Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in North Yorkshire

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Wellington Inn

4.8

4.8 (492)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Dine in our highly acclaimed restaurant, The Dining Room which has stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales or take advantage of The Gun Room with its cosy snug ambience and open inglenook fireplace. Or enjoy Private Dinning for parties up to 18 people in The Glass House. We pride ourselves in serving a mouth-watering selection of dishes, most with locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients.

We also have a specials board to showcase the talent and passion of our chefs who also delight locals and guests with their themed culinary evenings serving dishes such as fresh Seafood and Prosecco. We serve the same menu’s throughout all our dining rooms and outside on our decking area and welcome you to join us for special occasions such as New Year’s Eve.

Top review

Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Spot on pub fare. Sizeable portions so great for those with a healthy appetite. Staff very friendly. No complaints.

Stefano's Pizza

4.8

4.8 (185)

£25 and under

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Welcome to Stefano's!
The authentic, Italian, wood-fired oven pizzeria in Harrogate. We offer traditional, Neapolitan based pizza's, made with Italian love, passion and only the finest ingredients to ensure every pizza is perfect!
Whether you join us in the chilled ambience of our restaurant or opt for take-away, you are promised a mouth watering experience that will leave your craving to return again and again!
Stefano and the team look forward to welcoming you soon!
Ciao for now!

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GedVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great place. Great staff. Super food. Can’t fault it!

The Black Horse

4.7

4.7 (1037)

£26 to £40

British

Kirkby Fleetham

About the restaurant

Whether it's "welcome back" or "welcome for the first time", there is always something special for everyone at The Black Horse!
Our menu is freshly prepared using locally sourced produce, providing you with a delicious range of Great British Classic Dishes, all at affordable prices for the whole family to enjoy.
Hand-pulled ales and a great selection of wines by the glass are also available for you pleasure.
We hope to welcome you very soon!

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Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Great venue, excellent staff , service and food. Consistently good every time we have been.

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

The Durham OX, Crayke

4.7

4.7 (1355)

£41 and over

Gastro Pub

York

About the restaurant

The Durham Ox is a family owned traditional village Inn offering friendly and efficient service; showcasing the best of local produce in our menu, as well as stocking an extensive range of wines and cask ales. An award winning traditional pub complete with flag stone floors, exposed beams, oak panelling and roaring fires in winter.
(We have dog friendly tables, but these are limited so please do call us to secure one if your dog is dining with us.)
As well as our extensive restaurant areas, The Durham Ox has several spaces for Private Dining to celebrate any occasion and can seat between 10-85 guests for a formal or informal dinner. For those wishing for over-night accommodation there are five converted farm cottages that provide a peaceful and charming place to stay, the converted Studio Suite located above the pub and a self catered cottage in the village, Ivy Cottage that sleeps up to 6 people.

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

We have been to The Durham Ox on several occasions for lunch and it has always been consistently excellent. It is wise to book to avoid disappointment.

The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

4.7

4.7 (1978)

£25 and under

British

York

About the restaurant

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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Geoff

Dined 4 days ago

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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Experience

Yorkshire Afternoon Tea

The Inn South Stainley

4.6

4.6 (958)

£25 and under

British

Harrogate

About the restaurant

The Inn South Stainley - a uniquely independent cosy Yorkshire country pub with rooms offering a superior experience, great food, outstanding service and a truly memorable visit.

Our country pub and bar area is at the heart of The Inn which offers classic and contemporary interiors, relaxed seating and open fires. Enjoy country pub classic food dishes including daily specials and fine wines, cocktails, real ales and craft beer. Head Chef Shane White and his team have created a menu inspired by the seasons and resources and celebrates the amazing produce North Yorkshire has to offer.

We celebrate the regions finest produce and products, putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, achieved with a smile and a traditional Yorkshire welcome for all.

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

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AndrewVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Busy as Easter Sunday - but amazing food and great service

The Star Inn The City

4.5

4.5 (7042)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

York

About the restaurant

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.

We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.

We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.

For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

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ELAINE

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful views of the river and excellent service with delicious food and wine!

York Minster Refectory

4.5

4.5 (631)

£26 to £40

British

York

About the restaurant

Brasserie style restaurant serving up modern British dishes, offering dine in and takeaway options.

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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

Had a lovely evening. Food and service was excellent.

Lucia - York

4.5

4.5 (774)

£26 to £40

Italian

Harrogate

About the restaurant

Lucia York is an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar serving a modern Italian menu feat. homemade pasta, gelato, pizza, pesce & carne dishes seven days a week.

Located in the heart of York minutes away from York Minster and The Shambles, this stylish restaurant boasts elegant interiors and an attractive heated outdoor courtyard.

Lucia's patisserie is open from 9am every day. The main restaurant opens from 12pm.

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Fay

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely incredible. We came to celebrate our 10th Wedding Anniversary and everything was perfect. The food was incredible, the service was amazing, friendly and quick AND we got a glass of fizz each to celebrate 🖤 will happily go back again and again! Thank you!

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Sunday Sharing Roast with Bottomless Drinks

Guy Fawkes Inn

4.4

4.4 (2157)

£26 to £40

British

York

About the restaurant

Dine by candlelight in our restaurant, featuring gas lamps, roaring fires and timber floors. Serving simple, traditional British food skilfully prepared from fresh, quality, locally sourced ingredients, our restaurant is the perfect place to withdraw from the world and relax.

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Adrian

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Fantastic meal as always. Pie was delicious. New pie options on the menu which is great. Highly recommend.

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