Just down the street from "Skeldale House", the Three Tuns was supposed to be one of Alf Wights…read morelocal pubs, and I can see why. The people were great, that is, they were genuine, and it felt like a place where I would also find myself dropping in regularly. The food was good, the beer was good, and Thirsk is a lovey place to visit! I do hope to return!

Came here just after 11pm on a Saturday night, looking for a room for the night to break up the…read morejourney as we were travelling from Scotland to Essex. Asked at the bar, and a manager quickly joined us and took us to his office despite the late hour. I explained our situation, and was quickly assigned a room at the top of the stairs. Access to floors and rooms is via a key card. The double room was on the small side, but was a family room, so had an adjoining, smaller room with twin bed, lots of teas, coffees, etc. and a kettle plus some complimentary bottles of water. Room was perfectly adequate and looked out onto the picturesque square in front of the hotel. Shower stall was small, but all the rooms we stayed in in the UK were small with a small shower stall (by US standards). Tasty, hearty, "Full English" fried breakfast with unlimited refills on the tea and coffee (not common in the UK). There were also a good number of lighter breakfast options available. The bar and restaurant areas were welcoming and cosy. James Herriot house and veterinary practice museum from "All Creatures Great and Small" books, film and TV series, is just 400 yards from this hotel, and we'll worth a visit if you're a fan

The Frankland has always had a good reputation locally but over the past few years and with money…read moreobviously spent on renovations it has reached a whole new level! Its always kept clean and tidy (which I think is important!!), the service is quick and friendly and there is always something on! Sports events are covered on the the large screens and they have been known to have special events on such as clairvoyants! A structure to the rear or the pub gives shelter to smokers who don't want to miss out on their ciggy and drink but aren't allowed to smoke indoors!

Easily the best pub in Thirsk in terms of atmosphere, cleanliness, friendliness of staff & quality…read more Lovely interior and large child-friendly beer garden. Sheltered smoking area, pool table & many large screen tvs showing the live matches.

This is a fantastic pub which serves meals from an impressive menu. I have visited on many…read moreoccasions, for my birthday , an anniversary, a work's Xmas dinner and just to treat ourselves to a night out. The Old Oak is quiet and comfortable, the food absolutely fantastic and the pricelist impressive. You wouldn't think you were in a pub but a restaurant and to the rear of the bar is a very large conservatory with seating fo meals which is cosy in winter and cool in the summer. I can't recommend this place highly enough for its quality of service, ambience, layout and wonderful food!

We stopped off having read the previous review, albeit from 2009. Lovely garden with hens, geese…read moreetc wandering freely. Very pleasant service at the bar and we were shown to a table in the conservatory which was a little less warm than I'd've liked. The menu offers a good range of choice and the meals were well presented. D had a good sized gammon with plenty of accompanying veg and chips. My choice of chicken, chorizo and chilli tagliatelle was of good size but became a chore to eat because of the excess chilli and a rather vinegary taste.

A fantastic place for lunch out, a quiet friendly drink or a good night out!…read moreDuring the day (starting from 12pm) the food menu is superb, affordable, delicious, lots to choose from and the portions are fantastic! My favourite is the sandwich and chips which to be honest would feed me and my little boy! That costs £4.95 and is just one of the menu hot and cold options. An old fashioned pub, lo ceilings and décor, it is kept clean and tidy, has friendly staff and a good beer garden (with children's play area). A favourite during the day for me and my family and a fantastic night venue for a girl's night out!

Visited the Blacksmiths on a sunny lunch time & sat in the beer garden at the back to eat. They…read moreoffer basic pub grub & snacks lasagne, meat pie, sandwiches etc through the day not sure what the evening menu is like though. Very good value for money. Me & a friend both had sandwiches (1x sausage & onion sandwich and 1x steak & onion baguette) priced at £4.95 each. Portions were very generous, steak was tender & well cooked, came served with chunky home cut chips & side salad. To say the prices here are the same or cheaper than the Wetherspoons across the market square the quality & portions are miles apart. Don't waste your money at Spoons. Staff were pleasant & friendly. Definitely will be returning for another cheap pub lunch.