The Worsley Arms Hotel in Ryedale

Called in for lunch as a spur of the moment thing while out house hunting with a mate. Good decision. The food was sublime & (in my opinion) charged at a fair price. I had the black pudding starter followed by chicken & leek pie. Again good choice as both were absolutely delicious. Lots of parking to the rear added ease to our unregistered visit. I would highly recommend giving yourself a treat if you're in the area.

Lovely lady serving, as always. Prompt service, friendly, good atmosphere,easy to park.

Fantastic hotel in a quintennial Yorkshire village The Worsely Arms Hotel has to be the best hotel I’ve stayed in for many years. Spotlessly clean and well-equipped rooms. The food (both dinner and breakfast) was excellent. The staff are truly wonderful, so much local knowledge and with exceptional customer care. Zack and the breakfast team, as well as the dinner service, were 2nd to none. A great choice of local beers, and local Slingby Gin(Marmalade was my favourite) all behind the bar. A great choice of single malt whiskeys as well. A lovely lounge with coal fires made the whole lounge area warm and homely. And dog-friendly too – with nice walks around the village. Some confusion about my booking on the booking website (not the hotels) – but the manager Tony was able to sort it all out. A really lovely Easter weekend.

We booked an early lunch on Mothering Sunday having been tempted by the menu posted on Facebook. Two courses £26, three for £32. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived but almost full by the time we left. The layout is most attractive and we appreciated the linen tablecloth and napkins which are now sadly lacking in many venues. Service was very efficient and friendly. Food was absolutely delicious, my husband enjoyed 3 courses including an excellent traditional Sunday roast pork with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings. My two courses were perfectly cooked and presented. I nearly chose the vegetarian option which sounded good but opted for the hake instead. Portions were generous but not over-facing. We’ll definitely be back!

This was the best rabbit pie I’ve ever tasted if I could give 11 out of ten I would. Having trained with trust house forte this was the best meal I’ve ever had in ages please try them out

The service was excellent the staff work really hard. We ate dinner and breakfast both of them we great hot and well cooked. The bar had a good selection of drinks. The only let down was the room . Room 10 tierd and dirty. The Place is full of dust and grime. Our shower did not work. I went down to the reception at 7.30 am the hotel was in complete darkness. I rang Bell a few times eventually the man on reception arrived. I told him he said that he would check the boiler. That was working fine. He said that the shower should be working so he came to try. As I told him it was cold water. He the went away then returned with a key for another room to use that shower. Would not recommend this hotel.

Excellent food, relaxed and pleasant ambiance, and very good service. The staff are all lovely. Tony, the manager, is particularly friendly and helpful.

Like a cross between Fawlty Towers and Little Britain ‘local shop for local people’. Website makes no mention of the fact they only do food for people staying with them. Heaven forbid a non-resident would dare to try and eat there!

Met friends who were staying there, for dinner. Had drinks in the bar before going for dinner. Friends had asked before we arrived about the lamb and were told they had 3 meals left.Which we would of had. However they only had 1 left when we came to order. Woul d if been nice to be given the option to reserve..Ordered food,had the whitebait which was good. Two of us had the fish and chips. We both felt the batter left a lot to be desired not crispy,soft and stretchy. Fish didn't flake,were tempted to send back.however we ate it and were both ill during the night. The plates were removed as each person finished which put pressure on those still eating. We had a drink in the bar after,and were the only ones there. Staff kept appearing to see if we were finished they wanted to go home.it was only 9.20 when we left. Would not go back just didn't hit the requirements for a good evening.

Met with 2 school friends (of 30+ years)for Sunday Lunch. We all drove an hour from different directions and chose the venue based on reviews and it being equidistant for us all. The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. One friend was running late but we weren’t rushed at all The Sunday beef dinner was amazing- healthy serving of beef, Yorkshire pudding served with lovely fresh well cooked (not over done) veg. The pudding list had amazing choice and tasted wonderful too. We had coffee - then tea in the gardens- spent a total of 6 hours there- we had a lot to catch up on but never felt rushed which we appreciated greatly-beautiful surroundings and again excellent service. Would highly recommend - it’s going to be ‘our place’ to meet up again for sure !!!

