Ye Old Sun in Leeds

Visited this afternoon for a friend's 60th birthday. Food was out of this world. Kelly and her staff were lovely and couldn't do enough for us. My friend had commissioned a chocolate campervan made by the amazing Ashley, and you wouldn't believe the detail, the skill of that man. Thanks to all who made my friends' day the best she could of wished for x x we will definitely be returning. X

Came here for Father's Day and a birthday celebration with a coeliac a vegetarian and diary free dietary requirements needing to be met. Kelly the manager/owner is very clued up on allergens and intolerances. The homemade pizzas were the best they've ever tasted. All our pizzas were delicious. Definitely would recommend coming here and you'll be able to eat safely for sure.

We ate here as we are staying at the premier inn nearby. Owned by a husband and wife team. Husband is the chef and choclatiere and wife distills gin and rum. Limited opening hours so do check website. Food was awesome and easily catered for my wheat intolerance

My r94 year old father lives in nearby Copmanthorpe and said he'd heard questionable reviews about this place. Nevertheless we went for lunch and were far from disappointed. Excellent service, good quality food and dog-friendly.

Little Gem stone with love atmosphere and amazing food. Staff were friendly, well presented and a credit to the establishment. Couple with Fairfax branding of chocolate and specialist Gins and rums.

We celebrated our wedding party at Ye Old Sun Inn and it was absolutely fabulous. Perfect venue, amazing food and lovely service. We will remember it forever!

Booked for a party of 20. Had back bar to ourselves with log fire and an excellent buffet of meat and vegie chilli, baked potatoes, garlic bread and salad. Staff all delightful. Would thoroughly recommend for group.

We called here for a drink on a sunny day and it was nice to sit outside there was loads of seating The menu was varied and fairly expensive for the main course

Our tour bus of 50 people stopped here for dinner. I was amazed at how well the staff handled us all...making sure we all got our dinners quickly and efficiently. Wow, they were amazing! Not to mention our halibut dinner was excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. And we loved the vegetables: carrots, cabbage and cauliflower. The dessert trio was also excellent. Well done...and fun!

Lovely friendly pub the food was fantastic service excellent and room for the dog inside as a bit windy for some of our party. Would highly recommend it and hope to visit again.

Plenty of outdoor seating means this is one of our favourite places when the weather's good. There's a decent range of local cask beer, and plenty of house cocktails/gins etc - which make for a more special experience. Our group contained children and vegetarians - everyone well catered for, and left happy. At bill-paying time I was asked if I was OK with the service charge - mentioned in a couple of recent negative reviews. The staff all put in plenty of effort - thank you - and it was optional, so I don't think anyone should have a problem with this. We'll be back.

Visited on a weekday lunch while en route to York. Lovely village in the upper end of the price bracket and a lovely pub, well decorated and laid out and obviously frequented by the affluent locals and people from further afield. Quite a standard menu and well thought out, with limited vegetarian options which has become the norm. The food served was OK, nothing out of the ordinary despite the heavier price for everything on the menu, possibly a reflection of the affluent area in which it resides. The pub was quite busy but there were only two people serving; lunch took 45 mins to arrive from order; service was acceptable although slow due to the number of people. There is a 10% charge, which you are clearly told does not have to be paid; my gripe on this, is that one of the waitresses is the owner, paying 10% on drinks orders as well as food and a rather long wait seems a bit like profiteering to me; normally we leave a tip depending on the service, but to charge 10% with the service being slow and for one of those being the owner is a bit off at least to my way of thinking but that’s my opinion. Overall OK food, nothing special, a bit pricey, food prep slow on the day. If you’re in the area with a fat wallet worth a visit but cannot rate a 5 as others have.

The food was absolutely brilliant. Our fish sharing board was divine . The batter on the cod bites was superb. The main course - bream with samphire and spinach was just gorgeous and the sticky toffee pudding with pieces of home made honeycomb was the best I’ve ever eaten! We were impressed with the wine list and when we tried the Fairfax rum made at their own distillery it was just wonderful and fully deserving of the prizes it has won. To cap it all the owners were delightful and provided a warmth of service second to none. A great evening

Really disappointed. Was way too overpriced for a tiny portion of a bang average sausage and mash. Paid £14 for a meal to also be given veg to share with my friend who also ordered the same. Was also charged a 10% staff gratuity without being asked or notified first which is not acceptable as this should be customer choice. Atmosphere was very uncomfortable and seated too close to other customers so felt we were unable to have a conversation as we were able to hear unintentionally other conversations in the room. Was unable to bring up the issues due feeling anxious and uncomfortable as others would have been able to overhear. £44 for 2 meals and 2 drinks was extortionate for what we received. Not usually one to complain but I will not be returning. Having experience in restaurants and bars, customer service was adequate and definitely needs improvement if you are charging such premium prices for small basic meals, drinks and service.

