Witching Post Inn in Scarborough - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fancied staying in a pub for a change, what a great find! Could not fault this place, very dog friendly, great food, fabulous staff, 8 miles from whitby which was a little further than I had realised but a short walk to train station and all sorted. Pete the landlord even took us himself on our first day while it was quiet showing us parts we would never have found it seen. Gorgeous, clearly recently renovated rooms, very clean and even had hair dryers. Thank you again Pete and team (and the lovely nelly of course) Will be back as soon as we can find a date you have availability! Xx

Enjoyed an excellent family meal here. Good quality food, generous portions and lots of flavour. The place is unfussy and not pretentious at all. Perfect for families or couples. Good sized outdoor space at the back as well. We thought it offered very good value for money. Very impressed with what looks from the outside to be quite an unassuming pub restaurant. The staff were helpful, efficient and attentive. Highly recommend.

Stayed here for four nights with our dog Baxter. We felt very welcome, everyone was so friendly. All the food we had was excellent, our room very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Had a visit on Monday night, first night away post lockdown restrictions. What a lovely friendly place to stay. Very accommodating. We had a lovely meal in the evening and the service was exceptional. The two girls on the bar were great and so hospitable. Owner was lovely made us breakfast to take away and couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Had two nigh mini break, taking my little dog with us, the room was very nice and spacious, the food was excellent as were the staff, nothing was too much trouble. They have a fantastic beer garden which when the summer arrives!! will be a real sun trap, but also cover if you don't want full sun. I highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back .. Thankyou for making our stay very enjoyable.

been tonight.excellent home cooked food best chips ever!.recommend the cobbler and burger.unfortunately too full for puddings going back later in week .The staff were welcoming and friendly.and the chef/owner went above and beyond to add to the atmosphere.Put this on your list of places to eat won t be disappointed!

This is a traditional pub .... managed superbly. A stunning Sunday roast and delicious desserts. Everything was home made and tasted simply delicious. Such helpful friendly staff and a large selection of local gins and drinks. We shall return.

Cannot fault this lovely pub at all. Welcomed at the door, Shown to a table but told could move to a table with a heater within five minutes, which we did. Food lovely, landlord very attentive to all his customers, Made to feel very welcome. I'd recommend the Witching Post to anyone staying in Whitby as it is only a few miles away in a wonderful little village.

We enjoyed a lovely Sunday Lunch at this quaint pub in the beautiful Yorkshire dales. We were seated quickly at our table. There was a chilly wind but the heat lamps made all the difference so we were able to enjoy our wonderfully cooked Sunday Lunch while it was piping hot. We were a table of four and although the meal provided was ample we were asked if we would like more (I believe it would normally be a carvery where you help yourself but at present only outdoor drinks and food is available - COVID 19 rules) A large plate of Beef and delicious roast potatoes, along with extra veg quickly appeared. The owner / host was a hoot entertaining us at intervals in the meal with stories and jokes.A few diners were complaining about the cold but that's hardly something the staff could help with, after all it was April on the North Yorkshire Moors. They were lucky we did not have snow, Although the heat lamps did help (Maybe I already mentioned those - sorry) Overall we had a very enjoyable experience with outdoor dining back on the menu after an arduous six month lockdown.

I booked a table for two few days before the arrival. The lady who welcomed us was very surprised and confused when I introduced myself, but eventually realised that there was a table with my name on it (incorrectly spelt, as it must've been very difficult to write the name down after being contacted via Messenger). We were asked if we were going to order food. Menu was provided and we were promised to be served soon, but waitress never came back, despite serving food and drinks to everyone else, back and forth, including people who arrived long after the two of us. When I approached them after 40 minutes of waiting, the lady asked me (clearly, very surprised ) if I was going to order the food. In the meantime, all guests have been offered secluded seating areas with heating lamps (including guests who didn't book a table) and we were the only couple waiting to order food that never arrived in the middle of a cold garden. I've never experienced such terrible service and wouldn't recommend this place to anybody. Maybe they prefer to serve local people first, before anyone else?