Excellent hotel facilities food delish! Cater for dogs and Tony the proprietor was very chatty and friendly

Laughably bad. We went for a soup and sandwich lunch. We were shown into the bar where we were able to look at the menu and order a coffee and two soups and one sandwich. The coffee arrived within a reasonable time but the soup of the day and sandwich must have taken half an hour. The soup arrived in cold bowls and was barely warm. We sent it back, incurring another delay. The soup was returned warm after ten minutes but without an apology. The staff looked miserable. There was no request for our opinions and no concession on the bill to reflect the woeful service. The place is shabby but not chic. Don’t go.

Tired hotel, lacking character and a room that was dull and mouldy, the mound hidden behind furniture. Room 22 a 'cottage over the village green'. Worst bed (king size) that I've tried to sleep in Poor decor No WiFi due to router failure, resetting was offered but never came Shower in room 22 should be condemned as it only has dangerously hot temperature Windows to the front of the building don't close whilst window at the rear don't lock Breakfast was meagre, though well cooked Only met two staff during the stay dealing with reception, bar, putting up bunting and in the morning serving and coordinating breakfast. Didn't get any feeling of being a valued guest.

We stopped off for a quick drink on a trip to parents in law. Thirsty and desperate for a cold drink, we were pleased to receive a nice warm welcome, friendly greeting and nice cold beer. We won’t hesitate to return en route next time.

My Wife & I visited The Worsley Arms Hotel for the wedding reception of a friend on Good Friday and thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our experience there. Right from the moment we arrived, we were made to feel extremely welcome by attentive and friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you. We were greeted with a drink and shown down to the Marquee a short while later. The hotel is quaint and in keeping with it's beautiful surroundings. The staff were probably the highlight of the visit. They knew my wife was due to be served a vegetarian meal and made her aware when it was ready for her at the buffet. She described the Vegetarian 'Sausage' Roll as one of the best things she ever eaten - usually she let's me try a bit but I didn't get offered so that's testament to how good it must have been. I really enjoyed the pulled pork rolls with Stuffing, Apple Sauce and Coleslaw. The bread was soft and freshly baked and although served as a buffet, the meat was tender and full of taste. It wasn't your typical wedding reception food which can often get a bad rep. There was also pork pie which was quality as well. There was plenty of meat however when the pie started to dwindle, staff took it upon themselves to come around and offer it out. The little bottle bar setup in the Marquee saved folks from going back into the hotel and nothing was too much trouble, they quickly retrieved something if it wasn't immediately available. I'm always keen to sample local pints and ales so I went into the hotel bar and the barman in there was knowledgeable about the beers, brewery's and also just great craic too. We would thoroughly recommend this place to potential visitors and although well off main routes, we could see ourselves taking the time to return if in the area. Thanks to all the fantastic staff for an enjoyable and friendly evening.

Fabulous stop for lunch. The bar is warm and welcoming and very attentive staff. Ham clearly home cooked and well priced.the beer was perfectly kept and good choice having Black Sheep and a blonde.

A very nice selection of options on the evening and breakfast menus. Around 5 choices for starter, main course and sweets in the evening plus a specials board with some extra options. The quality of the food and its presentation was excellent and we enjoyed everything we ate. A good choice of local beers and spirits was available at the bar and the wines we selected to drink were very good.

Great meal had a fantastic time here. The staff went out of there way to make it a good experience one in particular and he knows who I mean.

Called in for Sunday lunch & wow, what a treat! Succulent roast beef with all the trimmings everything was cooked to perfection. We were given a very warm welcome....so was our little dog! We were a little bit dubious when we turned up, because the place was so quiet, once inside though it was a different story, they were quite busy. If you're in this part of the world you'll be missing a treat if you don't call in.

Booked the hotel for a weekend and it's idealic location, and we're not disappointed. The staff were very friendly, the food for breakfast and dinner was excellent and a nice friendly bar, The rooms were very clean and the bed comfortable They are very dog friendly also If you need a lovely break don't hesitate in checking these out, you won't be disappointed

Chances upon the village of Hovingham and took a chance on lunch in the Cricketers Bar and so glad we did! Dog friendly and great food, so perfect for us! Lovely staff and good food meant we went back a few days later for an evening meal and we were not disappointed! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area! Hovingham itself is a gorgeous village for a little post prandial walk which given the generous portions were a must for us!!

