The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

Name: The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Address: York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO8 5SF
Telephone: 01757 288088
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1983)

£25 and under

British

York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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*

What 1,983 people are saying

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Great for outdoor dining
North Yorkshire
Kid-friendly
North Yorkshire
Gluten-free-friendly
North Yorkshire
Healthy
North Yorkshire
Neighborhood gem
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 warm and inviting atmosphere with "outstanding food" and "superb service." Customers praise the extensive menu, accommodating to dietary needs, and the "friendly and attentive" staff. With "delicious" Sunday roasts and joyful celebrations, it's a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,983 Reviews

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Mel
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, perfect service. Would definitely recommend.
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Cheryl Paterson VIP
Yorkshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always. Took my brother for Sunday lunch for his birthday. I love the fact that there is a choice other than Sunday lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food.
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Linda
Yorkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Attentive staff nice touch including birthday card and sample sweets saying happy birthday Sunday roast only warm and beef too tough for me other diners happy though with their meals
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Frances
Yorkshire1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our visit was disappointing. The place is cold, I was sat with my partners coat on due to this. There were flies. The food was ok… I could see they were trying. However as someone who likes good food, I won’t be going back. The steak was ordered medium rare… it was cooked like leather. The broccoli was cold and over cooked. Price would be ok if food was better. Staff to be fair were lovely, although the manager got the soup of the day wrong, so we had to wait for them to rectify this (and you could then tell it was just re heated). If you’re foodies I wouldn’t bother.
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Thomas
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Too many online verifications to make on this survey - so stopping now
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Dan
Yorkshire1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall very good. However at the price charged, the sirloin steak was disappointing.
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Alan
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always we had an excellent experience. Staff were attentive, without being pushy. Lots to choose from on the menu.
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Geoff
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was impressed by the menu choices The food was delicious and the amount was almost too much. I would like to commend the young people who made up the waiting staff. They were polite, attentive and cheerful.
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Robert
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family of four dining on Easter Sunday. Accommodated us 15 mins early for our evening booking. Lovely venue, comfortable chairs, ample table space, and a nice range of beers and wines. We had two Sunday lunches and items from the kids' menu for our fussy pair. The beef and lamb were exquisite, as were the vegetables and the gravy. The chocolate brownie and ice cream for dessert are probably the best I've ever tasted. The service was excellent and the young people waiting at the tables were polite, efficient, and effective. Really very, very good indeed.
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Jackie
Yorkshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub - the Easter Sunday lunch set menu was amazing - keep up the good work
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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 1983 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.