Pubs and Restaurants
Within a TWO mile radius of Cockerdale there are FOUR country inns and TWO fine dining restaurants (one with a Michelin Star). They are listed here in alphabetical order and included one outlier (also with a Michelin star) which is slightly further away.
A 19th century, historic inn transformed into a relaxed country pub with rooms, overlooking the historic ruins of Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire.Under the guidance of Tommy Banks, the Abbey Inn, Byland, is a relaxed country pub with rooms, overlooking the Gothic ruins of 14th century Byland Abbey, one of England’s grandest monasteries.
The Abbey Inn
Byland
York
YO61 4BD
Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors between the impressive Byland Abbey ruins and the Kilburn White Horse, The Black Swan is a Michelin-starred, 4 AA Rosette restaurant by chef Tommy Banks.
The Black Swan
Oldstead
York
North Yorkshire
YO61 4BL
The Fauconberg, beautiful 17th century country inn, full of charm, character and history. A proper Yorkshire pub, serving great honest wholesome food, fine wines and spirits and real hand pulled ales. Recognised as one of Yorkshire’s best traditional village Inns, with flagstone floors, wooden beams and cosy log fires. My local!
The Fauconberg
Coxwold
North Yorkshire
YO61 4AD
01347 868 214

The Forresters Arms is a traditional Inn set in the village of Kilburn, at the foot of Sutton Bank and the White Horse, under new management and completely refurbished in Autumn 2020. Serving home-cooked pub classics plus seasonal specials, we also have 8 ensuite bedrooms and a private dining room. We serve food 7 days a week and always have takeaway (for food and beer !)

The Hare, a 12th Century Inn, but 21st Century Restaurant is nestled in the beautiful North York Moors, in the pretty countryside village of Scawton, near Helmsley. Multiple award winning Head Chef, proprietor, Paul Jackson and his team, creates and prepares beautiful food for you from seasonally available local produce, to give you an exceptional fine dining experience in a relaxed and intimate setting.
The Hare Inn,
Scawton,
Nr Thirsk.YO7 2HG
01845 597 769

Michelin starred inn situated just outside Helmsley (a 20 minute drive from Cockerdale); The Star is serves ‘modern Yorkshire’ food made primarily from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, such as local game, North Sea fish and fresh herbs from its own kitchen garden. An Inn with hospitality steeped into its very timbers.
The Star Inn,
High Street,
York. YO62 5JE
01439 770397
The Staplyton Arms stands in the quaint & picturesque village of Wass – there is a lovely walk through the woods from Cockerdale (about 1 hour each way). This newly refurbished pub and restaurant offers a memorable dining experience.
The Stapylton Arms
Wass,
York
YO61 4BE
01347 868280