Hambleton
The Castle Arms Inn

The Castle Arms Inn

Snape, Near Bedale, Hambleton, United Kingdom, DL8 2TB

Pubs • Full • Steak • British


"We recently celebrated our wedding at the Ashbrook arms in October 2020. Sean and Roszita were very welcoming accommodating, particularly as we were scheduling the wedding less than 10 days before the date (Due to Covid levels changing! Our guests (21 adults 2 children enjoyed a drinks canape reception, while we took several photographs on the grounds of the hotel. Our photographer was delighted with the ample locations for shots including the courtyard, walled passage, Green house, river, resulting in many fabulous shots! Our speeches were held before the meal in the initial dining area before proceeding to the conservatory for our 5 course reception. We were blown away with the standard of food, and choice on the menu. We hadn’t had time to schedule in a meal or tasting in advance, but we were assured by friends and family that the food was good! In addition Sean catered for food intolerances with ease as the Bride had some dietary requirements. The conservatory was the perfect room for an intimate group, and made for a very elegant dining space with the assistance of a local florist . On the night there was only our wedding party staying and we enjoyed the run of the hotel with a leisurely breakfast the following day. Everything about the day was relaxed and comfortable. We would highly recommend the Ashbrook Arms as a wedding venue for any couple planning a small wedding."

Ye Jolly Farmer Inn

Ye Jolly Farmer Inn

Brookside, YO7 3HY, Hambleton, United Kingdom

Fish • Wine • Coffee • Cheese


"The Jolly has had a mixed history, not all good, but the current landlord is really trying to make a go of it. It retains the aura of a village pub, dark beams, rough walls and small rooms, the bar and a small restaurant area. We visited on a weekday evening, two couples, looking for good food and a swift pint or two with wine for the ladies. Entering the fairly busy bar we found a table, enquired about food and bought a round of drinks. The ladies had red, it came as small bottles of Javk Rabbit, no proper bottles yet, I suppose they're get measure of their customers needs, a pint of Fosters and one of John Smith's.. they had a guest ale Timmy Taylor's, but it was the fruity one, not my taste. Food ordered, into the restaurant area, 6 tables for 4, starters of battered prawns, very nice. Onto mains, ladies on the really nice Steak and Ale pies, gents a burger with bacon and cheese, and first and chips. The chips were proper home made one triple cooked), the pies were individual made to a recipe Jamie the chef has used for years ...don't change it mate, it's perfect. The burger again hand made no bought in frozen junk here), the fish fried to perfection. Everyone was very happy with their meals... did I say the burger came in a proper bun/roll/bap none of that sweet brioche rubbish! Into the beer garden to allow food to settle there's a servicing hatch/bar there too), for another couple of reds and a lager, lime and soda for me...designated driver. In conclusion, food great, service great, surroundings a work in progress ...but its early days, we wish them well and will be back for another of Jamie's meals."

The Willow Tree

The Willow Tree

51 Roman Road, Hambleton, United Kingdom, DL7 9SN

Soup • Beer • Steak • Chicken


"This is a Sam Smiths pub and my husband is a regular here on a Friday night. As its Sam Smiths the beer is cheap. Not for the bottle organic stuff that I like though but it is lovely. This has had a few landlords over the last few years and hopefully this new couple will stay. They are trying different things and we are happy to support them. They started serving food from Wednesday this week and are doing food from 5 pm in the evenings but also lunch over the week ends. There is a limited Sunday lunch menu but there are three course on offer. Today it was wild mushroom soup with croutons which my husband had and said it was very good. This came with a large piece of brown bread and butter. Other starters included prawns in a Marie Rose Sauce. Mains were beef which came with Yorkshire pudding, gravy, cabbage roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Horseradish and mustard were also on offer. I opted for the sweet potato, chick pea and spinach curry with boiled rice (or chips), which was really good. I could have also had a Naan bread. Dessert was from the main menu and was an brownie with ice cream, apple and blackberry crumble and sticky toffee pudding custard or ice cream was on offer. The food was very tasty with good portion sizes. The locals who are difficult to please all said it was lovely too! The menu is typically pub food but it is good quality. The standard menu consists of the usual gammon steak, curry, pies, burgers, etc."