Idyllic drive. The drive to Hawnby was idyllic through the North Yorkshire Moors. The Owl is a beautiful pub-restaurant-hotel with outdoor seating overlooking gorgeous valleys and hills. The welcome was friendly. The dining room rustic. The staff efficient but reserved unless engaged in conversation. The Sunday lunch menu was very limited. KFC style chicken for starters? No fish for other starter or main course. The beef and rolled shoulder of lamb were served pink. Bits of the lamb were chewy while others were very tender. Decent vegetables. Same gravy for both roasts. Truffled crumpet with fig and Brie. Very underwhelming. Would I go back? Only if the food improved to the Michelin level this place is supposed to have achieved. The drive alone would make me go back even if it was just for a small beer.

Interesting, tasty but not quite special In the most wonderful setting in one of the prettiest villages in Yorkshire but I’m not sure the food was that amazing. We opted for a selection of snacks rather than starters which was a good start. There is not a huge menu but it looked interesting, I had the lamb which was a bit on the under done side . The pig cheeks were very tender and the 1/2 lobster was tasty. All very nice but the best was the black Forrest gateau which was sensational. The service was friendly but steady it wasn’t cheap but not excessive for what we had but I was left feeling that it was trying too hard to be extraordinary but just fell short.

Sunday Lunch Excellent Sunday Lunch. Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommended. As it was a celebration, complimentary fizz was provided which was a very nice touch.

Great place to stay We stayed the night here , lovely clean room , with very comfy beds . Lovely food, something a little special that you would not find in any old pub, so really enjoyed being spoilt. Great breakfast, and fantastic location.

Gorgeous rooms, beautiful bar area and restaurant, stunning local area and friendly people who really care about the place! Food was gorgeous, we had the gnocchi and cod. Still have memories of the cheese gougères! Just what we needed for a short break and will definitely be back to explore more of the surrounding area (and eat and drink more!)

Beautiful country inn Gorgeous rooms, beautiful bar area and restaurant, stunning local area and friendly people who really care about the place! Food was gorgeous, we had the gnocchi and cod. Still have memories of the cheese gougères! Just what we needed for a short break and will definitely be back to explore more of the surrounding area (and eat and drink more!)

Just spent 2 nights at The Owl, room and food excellent. The views from both the room and restaurant breathtaking. Also all staff very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend a visit!

Lunch on Easter Monday. The menu was simple with 5 options for each course and was interesting, avoiding the very standard dishes found in most pub restaurants. Haven't had devilled kjdneys for ages and these were superb, as was the roasted cod with clams and tiny little pieces of bacon. Attentive service. Reopened in November with new owner / chef. Superb views from restaurant over moorland village, dale and hill, off the beaten track after narrow lanes and passing places

Great country location will exceptional food and lovely team. Visited for Sunday lunch for Mother’s Day. The team are very friendly and the the Sunday lunch menu offers a variety of dishes. I settled on the lamb pie for two shared with my daughter - wow it was delish. Finished off with rhubarb crumble which was a cold fruity and creamy dish. A lovely location in the country providing excellent food. I hope to return and maybe stay overnight to enjoy their dinner and breakfast proposition. Just drive carefully to protect the many pheasants crossing the road during the season.

Excellent Sunday lunch We came for Sunday lunch as a mixed group of adults and children. My heart sank slightly when we realised there was no kids menu as my children are not always adventurous eaters, but they ended up eating more than I can remember in a nice restaurant before from the adult selection. The food was excellent, and there were enough of us to try out a range from the menu. The roast beef came as a thick beautifully cooked slice of rib, with fantastic roast potatoes and limitless gravy. The fish dishes we had were excellent. The puddings were spot on. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the view was amazing. We look forward to coming back here.