Originally from the area but now living in SW France I was delighted by the food and the service experienced at the Sun Inn recently. A terrific and imaginative menu accompanied by the best wine list I have found in many a year. The passion of the owners shines through and extends to the excellent staff. My elderly father and I both enjoyed excellent steak dishes, creatively prepared and much enjoyed. Highly recommended- thank you very much to all the team

Our group of over 25 go on an annual race meeting to various courses in the north of England. Friday 13th May 2022 was our 3rd recent visit to York Races and as in previous years we had no hesitation in arranging with Ashley, Kelly...

We ate lunch here because of a recommendation when we were let down last minute by another venue. We were a party of 8 and were celebrating a graduation in York. I called through to Ye Old Sun Inn to see if they had availability...

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal with great company today. The Fairfax Gin was a perfect accompaniment- so good, we brought some home! Thanks to hosts Kelly and Ashley. We will be back soon.

Known locally as a bit pricey, but also a bit special for a night out (lovely extra complimentary wam dough straws with a dip), you could previously order from a menu of starters, main course and pudding. All of which would be deliciously presented to...

I’m disappointed to have to write a poor review of this lovely venue, however, I feel I must share our experience. We were there as a group of six for brunch on Sunday. The venue was relatively empty on this occasion, but service was still...

This is a lovely pub and restaurant. The owners and staff are professional, smart, knowledgeable and friendly. There are vegan options which are delicious.

Been to this lovely village pub twice now and will most certainly return. We thought that being Mother’s Day it would be rushed or not as good quality, we were wrong. The food was excellent the staff are friendly & engaging. The vegan veg pasty...

This restaurant is great. Decor is lovely. Food is excellent. They do small dishes with the idea that you have 2-3 dishes but to be honest if you have a small appetite one plate would be sufficient. My husband had a steak and I had...

I visited with my friend and we sat next to the fire. It was the first time that we had seen each other due to ‘you know flipping what’ as I live some distance away. Ye Old Sun Inn was a lovely cosy, clean and...

We had an amazing birthday dinner and a wonderful welcome by the staff, the food was fantastic as well as a surprise birthday dessert from the staff, definitely recommended this friendly pub/restaurant

The food we had was filling, delicious and satisfying. From the moment we walked in we were hooked with the atmosphere. The people were friendly and kind. Nothing tasted bad. It's the best pub grub I've had. You need to go there. Review written by...

Great pub - the food was amazing - well presented- delicious- hot- lots of choice & lots of it . The vegetables that came with the roasts were awesome- bestest mashed potatoes I’ve had . The service was really good too- no waiting- friendly attentive...

We called in for lunch earlier today following a local dog walk. We had to eat in the bar which is perfectly fine for dining. The menu has just changed and offers ‘small plates’ for £8 to £12. We had Seafood gratin, Pork Bau Buns...

New Year’s Eve visit.very welcoming old style pub with a good feel to it.plenty parking. Food was excellent,highly recommend the pie.chips truly excellent,not your average Gastro twice cooked.

The staff at the sun did everything they could to make our children’s breakfast with Father Christmas memorable. Thank you soooo much.

Food is very good. Home made pizzas excellent. Staff very polite and helpful. Lovely décor and homely feel with the burning log burner. Plenty parking spaces.

My wife looked on Tripadvisor for a Restaurant in the area and although I was a bit apprehensive I was pleasantly surprised 😯 excellent service with excellent food. At first we were served drinks by a pleasant very polite young lady then the food order...

Had 2 meals over the period of our visit at He Olde Sun Inn, managed to get a late sitting for Sunday lunch and the a meal in the early evening a couple of days later, service and food very good. Another good eatery within...

