Blakey Ridge North York Moors
"Best pub in the North York Moors"
The Guardian Guide to National Parks 2007
The Lion Inn on remote Blakey Ridge is a 16th Century freehouse owned and run by the Crossland family since 1980. Located at the highest point of the North York Moors National Park, it stands at an elevation of 1,325 feet offering breathtaking views over the valleys of Rosedale and Farndale.
Open fires burn all day and evening in the
ancient fireplaces. The original low beamed ceilings add to the
friendly atmosphere of the Inn.
The bar is well known for its good selection of quality real ales
which include Theakston's Best Bitter, XB, Black Bull and our
award winning Old Peculier, John Smith's Cask, Morland Olde Speckled
Hen as well as regular guest ales. An extensive bar menu is offered
including special vegetarian dishes, children's meals and daily
Chef's Specials - served all day, every day from 12 noon until
10pm.
For that special occasion, eg anniversaries, Christmas parties, conferences or the special intimate dinner, The Lion Inn has three candlelit á la carte restaurants. Every Sunday a three course Sunday Lunch is served for all the family (with reduced rates for children). Bookings for coach parties are catered for with our Party Menus. The restaurants can get very busy - pre-booking is strongly recommended.
The Inn is fully residential with 13 letting rooms. Each room has its own individual character and is equipped with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. For that special occassion there is a romantic honeymoon suite complete with four-poster bed. Dogs are allowed in the letting rooms on request and secure storage is available for mountain bikes.
Ideal for that relaxing country break, well away from the hassles of modern life - The Lion Inn is recommended by "The Good Pub Guide", "The Good Beer Guide", "The Good Britain Guide", "AA's Best Pubs & Inns", nominated for "Real Fire Pub of the Year" and awarded "Theakston Acclaimed Purveyor" in recognition of the fine quality of it's Old Peculier beer.
Yes... we're fairly remote! A Summer's day on Blakey Ridge... watch the video... Thank you to the listeners of BBC Radio Cleveland who voted The Lion Inn as their favourite eating place in the region. 19th April 2005 Prints of The Lion Inn for sale - click image below for details
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The Lion Inn, Blakey Ridge, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 7LQ Tel: 01751 417320 Fax: 01751 417717 Email - lion.blakey@virgin.net