Enjoyed a lovely meal in the garden, highly recommended, looking forward to many return visits, thank you.

I stayed one night and found the experience to be good all round, the staff were excellent, the room was spacious clean and comfy. I used the restaurant and found the food and drink to be very good and a large choice. I declined breakfast due to work commitments but will make plans to return for a short break as and when i can. Under the circumstances i feel Pete is doing an all round good job.

Booked an evening meal for Halloween evening and weren't disappointed at all! Comfort pub food at it's best. Great service, friendly locals, warm fire, Theakston Old Peculiar amongst the ales, and really good quality pub food in decent portions. Highly recommended. Can't wait to go again when we're back on the Moors.

We travelled from Goathland to Egton to visit here after finding it on a vegetarian search of trip advisor. It was certainly a good find, the landlord, staff and indeed regulars were welcoming and friendly. We had a two course dinner here with a beer and it was good food, well presented and in a lovely bar area. We were offered the dining room but we prefer the bar generally as it was a dog friendly place and we got to see many pooches visiting in the time we were there. I would definitely go again if I were in the area.

Greeted by the landlord (Pete) and told to ask if we needed anything or help with anything. Shown to our clean big room with a comfy bed. We came and sat in the bar next to a roaring fire and had a drink while deciding what we were going to have for dinner. My recommendation is anything with the homemade chips! We both had beef cobbler which was excellent. Breakfast in the morning was well laid out in the other room. Tea/coffee juice and a choice of cereals all on individual trays. We both had full English breakfast as well which was delicious. Went to Whitby and parked using Petes directions for free and also ate in the fish and chip restaurant he suggested, you can't beat local knowledge. Loved our stay thanks

1night stay room very comfortable evening meal in bar food superb All home cooked And brill breakfast

We had been out all day and eaten nothing since breakfast so were needing somewhere to eat, Covid makes it less easy to drop in when passing. We were accommodated very well and had some delicious food, the beef cobbler really hit the spot the meat was so tender. Plenty of space between the tables.We had a lot of banter with the landlord he was very funny and after all who cares if he's wearing shorts it was meant to be his day off! :-)Thank you for making us so welcomeMoo and Handy xP.S We found the geocache up the road after we left.

Spent a few hours in the garden. The landlord was really pleasant and friendly. Although we did not have food the meals looked delicious. Hopefully we will be in the area again for a visit

Visited today with three big teenage lads. All the food was delicious, especially the chips cooked in beef dripping (veg oil an option for vegetarians). We had steak pies, burger and Brie/mushroom wellington which came with a separate tureen of fresh veg. Desserts were divine. Lemon cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding, syrup pudding and hot choc fudge cake. Comments from the lads:‘THE best syrup sponge I’ve ever had’.‘The sticky toffee pudding is nectar’.Staff are really friendly, welcoming and chatty. Well done!

Having decided to visit Whitby for the first time I found The Witching Post while searching for dog friendly accommodation and as soon as I found it knew it was the one for us - and was not disappointed.The Inn oozes has charm and hospitality in shed loads thanks to the owner, Pete, his staff and his regulars. Evening in the bar are the perfect place to unwind after a long day out visiting the beautiful oast and moorlands nearby.Our room was very comfortable and we were made to feel very at home and welcome. This was extended to our two dogs (a GSD and Frenchie) who were welcomed by Nellie, the resident dog, as well as all the humans they came into contact with.The food was excellent, both breakfast and dinner. I can recommend the sirloin steaks - excellent - and all condiments were available.......including apple sauce!!I did not get to sample the famous beef cobbler so a return visit is a must. The whole place is spotlessly clean. We are hoping to make a return visit to the North Yorks Coast in Spring next year and will be returning to the Witching Post and will book early so as to request "our room". Our home from home in North Yorkshire

We visited this pub after reading great reviews on trip advisor and we were not disappointed.I had the homemade lasagne with chips and my husband had beef madras. The food was very tasty and the chips were amazing, cooked in beef dripping.The manager and staff were very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome. We'd certainly recommend it! Thank you from the posh southerners staying at the Raithwaite.

