back for another meal. Thanks for a great evening.

Literally just finished my takeaway Roast and I have to say it’s honestly the best roast I’ve ever eaten, the belly pork was to die for.

Pre-booked a takeawy Sunday lunch from here and it was excellent.The service was fantastic from the owner who was really friendly and our food was ready at the time ordered. It was very reasonably priced too.I had the roast chicken with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, carrots, parsnips, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage and gravy that was amazing and was such a delight to experience in these testing times. My dessert was a lovely apple crumble and custard. There was also a good vegetarian main for my wife, with all desserts also being vegetarian.A true gem of a pub and it was great to see that it had adapted to offering a takeaway service whilst in lockdown, whilst offering high quality food.I strongly recommend that others visit here too.

My first review for the White Swan, in June 2018, was deleted by TA when the pub changed ownership. Good to go back today, service is first class, can recommend the Welsh rarebit, washed down with a pint of Timothy Taylor Boltmaker.Can’t wait to return.

Food and services outstanding. Lovely village pub had to book as gets busy well worth it. Make you feel really welcome, lovely atmosphere,

We arrived at 7.45 to be told that the kitchen was closed. The website says open until 11pm. Not impressed.

We have been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. Whilst my partner has enjoyed their food both times, sadly I have not. The menu reads well but sadly for me the cooking did not deliver. The pan seared duck breast with figs and 5 spice sounded delicious. However, the fat was not rendered down and it was very tough. It felt like it had been cooked in a water bath as pale and flabby - definitely not seared. The smoked haddock fish cake was heavy on mash potato and light on fish. The welsh rarebit was more like a yellow bechamel and lacked flavour.What they do well though is belly pork. The starter of roast belly pork and black pudding with sweet chilli jam and crispy crackling is lovely. The service is good and it's not expensive. Always a nice open fire and a pleasant atmosphere. But for me the cooking does not deliver what the menu promises.

The new owners have done a magnificent job in revamping this lovely pub. It was full of locals who enjoy the friendly atmosphere. The food was good and the service matched, it was a delight to enjoy the warm and professional feeling of just being there.

Had a good night out restaurant busy but staff were attentive and the break between courses was just about right. The soup was Tomato and very good served with home made bread. The Beetroot and Goats Cheese starterwith pine nuts and leaves was devine. Main Courses were varied from the Beef, Duck in 5 Spices, Chicken Kiev to Fish and Chips all were good and the Duck was great just the right amount of 5 spice (not hot) all served with a good bottle of Chardonnay . Looking forward to going again soon. Well done Di and John you have a good selection of food and drinks , and the staff are a credit ro you.

Lovely little country pub. Very nice friendly staff. Typical good food Yorkshire pub. THE best baked Camembert I have ever had with their own home made bread and their own home made chutney My partner had the fish finger sandwich which was on o focaccia doorstep. The fish fingers were clearly also home made. Fab food. Well done. Keep it up.

Booked for Sunday lunch based on previous reviews and we were not disappointed. Food was great, lovely pink roast beef and amazing Yorkshire puddings and good service from the team. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

Our second visit for Sunday lunch, on arrival the staff were in a flap as the printer was not working and they were unable to print the menu, however we knew what we wanted and ordered the roast beef and roast lamb, we also ordered drinks that sat on the bar for a good few min untill we asked if we could have them.

Every time we have visited we are impressed by the whole experience. Food, service, value, atmosphere- they all get 10/10. Book a get-together with your friends and a great night is guaranteed.

We booked a table for 11 people for sunday lunch to celebrate our sons first birthday. From start to finish the service was excellent and the food even better. I had the belly pork and it's the best I've had . Lovely thick slices which melted in the mouth, accompanied by a generous portion of crackling! My wife and a few others had the beef and again it was cooked to perfection. The portion sizes were very generous. All accompanied by lovely Yorkshire's, roasties, red cabbage and cauliflower cheese. Delicious. Will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Booked for 5 people - we are 'foodies' and take eating out seriously! Atmosphere was lovely - welcoming and warm - locals at the bar drinking and amiable chat. Menu is comprehensive and covers everything. Specials board was small but inviting. Starters took a while to come (two had ordered baked camembert so does take a while) however - the food was well worth waiting for. Garlic mushrooms, hot beetroot and goats cheese salad and fishcake - delicious! Main courses again delicious - duck, thai chicken curry, steak pie, chicken and festive turkey. I was too full for a dessert, however the rest of the party had sticky toffee pudding, pavlova and cheese. Service was with a trainee (shadowed by experienced waitress) - very good and helpful

Stopped at this pub on the way home from York. Lovely cozy pub, friendly staff and great food. Small menu but everything cooked to perfection.

Ate here Saturday night and Sunday lunch as we were staying nearby. Friendly accommodating hosts, so cosy with a real fire to sit and enjoy drinks by. Both meals were tasty and finished Sunday roast off with a traditional jam roly poly and custard. Will definitely return here if we get to stay in Wighill again.

Excellent local pub with very friendly staff and landlord...open fire and fantastic food... excellent range of drinks...made to feel very welcome.

Great night out with friends.A relaxed, casual eaterie. Been three times now,food excellent if a little slow in coming. Competively priced..... will be going again.

The White Swan is a fantastic country pub with amazing food, all fresh and cooked to perfection. Even bake their own bread. Such a warm welcome from all the staff especially the Landlord and Landlady! Would highly recommend!!

Tucked in to what was not only delicious but a very healthy portion of Jacob's ladder beef ribs. It came with a tasty rich wine gravy, yummy mash and a fresh assortment of vegetables. Topped with a house glass of Primitivo it was a rare treat. We will be back ! We also enjoyed the warming fire and quiet ambiance. Our thanks goes to The White Swan.

