The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.7

1945 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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

Location
York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF
Phone number
01757 288088
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Cummings

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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
Mar 28, 2025 - Mar 29, 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 1,945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Kid-friendly
Yorkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
Yorkshire
Vegetarian-friendly
North Yorkshire
Best Ambiance
North Yorkshire
Kid-friendly
North Yorkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
North Yorkshire
Healthy
North Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Vegetarian-friendly
North Yorkshire
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub offers a charming country dining experience with "excellent food and presentation." Guests praise the accommodating staff, "very coeliac aware," and the cozy ambiance enhanced by a recent refurbishment. With a diverse menu including seasonal and dietary options, it's a "5-star place" for memorable meals.

1,945 Reviews

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christine
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the meal but the roast potatoes were not roasted and the vegetables a bit soggy. Still very nice
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PaulG
Yorkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Not been to this place for a few years now. The refit is stylish and becoming of a great place to eat. We were on the first sitting today but still took an hour to get our starters out, this had a knock on effect when reminded that the table was booked after us. The food portions were on the large side and the food top quality, and the desserts were delicious. Drinks menu could have been better for the non-alcoholic side of things, being an average offering, but would more than happily visit again for a good meal in a great setting.
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Marc
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, polite efficient service. Fantastic meal, lovely pub, will visit again
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Karen
Yorkshire3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service very professional and unobtrusive by staff, only criticism we had to wait a long time for our food, we ordered 2 mains. The table next to us received both starters and mains before our mains. A member of staff noticed and brought us some bread. They have refurbished the Drovers, all areas including the bar area tables and seating are the same, for me they have lost the pub feel by doing this.
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Gillian
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Were in the main restaurant which was comfortable and relaxed and cleaned to a high standard
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David
Newcastle1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service! Highly recommend Drovers Arms!
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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Katherine
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked through the door, the service was impeccable. Beautifully laid tables with attention to detail, stylish decor, very comfortable chairs and a varied and inventive menu to cater for all dietary requirements. We were both impressed with our food choices, generous portions, very tasty indeed, we were even given a free starter of warm rosemary bread and delicious butter packs. I had booked this as a Birthday treat for a friend, there was a card on the table from the staff, and a plate with Happy Birthday written in chocolate with ice cream and fruit appeared after our main course, free of charge! Really couldn’t have been any better, made my friend feel spoilt and special, and me too btw! Thank You to the Drovers Arms and staff
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Diane
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, nice staff and very nice decor. I would definitely recommend the Sunday lunch!
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HelenR
Yorkshire7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Warm welcome and attentive staff made my mum feel very special on her birthday. Food was delicious.
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nina
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic evening. The staff were very attentive and the food was amazing. We waited a while for our food but it didn't matter as they brought us some delicious bread and the food was well worth the wait. We can't wait to come back!!!
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country PubResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so very much for your 5 star review following your recent visit to us - it was a pleasure to look after you and delighted you enjoyed your visit We really look forward to welcoming you back to The Drovers Arms in the future. Kind regards Jake Stephenson
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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 1945 OpenTable diners.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.