Looked at the website to go and watch the football as closest pub/ restaurant to have sky where we were staying. Only to arrive and them not have it as advertised on their boards outside and website.

We stayed here for 3 days with our dog as a base to visit the local dog friendly beaches. Had a great stay, Bertie especially enjoyed his time with Nellie the resident dog. Our room was large, clean and tidy. Pete is a great host and cooks a mean breakfast with obviously quality local produce. Also ate twice here in the evening and again enjoyed the meals immensely washed down with Theakston's ale.

Rang Saturday evening on the off chance they had a table for 8 for Sunday lunch, great little find. Food was lovely and set us up for our walk round Goathland. Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble.. my boy had fallen in the river just before lunch and the staff and landlord went out their way to try and help dry him off!! The landlord was very friendly and it was a pleasant atmosphere all round

Just got back from a 3 night stay at The Witching Post Inn.Excellent location to surrounding areas. Lovely quirky inn. Rooms clean and tidy.All Staff welcoming and friendly from arrival to departure. Great team.Pete is a fabulous host very knowledgeable about the area. Recommended places to visit. Very friendly and chatty always checking we where OK throughout our stay. Very relaxing atmosphere. Onsite restaurant superb homecook meals delicious. Thanks to Lucy for all her helpfulness during our stay.Would recommend a visit to anyone

We called ahead on our way back to Stillington and the owner said no problem to squeeze us in.We decided to eat in the beer garden at the rear which was a lovely sun trap.The staff were really friendly and patient.From memory we ordered starters of the whitebait to share & the garlic mushrooms. The mains were cheese burger, the beef cobbler (amazing), chicken breast in creamy garlic sauce and the red thai chicken curry.All were yummy and home cooked. Unfortunately we didn't have any room for dessert but they also sounded lovely.Highly recommended if you pass this pub.

We had an early dinner with our family group. Everything about the witching post was fantastic; the food was great and the staff were so friendly. If I could leave more than 5 stars I would have done.

Had the unfortunate experience of staying at this venue. Awful room with a shower that made a racket and once stopped completely. Breakfast was basic. Poor choice of beers. Food greasy and limited.

Staff are always very friendly and welcoming, the place has a great vibe. The food was lush, also enjoyed our drinks and the lovely beer garden.

Lovely area and quaint little pub , there was 12 of us which they catered for well , only downside was they had run out of food , now I know this can’t be helped it would of been ideal for the kitchen staff to communicate with the waiting staff , 3 of us ordered the witching Burger when they came out they were in baguettes one of our party asked if we had ordered Hot dogs , I asked one of the ladies had they run out of rolls which she said she didn’t know and went and asked she came back and and said yes they had as been so busy they had run out , now it would of be nice to of been told during ordering Not once the food had been cooked and sitting in front of us that there was no rolls or if she didn’t know the kitchen staff should of said we have no rolls check customers are happy to still have this option - personally I would of changed my order as didn’t enjoy the burger as didn’t look as appealing as the guy sitting behind us with the same order his in a bun . Again I know it can’t be helped food runs out and I’m happy that people are supporting local restaurants after the current pandemic it’s just the communication side that let the pub down and not giving it 5

We visited here as a family of 4 recently and loved it. The pub was well clean and managed throughout with all staff really friendly and helpful. The menu had a good range of dishes and the children were well catered for. The food was lovely and hot and absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend!

Really friendly staff and owners - and super delicious food at a reasonable cost - what’s not to like. Make sure you support businesses like this when you’re out exploring wonderful North Yorkshire!

Managed to fit us in last minute after a booking mix up and rude attitude of the neighbouring Wheatsheaf Inn. So glad as we ended up in the Witching Post. A warm and friendly team of staff made us so welcome. Good food and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks.

