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The Old Black Bull, York, North Yorkshire

The Old Black Bull

4.8
4.8
34 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub
North End, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3LF

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A small 500-year-old traditional village pub owned by the Hannah family. A pub of yesteryear, it is a true little gem.

A Free House, situated in the beautiful village of Raskelf, North Yorkshire (just off the A19 north of York). The pub dates back to the 16th century with its structure boasting ships timber brought up the river Ouse from Hull.

The local cask ales are Theakston's Best, Timothy Taylor's Landlord & Hambleton brewery Stud Blonde (gluten free),

The Sunday roasts are to die for with produce locally soured, some direct by the farmers that frequent the pub.

Our beautiful seasonal changing menu includes, local steak selection, homemade pub classics, and dishes such as pork belly, Gressingham duck fillet, local lamb shank, BBQ beef short rib, lemon sole, Scottish rope grown mussels, Cornish king scallops, dressed crab salad to name a few. All prepared fresh and cooked by our amazing head chef Steve Wanless and sous chef Rachel Johnson.

Booking is essential.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Wanless

What 34 people are saying

The Old Black Bull reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Black Bull offers a charming pub atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "amazing service." Guests praise the "very friendly" staff and "warm and welcoming" environment. The Sunday lunch receives high accolades, and Kevin, the attentive landlord, enhances the experience. While parking can be tricky, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.
34 Reviews
  1. Sonia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Food fabulous and service the best!

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  2. Steven

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked by chance online, brilliant food,excellent service and good value for money, highly recommend a visit

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  3. Linda

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, well cooked & presented, only criticism vegetable portion very small. No carpark, parking the the road both sides, bit scary when a tractor was driving through.

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  4. Andrea Cockerill

    Yorkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unexpected 10% service charge on tab,advise to pay for your drinks as you go to avoid paying 10% on your drinks also because the 10% is on your overall bill,its a shame because its a nice pub it can become a expensive average meal.Very nice starters mains were ok,service was friendly nice atmosphere.

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  5. Joe

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic service as always, delicious food and excellent drinks paired with superb service, what more can you ask for

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  6. Charlotte

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pub, Kevin was very attentive along with his staff, food was fab. Big thumbs up 👍👍👍

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  7. Audrey

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food despite being busy on mother’s day. Great atmosphere highly recommend.

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  8. Jess

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Very knowledgable staff. Would 100% recommend.

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  9. Helen

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most enjoyable evening. The food was all very tasty and good portions. You didbt feel like you needed to order extra. The staff were amazing, very friendly and attentive and mske you feel like they really care and want uou yo have a lovely experience even though it was a very busy evening. Would recommend to anyone

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  10. StephanieG

    Naples4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch 2 adults/2 teenagers . A warm friendly welcome and service, great beer selection, fantastic sunday lunch, great quality and large portions plus really friendly staff. Great atmosphere too.

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The Old Black Bull is rated 4.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Yorkshire
  4. York
  5. Husthwaite

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Old Black Bull

North End, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    A19
  • Area
    Husthwaite
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    York to Thirsk Bus 30X
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Wanless
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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