Lovely find after a bike ride from nearby Slingsby. Very pretty & peaceful garden at the back to have drinks in the sunshine. The staff were very welcoming friendly and excellent customer service. Thank you

Enjoyed a lovely lunch on the terrace stayed here a few times pre covid , lovely friendly delightful place , with beautiful garden

Birthday meal for my Mum, absolutely stunning. Lovely drinks in the bar followed by homemade fishcakes and wild mushrooms then beautiful roast beef and Yorkshires, lamb rump, duck and proper fish & chips followed by sticky toffee pudding, a cheese board and a beautiful ice cream happy birthday board. Wonderful staff and very safe with all Covid measures in place. Very highly recommended.

My 2 sons and I had lunch here today which was really good, we all had the Sunday roast beef and the boys had puddings 1 sticky toffee, 1 cheesecake which were delicious, particularly the sorbet with the cheesecake (I know because I tried both )Friendly staff, safe and clean environment.

I have just returned home having had an unwelcome experience at The Worsley Arms Hotel. I think the waitress who served us (perhaps she is the owner or his wife!) really doesn't want this job.We only came in for a coffee and a scone. Which, by the way, was delicious! But my point is that a friendly welcoming smile goes a long way. I can hardly believe the 5 star ratings they have received recently. Maybe they don't want passing trade for coffees only. Hotels and restaurants need to remember that people vote with their feet and pass on experiences to others. When I read the last review I thought "Yes, someone who appreciates good manners too!" We sat at our table and were greeted by a brick wall of a person. It did make us laugh in a way but we will not be back to the Worsley Arms. A smile and friendly manner costs nothing.

Called at the Worsley Arms Hotel for a drink at the weekend having had it recommended to us and were so disappointed.Having eventually found some to serve us drinks, although using his computer seemed far more interesting, we went and sat on the upper terrace as the few tables in the garden were occupied. As there was no signal I asked the waitress for the wifi code. An abrupt "its on the table" was the response. I went back and checked our table as well as the other vacant one next to us, but nothing was there. When I went back in and explained this, I was told "it should be". The waitress then stomped out the door and down to another table in the garden that was occupied, removed the card and then banged it down on our table with a "there" and she stomped off again.We had been considering booking for dinner, but after such rude and unfriendly staff we drank up and left and certainly won't be going back!

We clicked the link to accept Tony’s invitation to the first Worsley Arms virtual wine tasting, settled down with the selected wines and glasses arranged in front of us. Six weeks into lockdown and we were looking forward to an evening doing something completely different. The wines all had a back story and took us through France, Spain, Portugal. We were encouraged to share our thoughts about the wines: the colour, the nose, the palate, in whatever way we chose to describe them. We learnt about single varietals, the impact of vine disease, the emergence of the new world fruities, blending and how this is done and the different rates at which some grape varieties flourish, how the Portuguese wine industry has changed. A few glasses in and the questions flowed: how do you choose a good blended wine when the grape varieties aren’t listed on the bottle? How much would you pay? At what stage in the process do you blend a wine? What is the percentage mix of each grape variety? So how do you bring escapism in lockdown? We found a relaxed evening with plenty of good humour arranged by Master Sommelier, Tony Finn was just the ticket.

Having stopped in the lovely village we had a choice of places to go to. We decided on the worsley. Nervous when we walked In when it was really quiet. But the bar tender was very friendly and service was really good. The hot sandwiches were also very good and can not fault it. Would return and even book a room to stay over

Superb stay here. My second visit, bought my mum this time. Love it. Home from home and just lovely. Brilliantly hospitable hosts. Fabulous comfy room; warm, clean, well equipped with lovely linen and toiletries. Excellent food and drink, supper and breakfast. Can’t wait to go back.

We recently spent a couple of days at the charming Worsley Arms Hotel. The hotel was everything and more than I had hoped for. What I didn’t expect was an amazing dinner in their restaurant. This was not your usual British fare, this was a 5 star meal! The menu changes daily to include the freshest ingredients. Don’t miss the guinea fowl or the venison if it’s available. The wine list is second to none thanks to the owner, Tony Finn, who happens to be a Master Sommelier. A real treasure, don’t miss it!