What a lovely place. We were greeted immediately upon arrival. Four members of staff welcomed us within the first minute of walking in. We were quickly seated and had a drinks order taken and given menus. The menu had plenty of choice and was good value. Food came quickly and was excellent. I’d definitely recommend for a meal.

Warm and friendly staff and lovely, homecooked food. Everything was delicious. I'd definitely go again if in the area.

What an excellent meal ! Great staff and great food especially the chips ! They were ever so busy but squeezed us in ! The food was served hot ( perfect) the staff were all mega friendly ( had to re-write the review as I thought my views weren’t good enough) very good value for money especially the quality of food was that good !

Just had dinner in the garden. The owner was so perfect in his help to make us comfortable. He even set up the heater on the table in the garden which made the perfect atmosphere.Main courses were absolutely fantastic. The pub was very busy so there was a very small wait but the food made up for it! It was superb. The burgers were excellent and the chilli was perfect in every way.The volume of customers was out of the ordinary but the puddings we wanted were still available. All in all just a perfect night out!

Went here due to many positive reviews, and it didn't disappoint, chips can make or break any pub meal and the chef has this nailed to a tee, without being promoted they brought my kids meals out straight away (big tick) steak was perfect, the old man had beef cobbler who said was really good, without harping on to much we all had great meals, would recommend this to anyone

First time visit today for lunch. Very enjoyable. Friendly and welcoming from outset both the lady taking our orders and serving drinks and the owner/ chef. To be welcomed into a place for first time visit is to me really important first impressions etc and this did not disappoint. As a vegetarian was impressed when they confirmed my chips would be cooked separately. As a local will definitely be back.

A really good menu and really nice food. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We called in to book a table at 4pm and were accommodated at 6. A lactose free pescatarian was well catered for too.

Drove past and liked the name so stopped for food on the off chance of a table. Staff found us a table with no problems. Food was lovely, good pub food and great beer. Staff were friendly and totally welcoming. Definitely worth a visit.

I just stopped into The Witching Post for a spontaneous lunch and a couple of pints on a lovely sunny day. We had sandwiches which were absolutely beautiful, fantastic presentation and the chips were amazing. The Moretti was cold and crisp, the service was outstanding and the barmaid was polite, attentive and friendly. Overall I give this place 10/10 and would recommend to anyone. Thank you.

This was a nice pub friendly staff but lots of food choices missing and little options for veggie and vegan due to little items left.

Stayed here for 2 nights as a little staycation break away. Rooms were lovely and cosy, staff are super friendly, the manager coming in for a chat with everyone. Dog friendly too. All the food we had was perfect, recommend the steak pie and the chips are proper homemade beef dripping chips!!! dessert: go for the chocolate cake and sticky toffee pudding as they were divine! Everything is at a reasonable price! Don’t book by booking.com go to “free to book” on the Witching posts actual website as you will get a better deal! Will definitely stay here again when we get a chance, many thanks to Peter and Staff we enjoyed our stay

If you want seriously good pub food, in a pub which oozes character then don’t miss this place. On top of that the service is excellent and the beer was great too. Tables out the back if you want to be outside. Dogs allowed inside.

What a little gem this place is everybody made to feel welcome locals staff landlord they couldn't do enough for you food was delicious host was excellent

Visited whilst on holiday in the area . Service was superb from start to finish . Drinks order taken and food orders taken . Food came not long after beef cobbler is excellent highly recommend all home made as were chips fresh veg . Steak pie also good as was scampi . Deserts can’t be missed the owner is super friendly said he had just made a strawberry cheesecake and it was superb . Chocolate cake was huge with ice cream .A superb dog friendly family friendly pub give it a go if on the area

A fabulous stay . pete and his staff are really friendly and helpful great dog friendly B/B that serves fabulous meals would highly recommend staying here .

All the reviews you’ve read are true, this place is a gem.Family meal of gammon, beef cobbler and chilli All of it was fabulous. The best gammon and eggs I’ve ever eaten. Beers not bad either.All said this place is very very good, staff friendly, food; amazing and vibe just what it should be it’s a pub.

