The Blacksmiths Arms - Ryedale

Great atmosphere, very friendly efficient staff, cozy warm atmosphere, fantastic food, traditional country pub/ restaurant. Highly recommended.

From booking a table in advance to the meal itself nothing could be better. At all times we felt welcomed. The Sunday roast beef meal was perfection. Absolutely nothing left on the plate, vegetables perfectly cooked, the traditional yorkshire pudding. Service was spot on. Only problem is it is 150 miles from home

I was advised that this was a great place to go for Sunday Lunch over four years ago. I only managed to visit this weekend and what a great experience it was. There was l lovely log fire as we entered the pub, we decided to pass on starters and go straight to main courses, I went for the roast beef and was surprised to be asked how I liked my beef cooked, I said rare if possible and one of our friends asked for hers medium. The other two went for the roast leg of lamb. When it came, it was beautiful rare sirloin of beef, our friend had perfect medium beef and the others had ample portions of tender lamb. A good selection of nicely cooked vegetables, everything was just perfect! I just managed a sticky toffee pudding which was also delicious! We will definitely be back, it won’t take 4 years this time!

Had a lovely meal here, staff were excellent and could not do enough to help and were clearly very busy, but so polite. The dishes we had were excellent although disappointed in the Pastrami starter which just had some very limp rocket and the pastrami was tasteless. However all other dishes were excellent. There was however a very obnoxious old man with a walking stick in who was clearly a regular and just vulgar how he spoke to the staff and the demands he was making. He was clearly well known and clearly thinks he can act how he wants.

Excellent food, good value for money great service and friendly staff. Prices reasonable. Will be back next year.