We came to Hovingham to do a country walk and wanted lunch before we started. We found the Worsley Arms and were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the service. We were even offered some useful advice on the walk we were planning on doing. Lunch was filling but not too large, and very tasty. I had the ham and mushrooms on toasted sourdough with truffle oil sauce and poached egg- like a lunchtime version of Eggs Benedict, and utterly delicious.

My wife and I stayed at the Worsley. We drive up from London and we were a little tired. I also have to be a little fussy about what I eat due to dietary issues. They were very accommodating and the food was excellent. I would heartily recommend the Worsley. The staff know their stuff.

Stayed at the hotel and had dinner here. All the food was great and reasonably priced. They also have a specials board. Nice selection of wines

We booked for the Supper Club in July, it was our first visit. A very warm welcome was extended to us and we were made to feel welcome and 'at home'. We enjoyed a good meal that was well prepared and presented,together with a good wine, in a convivial atmostphere. The owner took time to speak with us. Recommended - we will be back.

We called for lunch while touring the area for a few days. The service is exceptional - friendly, helpful and anticipating our needs - it must be the best in the area.We settled for a couple of light meals - generous portion-size, served promptly by a friendly server. The prices were a bit above average but then this is quite a prestigious building and geared up to provide a lot more than just a couple of snacks. The overall 'dining experience' was excellent and we look forward to our next visit.

This is a lovely little hotel located in a pleasant village. The service within the hotel is "exceptional" illustrated by the fact that the manager on overhearing a conversation enquiring about TV coverage of a golf tournament quietly set-up a television in the Garden Room in order that we could watch the conclusion, an attention to detail which I admire. We were even offered dinner in this room on a table they would have been pleased to set-up.The food is also excellent with a flexible approach to ensure dinners are happy. Nice country bar, on the small side but has a warm atmosphere.The hotel has cottage rooms about 100 yards from the main building which were not to our liking. However as we were only staying for two nights we "went-with-it"! The double bed seemed to be on the small side but perhaps it was the fact that it gathered to the middle made it appear that way. When we checked out I mentioned our concerns to the owner on the basis that if he was unaware of the issue he could not put it right. To be fair he said we should have brought it to his attention sooner, perhaps so, but it was only two nights.I would gladly go back to this hotel to stay in one of the "hotel rooms" as I am sure my assessment would be higher than "average".

Our group of 7 Ladies had a great hen night at the Worsley Arms in the beautiful village of Hovingham.

We stayed here for the third time recently and as my wife uses a wheelchair we were again in the cottages across the road

First time travelling with my 3 year old dog. Very welcoming to dog with biscuits at reception and offered me dinner in the bar with dog. Part secure walled garden for doggie relief. Offered list of three dog walks from the hotel. Front rooms are on a main road but quietened down quite early.

Arrived on Friday for a nice weekend at the Worsley Arms. Really nice old hotel. The Bar and the Dining room are a little expensive - especially as there is a pub 2 mins away charging quite a lot less, which is where we chose to eat on Saturday evening. Very friendly staff - lovely big room,comfy bed. Needed to ask for light bulbs but other than that no problems at all. Check prices online as deals are available all over at differing prices.

We dined at the AA rated restaurant attached to this pub on a rainy Friday evening. Interesting array of dishes and a reasonable wine list came together as a very tasty meal and pleasant evening with friendly helpful service in a well presented dining room. A bit more posh than the bar side eating spot.

Adequate quarters for a weekend visit, but nothing special. Room average but clean, bed a bit on the soft side. Breakfast was good but service slow.

Staying at the hotel with friends we booked our first night in the restaurant and what a good decision.

Just got home after a two night stay...we were in the cottages across the road and found them really comfortable and relaxed...found all the staff to be really friendly and helpful ..the hotel bar was good and prices fair...will defo. recommend this to our friends...thanks to all the staff

Had sandwiches here on numerous occasions at lunches time .Why only sandwiches you may ask. Reckon they have the best ones around- soft bread proper butter on them and plenty of filing

Good quality food.cooked beautifully and well presented.There was a good choice on the menu.the staff are really lovely and could not do enough for you.