We were looking for a pub for s tasty lunch, informal & family friendly. This place certainly ticked the box - we got a very friendly welcome from the landlord & staff and we were told we could choose anything from the lunch or evening menu.We chose the steak cobbler, Witching burger, hot pork roll & homemade chips and a children's cheeseburger - all great value & homemade. The cobbler was absolutely delicious & the burgers didn't dissapoint either.We really liked the relaxed atmosphere, good food, beer, the friendly pub dog & all the great tips in where to visit & best route home to avoid the traffic on our journey back home from the landlord.Shame the weather wasn't nicer as there was a lovely enclosed garden at the back but we came inside as bit too chilly. A pub that's definitely worth a visit.

Visited Saturday evening warmly welcomed by both owners, we decided to eat in the dining room , warm clean with rustic look. The Guineas was an excellent kept pint. Food orders duly taken and arrived promptly although to be fair the amount of diners were few possibly due to “ lockdown” easing. However the food was good, plentiful ,hot and very tasty. Being visitors to the area we were given plenty of useful local information which was very helpful. Wish you well in your business.

We booked to stay here for one night, and ended up staying two as we LOVED the place!! Pete was a great host with an hilarious sense of humour!! The other staff were also amazing.The room was really nice, very clean and comfortable, and the food was absolutely fantastic!Very much a 'home-from-home' atmosphere and we would definitely stay again!BRILLIANT! :-)

We have stayed at the witching post inn for two days now and can say that the accommodation is excellent. The atmosphere in the pub area is friendly, the food is to a high quality, it is very clean and cozy. I like that it is a dog friendly and there was no issues at all with our dog going into the bar area when we ate. Breakfast was served to a high standard with locally sourced produce. We are looking forward to booking again towards the end of the year. Highly recommend for relaxing get away.

We have just returned home after an overnight stay at this great establishment. The accommodation is quirky but spotlessly clean and the host Pete could not have been more accommodating. Where else would you stay where they would clear your frosty windscreen in a morning for you prior to you leaving?!Both meals we ate there (evening meal and breakfast ) were lovely and the quality of the ingredients was top notch.Another bonus is that they are dog friendly. In fact every other couple staying there had a dog.We will certainly recommend The Witching Post to our friends and family!

Welcoming and attentive,the landlord and lady really create a fantastic environment. The food is extremely good!!Great quality and plenty of it. Overall a wonderful place to come and enjoy. The rooms are well equipped and the beds very comfy. Easy parking and well linked location. We will return. Highly recommended.

My daughter and I just stayed at the Witching Post Inn in Egton, Yorkshire, and we had a wonderful stay! I wish we had been able to stay for more than one night, but we will be back!

Called in today for lunch and enjoyed a warm welcome and fantastic food. The fish and chips were really good, usually I leave the batter but not today. It was so light and crispy. My grandson, five, had the same and cleared his plate. My husband had the Beef Cobbler with mash and really enjoyed his meal so much so that he's ready to go back tomorrow. Our daughter had the Mushroom and Brie Wellington with salad which was a hit, even my grandson who is not keen on mushrooms loved it as well as the Chocolate Fudge cake he had for dessert. Our host was a mine of information about both the village and the surrounding area. A truly enjoyable lunch for everyone and I would recommend that you try some true Yorkshire hospitality at the Witching Post.

Decent pub food, home cooked, usual pub choices, scampi, lasagne etc found it a bit limited for vegetarians but reasonably priced and good sized portions. Dog friendly and staff were very welcoming

We stayed in the nearby area and went out in search of food only to be out of luck everywhere we tried. The lovely lady at The Witching Post however wasn't going to let us go hungry and very kindly reopened the kitchen for us to enjoy a fabulous evening meal at the pub. We were given the warmest welcome when we arrived and had the most amazing home cooked meal. The rest of the evening was spent soaking up the atmosphere of this lovely pub and chatting the brilliant staff. Our whippet was also made very welcome and enjoyed a relaxing snooze by the fire.We could not have wished for a more pleasant evening.

