A ‘wonderful’ pub found next to the North York Moors National Park has been named as one of the best in the UK.
Every year, the Good Food Guide releases a list of the 100 best pubs across the UK in partnership with Timothy Taylor’s.
The Abbey Inn in Byland made it onto the list and has been described by the guide as having "seriously appealing modern pub food in a dreamy setting".
What is The Abbey Inn like?
The Abbey Inn can be found in a historic building that has been "transformed into a cosy, relaxed country pub" that overlooks the ruins of Byland Abbey.
The guide said the inside of the pub is "pure, cosy magic" with "flickering fires" making it a great spot for the autumn.
Food at the pub is made using ingredients from the Abbey Inn’s nearby family farm and garden as well as independent suppliers in the local area.
You can enjoy a range of dishes from simple sausage and mash to confit Whitby Bay trout and BBQ fallow deer haunch.
If you visit on a Sunday, you can enjoy a roast choosing between beef, pork belly, a potato and mushroom wellington, and hoggett.
All of the roasts come with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding, and gravy with sides of broccoli and cauliflower cheese and braised cabbage available to add onto the side.
In terms of the drinks on offer, there are a range of options such as pints of real ale to seasonal cocktails and an extensive wine list.
What do reviews say about The Abbey Inn?
The Abbey Inn has a rating of 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with 290 people leaving reviews after their visit.
One person said: "Oh my goodness! This place is wonderful!
"We went for lunch on a sunny Saturday.
"People were enjoying a drink in the garden with the stunning view of the abbey just over the road.
"The restaurant is delightful.
"The staff are lovely - well trained, friendly, attentive and very good at the job!
"The food is amazing - my OH had the sausage and mash; he really enjoyed the red cabbage that was served with it.
"I chose the monk fish which was absolutely delicious!
"We will definitely be back!"
Another person said: "We enjoyed our Sunday lunch as everything was well cooked and tasty.
"It's set in a beautiful location and is nicely curated.
"Friendly staff and a convivial atmosphere made for an enjoyable afternoon."
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