We had the most delicious lunch here, and the service was excellent. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. The 2 course lunch is exceptionally good value and I would certainly recommend. I don't think I've ever tasted better pub food....the chips are out of this world! The only disappointment was the car park. There are very few parking places and those that are there are extremely difficult to get in and out of, even for an experience driver. If the management could find somewhere else to store the beer kegs, that would help matters! So be prepared to park in the street, if the residents let you, and walk!
To be at the physical birthplace of Guy Fawkes, the modern day face of Anonymous, is itself a privilege and a treat. To imbibe a pint of Boltmaker with a steak pie is another. What a place. The menu is brief, but the food is topnotch. My steak pie was outstanding, whilst the haloumi with grape salad was inspired. So too the kids bangers and chips. Their basic pub descriptors don't do this place justice.
Replete with barrels from underneath the Scottish Parliament House, originally filled with gunpowder, now fallow, a knights armour in the corner, and an oak choristers portico, this place veritably oozes history.
The Guy Fawkes Arms is under new management, and mum and dad had already done a recce (thanks for passing on the research skills, pops) and decided this was where they wanted to celebrate their fifty years of marital bliss.
Staff were welcoming, friendly and really helpful from the word go, and there was a good selection of real ales on tap from around the region (including Leeds Pale from The Leeds Brewery) and a good choice of wines too (we had a Viognier – dry white – with our fish courses, reasonably priced at around £25.00 a bottle).
My third visit in the past year. Consistently first class in every aspect. The menu. And food is unbelievable. The set price lunch is amazing value.
If your an ale drinker try the ‘old leg over’.
What a lovely pub! This was our fourth visit and second time eating. The food and drinks were delicious and the service excellent. Can't wait to visit again.
We booked lunch here from our home in the Netherlands after reading the reviews here and elsewhere. We headed here from the ferry.
I can confirm it was well worth it. This was the best Sunday roast I've ever had in a restaurant. The staff were delightful and my only regret was not leaving room for one of the wonderful-looking desserts. I will return for the sticky toffee pudding.
Criticisms? The car park is very cozy, but this old village wasn't built with cars in mind.
We stayed locally with friends and had drinks one afternoon then Sunday lunch which was excellent. The staff are really attentive but not pushy and were all really friendly. The food was first class - well presented, hot, served efficiently and delicious (the cauliflower cheese is to die for). What is also really nice is the owner waits on in just the same way as her staff and they work so well as a team. This couple deserve to do well and we will certainly return. You cannot put a price on the service and atmosphere at the Guy Fawkes.
My husband myself and daughter plus boyfriend had a fabulous meal.
The beetroot and goat’s cheese salad was so light and delicious a perfect start to our meal.
I had the short rib which was sublime.
The rest of party took the duck which was perfectly cooked.
We didn’t have room for dessert but after seeing the menu decided to share the jam roly poly and brownies heaven on a plate.
The staff were second to none exceptional service and we highly recommend this restaurant.
Wow!! Amazing the culinary excellence is second to none the kitchen sent out amazing food, high quality restaurant standard in the comfort of a friendly warm open fire pub.
Mussels starter was super tasty with fresh mussles.
Prawn cocktail was average for me only because I like mine drowning in sauce.
Duck main star of the show ✨️ superbly cooked best duck everrr!
Cauliflower cheese side delicious!
We never do dessert but just had to
White Russian crème brûlé was devine with homemade shortbread and blueberries and syrup sponge amazing!
We booked straight away for Sunday roast the next day and that did not disappoint.
The staff were fantastic service was super fast we can't wait to visit again.
A busy but very comfortable pub. Staff were excellent and very helpful. Great menu choices an food was swift, hot, plentiful and delicious. Their chips are so delicious! A great place to eat but very popular so book ahead.
Delicious food, tasty pints and friendly service. I can't wait to visit again! Most of our party had the steak and ale pie. I sampled it too, and it was gorgeous! I opted for the braised pork belly with buttery champ mash and pork scratching. I'm still drooling at the memory of it! The gravy was amazing, too!
Booked dinner here as we were travelling down to Knaresborough and didn’t feel like cooking for ourselves in our caravan after the journey. What a treat it was…food was really tasty, piping hot and staff were friendly and efficient. Well done for a really enjoyable meal.
Only downside was the size of the car park… this place seems to be so busy that you have to park on the very narrow road outside if the car park is full and it is very tight.
What a fantastic find. We are staying local and after reading and hearing the reviews for this pub we decided to try it. The food was, in our opinion 5 star plus, the service and staff are excellent …. We will be back. A big thank you to all at the Guy Fawkes Arms.
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