Stumbled across the Inn while returning home to East Yorkshire from a shopping trip to Leeds. What a find. From the minute we walked through the door to leaving over two hours later it was totally brilliant. The staff were so helpful giving us exactly...

Stumbled across Ye Old Sun Inn quite by accident looking for a quick lunch on our way to a holiday cottage in N Yorkshire. What a find! It was 1st October, and since reading Facebook posts I realise how fortunate we were as it had...

We visited here for an evening meal while in the area. It has a lovely atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and very attentative. The food was excellent with a very short wait and I would highly recommend anybody to eat here.

We had a lovely meal here, we enjoyed it so much we booked for the following evening too. The food was superb and the service excellent. The restaurant is ideal for guests staying at the near by Premier Inn. Wish this restaurant was closer to...

We have been a number of times previously for lunch, Sunday lunch and evening meals which were all excellent/exceptional albeit pre first lockdown. We decided to have a Wednesday lunch here as it was half way for us and our friends. When we arrived we...

Beautiful morning,free day,what better than to have an al fresco lunch at our favourite country pub…..oh dear!! After demolishing a couple of excellent beers we shared a cheesy garlic bread(excellent!) as a starter.Mains were a pair of burgers both of which arrived cold……my partner said...

We were in the area for a family wedding and looked round for a restaurant to eat at the night before. Well we found an absolute gem of a restaurant here. From the minute we walked in the staff could not have been more friendly...

Lovely pub, lovely staff in a lovely village. However, it’s pricey and that’s fine if it’s worth it, and although it was nice, it wasn’t worth it the prices charged.

Excellent Pub. I was staying in a nearby village and drove here for tea, despite not having a booking they found a table for my family. The food was great, staff were very friendly and there was a great selection of beers, ales & lager...

We booked last minute online. Very welcoming, nice inside. Food excellent as was the service just had standard of the menu meals. And dessert to die for. Check out the twist with the strawberries and cream …. great idea.

We had our wedding reception in the marquee here and could not have asked for a better day. From the very first meeting we had with Kelly to book the day we knew we were in safe hands. The food was outstanding. The staff were...

We had the pleasure of attending the pub for a wedding on Saturday 17th July. From the second we arrived to the second we left we were looked after by the amazing staff. Kelly and the team made sure that the entire day flowed from...

Just to say I don’t normally review - but the absolutely delicious meal my party enjoyed last night at Ye Old Sun Inn has made me write this! The service was excellent: efficient, friendly and attentive and the fish and chips supper was the best...

We had our daughter’s christening party in the marquee of the Ye Old Sun Inn and it was amazing - the food was delicious (pie, chips and gravy all round), the staff were so helpful and Kelly and Ashley were so accommodating with all of...

Wow. If I said that this was probably the best pub meal I had had it would be an understatement. Everything from the home made pies to the attentive waiting staff was absolutely perfect. We visited on a Saturday night and sat outside under the...

Visited as a group of friends for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon drinks. The food and service were both excellent. The waiting staff were attentive but not overly so, just the right balance, with good knowledge and very polite. The food was excellent, all cooked...

We had a lovely homemade pie for dinner. Next day had their breakfast flatbread, a delicious mixture of halloumi, avocado and tomatoes on pitta bread and this evening had another lovely meal with the family,, Delightful staff. Great selection of beers and a lovely atmosphere

Mt family and I recently returned to the Old Sun Inn to celebrate six birthdays that we had missed over the last 15 months due to Covid restrictions. We had been looking forward to this for months and we were not disappointed. The food was...

The food yesterday was excellent, full of flavour and innovation, a true gastro-pub experience. I have noticed several other restaurants have either increased their prices post COVID or just dropped in quality, not so with Ye Old Sun Inn. Service was excellent and the place...

I have visited this restaurant fairly regularly over the years and I’m aware that it is under new ownership. Previously it was a delight to visit with great customer service, an attentive and interested manager/owner and superb food. My friend and I visited today for...

Popped in on our way to York as we had had a fantastic experience there a few months ago. I'd hypes the food up here to my boyfriend and he definitely wasn't disappointed! Duck was lovely and the rhubarb was a delightful surprise. Excellent cheese...

Lovely friendly staff, excellent service and gorgeous home cooked fresh food. All covid precautions in place. Great experience highly recommended.

