The Blue Bell Inn - Ryedale

On Saturday 11th November we had the pleasure of visiting the Blue Bell Inn at Weaverthorpe for lunch. At the time of booking we advised the very helpful and courteous Manager who gave her name as Paula that my wife is a wheelchair user and would be better seated nearer to the door for ease of access, I was assured this wasn’t a problem. On arrival we were greeted and taken to our table which was set out beautifully as requested. Once settled we were offered drinks and my wife Helen was guided expertly through the huge selection of Gins. We had studied the menu online and was advised on the day of the specials available and was asked if any of us had any allergies. The food was outstanding and for the record I had scallops to start followed by halibut and Helen had cream of mushrooms and fillet steak. Helen has MS and struggles to cut her food which I do for her, and when Paula came to see if everything was ok she had realised that Helen takes a while to eat. We were then asked if we would like a little longer between courses and would Helen like her steak cutting up in the kitchen so we could both eat our meals together whilst still hot, how lovely? So there we were beautiful food, roaring fire and excellent attentive service, what more could one ask for? Days like these for many of us have become even more of a treat with spiralling costs on almost everything and as it stands I couldn’t find a better place to invest your money. Everything was seamless between the kitchen and front of house and what I fail to understand is why so many eateries struggle with the basics of providing good produce and customer service. Not here though! We would highly recommend the Blue Bell Inn to anyone who appreciates the finer things in life and is actually delivering on it. Just before leaving the owner Karl introduced himself to us and I advised him my only problem is you have Yorkshire Blonde on draft and I have to Drive!! Keep up the great work guys and we will be back Steve and Helen Rowbottom

We stayed for my husbands birthday. Sunday lunch was delicious as always. Staff are friendly but also very professional. Busy restaurant with a great atmosphere and a lovely fire !! We stayed in the champagne suite which was beautifully decorated and everything we could have needed was there. Log burner already to light, hot tub, great tea and coffee facilities, bathrobes, comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent too. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!! Can’t wait to return. Many thanks

We stumbled upon this hidden gem while searching for a place to stay before an early morning funeral nearby. The rooms were very comfortable and well-equipped, and we enjoyed a cozy dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere, a crackling fireplace, and a delicious meal paired with a highly enjoyable Pinot Blush. It's unfortunate that our visit was for a somber occasion, but we will definitely return under happier circumstances. I highly recommend the Fillet steak - kudos to the Chef.

Comfortable stay in a small double and twin room for one night. Clean rooms and en suites, tasty breakfast and attentive restaurant staff. The Inn is presented more as a restaurant with rooms, rather than having a pub area for general drinking. We were fed by family on the evening we were in Weaverthorpe so unable to comment on the dinner menu but the photos available looked amazing. We would book to stay again.

Just returned from a nights stay at this little gem. We booked the Champagne Junior Suite which came complete with hot tub and log burning fire. We knew we’d booked a winner from the moment we arrived and was greeted like old friends. The staff here are an absolute credit. Warm and welcoming and always on hand to help. Our room was clean, warm and cosy. The high beamed ceilings made it very spacious and the furnishings complemented it further. We had our evening meal at the Inn and… just wow ! Tempura prawn starters were to die for, a lovely touch of a palate cleansing lemon sorbet and then the main. We both chose steak and they just melted in the mouth. The JD sauce was worth the visit alone. The hot tub was everything you’d imagine and very roomy. We ended our night in the comfortable bed with the roaring log fire. Next morning, the included breakfast was just as delicious with juice, cereal and toast all available to help yourself before a cooked breakfast. To end a long winded review, we absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back.