Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch, beef was the best I'd ever had. Staff extremely attentive but without being intrusive and very friendly. Added bonus was its dog friendly.
Sheila Dobson
We had dinner 4 of us, it was absolutely gorgeous. Couldn't fault it would highly recommend, we've rebooked for 11th February we loved it so much.
Mike Noble-Feller
Booked for dinner yesterday, 30.12.23 had a fantastic experience, excellent food and friendly staff. Couldn't fault it. Booked for Sunday lunch in February already. See you then.Food & drinks: Excellent
NicolaCowan
Lovely little pub, luckily we had booked! Staff welcoming and warm atmosphere. Both of us had the beef Sunday lunch and sticky toffee pudding for dessert - both gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.
Vicky Thirlwall
Staff were lovely annd Friendly! Excellent food! Highly recommend!
Hazel Neal
Just come back from our third stay in "The Black Swan" in Pickering.Cannot wait to go back again.We stay in pub, hotels etc on a regular basis, this is one of the best we stay in. Yes I have read the bad reviews, goodness me some people really need to travel/get out more.Rooms spotless, warm and cosy, (even the spooky one, lol)The staff and owners cant do enough to make your stay pleasurable.If you have any life changing problems like your beans at breakfast not to your liking, say so, I guarantee it will be sorted.Cannot praise enough.Go for a visit, you'll have a lovely time.MERRY CHRISTMAS. Xxxx
Christopher E
Great service Great atmosphere Lovely meal sat by the fire in dining room 10/10 how pub dining should be Would highly recommend
Alex
Booked for a meal on a Saturday night and despite it being extremely busy staff were very prompt, friendly and attentive. Liked the quirky decor and atmosphere.We both had pies and they were very tasty also selection of few different beers brewed on site was bonus! ? will be visiting again.
Bob Hawkins
Excellent Hotel, we stayed for a weekend break, the room was first class, as were the fixtures and fittingsThe staff and owners were warm and welcoming nothing was too much trouble.The breakfasts were excellent as was the evening meal which we had on the day of our arrival.There was also excellent secure parking at the rear of the hotel.We would definitely recommend this hotel.Jill and Bob November 2023Noteworthy details: Good local products were used for meals, the beer was brewed in house and locally.
Bryan Shaw
Great atmosphere, good drinks, didn't eat here, but weird opening hours !!
Lovely Sunday roast served by friendly staff. Good central location in Pickering and handy for the railway.
Julie Moore
Our room was lovely, spotless .modern understated decor ,comfy bed& pillows, nice shower room , complimentary shower gel , shampoo, conditioner and moisturising lotion had a mini bar but also a great selection of drinks free of charge , lovely big cups and glasses ,not those 2 sips and it's gone type ,Bar food was very nice.Out door seating area was brilliant, with heaters ,and sheltered .It's an old inn so obviously stairs and steps , nooks and crannies , room had adjustable heating .We had a lovely stay, the staff were excellent.And breakfast delicious.Will stay again in a heartbeat
sheila w
The owners of the establishment were very welcoming and the rooms were a very high standard. The breakfast was excellent beautifully presented, there were six of us and all had something different and all enjoyed the meal . It was a lovely stay and first class accommodation. We will certainly return hopefully in the near future to have another ride on the steam railway which in in walking distance of the hotel .
Steve Pennock
Enjoyed a great meal. After a starter of garlic mushrooms, the home made chicken pie was beautiful and my wife really enjoyed the lasagne. The staff were really friendly and managed to accommodate us late on despite being fully booked. Highly recommended.
Tony and Julie Burley
Arrived for a drink pre dinner reservation over the road . £17 for two drinks purchased and sat down to enjoy After 10 minutes we were advised that there was an online reservation on our table We said that we would enjoy our rather expensive drinks and leave. The young lady came back to inform us that the guests had arrived early, and that they would like us to leave now Again we said that we would rather finish our drinksAnother of the bar staff came over with a refund of our drinks and Demanded that we leave The owner then also demanded that we leave immediately We again refused until we had finished our drinksThis was in front of the whole pubIf I could give no stars for service I wouldAvoid !
Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch, beef was the best I'd ever had. Staff extremely attentive but without being intrusive and very friendly. Added bonus was its dog friendly.
We had dinner 4 of us, it was absolutely gorgeous. Couldn't fault it would highly recommend, we've rebooked for 11th February we loved it so much.
Booked for dinner yesterday, 30.12.23 had a fantastic experience, excellent food and friendly staff. Couldn't fault it. Booked for Sunday lunch in February already. See you then.Food & drinks: Excellent
Lovely little pub, luckily we had booked! Staff welcoming and warm atmosphere. Both of us had the beef Sunday lunch and sticky toffee pudding for dessert - both gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.
Staff were lovely annd Friendly! Excellent food! Highly recommend!
Just come back from our third stay in "The Black Swan" in Pickering.Cannot wait to go back again.We stay in pub, hotels etc on a regular basis, this is one of the best we stay in. Yes I have read the bad reviews, goodness me some people really need to travel/get out more.Rooms spotless, warm and cosy, (even the spooky one, lol)The staff and owners cant do enough to make your stay pleasurable.If you have any life changing problems like your beans at breakfast not to your liking, say so, I guarantee it will be sorted.Cannot praise enough.Go for a visit, you'll have a lovely time.MERRY CHRISTMAS. Xxxx
Great service Great atmosphere Lovely meal sat by the fire in dining room 10/10 how pub dining should be Would highly recommend
Booked for a meal on a Saturday night and despite it being extremely busy staff were very prompt, friendly and attentive. Liked the quirky decor and atmosphere.We both had pies and they were very tasty also selection of few different beers brewed on site was bonus! ? will be visiting again.
Excellent Hotel, we stayed for a weekend break, the room was first class, as were the fixtures and fittingsThe staff and owners were warm and welcoming nothing was too much trouble.The breakfasts were excellent as was the evening meal which we had on the day of our arrival.There was also excellent secure parking at the rear of the hotel.We would definitely recommend this hotel.Jill and Bob November 2023Noteworthy details: Good local products were used for meals, the beer was brewed in house and locally.
Great atmosphere, good drinks, didn't eat here, but weird opening hours !!
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Lovely Sunday roast served by friendly staff. Good central location in Pickering and handy for the railway.
Our room was lovely, spotless .modern understated decor ,comfy bed& pillows, nice shower room , complimentary shower gel , shampoo, conditioner and moisturising lotion had a mini bar but also a great selection of drinks free of charge , lovely big cups and glasses ,not those 2 sips and it's gone type ,Bar food was very nice.Out door seating area was brilliant, with heaters ,and sheltered .It's an old inn so obviously stairs and steps , nooks and crannies , room had adjustable heating .We had a lovely stay, the staff were excellent.And breakfast delicious.Will stay again in a heartbeat
The owners of the establishment were very welcoming and the rooms were a very high standard. The breakfast was excellent beautifully presented, there were six of us and all had something different and all enjoyed the meal . It was a lovely stay and first class accommodation. We will certainly return hopefully in the near future to have another ride on the steam railway which in in walking distance of the hotel .
Enjoyed a great meal. After a starter of garlic mushrooms, the home made chicken pie was beautiful and my wife really enjoyed the lasagne. The staff were really friendly and managed to accommodate us late on despite being fully booked. Highly recommended.
Arrived for a drink pre dinner reservation over the road . £17 for two drinks purchased and sat down to enjoy After 10 minutes we were advised that there was an online reservation on our table We said that we would enjoy our rather expensive drinks and leave. The young lady came back to inform us that the guests had arrived early, and that they would like us to leave now Again we said that we would rather finish our drinksAnother of the bar staff came over with a refund of our drinks and Demanded that we leave The owner then also demanded that we leave immediately We again refused until we had finished our drinksThis was in front of the whole pubIf I could give no stars for service I wouldAvoid !