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The Eskdale Castleton, Whitby, Yorkshire

The Eskdale Castleton

4.9
4.9
206 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Station Rd, Whitby, Yorkshire YO21 2EU

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Eskdale is located in the heart of the majestic North York Moors National Park on the banks of the river Esk, a great northern trout and salmon river. Established in 1865 as The Station Hotel it has been in continues use as a public house since then.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Scarborough
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    200 yards from Castleton Mor train station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 206 people are saying

The Eskdale Castleton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • Yorkshire

    British

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Value

  • North Yorkshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Eskdale Castleton is a delightful restaurant praised for its "delicious food" and "excellent service" in a "lovely location." Guests enjoy the "friendly atmosphere" and "welcoming staff," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. The menu offers "gorgeous food" and "fantastic value" with standout dishes like beef ale stew and fish curry.
206 Reviews
  1. Maggie

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant, busy and very convivial. Service superb as always, food fantastic. Good ambience throughout.

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  2. Madeleine

    Buckinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub and restaurant in a beautiful setting. Fantastic service. Plenty of locals as well as visitors to the moors. Quality of the food lives up to the presentation.

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  3. Matt

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, serving good food in a lovely location 😋

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place to celebrate my birthday. The food was amazing and the service was excellent.

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  5. Linda

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the beef ale stew and dumplings it was delicious (a little more if the very tasty gravy/sauce would have been nice). The service was excellent and very friendly and attentive without being over obstusive. Very nice surroundings with some interesting art work.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Linda, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We completely take on board your feedback about our delicious gravy and will increase this in the future. Cheers, Kate

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  6. Darren

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service always a pleasure to visit.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Darren, Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, Kate

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  7. Joseph

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommended by friends and was not disappointed We ate in the bar as we had brought dog with us and they couldn’t have been more hospitable Service was spot on the food we ordered was delicious and the Guinness was fab Would highly recommend
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Joseph, Thank you so much for your great review! We will forward this brilliant note onto Guinness for some brownie points! Cheers, Kate

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  8. Jackie

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely pub - nicely decorated, roaring fires & comfortable chesterfield sofas. The staff were very friendly indeed as were the other customers. A very nice atmosphere - & the staff made a fuss of my husband for his birthday. And the food was second to none. I had the small fish & chips which was more than big enough. The fish was cooked perfectly. My husband had the burger - tastiest he’s ever had apparently. Some of the meals are a bit pricey for our budget, but that seems to be the way of things now. We will definitely go back. Loved it!
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hi Jackie, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! You’ll have to arrange a visit for your own birthday for some fuss! We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Thanks, Kate

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  9. John

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, such a great night was had at the Esk. It is the best dining experience on the North York Moors, fantastic!!!
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 8, 2025
    Hi John, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Cheers, Kate

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  10. Adam

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, service was friendly informal and just right. Privé was a touch high but would definitely come again and strongly recommend. A lovely pub and lovely food.
    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on March 8, 2025
    Hi Adam, Thank you for your great review. We look forward to welcoming your entourage back soon! Cheers, Kate

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The Eskdale Castleton is rated 4.9 stars by 206 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 6 times today
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Station Rd, Whitby, Yorkshire YO21 2EU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Scarborough
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    200 yards from Castleton Mor train station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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