Just returned home after a 6 night stay. The recently refurbished bedrooms are excellent and very comfortable. The "witches" behind the bar are friendly and very helpful. Pete the owner, is a great host and character. He is very knowledgeable of the area and will go out his way to make your stay pleasurable. If thats not enough to make you stay, the food is excellent as well.....the Beef Cobbler is awesome !!. Many thanks Pete, Bev and Alex. I'm sure you'll be seeing us again very soon

Absolutely spot on. Great service in a lovely friendly homely atmosphere. Fantastic food. The kids got special attention and Pete definitely goes that extra mile. Thanks very much

This pub is a gem of a place. Was opened 3 years ago and something always makes us go back. Pete the landlord and his staff welcome you always with a smile and brilliant hospitality.

What a little gem of a place. Very friendly, rooms just renovated. Ale good, food fantastic, atmosphere friendly and Landlord most welcoming. A dog friendly place. We'll definitely return.

When we sat down in the dining room, it was cold and only a two bar electric fire. I got up to go to the carvery and the man carving the meat was texting on his mobile. I waited for a few minutes and then he put his phone down. He said nothing to me and didn’t get eye contact with me. I said could I have beef PLEASE!! He put the beef on my plate without saying anything, and then carried on texting. The meat, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puds were ok. But the veg was over cooked and gone gray and mushy (reminded me of school dinners in the 1970’s). Then we were over charged for drinks we didn’t have. It was very quiet for a Sunday lunch time and had no atmosphere at all.

We have stayed here before and will now make this lovely place our base whenever we are in N. Yorkshire. The welcome is so warm and friendly. The rooms are comfortable and very clean and lovely and the host is both funny, friendly and really welcoming. A really great place to stay. Highly recommend you give it a try.

We had an absolutely brilliant weekend here. The breakfast sets you up for a day out in what for me is the most beautiful part of England, and it feels like you're being welcomed home when you get back.

Lovely food, good selection of drinks. Very good service, very polite and helpful and the food was delicious. We had starters mains and desserts! Very accommodating for a family of 13 too. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again next time we’re in the area.

A great find with a great Yorkshire welcome awaits. The food was exceptional traditional pub grub. The beef cobbler was superb, succulent pieces of beef in a rich gravy with suet dumplings, fresh veg and great chips. Service was fast especially as it was busy. Would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed our stay so much we returned for the final 2 days of our holiday as well. Everyone was so friendly and Pete the landlord gave us loads of info about the area and dropped us off twice in Whitby. His full English breakfast set us up for the day and we looked forward to the great food they served in the evening especially after the walk up the hill from the station.

Lovely friendly pub. Pete - the landlord prepared to go that extra mile to ensure his customers are happy. Great chat after lovely meal. Keep up the good work - you deserve success!

Stopped by in unknown territory for a quick pint after visiting Egton Bridge. Cosy, clean, solidly built stone building with modern twist and lovely welcoming fire. It's situated at the top of a hill and looks out on the village. Decent selection of food and drink. The locals were friendly. In fact, we got chatting to Pete, the landlord, who was hilarious. We were made to feel very welcome and would certainly return - possibly to stay - if you will have us. I'll wear my flat cap again to blend in if that's alright? Top hospitality in a world that often lacks 5 minutes for you.

Called into Witching Post for a Friday special meal. Chose the steak dinner with free bottle of wine.

Stayed here with my girlfriend as we were visiting Whitby, the building itself is in a great setting (very nice views and easy to find!). The evening meal and breakfast were both great and would have eaten there again if staying for any other nights!. The room itself was everything you’d need with a very comfy bed and a TV!. Would stay again!

Lovely warm welcome, great breakfast. Comfy and clean room. We were in a room with a shared bathroom, which was also very clean (I think one room is ensuite). Would definitely go back

We were stopping locally and found the Witching Post rather by accident (nearest Pub) and so glad we did ,

A very warm welcome, superb food and the great Landlord has missed a career on the stage. Highly recommend. We shall return with the hound. Thank you.