Average food that was overpriced. Don’t get the chocolate done- it is a huge disappointment - effectively some ice cream and a brandy snap under a thick half of Easter egg. Service was unorganised and lacked confidence- they needed to check out a lot through...

We came on a Friday evening, our welcome was warm friendly and not rushed. We picked our table and ordered drinks. This set the scene, the food was amazing. If you want a nice meal out and you are in the area you need to...

This was recommended by a local friend. The service was friendly and quick but not too quick. We had burgers and haddock. An ice-cream Sunday and chocolate dome. The food was excellent quality. The burger patty was very tasty. The chips were hand cut and...

Drinks to start in the marquee but led into the restaurant and enjoyed a get meal and excellent service. Crab croquettes were followed by a really good minted lamb roast Sunday lunch. I managed to finish with a chocolate ice cream sundae. All very good.

We tentatively dared to go back to 'eatting inside' & took our unvaccinated son and vaccinated elderly parents. All Covid measures were clearly signed, the flow of footfall clearly marked out and staff fully masked. The menu was extensive and the food superb in looks...

Not your average pub, not by a long way, we were out for a drive and having already been turned away from one busy location, my partner remembered visiting here some time ago, so we called for bite, I had the salmon and muscle chowder,...

Wow, wow, Wow, we had a fantastic meal today at Ye Olde Sun Inn. We booked through their website, clear instructions at the entrance. Covid safe measures in place. We check in, asked to complete test & trace then taken through to our table in...

Covid safe environment in pleasant surroundings of a marque with blankets available. Mushroom soup & Wenslydale Cheese covered mushrooms were tasty. Roast Beef Sunday lunch , my only complaint was there were only 2 small potatoes and the Yorkshire pudding was tiny . Great Sundaes...

We visited here for the first time today after a day shopping at the outlet and thought it was a great end to the day. The staff were friendly, professional and attentive and the vegan pizza was lovely! You could clearly tell the dough was...

Came for a meal, received AMAZING food, drinks and service from our waiter Ciaran. He was really helpful, friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back soon!

This pub is diversifying in every good way. It still, within the regulations, serves, food and drink pub style, it serves as a cafe and as a shop. The Covid precautions are clear and robust and taken seriously, thank goodness. Such a relief that the...

We arrived and were shown around to highlight the Covid precautions which were very good and reassuring. Service was first class, unhurried and informative. The food was magnificent, the veggie platter particularly. Nice chocs to purchase. Lovely ambience and a real find. Will visit again...

Been here a few times, but not been for a while. Soon as we entered the building we where greated by a member of staff and explained the covid 19 measures they have in place. Food was as ever, top notch with a good atmosphere...

We had such a lovely night! It was an unexpected visit and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were so attentive, and couldn’t fault the service. Food menu was extensive and what we had of it was delicious. We had our dog so had to...

We needed a break and turned off the A64 towards Bilborough Services, when we saw a board advertising Ye Old Sun Inn at Colton, just over a mile away. Following the sign was the best decision we could have made! The pub is extremely welcoming....

Tasty pub menu, good staff and service. Plenty of parking and a great accessible meeting spot for those travelling from different directions. Felt very covid safe too

Sunday lunch was just lovely in a big, safe and warm marquee. Will be on our regular visit rota. All topped off by excellent service

Lovely pub, great team, fab food & amazing chocolates!!!! Nice to see them going the extra mile with Covid safety measures too.

Saw the sign on main road and stopped for lunch. Lovely food in welcoming Inn. Reasonably priced and excellent choice. I felt very safe with the measures they have in place for Covid.

Amazing Pub, great host & team my daughter Esme said it’s the best Fish & Chips, we cant wait to be back again soon

The staff always said 'wait 2 minutes!' before serving. Food was ok, nothing special. Luke warm food. Disgusting desserts from back of fridge - as described on menu! Overpriced drinks. Staff just threw the cutlery onto the table. Talking to next table who said the...

The best Sunday lunch my partner and I have had in a long time, We both had beef which was perfectly cooked, the cauliflower cheese delicious and the roasties .... yummy, Assorted veggies could have been cooked a wee bit longer for our taste. However...

My wife I were staying near Ye Old Sun and as the hotel was not serving dinners this was the obvious place to go...and how! I once worked for a guy who advised me "never go to a quiet restaurant". He would have loved this...

