The Owl

Hill Top, Hawnby, Hawnby YO62 5QS
$$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Hill Top, Hawnby, Hawnby YO62 5QS
  • Cross Street: Hawnby
  • Cuisine: English | European |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01439 330180
  • Features: Full Bar, Hotel Dining, Outdoor Seating, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Date Night,

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Events & Special Hours

Sunday Dinner
May 5, 2024 Dinner 17:00 - 20:30
Sunday Lunch
May 5, 2024 Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Bank Holiday Lunch
May 6, 2024 Lunch 12:00 - 16:00

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Wednesday dinner 17:00 - 21:00
Wednesday Bar Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Thursday
Thursday Dinner 17:00 - 20:30
Thursday Bar Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Friday
Friday Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Friday Dinner 17:00 - 20:30
Saturday
Saturday Lunch 12:00 - 14:30
Saturday Dinner 17:00 - 20:30
Sunday
Sunday Lunch 12:00 - 16:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.69 out of 5 stars based on 183 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2024
Serena R.
A warm welcome awaited us on arrival, prompt and efficient service, we will definitely be back. The food was delicious, an interesting menu made it tricky to choose!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 23, 2024
Roger C.
Mash lacking taste and not hot Rhubarb lovely

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Mar 19, 2024
Anna S.
Delicious Sunday dinner! Relaxed atmosphere and really friendly staff. On the pricey side for Sunday dinner but the food was very good.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 11, 2024
Valerie P.
Our first visit to The Owl didn’t disappoint. The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere within the restaurant very pleasant. Very impressed with food and presentation, though there were two cod dishes, one on the specials menu. Service excellent. A suggestion would be to have some paper towels in the ladies’ loos!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 09, 2024
Helen P.
Great food & service, lovely venue. Worth the drive. We will definitely visit again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2024
Kate H.
This was the first time I have been here and was taking an elderly friend who had a strong connection with the village some 70 years ago. She was taking me out for my birthday, which was on the 29th although we usually celebrate it on the 28th. What stood out was that we were exepected and welcomed accordingly. The environment is glorious. It's calm, warm, tasteful and welcoming. The food was wonderful. It was fresh and beautifully presented and served. We felt as if we were not just a table number, but customers who mattered. It's an excellent venue and we will thoroughly recommend it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 19, 2024
Marc N.
Amazing food. Great service. Small menu focused on making a few dishes absolutely perfect. Great building and atmosphere. Wine was more expensive than it needed to be, but that is the only criticism I can level at this restaurant. Amazing food. Really, very good indeed.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 14, 2024
Chris S.
The Owl dining room gives stupendous views over a deep wooded valley. Everything is priced individually at a fair price. You are not forced into over eating. We both loved the devilled kidneys,Barnsley chop and chicken consommé with dumpling. All cooked and served with a deft touch. Chocolate mousse pudding was a delight in its game bird themed cup. Two well stocked wood burners give the dining room and bar a welcoming warmth. Service was attentive and the wine list short but well thought out. The meals we had two breakfasts,two dinners and a lunch were very good. The only thing lacking was a pop of colour on the plate. Although the breakfast scrambled eggs were a delightful bright yellow. Keep up the good work Sam and your team

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2024
Rachel H.
What a wonderful evening we had at The Owl. It was a cold night but the warm atmosphere in the bar was a lovely start to the evening with a log burner giving out lots of heat. The dining room is nicely decorated and comfortable. The food was excellent. You could tell that the stock used for the Chicken Broth was a chicken carcass stock. The Venison Faggots were also excellent with a lovely gamey flavour. The Chilled rice pudding was so creamy. The others in my party also praised the food. We all felt that it was great value for money. The service was very professional and friendly. Overall an outstanding evening. We will be back soon and have been recommending The Owl to o friends. Many thanks to the staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2024
Kerry-Ann R.
Very special Birthday celebration in beautiful surroundings with delicious food!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 11, 2024
Stephen P.
Warm ,comfortable pub with very friendly and attentive staff with excellent food. Highly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 10, 2024
Jo W.
Great to see it open again. Well done Bantam for taking this lovely place on.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 07, 2024
Susan P.
Please may we come again!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 02, 2024
David C.
The new owners have given this pub a fantastice new lease of life, great atmosphere and sublime flavours in the food. Very good value for the quality.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 02, 2024
Elizabeth F.
First time at The Owl under new management. Lovely contrast between a busy bar and peaceful restaurant with amazing views. Food was excellent - rib of beef. No starters so had room for dessert - also excellent. One slight criticism - roast potatoes were dry but against everything else really didn’t matter. Availability and friendliness of the guys now managing was also outstanding and a highlight of a memorable visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 29, 2023
Paul H.
First visit after the Owl reopened. It was excellent - inventive lunch time menu, attentive and efficient stall and lovely ambience. Our only suggestion would be to add some sandwich options to the lunch menu for those that don’t want a more substantial meal. Highly recommended.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 14, 2023
James S.
Warm atmosphere during a winters night with plentiful ales and warm fires to welcome us. The food offering and demie very was excellent and we look forward to seeing how the menu expands throughout the seasons

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2023
Betty C.
Excellent, good food, wonderful service, nothing too much trouble. Lovely fire, pleasant surroundings.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2023
David K.
Quite excellent as always

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 27, 2024
Bob B.
Having eaten at the Owl and at Bantam on previous occasions, both of which were on my favourites list, I may have had too high an expectation this time as I thought the menu a little less adventurous than I'd hoped. It was nevertheless very enjoyable and perhaps a little more time is required for things to settle in. I look forward to the next visit though!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 13, 2024
Jane C.
Lovely to see The Owl back open. Charming as ever.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 06, 2023
Keith D.
This is great place to eat. The menu covers most tastes. The food was well prepared, well presented and delicious. The service was exemplary. The dining room itself is delightful. The only drawback our group commented on was that the plates weren't warm. I understand that The Owl has only very recently re-opened. I think they've made a great start and deserve to do well.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 25, 2023
John R.
Only been open a few days.Maybe a little honing of service will improve things. The food was excellent as were the surroundings and the warm welcome. Great place in lovely countryside. We will be back with friends and have already spread the word.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 28, 2024
Mac W.
Busy Sunday Lunch service, food was good quality, meat a little chewy. Could have put more than one roast on the menu (only Beef rump) Beautiful setting for a traditional pub, overall a good experience, we will return.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 04, 2024
Louise D.
The music was a bit loud in the general bar area and not very ambient for a midday lunch gathering

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 07, 2024
Mark C.
Sunday lunch was good but not exceptional. Service and ambience was very good. It was obvious a lot of money has been spent on the refit. We came for Sunday Lunch. Beef was good and pink. Roast potatoes weren't crisp/duck fat and obviously re-heated and a bit soft. Yorkshire pudding was too crisp and looked manufactured rather than home baked which it probably was. Could have done with another vegetable. Desserts were very nice. Wine reasonably priced.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 28, 2023
Duncan C.
It has great potential. But very quiet as it's just reopened. I will recommend locals but with a caveat that it's early days and will be great if it keeps on improving.