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we were lucky enough to visit here twice in the Easter holidays and on both occasions the food was freshly cooked and delicious. lovely light batter and great chips. portion sizes were good. We can’t wait to go back. parking spaces outside and also an indoor and outdoor seating area.

Chips were lovely. The fish was disgraceful. The batter was so undercooked it was inedible, you could scrape it off with a fork. So large pollok and chips, twice £19.40 so expensive and rubbish. Won't be back.

We had a brilliant afternoon tea for 7, the food was excellent as were the service and cakes especially. Nothing too much trouble.

The pub has shut for good and been stripped of all it's interior. A great shame as this should be a thriving pub with a cosy interior, dining room and great gardens, all on the C2C cycle route. Fortunately, the Black Lion at Ireby, just up the road, remains open.

Good setting, friendly staff, quality of food very good for what it is, dog friendly. Without doubt the best independent place I’ve been to in the area.

We visited for lunch. The cheese and ham omelette was delightful. Excellent choice of cakes. Friendly staff and a lovely clean place. We would recommend this cafe to friends

Absolutely beautiful breakfast, I had French toast, warm berries, cream and maple syrup. Friends all had different breakfasts Eggs Benedict, full cooked and beans on toast and we were very happy with our food! Very friendly staff relaxed atmosphere and very clean would definitely recommend it you won’t be disappointed.

The two main people serving in the café area are an incredibly friendly and welcoming couple. Very nice environment, clean and pleasant. It was great that my wife and I could walk straight in with our two dogs and be greeted with a smile. The price wasn’t too ridiculous considering it’s a seaside town as well. The food was nice and we will definitely be going back again.

Great food, the burger was absolutely great!!! Super friendly service. And great music!!! Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Such a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed restaurant with the most amazing food right in the heart of England’s tiniest city. We went for a family New Years Eve meal and the service and food was absolutely spot on. We will definitely return. Highly recommended!

The Royal is an hidden gem the food is outstanding all home cooked, and excellent value for money. The menu caters for all, the Sunday lunches are amazing all freshly prepared and if you don’t have room for your dessert you can take it home. The homemade pies a choice of Cheese or Meat are freshly made by Alison are a worth a try they are delicious. It is well worth a visit and the prices are extremely reasonable. The staff go above and beyond they are so friendly especially Alison & Nicola.

Fantastic friendly staff - cakes were exceptional and perfect with a cup of tea after doing the nearby waterfall hike. Sitting in the garden gives you great views down the valley. Would highly recommend!

Pulled up in carpark and made to feel really unwelcome. Outside doors being slammed and just being stared at. Requested food, it was a Sunday after all, and was told that there was a buffet later. Could not even offer a sandwich. New to area but will not return. The pub had been recommended to us by locals but first impressions are everything.

Staying in Aby village for a week's holiday and had to try the local pub. Exterior looks a bit "tired" but don't be put off - inside it's friendly. cosy and lots of character. Excellent choices of dishes on the menu and "daily specials" board - we especially appreciated the choice of gluten-free options and Dawn was happy to go through each option in detail. Good portions and served hot! Very tasty and wholesome. Wide range of dessert options too and it was evident from conversations with other diners, that Dawn would also be happy to adapt these just to suit individual requirements. Obviously very deserving of the many awards over many years.

This was a very quirky delightful hotel. The landlord and his grandson couldn’t have been more helpful and pleasant. Would certainly recommend