We came here for my parents wedding anniversary we were the room next to the garden with the doors open and it was a beautiful sunny day and the food and the atmosphere was delightful. The staff all very friendly. We came again for my uncles birthday as he had enjoyed my parents anniversary meal so much he wanted us to all come back. Which we did. We were in another room not so light but it was nice enough and we had it to ourselves. The landlady is nice although can be a bit abrupt with you and the landlord is a sweetie. The food is all really nice and the cauliflower cheese is delicious, desserts are nice but some need custard which they don’t do unfortunately. The creme brûlée was nice although the topping taste a bit burnt and chewy.

We only came here because the place we intended eating was not doing food tonight. How fortunate was that! I had problems deciding what to choose as the menu was very varied and so many things I could have chosen, I went for the duck with chicory and Dauphinoise potatoes and every mouthful was exquisite. My partner chose the steak and ale pie which was clearly homemade and full of what he said was the tenderest meat. It was accompanied by roasted vegetables which he said were a refreshing change from steamed veg. We were then tempted to have a dessert and his chocolate gateau was oozingly chocolaty while my ginger cheesecake was one of the best cheesecakes I have ever tasted. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and the whole atmosphere was cosy and relaxing. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a lovely evening.

From first booking blind, we were offered great information on how to get there, a warm and friendly welcome on arrival an absolutely lovely food. Great choice and well presented, in a lovely, friendly and relaxed environment. Couldn't fault it and would highly recommend it. We will definitely be returning.

My sister has been before. She said it would be a lovely place for the family for Sunday lunch. Exquisite country pub very tastefully decorated. Lunch was for 6 of us. We were in a lovely room newly decorated very tasteful the menu gave plenty of choice. I chose beef with all the trimmings some had a starter which looked lovely. The whole meal was perfect all home cooked. Plenty of gravy asked for more and it came in plenty. Desserts were lovely I had warm chocolate cake with orange sauce and fruit. Was really lovely service was fantastic. Manager couldn’t do enough. Lovely time.

The new owner has tried hard to improve the decor and overall ambiance of the pub,however the menu lacks variety and consistency.Excellent staff work hard to cope with an erratic kitchen.Work in progress.

My family and I love a great traditional Yorkshire Sunday lunch and we have eaten many in our time so when I say this one is the best, I mean it!

My wife and I had the Sunday Sharer here last Sunday and we were very impressed by the owner’s friendliness and the range of real ale that was on offer.

Popped into this lovely little place on the way up to Whitby. Chose off the light bite menu as we had dinner planned. The portions were very generous and delicious. They have an extensive menu something to suit most tastes. If you can’t find something to eat here then you are extremely fussy. They cater for allergies, you tell them when ordering. Make sure you are hungry when you go! The staff were lovely.

Lovely food, the Sunday lunch to share is worth the drive and the service is welcoming, lovely pub worth a visit.

Just popped into this delightful pub with my son. Excellent gin and tonic and beer also. Fantastic service and landlord was welcoming and helpful. Will definitely go for another visit. Food available as well.

We had lunch here last week and the portions were massive and I could, not even finish my posh fish-finger sandwich, we had dessert too, the staff were lovely and friendly and it was a great meeting point for s half-way

We stumbled upon this place by chance and I’m so glad we stopped. It’s a very pleasant pub with good food.

After taking Dinner Out recently we took a Drive from our Lunch where we were searching for other places to pay a visit in the near future,when we came across the White Swan in the Village of Wighill. We decided to stop and have a Refreshing Drink,and duly parked to the rear side of the Premises.On Arrival we were given a very Warm and Friendly greeting by whom I can only assume were the Landlord.The place seems to also cater for Diners too going by the Signage inside.There was a few Locals inside taking Drinks and after a while the Place was starting to get Comfortably busy.The Landlord was quite Popular amongst the Locals,and so gave the Impression that this is a Nice place to spend an Evening.There is also a Large Beer Garden to the Side and Rear,which also looks to stage the Occasional Event, and going by the Advertisement Outside recently,there is an up and coming Event this July. My Other Half usually Drinks Rose Wine,yet on this Occasion she chose to have a Gin and Tonic and was spoilt for Choice by the Amount of Gins they had on Offer.Thanks very much for being so Friendly along with your Hospitality and I hope that we can return again soon.Well Worth a Visit.

I’m usually not a fan of Sunday lunch and in particular roast beef, but the lunch here is something special. It completely changed my opinion and I can’t wait to return. The apple crumble and custard was divine too!

I've known the White Swan for many years and eaten there often a number of times, mostly for snacks. At this lunch get-together our small family group ate from the full menu, and it was very good, with large portions. The ham hock and parsley terrine was excellent - the best I've ever had, and the tagliatelle main course was full of flavour - although I couldn't eat it all. Service was friendly and prompt. To start with we seemed to be the only diners, but some others came later on. A relaxed atmosphere and ample car parking added to the pleasant experience. If you want good, down to earth cooking, worth a visit, I'd say.

Our group of 5 dined at the White Swan on Saturday evening after our annual day at York races and I have to say that we were given a warm and friendly welcome.

We booked at the last minute and were met with professional courtesy. The food is to die for. So delicious and plentiful. The surroundings are cosy and traditional. Would definitely recommend this hidden gem.

Popped in for Saturday lunch. Easy parking. Welcome was excellent: very friendly. Good range of real ales on offer. Excellent food choice and was served quickly with no fuss. Excellent place and not expensive.

So having been recommended this pub,we thought we would give it a try.Booked a large family table for several adults for Sunday lunch.The pub is lovely,in a nice setting and lovely decor.