We got marooned at the Postgate Inn whilst out walking as they stopped serving food at 14:30, furthermore they advised us that if we wanted food we would have to go to Whitby. We messaged the Witching Post and they confirmed that they serve food all day and furthermore they would come and pick us up. They arrived within 5 mins and whisked us up the hill to a truly delicious and exceptional meal, we ordered the Beef Cobbler and the lasagne, both were perfect. We cannot thank Paul enough for doing this and bailing us out, true Yorkshire hospitality at its finest, everyone at the Witching Post you are a credit to yourselves and the area and deserve every success that comes your way.

Me and my family came here twice as part of our stay in Egton as a mini break. We were so impressed the first time we couldn’t resist a second visit in only 3 days! The staff were amazing - we took my autistic sister who finds eating out incredibly difficult; but the owner of the place was just amazing with her. He did her the food that she wanted even though it wasn’t meant to be served at that time. They were very accommodating and understanding of her needs and that certainly goes a long way as it can be very hard or us as a family. The atmosphere in the place was really welcoming and friendly, and the food was just perfect. Really good, filling home cooked meals - the shepherds pie was to die for! If you like traditional food then this is the place to go. I’d certainly recommend it and hopefully we will go again in the future :) thanks!!!

meals were out of this world..pete the manager coyldnt do enough for us..his stories are something else..definatly going back...ps bed was great you just sunk in to it..and breakfast was lovely.

Lovely place good food and good staff what more can you ask for we went there twice for food if we go up north we will go there again

Stayed for 3 nights with our dog to do some lovely country walks, which we did! Excellent host and staff, could not do enough for us! Parking to the front. Beer garden. Delicious breakfast in the morning. Excellent bar meals in the evening. Very dog friendly, will stay again.

Visited the last beautiful weekend of the summer. The staff were very friendly and informative. We’d made a reccy visit on the Thursday where we were advised they had a huge party booked on for the Saturday night so suggested a later time for us. We were looking at eating in the bar as we had a dog with us. As it turned out we visited on the Friday (20/09). Very welcoming and although they were busy managed to find a table big enough for the 3 of us. The food was perfect. The staff very friendly and chatty without being ‘in your face’. It reminded me of some of the lovely pubs we’ve visited in Ireland. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again when we’re next in the area.

We're on our annual holidays up in North Yorkshire from the South (Hampshire). As today the weather had really closed in, we thought we'd book a table for today, as we passed the pub on Saturday afternoon, and thought it would be good to go there. Well that was a great decsion.. It's a 'Theakstons' house, and the Real Ale/Craft Beer was excellent. We had the 'Lightfoot' at 4.1% abv, it's perfect for a bright lunchtime ale. We had the Carvery which was excellent value for money, with a great choice of vegetables and cracking Yorkie Puds!! And a nice log fire too!!! Also for those swith four legged friends.. The Pub is Dog Friendly.. Gets our vote, I think we'll be back again! Delighted!!

We called in last night as we were out for a drive and fancied a bite. I have to say, the quality of the food was absolutely excellent. The chips taste like genuine chip-shop chips! Lovely and crisp with a fluffy inside. The menu is brilliant and just what you'd hope for in a cozy English country pub.

We travelled 150 miles to sample the Sunday carvery (and meet family) and it was well worth it! from the friendly welcome to the excellent food and traditional surroundings coupled with the great price...... what more could you ask for. The broccoli with a stilton sauce was a revelation & the Yorkshire pudding was massive. If it wasn’t so far away we’d go back most Sundays

We ventured up from Grosmont for a meal and drinks. The landlord was very welcoming, the food was hot and fresh. We were heading into Whitby the next day, the landlord offered to take us down. Will definitely return 10 out of 10!

Food and service excellent, we went twice in three days and we’re made very welcome including our dog

Stayed for one night reception of Pete was great food was good too Overall had a great time planning to come back next year for a longer stay. Thanks Pete for your great hospitality.