I booked a table online. I took my wife for her birthday meal on Sunday. It was all very well organized in regard to Covid, sanitizer, one way system, distanced tables and all the staff wearing visors. Plenty of places to sit outside in a...

Pleased to see sanitiser on entrance, screen on bar,person serving at bar wearing a visor,name and contact details taken. Beer was excellent too, enjoyed at table outside in the sunshine.

Per great reviews on TA we booked a table; we asked to change the time - no problem. Very well organised re covid - distanced tables, gel, 1 way system - really easy. Staff wearing visors which I think is great, but experience was not...

Great food yesterday, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding - as good as home cooked (I rarely think Sunday lunches eaten out come up to home cooked), service was excellent. COVID preparations meticulous - well done and thank you for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Called ahead for a table and what a treat! We felt very safe, the staff were fantastic, the brunch menu was a shock but wow! We were extremely surprised, the quality was phenomenal and we will be back. A little gem of a place. Congrats...

We have had a fantastic lunch today. Ashley, Kelly & the team have done everything they can to make everything as safe as possible whilst still creating a relaxed atmosphere and fantastic service. The menu has something for everyone and the food was delicious. Can...

Made use of their takeaway service following a long walk in the area. Orders made by phone in advance, and the food was ready and dropped off in my boot at the time ordered. It was also decently priced. Had a double scoop of their...

We've been to try their new vegan menu. There was a great selection of dishes including roast Cauliflower, aubergine tagene to pizza . It was freshly cooked and delicious. The desserts were amazing too. It was fab to be able to go out and have...

Went for lunch on a Friday with family after a last minute cancellation where we'd booked. It's easy to find and short distance off A64. They were very accommodating, child friendly and welcoming, even though we arrived late. The food and service was excellent. Will...

Coped during a powercut! These resourceful guys had the candles lit when we walked in after driving up from Brighton on a very wet Saturday (thought it looked dark inside!) Used their wood fired pizza oven so it was rude not to and we ordered...

Have been here before and enjoyed.Once again it was a really great experieñce and a Special Occasion venue.The food and service was excellent and could not be faulted.My only grumble was the price of the wine but having said that it was top notch.Prices in...

What a lovely find! The food was excellent quality. I had partridge to start and was very pleased at the generous portion, very meaty. For my main course I chose the Chef's Pie of the day. To chose a pie is something I rarely do,...

This was our second visit for Christmas Day Lunch and again it was a very enjoyable experience. Excellent food for all courses along with attentive, but never intrusive, service. Christmas gifts handed to all guests by Star Wars characters added to the jolly atmosphere. Thank...

Had a wonderful Christmas 5 course lunch at Ye Olde Sun Inn, just perfect right down to the festive Stormtrooper who gave out Christmas treats. We are three ladies who are all family and we were made very welcome on arrival with Buck’s Fizz. The...

I read about Ye Old Sun Inn in a country life article about Yorskhire's top 10 restaurants. I can't remember what ranking it was but having been for lunch it should be in the single figures and maybe even top 3. The service was excellent,...

We have just come back from having breakfast with Santa with our 5 and 3 year old, and had an amazing time. The food is delicious, really good quality and the children loved it too. Santa was lovely, spending a lot of time chatting with...

I had to wait In Colton for my daughter yesterday, it was dark and rainny...I found this lovely pub and what a release! Warm welcome spotless nicely decorated I only take some tea but it was served with nice little touches that makes the whole...

What a great experience. Fantastic food with a great choice, very good range of beverages. In a lovely setting and provides a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. The staff and service are second to none. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Ship.

Wow!! What a fantastic morning. To start the food was incredible. Tea coffee and juice on tap was fantastic (and it was good coffee too!!). Santa himself was incredible - really patient with the kids, didn’t rush. Spent a decent amount of time actually talking...

My parents, both approaching their 90th year, chose this restaurant for their joint birthday celebration and this was a very special meal. Starters were excellently presented - particular mention for the soup, smoked salmon and beetroot and the tartlet of Jerusalem artichokes with sautéed wild...

We visited with our guests early Sunday evening. All 4 of our orders were perfectly cooked and served by friendly, efficient staff. We're always impressed with the Ye Old Sun Inn menu and are happy to bring guests with us as we know we will...

A lovely place to visit with fantastic food and very lovely staff. I cant recommend this place enough a must try for everyone, You wont be disappointed.