Booked through a hotel booking site otherwise I would never have found this little gem.

Stayed here for 2 nights with our dogs. As we had dogs we were in a cottage over the road from the main hotel. The hotel has 20 rooms 12 in the hotel and 8 over the road. Dogs are welcome in the hotel and there are plenty bits to sit with your dogs. We had our first nights meal in the hotel and it was very nice if a little pricey for us. Likewise I don't drink so feel a little bit robbed at the price of soda waters. I get that folk need to make a living at the same time. Breakfast was really nice in fact a work of art but I soon destroyed it. It looked a bit lost on the big plates again just my opinion. My wife didn't fancy a full cooked breakfast asking for sausage and egg. We thought she may have got 2 sausages and perhaps 2 eggs. Nope 1 sausage and 1 egg and again it looked a bit lost on the big plates. The hotel is an old hotel and dog friendly but is in need of some tlc in places. All that aside we really have enjoyed our little escape and would be happy to return again in the future.

Restaurant worth a visit, good choice of main courses , local foods provided, fish was excellent but desserts a bit limited and pricey.

Popular place because of its quality food and friendly staff. Had dinner twice here and both times it was faultless. Good variety on the menu. I judge a place by its steaks and the ribeye was first class.

Recently enjoyed an outstanding Sunday Lunch @ the Worsley Arms. It was our second visit and once again it was a top drawer master chef experience :-)

We took our 86 year old mother for lunch at the Worsley Arms. We all had a wonderful time. We sat in the bar with the fire. It was a welcome warm homely shelter from the bitter February weather. The atmosphere is cosy and and genuinely “Oldy Worldy” with wood panelling and tapestry furnishings. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We all had a fish chowder which was outstanding. This is served with fresh warm bread rolls. All table wear is of high quality and napkins are linen. The whole experience was delightful. We make it a priority to visit with mum every time we take her out.

A friend invited me out to dinner. He had eaten at the restaurant before. I can say without doubt this is a restaurant that everyone should visit, The setting, the staff and the food are all 5 star. If you have a special occasion to celebrate then I would book a table here..... wonderful

What a great New Years Eve party at the Worsley Arms Hotel. Food was lovely and the staff were great; a wonderful atmosphere all 'round.

Lovely country hotel , very traditional with warm, clean and comfortable rooms The staff were as warm as the open fires Breakfast was very tasty with local produce cooked to perfection. Will return Happy Christmas 🎄🎄

We ate here one evening as we were staying in a cottage in the village. Lovely meal and very flavoursome, nicely presented and very attentive and friendly staff.

Lovely place for a drink, meal and we were made to feel like locals at Christmas and owner ensured we knew when Christmas Carol Concert was on. The meals we had were always wonderful. This was the second Christmas we had been there - two years between and both times were lovely.

What a lovely relaxed hotel,we stopped two nights on a travel zoo really good value tony manager/owner makes you very...

When we initially checked in we had some concerns about our room, which was over a very noisy extractor fan...

Saturday lunch sandwiches and a beer in the garden, a welcome complement to a visit to the nearby Hovingham village...

Fuimos con nuestros dos hijos pequeños y nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos.

Después de leer los comentarios anteriores, me esperaba que fuera un poco cansado, y lo era. A pesar de esto, las camas eran muy cómodas, la habitación era preciosa y tranquila por la noche. El personal era amable y el desayuno era bueno. El pueblo es precioso y hay un pub encantador local la vuelta de la esquina. Práctico para NT Nunnington fue una gran ubicación y volvería.

Este es un lugar muy agradable. Está muy bien decorado, tiene encanto y personalidad. La ubicación del pueblo es un buen centro para visitar de la ciudad de Nueva York a la costa y el North Yorkshire Moors. El restaurante y el servicio son de alto nivel.

We enjoyed this hotel, the courtesy and friendliness of the owner, and locals. The food was very good, and the accommodation comfortable. We would return to this hotel.

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We stayed for two nights in this hotel with excellent service from the staff and lounges to sit in to enjoy the fine building. This is 'old fashioned hospitality' in a stone built village not a busy town but there are walks to enjoy and village shops.

