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The Old Black Bull, York, North Yorkshire

The Old Black Bull

4.9
4.9
21 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A small 500-year-old traditional village pub owned by the Hannah family. A pub of yesteryear, it is a true little gem.

A Free House, situated in the beautiful village of Raskelf, North Yorkshire (just off the A19 north of York). The pub dates back to the 16th century with its structure boasting ships timber brought up the river Ouse from Hull.

The local cask ales are Theakston's Best, Timothy Taylor's Landlord & Hambleton brewery Stud Blonde (gluten free),

The Sunday roasts are to die for with produce locally soured, some direct by the farmers that frequent the pub.

Our beautiful seasonal changing menu includes, local steak selection, homemade pub classics, and dishes such as pork belly, Gressingham duck fillet, local lamb shank, BBQ beef short rib, lemon sole, Scottish rope grown mussels, Cornish king scallops, dressed crab salad to name a few. All prepared fresh and cooked by our amazing head chef Steve Wanless and sous chef Rachel Johnson.

Booking is essential.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01347 821431
  • Website
    https://www.facebook.com/oldblackbull/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steve Wanless
  • Location
    North End, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3LF
  • Neighborhood
    Husthwaite
  • Cross street
    A19
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    York to Thirsk Bus 30X
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

Menu

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What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • Yorkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Yorkshire

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Old Black Bull delights with "fantastic" food and "friendly" service. Guests adore the "amazing" Sunday lunch and "excellent" steaks. The cozy atmosphere, often enhanced by a burning fire, adds to its charm. Kevin, the attentive landlord, ensures everyone feels at home. A "highly recommended" destination for quality dining.

21 Reviews

  1. BeckyH

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, very friendly…the Lemon Sole was sublime.

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  2. Claire

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited The Old Black Bull today for the first time and it was fantastic. The staff were so friendly and explained the choices on their menu in great detail. Food arrived in no time and it was beautiful. We'll definitely be back.

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  3. stephen

    County Durham

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is our local but the food and service is first class.

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  4. Ian

    Yorkshire

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome, staff very friendly and helpful, the Sunday lunch was amazing, we will definitely be going back

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  5. Lee

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat and the food was fantastic, landlord and all the staff made it an amazing night out - thank you

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  6. Tanglewood

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great country pub .. very good friendly service and excellent steaks .. highly recommended

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  7. Ann

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, marvellous host and friendly locals, what more can you hope for?

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  8. Pat

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday lunch - generous portions, perfectly cooked. Lovely fore’s burning which made it warm and welcoming from the start. Landlord very attentive and made us feel at home. Will definitely be back 😊

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  9. Paul

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve visited The Black Bull several times and sadly we don’t go as much as we’d like! Lunch today was another excellent experience. The staff are always so welcoming, the fire burning nicely in the bar adds a great cosy touch. The food was as good as ever, can’t fault anything whenever we go. Thoroughly enjoyable time, highly recommended!

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  10. steven

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak, busy buzzy atmosphere and good service. A bit pricy but worth it

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The Old Black Bull is rated 4.9 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Old Black Bull

North End, Raskelf, York, North Yorkshire YO61 3LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    A19
  • Neighborhood
    Husthwaite
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    York to Thirsk Bus 30X
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Wanless
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine
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