The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.7

1920 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Great food, fine ales, plenty of gin and a friendly atmosphere – what more could you want from a restaurant and country pub! 2024 has seen an extensive £150,000 refurbishment creating a stylish and contemporary restaurant & country pub..

Set in the tiny, picturesque village of Skipwith only ten miles south of York, it is the main destination inn in the area. The delicious created dishes on our menu are locally sourced and reflect the changing seasons, mirroring the wonderful walks to be found through Skipwith Common, right on its doorstep.

The Drovers Arms has already notched up many awards:
🥇WINNER - Visit York Tourism Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020, 2021 & 2022
🥇WINNER - Selby District Business Awards - Leisure & Tourism Business of the Year category 2020 & 2023
🥇WINNER - Welcome to Yorkshire, White Rose Awards ‘Pub of the Year’ 2020
Business Owner Graham Usher who has over 20 years’ experience in some of Yorkshire’s best hotels, are justifiably proud of The Drovers Arms.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:45 pm Bar Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01757 288088
Website
http://www.thedroversarmsskipwith.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mike Cummings
Private party facilities
Please contact a member of the team to discuss your private event requirements.

Location
York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF
Area
York
Cross Street
Just 2 miles from the A19
Parking details
Parking is available at the Drovers Arms, at busy times the car park does get limited on space, we do ask that customers who are not able to find a suitable space in the car park ensure their vehicle is parked safely on the road.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Yorkshire Afternoon Tea
£21.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Comprising of homemade fruit scones, homemade fruit jams, clotted cream, seasonal finger sandwiches, macarons, a selection of miniature cakes and sweet treats. All served with a choice of Yorkshire Tea or (Leodis of Leeds) freshly brewed coffee. Why not upgrade to Champagne afternoon tea and enjoy a glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve, NV? Traditional afternoon tea - £21.95 pp Champagne afternoon tea - £31.95pp Available every Friday and Saturday from 12pm till 4pm, booking advisable *Gluten free and vegetarian options can be made available on request* *Vegan not available*
Yorkshire Afternoon Tea & Fizz
£21.95 per person
28 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025
Join us for Yorkshire Afternoon Tea with a glass of complimentary glass of fizz! Our Yorkshire Afternoon Tea comprising of homemade fruit scones, homemade fruit jams, clotted cream, seasonal finger sandwiches, macarons, a selection of miniature cakes and sweet treats. All served with a choice of Yorkshire Tea or (Leodis of Leeds) freshly brewed coffee. Traditional afternoon tea & a complimentary glass of fizz - £21.95 pp Available Friday 28th March and Saturday 29th March 2025 from 12pm till 4pm, booking required. *Gluten free and vegetarian options can be made available on request* *Vegan not available*

What 1,920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Child-friendly
North Yorkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
North Yorkshire
Good for groups
North Yorkshire
Healthy
North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub impresses with "delicious food" and "great service," creating a "warm, friendly atmosphere." Guests praise the "attentive staff" and "beautifully presented" dishes. Highly recommended for special occasions, it offers a diverse menu, including "gluten-free options," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

1,920 Reviews

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Kathryn
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, nice, busy atmosphere, great service. Sat in the bar near the fire and the dogs were happily under the table with enough space.
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Adam
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I feel staff went above and beyond for me as I have a peanut allergy and my choccy brownie was served with plain vanilla ice cream and ensured it was nut free. Thank you very much (we live to fight another day)
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Kirsten
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm, friendly greeting on arrival by all staff members , great atmosphere, everyone genuinely happy. The food choices were plentiful as were the portion sizes. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service. We will return. Well done to every staff member involved in making our family get together a great one.
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Sharon
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, very modern & great decor. Had a wonderful Sunday lunch, lots of meat well cooked & great yorkshires & veg. Nice big portions & great attentive service. Highly recommend
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Andrew
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Long overdue date night and I decided to book a table for two on the 21st of February. My wife had the trio of lamb and I had the steak pie. The food was cooked perfectly and the portions were ideal. For desert we had the sharing platter which was great. The price was good which made the whole experience a great one. Will be definitely booking again and the Drovers Arms is thoroughly recommended.
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janine
Yorkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I celebrated our Wedding Anniversary here due to the good food and being local to us. The team had written us a card and decorated a desert plate saying Happy Anniversary, this was a lovely touch. Our server was new and she did amazingly, all the staff were polite, professional and took care of us as soon as we walked through the door. Would highly recommend
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Carol
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Excellent service and surroundings.
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Lauren
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning from start to finish. From the wonderful staff to the gorgeous food. Friendly and warm atmosphere and nothing was too much trouble. Also so lovely they made a fuss of our 7 year old too which she loved! Thank you so much for making my husbands birthday meal so memorable. We can’t wait to come back again. Thank you!!
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Elspeth
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal today at The Drovers Arms, Skipwith. Food was beautiful, staff were friendly and helpful, restaurant was cosy and very nicely decorated. Thank you.
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Rachel
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff, really good quality food, beautifully prepared, I would highly recommend.
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FAQs

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01757 288088.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub is rated 4.7 stars by 1920 OpenTable diners.