Had Saturday night dinner whilst staying for 2 nights at Hotel. Menu and wine list was impressive. We chose from the Steak Menu and was not dissapointed. Enjoyable and delicious meal with very good service.

get a Travelzoo voucher and visit. super value £99 for two for 2 nights incl breakfast. all of the staff were so attentive. Great menu and food is excellent so is the beer

We stayed here for 3 nights and the steaks, of which come from a choice of three breeds are excellent. Paired with a great selection of wines it was a first rate meal.The steaks are not cheap but the quality makes it worth spending a bit extra.

We had a lovely evening meal at the Worsley - the culinary masterclass was served up by Andrew Johns and the manager Peter ensured no detail was ignored - a wonderful meal and dining experience.

Good Selection of Steaks cooked to perfection. Home made pie also recommended. Good choice of fine wines available to compliment meal. Relaxed and cozy atmosphere and a choice of Restaurant or Cricketers bar to dine. Same Menu and price. Cricketers Bar has a coal fire.

We enjoyed sitting by the fire in The Cricket Bar to select our evening meals. The attention to detail was good, excellent wine choices and the food very good if sometimes over complicated. Regards Gary Saunders

Stayed here for two nights, it was a groupon deal so We where not expecting too much, the room was a small room a bit dingy, needs some improvement,and not as clean as I would have liked, not so bad that I would not stay in it, the bed was clean, I think there where better rooms, The staff where very nice and friendly, quite cosy, very busy the first night, had dinner, chose the wrong meals so was a bit disappointed our own fault, There was nowhere to sit so we went out after dinner, second night we where able to have a drink in the bar as it was a bit quieter, did not eat there though, breakfast was very nice both days, all in all a good place to stay, Inwould have been upset if I had paid full price for my room though.

The smoked salmon and prawn starter was a taste bud treat really set the meal off well. Followed by my usual steak and ale pie with mash and a golf ball of spinach it was superb if a bit of a struggle to finish (to nice to leave any) Then into the bar for a coffee whih came in a huge pot for three of us and a pint of ale for the none offee drinker. Quick pleasant service and we were asked to let them know if we had any problems with the meal. rather than "is everything alright" every five minutes

We visited for a Sunday Lunch which was easily one of the best we've ever had. Both the beef and pork were delicious as was everything else. The service however was left lacking... once we were seated not once were we asked of we'd like another drink or if our food was OK. Such basic things being ignored!

Idyllic village, heritage property, chef not up to the menu he was offering, if you want to dine alone then this is the place. When contested that the Partridge was too tough , then was met with we know what we are doing.

Booked a first Sunday lunch here in the restaurant. Had previously called in for bar meals and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food served. Our Sunday lunch was excellent with good quality locally produced food presented in a first class manner. The service was also of a high standard so much so we booked a further Sunday lunch there in September when we return to the area to spend a week in a holiday cottage.

We gave up heading for the coast for fish and chips on the last Saturday of July after an hour doing one mile on the A64 and found the loveliest fish and chips at this delightful place in a pretty village.We got a warm greeting from the bar man who offered us food and drink and showed us to a table. He was friendly and attentive throughout. The sought for fish and chips were superb with gin and tonic batter, fresh Whitby cod, home cut chips and peas with samphire and prosciutto. The desserts were elegant, seasonal and beautifully presented.The rest of the menu looked incredible and we have vowed to come back and stay overnight so that we can enjoy dinner and breakfast as well.

We had two breakfasts and an excellent evening meal which was very well cooked and served and reasonably priced!

I visited with two friends for lunch and the food was wonderful. It's great to see a lot of locally sourced food on the menu. The staff are very accommodating and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. We had the halibut on the specials which was beautiful and the dessert, champagne sorbet with mixed berries and elderflower jelly, was gorgeous, highly recommend it. This is the perfect place for a lunch with friends or an evening of fine dining for a special occasion.

We enjoyed our dinner on the evening we ate at the Worsley Arms. Most of the meat, fish and vegetables are localy sourced and our meals were very tasty.

Good staff, great breakfast. Friendly atmosphere ,clean rooms. Would stay there again, better weather next time please!!

