The Poachers barn at Osgodby is our favorite bar and restaurant. The poachers is located in the…read morevillage centre with easy access from all directions. The new bypass which has taken the constant traffic flow away from the area makes it all the better for a quiet drink in the beer garden or the outside tables. The Poachers offers more than just a drink, it is a traditional place, and a place you feel welcome. Richard the landlord is your host and one of the friendly faces behind the bar. The Poachers is a family bar with menus for all tastes. Update 1/1/10 The Poachers New year party was not to be missed, A personal welcome from the Landlord to us and our friends. Inside the early revellers had taken our favourite seats but it turned out to be a bonus on our part, the large restaurant had been turned into a buffet / disco / karaoke and we found a suitable table. The FREE buffet was endless, every time a tray emptied another one appeared. A good selection to choose from, and both hot cold food was available. For all you Motorhome owners who want a safe stop off for the night the Poachers allows this service. A large hard standing area at the rear is the ideal solution. In summary, give it a try you wont be disappointed. Dave, Debb, Dora.

Lovely family orientated pub which serves good, fresh, wholesome food. Nothing is too much trouble…read more Warm and cosy. Would recommend but watch for the Landlord.. he bites!!!!

We came to The Copper Horse on Friday, 27 Jan to celebrate a birthday. It was our first visit and…read morewe were not disappointed. From the cheerful greeting upon our arrival to the delicious desert everything was top notch. The meals were wonderful and the service was quick, friendly and professional. We were so impressed that we returned yesterday for the Sunday lunch. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and again the meal exceeded our expectations. We shall return whenever we are in the vicinity.

Great pub on Seamer road. If you go here, it's not for just a drink…read more You need to get the food because it is amazing. Have been here several times throughout the year, always highest quality

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Far and away the best restaurant in Scarborough. This is how food should be done, the chef is a…read moremaster. We have been here 5 times now and we have still yet to find fault with any of the food. The menus are always seasonal however they sometimes lack a vegetarian option (though they will happily make you something on request). I would be stunned if there is anywhere else in the Scarborough area that can do a Sunday Lunch as good as this place, it's a little off the beaten track but well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. Nothing is overlooked, the meat is cooked to request, the vegetables are never overlooked and are as much of a star on the plate as the meat/fish. All dishes are well presented without being too pretentious. After your meal I recommend having coffee in the convervatory, usually served with hand made chocolates. A delightful place, which should be filled to the brim with expectant diners, sadly i've never seen this place full and it fully deserves to be!

Seaside,fish and chips. Fish and chips,seaside…read more I'll be honest with you,apart from Ange's school reunions,the only reason you will find me at a British seaside resort is the fish and chips. In fact the only time you will catch me eating fish and chips is at the seaside. To be fair,i have eaten fish and chips away from an expance of sand,and although it may be nice,it is never the same as it is at the seaside. Rennard is not near the sea,sat outside it eating the food you would never know you are near the seaside,beside the sea. The reason we found ourself sat outside Rennard at 5pm and not one of the chippies down on the front was because this was our go to fish and chippery,it being only a couple of hundred yards (182.88 meters for those of you so inclined) away from where Ange lived. Back in the day I always bought their giant haddock (Two words that were meant to be together),but as we had not long since flowed out of the pub we basically just asked for fish and chips twice. Now,not only is the fish better at the seaside,but I find the chips are too,and at Renard this was the case. It could be argued that the chips were the star of the meal,but that would do a disservice to the fish which although may have been a tiny,tiny,tiny bit too greasy was still beautiful. Chunky,flaky,white goodness. Lovely,and no sand in sight. This review was brought to you by the word Seaside,and the number 182.88......

For a quiet sit down meal this place was lovely. The food was better than most other fish and chip…read moreshops around the area. Not overpriced and not small portions. Can't really go wrong.

Wonderful little restaurant, upstairs from the take away…read more The staff were wonderful, made sure my kids had colouring to do while we decided on what to have, and even moved us to a window table when it came free, so that they could enjoy the view. The food was piping hot, large servings, and absolutely delicious. My kids really enjoyed their desserts as well. Highly recommended.

The most authentic fish and chips you're find is here in Scarborough! Just FYI-their food is cooked…read morein beef oil but they were kind enough to notify us before we got there. Staff was exceptionally accommodating- the best pair was the cod and chips with a Peroni! And seasoning with the spices is essential. Loved this spot- try to snag a view by the window- it's gorgeous!

Cozy Samuel Smith pub on the waterfront in Scarborough…read more Maybe I am biased because I think that the independent Samuel Smith Brewery (from Tadcaster, Yorkshire - not too far from this place) has only GOOD beers on offer. I've never tasted a Sam Smith's that I did not like - although they mostly aren't real ales. But The Golden Ball is a very friendly Sam Smith pub with a pleasant view over the harbour of Scarborough, the landlady is also helpful and nice to talk to. Don't expect any stylistic flourishes as far as the decor and furniture are concerned, but it isn't grimy or grubby either. A typical British small town pub if you ask me. The building though is on the cute side. The bar room towards the harbour is rather small: 14, 16 people - it's packed. But there is a larger area towards the back - only the view is not as nice. Samuel Smith beers are very competitively priced, especially in this area: Their most expensive beer, the Pure Brewed Lager, which costs £ 4.24 at one of my favorite pubs in London, The Chandos opposite the National Portrait Gallery, is just £ 2.92 here! All the other beers are similarly low in price. The Golden Ball is not a place to while away a whole afternoon (maybe!), but it certainly is a good pub to pop in for an hour.

See my review for the Harbour Bar, it's exactly the same pub. Another name. And bizarrely the name…read morethat's actually displayed.