Searching for a delicious meal out during your upcoming stay in the North Yorkshire Moors? From Michelin-starred restaurants and sophisticated bistros to country inns and traditional pubs, we guarantee you’ll find somewhere to suit your taste and budget here in our beautiful national park. One thing’s for sure – you definitely won’t go hungry!
Check out our favourite places to eat in the North Yorkshire Moors below…
The Feversham Arms, Helmsley
The Feversham Arms is an AA Rosette award-winning pub, providing a premier North Yorkshire dining experience in a sophisticated setting. Using the finest locally-sourced and seasonal Yorkshire produce, the menu has been thoughtfully curated for a truly delectable meal – with exotic wines to compliment all menu items.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 15 minutes’ drive.
La Trattoria, Helmsley
For a taste of authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than La Trattoria. As an Italian bistro, pizzeria and contemporary bar all rolled into one, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the best Italian food. With dedicated brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, not to mention their selection of Cicchetti (Venetian tapas), there’s something to satisfy all tastes.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 15 minutes’ drive.
The Feathers, Helmsley
The Feathers is a traditional 16th Century coaching inn, offering warm fires in the winter, a large courtyard in the summer, and spectacular seasonal menus that showcase the best of North Yorkshire. This welcoming sanctuary is the ideal place to sip on a tasty tipple (or two!), or feast on a delicious breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 15 minutes’ drive.
The White Swan, Ampleforth
The exceptionally friendly White Swan Inn is renowned for its warm welcome, hearty food, and great selection of drinks. As one of the premier ‘pub restaurant’ venues in the area, visitors can choose to feast in the recently refurbished dining room or relaxing lounge area; with the local’s bar providing a great place for a pint of real ale or a glass of fine wine.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 15 minutes’ drive.
The White Horse, Ampleforth
Nowhere screams ‘proper Yorkshire pub’ quite like The White Horse. Perched on the edge of the North York Moors, this 18th Century coaching inn boasts crackling log fires, candlelit tables, flagstone floors and beamed ceilings. Tuck into some truly delicious homemade food, or sip on a glass of local hand-pulled ale or fine wine.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 15 minutes’ drive.
The Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk
Head to The Carpenters Arms for an authentic Yorkshire dining experience. With extensive menus crafted using the freshest seasonal ingredients, locally sourced from the North, each dish is lovingly created to tantalise the tastebuds. They also have an innovative drinks menu, boasting fine wines, champagnes, and the very best local ales.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 20 minutes’ drive.
The Fairfax Arms, Gilling East
The Fairfax Arms is the epitome of a traditional country inn, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Gilling East. Feast upon the Fairfax’s excellent quality produce, crafted by talented Executive Chef, Michael Kenworthy. The bar is jam-packed full of character and charm, offering a warm and friendly welcome to visitors from near and afar.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 20 minutes’ drive.
The Star Inn, Harome
Situated just outside Helmsley on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, The Star is a Michelin-starred, 14th Century thatched ‘inn with rooms’. They serve modern Yorkshire food made from locally sourced seasonal ingredients, with a carefully selected collection of wines and beers to compliment the delicious dining menu.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 20 minutes’ drive.
Black Swan, Oldstead
If you’re seeking a fantastic fine dining experience, look no further! The Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette award-winning Black Swan celebrates the very best of Yorkshire cuisine. Their menu is constantly evolving, incorporating refreshing produce that has been grown and foraged in and around Oldstead.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 30 minutes’ drive.
Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold
If honest wholesome pub food is more your cup of tea, head to the Fauconberg Arms. They pride themselves on using the finest, locally sourced Yorkshire produce; with the pub boasting flagstone flooring, wooden beams, and cosy log fires. Relax by the fire and tuck into their light lunch menu or enjoy the lively evening atmosphere of the bar.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 30 minutes’ drive.
The Durham Ox, Crayke
The Durham Ox is an award-winning, quintessentially English 300-year-old pub, boasting flag stone floors, exposed beams, oak panels, and roaring fires in wintertime. Their menus are carefully crafted to showcase the very best in local produce, as well as stocking an exciting range of wines and cask ales. Delicious!
Distance from Valley View Farm: 35 minutes’ drive.
The Forresters Arms, Kilburn
The Forresters Arms is a traditional Yorkshire Inn set in the picturesque village of Kilburn. They serve home-cooked pub classics, delicious Sunday lunches and seasonal specials; coupled by a great selection of real ales, classic lagers, bottled beers and ciders. It’s the perfect venue to sit back, relax and enjoy a tasty tipple.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 35 minutes’ drive.
The Queen’s Head, Amotherby
Nestled in the little village of Amotherby, The Queen’s Head is one of the region’s favourite Cantonese restaurants, as well as being one of the UK’s greenest catering establishments. They create the finest Cantonese cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients; as well as an excellent selection of wines, spirits, lagers, ciders, and soft drinks.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 35 minutes’ drive.
Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge
The 16th Century Lion Inn free house stands tall on the highest point of the North York Moors, offering breath taking views over the valleys below. Open fires burn in ancient fireplaces, and the original low beamed ceilings enhance the friendly, cosy atmosphere. Enjoy some truly delicious food, coupled with a good selection of quality real ales.
Distance from Valley View Farm: 40 minutes’ drive.
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