The hotel is quite charming due to its good location and old world ambience but it could do with a bit of a makeover. The evening we stayed was hot wet and muggy and the windows would not stay open so we had to jam them with various bits and pieces. Due to old plumbing the shower temperature was hard to control and the old plastic shower curtain was one of those that insist on clinging to you whenever you moved. The food however was really very good. We both loved it. The steak I had was one of the best I have tasted. It is worth staying, or at least, eating here just for the steaks.

A bad experience. We were offered two main courses in our budget, shepherds pie and fish pie. Shepherds pie turned out to be made with beef mince(cottage pie chef) and the fish pie contained very little fish, The staff hovered over us while we were eating and we felt they wanted to rush us out. Not an enjoyable experience.

Lunch midweek for 21 people, choice of main course fish pie or shepherds pie (made with beef) starter or dessert £12.50. Made you feel a nuisance staff hovering about all the time. We ordered custard to go with dessert before we arrived you would have thought we had asked for the moon and when it did arrive it was so thin. I could go on but it would take to long. Certainly would not recommend them to any one apparently they arrange wedding breakfasts!!!

This meal booking was made with a Travelzoo voucher so, in one sense, we weren't expecting too much. In the event, we got a much better meal than we anticipated - starters of duck terrine and foie gras and a main of salmon with shellfish were individual dishes, full of taste and freshly prepared. This was quite definitely not the fish & chips or steak and ale pies so beloved of pub food, quite a cut above.The Dining Room is a bit old style but, like the meal, had more than a bit of quality to back it up.We'd have no hesitation coming back for a full meal.

Having had a lovely day at the seaside we were undecided where to eat before going home we chanced upon the Worsley Arms and can truly say we arrived as strangers and left as friends Ann and Pieter were wonderful hosts. We decided to "go casual" in the Cricketers room which was like fine dining so I am intrigued to know what the restaurant will be like when we return. The food as someone else has already stated is like something worthy of Masterchef it's locally sourced and every dish is a masterpiece. If you don't have anything else have a dessert here we had apple tart tatin with green apple ice cream and berries in elderflower jelly with champagne sober and GOLD leaf even the salad was a work of art can't wait to return here it's a beautiful place to eat with the nicest staff

Ended up here by accident and was absolutly delighted with the opportunity to sample some quite excellent cooking. The specials menu was especially good with the lamb burger and charred asparagus being the favourites. Hospitality and service was excellent and you get the feeling that every guest matters which in my experience is a rare commodity these days! A please surprise in comparison to the busyness of the more poplar establishments within ten miles radius.

A pleasant drive out in the country to a welcoming venue where one can 'dress' for a sumptuous dinner

Stayed for two days and ate there for both. Only sampled the specials menu but was absolutely delicious. Well cooked and beautifully presented.

Had the pleasure of staying here in March. As the weather wasn't at its best we decided to eat "in" on the first night.Definately one of our better decisions.Atmosphere was relaxed and host and hostess along with waiting staff couldn't do enough for you.So much so we ate in again on night 2

We as a family of 4 dined at this hotel on Easter Saturday as we were staying in a cottage nearby. We had a table in the Cricketers bar which was comfortable and relaxing. The staff were friendly and the food we had was excellent. We were very impressed with this hotel and I am sure will be visiting again

This our second visit to the Worsley Arms Hotel. The first time was for Sunday Lunch and so we knew the quality of beef was exceptional so we were quietly excited The choice of breed and cut is quite daunting but after talking to Tony I opted for the Longhorn Fillet. I don't usually choose fillet as I find it a bit tasteless but Tony assured me it has quite a strong flavour and wouldn't require a sauce. My partner opted for a Dexter Sirloin. We had Chips onion rings and I indulged with some fois gras. The steaks were fantastic (we ate them very slowly so we could make them last) As were the mushrooms and tomatoes very strong on the garlic but neither of us mindedWe finished off with a pud in the bar over a second bottle of wine. Again pud was exceptionalWe also got to chat to Andrew the chef and found out we have mutual friend. Good to meet you Andrew we will see you you againIf you are in the area book a table its lovely with lovely people who obviously passionate about what they do Mervyn

