Eating in Pickering

Lucky you! When you stay at Bramwood you’ll discover that Pickering is one of the major stars in the gastronomic universe! Well, we exaggerate slightly perhaps, but there are certainly a good variety of excellent pubs, cafés and restaurants to suit all pockets and tastes – and all within a very short walk, too. We are always happy to advise you on suitable choices, and we keep a selection of menus. Please note that some restaurants, especially the smaller, family-run ones, may take last orders at around 8.30pm. And it may be advisable to book, especially during busy periods. We’ll be happy to do this for you.

Let’s start with some of our favourites, but we must stress that there are plenty of others, too.

Castlegate Taberna, Castlegate Tel. 01751 476481
www.castlegatetaberna.co.uk
A surprising find! A small Spanish restaurant run by an Anglo-Spanish couple, serving delicious and varied tapas-style meals as well as main courses. Closed Sundays. Do not accept cards.

Fortune Inn, Park St
Tel. 01751 476116
Excellent Chinese food, friendly and efficient service. Stays open late.

Spice 4U, Hungate
Tel. 01751 473334
www.spice4u.co.uk
Modern, colourful, well-presented Indian food. Stays open late.

White Swan, Market Place
Tel. 01751 472288
Treat yourselves!

Forest & Vale, Malton Road
Tel. 01751 472722
Beautifully presented food served in the bar and restaurant.

Black Swan, Birdgate
Tel. 01751 472286
Good value pub grub.

Concorde Café, Willowgate
Tel. 01751 472787
A lot of the food, especially the puddings, are made by the owner, who also reckons she serves the best coffee in town. Open throughout the day, and in summer also sometimes in the evening.

Further afield, but well worth the journey

Once again, we advise you to book to avoid a wasted journey.

The Fox & Rabbit, Lockton
Tel. 01751 460213
www.foxandrabbit.co.uk
4 miles along the A169 towards Whitby (lovely views up there!). A friendly, welcoming food-led pub serving fresh local produce in generous Yorkshire quantities.

The Brandysnap Bistro, Maltongate, Thornton-le-Dale Tel. 01751 474732
www.brandysnapbistro.co.uk
2 miles along the A170 towards Scarborough. Run by a couple, so only small, but serves a very varied menu with some imaginative vegetarian options.

The Appletree, Marton
Tel 01751 431457
www.appletreeinn.co.uk
5 miles away, in the Vale of Pickering. Very good value considering the exquisite quality of the food and the charming ambience. Booking essential. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Magpie Café, North Quay, Whitby
Tel. 01947 602058
www.magpiecafe.co.uk Reputably one of the best fish ‘n’ chip shops in the country.  Limited booking, so expect to queue. Worth it, though.