Places to Eat

Included below are recommendations of good places to eat from our previous cottage visitors and ourselves. Occasionally restaurants and coffee shops change ownership and staff, so please check tripadvisor for latest reviews. Current opening times, menus and phone numbers can usually be found via the ‘read more’ link.

Walking Distance

The Royal Oak, Old Malton

Just 400m from Doodale Cottage. Steven and Amanda took over the running of The Royal Oak in June 2019. Serves traditional pub grub most lunchtimes and evenings. Closed Monday.

The Wentworth Arms, Old Malton

Just across the road from Doodale Cottage. A warm welcome from Elaine awaits.
Lunchtime and evening food served most days. Friday fish and chip night is very popular.

The New Malton

In the centre of Malton.
Open Monday to Sunday for lunches and dinner.
Freshly made, locally sourced food with a continually changing list of cask ales. One of our favourite places to eat.

The Smithy Arms

In the Swinton about 3 miles away

Groovy Moo Fresh Artisan Gelato

In the Talbot Yard close to the centre of Malton.
Open Tuesday to Sunday.
So many amazing flavours to choose from – salted caramel, cherry bakewell…….

Kingfisher Cafe

In the centre of Malton.
Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Run by the Croft Community (part of Camphill Village Trust) who support adults with learning disabilities. The Croft community members are supported to run and work in the café, often using produce grown in their community garden in homemade soup and salads.

Leoni

In the centre of Malton.
Open Monday to Saturday.
Excellent coffee and a range of snacks.

YO Bakehouse

In the centre of Malton.
Open Monday to Sunday.
For coffee, tea, light lunches, afternoon tea (must be booked at least 48 hours in advance) and yummy bakery products.

Brandysnap Bistro

In the pretty village of Thornton-le-dale.
Open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only.
Small restaurant with plenty of character serving great food – ideal for a special celebration.
Booking advised.

The Horseshoe Inn

In the pretty village of Levisham.
Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
A great place for lunch when walking in the Hole of Horcum Area of the North York Moors.

The Blacksmith Arms

In the village of Westow – about 7 miles from Doodale Cottage.
Open Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
A family run pub serving traditional food.

The Fairfax Arms

In the village of Gilling East about 13 miles away between Malton and York

Beadlam Grange Farmshop and Tearoom

Just outside the village of Beadlam on the A170 between Helmsley and Pickering – about 18 miles from Doodale Cottage.
Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch.
Great for lunch when out and about for the day. Pick up provisions from the farmshop, deli and butchers. Or browse the country styled gift and interior shop.

Graze on the Green

In the heart of the North York Moors at Rosedale Abbey – about 17 miles from Doodale Cottage.
Opening days depend on the season.
Serving sandwiches, light meals, cakes and pastries.

Dale Head Farm Tea Garden

In the heart of the North York Moors at the top of Rosedale Valley – about 20 miles from Doodale Cottage.
Open Monday to Sunday (some days self service – see website for details).
Amazing views. Can be reached by car (single track road) or a number of walks – see website for details.
We refuelled for the remainder of our walk with homemade lemonade, sandwiches made with homemade bread and a slice of moggy.

To Book

Phone Sally on 01653 694530