The Drovers At The Fleece

9-11 Westgate, Ryedale, United Kingdom, YO17 8LN

πŸ› Steak, Cakes, British, Breakfast

β˜… 4.2 πŸ’¬ 951 Reviews
The Drovers At The Fleece

Phone: +441944758464

Address: 9-11 Westgate, Ryedale, United Kingdom, YO17 8LN

City: Ryedale

Menu Dishes: 20

Reviews: 951

Website: http://www.the-fleece-rillington.co.uk/

"A group of us went on the Travel Zoo offer which was for the Taster menu. First impressions when we walked into the restaurant was this is an old pub room with a dirty fish tank, a dying fish at the bottom of the tank and mix match of tables. I tried to forget this and let the food do the talking. Ordered off the menu which to be honest I thought was a good idea, as we could try different dishes. The starter came which was ok, then the fish course which included a rubbery Cat fish with a funny taste, this was inedible. The main course then followed with Belly Pork and Chicken which was OK, the Venison which was very sinewy and un-edible. The Assiette of Deserts was not great, I even think they forgot to put sugar in the crumble, but the moose was very nice. The staff were not great, they just served you and were very slow at getting drinks, no excuse when we were the only people in the restaurant on a Friday night. I don’t understand the amazing comments from others, as we did not receive anything like their experience. Personally I think an empty restaurant on a Friday night shows the real picture. I have owned restaurants and hotels before, I suggest that they keep to the simple food like steaks and other bar food, as the taster menu was a good idea, but the food was not up scratch, the venue was poor and the staff were not great.Having looked at the website I see there are no images of the restaurant, I now understand why. The images of the food had no resemblance to the food or presentation we experienced and would say it’s misleading. I don’t like making these type of reviews as its people lively hoods, but I would strongly recommend that the owners improve things quickly or unfortunately they will become another pub casualty."

Full menu - 20 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Appetizer

Seafood

EntrΓ©es

Fish Dishes

Chicken

Main Courses

Mexican-American Food

Salads

Al Forno*

Specialties

Soups

Keren Keren
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Just been in for a family lunch with dog. Friendly atmosphere, great service and great food. Will be going in regularly from now on.

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LPeel152
LPeel152
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Enjoyed a delicious tasting menu here as a birthday celebration, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back soon.


Benji598
Benji598
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The food was fabulous, can highly recommend the steak night 2 steaks Β£15) couldn't fault it! The staff were so friendly and made us so welcome and willingly to go the extra mile! Great value for money! Don't pass this pub without trying it!


Sheena
Sheena
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Family visit, after flamingo land. Wednesday night visit had the two steaks for Β£15 which was beautiful. Well cooked, comes with your choice of potatoes, chips, salad or peas. Get the chips, real potatoes with skins on. Kids got the barbecue ribs, again brilliant. Kids loved it. Highly recommended. If we were local we would visit regularly. View menu


Kirsty
Kirsty
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I had a fantastic tasting menu dinner for two at this restaurant tonight. We enjoyed 2 starters, 2 fish courses, 3 main dishes, and 5 desserts each. The food was delicious, especially the desserts, which were absolutely wonderful. The chef deserves a big thumbs up. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. I highly recommend trying the tasting menu to anyone. I will definitely be returning soon.


Sarah
Sarah
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Visited with my family after hearing good things while staying on holiday nearby. I have to say the staff were very friendly and the service was speedy. However, the food was abysmal. It has to be one of the worst meals I've ever paid for. Presentation was sadly lacking, the vegetable accompaniment to the meal looked like a load of leftovers chucked in a bowl together and reheated. I begrudged paying at the end of a meal I hardly ate. Needless didn't stay for dessert and won't be going back.


christophercU9192NA
christophercU9192NA
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We received a gourmet pub voucher as a gift and decided to dine at this restaurant. We tried the taster menu, which offered a variety of choices for each course. We had two starters, sorbet, two fish dishes, three meat dishes, and a selection of six desserts. Every dish was exceptional and I would gladly order them all again. My favorite dishes were the king prawns in garlic and chilli, the lamb and feta tart, and the ginger sponge with Crabbies sauce. The service provided by the owner was excellent and the locals were friendly, making our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you to the owner and chef for creating such a fantastic dining experience. We will definitely be returning. View menu


Garfield42
Garfield42
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This was our meal of the day on our way to Pickering Nth. Yorks. with our Granddaughter. When we walked in at 4.30pm, prebooked the carvery was available until 6pm the place was deserted. Not a good sign I thought. Clearly all food had been out for some time and the vegetables had suffered greatly from being kept warm. There was a rather large bowl of Yorkshire Puddings all of which were stone cold, 'they don 't have anywhere to keep them warm '. They did however, offer to warm them but as they were quite well done anyway my wife declined the offer. On the up side the meats were very nice even though they had been under hot lamps probably since 12 noon, and the service was reasonable. I woul...


nsojer
nsojer
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The three of us eat here last week on our way from London to Scarborough. The fact that the place was almost deserted when we got there should have been a warning.The lady running the place was wonderful I can't fault that but the food!.I had a Ploughman's lunch which was fine with plenty to eat but then you would have to try very hard to spoil natural ingredients. My wife and son had some sort of steak pie a steak with a pastry covering it. Apparently the meat was not very nice or well cooked and the accompanying vegetables and chips were greasy and not very nice. They couldn't finish it. I should have complained but didn't as the lady didn't seem particularly interested.Stop here if you ab...


MattYeo2
MattYeo2
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A group of us went on the Travel Zoo offer which was for the Taster menu. First impressions when we walked into the restaurant was this is an old pub room with a dirty fish tank, a dying fish at the bottom of the tank and mix match of tables. I tried to forget this and let the food do the talking. Ordered off the menu which to be honest I thought was a good idea, as we could try different dishes. The starter came which was ok, then the fish course which included a rubbery Cat fish with a funny taste, this was inedible. The main course then followed with Belly Pork and Chicken which was OK, the Venison which was very sinewy and un-edible. The Assiette of Deserts was not great, I even think th... View menu

Categories

  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Cakes A delightful selection of cakes featuring rich, moist layers and crafted with the finest ingredients. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our variety of decadent flavors and beautifully decorated creations. View menu
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Takeout
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  • Seating
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  • Takeaway

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