What a change to stay somewhere with a genuine kind and helpful attidude. The food, accomodation, staff were 100%. The landlord was a most helpfull character even drew us maps and routes of scenic interest around the moors. Brilliant freindly people.Highly reccomended and will stay longer next time.

We visited The Witching Post for an evening meal as we were staying in the area and were impressed by other reviews. We were not disappointed! We both had the beef cobbler, which was quite simply excellent - incredibly tasty, and real home-cooked food. A delight. So lovely to find a landlord who really goes out of his way to make visitors welcome, and is keen to share both his local knowledge, and a joke or two. Lovely traditional pub - and a really varied menu. There were visitors from all over the country when we visited, so we hope that this delightful pub continues to draw visitors, and prospers. It deserves to! 5 stars!

Very cosy pub in 18th century premises with tasteful, quirky interior, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Very friendly staff and a highly knowledgeable landlord with a cracking sense of humour and who bends over backwards to make guests feel welcome. We immediately felt at home in the cheerful atmosphere! Very reasonably priced menu for both lunch and evening meals, high-quality fresh local produce, and the tastiest chips we've ever come across! Homely, tastefully furnished bedroom with a generous hospitality tray and a very clean bathroom with a decent shower unit. The pick-and-choose breakfast option was ideal for us. A real home from home and the perfect place for a relaxing weekend!

Great wholesome delicious carvery with very friendly staff. Not posh, just great food. A traditional country village pub, still got a dart board. Well worth a visit if you like great food and a friendly welcome.

Cosy bar with friendly crowd. Very friendly service from landlord, felt genuinely welcomed. Not used to that at home in southeast England, sadly, nowadays. Superb pub food, great prices. We both had the beef cobbler. Good beer. Can’t fault it. 10/10 :-)

We visited here for sunday lunch whilst holidaying in North Yorkshire. What a fantastic experience. Food was great and the staff superb and so accommodating for our two dogs. They went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. Much laughter was had as the landlord provided the banter and hospitality which if I'm honest I'd never experienced anywhere else. If we are up that way again we will definitely return. So if you're in north Yorkshire go out of your way to visit this unique and wonderful establishment. Oh and don't worry there was plenty of apple sauce. Thanks again for providing a great memory of a great holiday.

Made to feel very welcome. Good choice of menu. Plate full of food. Dog friendly. Staff&owner; very pleasant (not to mention the jokes) would recommend& return when out visiting the vicinity .

Just spent a really great week enjoying the hospitality of North Yorkshire on our hols. Been to some great pubs and eaten some great meals. We would revisit any or all, but the Witching Post was the only one that we went to twice on this holiday. For its hospitality, charm, atmosphere, beer and food - an absolute winner. Beef cobbler a particular highlight. Do try Friday steak night, you won’t be disappointed. We are recently returned from a trip to Burgundy & Beaujolais where we ate well at several rather swish and expensive restaurants, but didn’t have a steak half as good as those at The Witching Post. N Yorks 1-0 France. Bravo, many thanks and highly recommended.

Pete is the perfect host. Welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. This is reflected in all the staff too. Nothing fancy just clean comfortable and homely. Perfect place to stay. Bed is really comfy. Dog friendly and made really welcome.

We stayed here one night en route to Edinburgh - we'd chosen it due to its close proxmity to Whitby, which we wanted to drop in to on our way up north. On arrival we spent a while in the bar - really friendly hosting and great ale. We had a cheese sandwich and a burger, both with chips. Possibly the best chips I've had since my childhood! Had a really good night's sleep, comfy bed, spotlessly clean and very quiet. Breakfast was very good too, really setting us up for the day.

Food was awesome, well cooked and plenty of it. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The pub has a lovely atmosphere.

Lovely traditional pub with tasty, home made food. The staff were very friendly and Pete the landlord made us feel very welcome. In Petes absence Lucy was excellent company, running round doing the job of 2 people and still having time to check everything was ok and introducing us to the local Gin selection.