Stopped here for a couple of nights while working in the area. We were met with a warm welcome. Our room was light, bright and perfectly adequate, we booked a standard double room. The manager was thoughtful and kind, offering help and advice for most of the stay, thank you. Personally I found the bed very uncomfortable. But otherwise the room and bathroom were well appointed up a large flight of stairs.Breakfast was fantastic. Homemade Greek yoghurt was delicious. The cooked breakfast is freshly cooked to order and hot and very tasty. Coffee was fab too.We didn't dine properly at the restuarant. The menu is very, very meat orientated, fine if you like that, but the veggie choice was limited and disappointing. What we ate was delicious. We would have dined here both nights if there had been a better choice of vegetarian food. I appreciate that veggies are in the minority, but it's not that unusual or difficult. I wasn't feeling well, which didn't help, so there was very little I could eat or wanted to eat. Shame. The presentation of the food was excellent, Michelin Star quality, but the 'V' word seems to be an issue.

We spent two nights in this wonderful hotel last week (thurs-sat) and would certainly recommend it and will be coming back as the location is ideal for touring the area. The hotel is in a gorgeous quaint village and worth a walk around especially after eating the generous portions of food served in the Worsley Arms! Breakfast was very good and we ate in hotel both evenings and the food was excellent.Service in the hotel was very friendly & helpful from all staff and Tony (owner) always had time for a chat and was helpful with knowledge of the area. The lady that waited on breakfast & dinner was also very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for her and as i was suffering with a very sore throat she even offered to get a hot toddy made for me with honey & whiskey! The hotel had a friendly atmosphere throughout as the lounges with the settees and open fires seemed to relax everyone and as for the lovely fire in the bar area-well it was too cozy & warm to leave so a nightcap whiskey was enjoyed.The room was spotlessly clean and the bed most comfy, yes the rooms are 'oldy worldy' but that is only to be expected in an old Inn- tv, radio, tea & coffee supplies in the room so it was all very relaxing. Also the rooms were nice and warm to arrive back to after a day out in the very bracing Yorkshire weather.The whole two day break was most enjoyable and thanks to The Worsley Arms for making it so - Well done Tony & Staff ps we even had the wonderful experience of seeing The Flying Scotsman chugging along on its journey to York.

Had a special off for lunch. Great setting and fabulous food, attentive, experienced staff, will definitely be coming back!

Fabulous food and excellent value for money. The staff are very friendly and you have the choice of eating in the bar or the restaurant. Hovingham is a beautiful place and this is certainly worth a visit.

A small homely hotel, comfortable room & good food. Cosy lounges with open fires.The bar is better than restaurant for eating, much nicer atmosphere.

We have visited the hotel on many occasions for afternoon tea and sandwiches whilst touring The Dales every year and have always said how lovely it is. My husband booked us in for Sunday lunch as a treat and we travelled over 80 miles for our 1pm booking. We arrived at 12.45 and ordered drinks at the bar and were asked whether we had a voucher (we hadn't). We were given menus and then waited until 1.35 for a waiter to take our order, this seemed odd as 5 other couples arrived after us and waited only a couple of minutes to be shown to their tables after receiving a glass of sparkling wine each. It wasn't really an issue as we were happy to sit and relax in front of the open fire. When shown through the to the restaurant our starters of melon an prawn arrived immediately, both were very tasty. The main course was served by a lovely young man (with dark hair). My husband thoroughly enjoyed his venison sausage stew and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I had ordered the pork loin with crackling, apple sauce, garlic roast potatoes and stuffing. As the waitress was taking our plates away she asked whether everything was OK. Without a fuss, I explained that my dish had no crackling, a piece of stuffing the size of a thumb nail and the pork was not loin but 3 large pieces of belly pork (mostly fat) which I had left. I was very polite and didn't expect anything to be done but just wanted to let her know why I had left such a lot on my plate. The waitress appeared put out by my comments and insisted that it was loin (it absolutely wasn't) as she had "seen a picture" but she did apologise for the lack of crackling. I didn't want to spoil our visit by arguing so said no more. We were going to stay for desert and coffee but, because we felt uncomfortable, decide to just pay the bill. The waitress returned with the bill which she placed on our table without speaking or looking at us. We paid in full. I have noted that the manager has suggested that others who have given negative comments on this site should have given him the opportunity to put it right at the restaurant before leaving. Given this experience, i would disagree.