Where to Eat in Thirsk: The Best Restaurants and Bars

October 10, 2017 Terina Blouin

Thirsk is a small market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, it is 8 miles (13 km) south-south east of the county town of Northallerton.
Things to do in Thirsk

1. The Old Oak Tree

South Kilvington, Thirsk YO7 2NL, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +44 1845 523276
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 587 reviews

The Old Oak Tree

Family run freehold pub with restaurant serving home cooked food and real ales. Five en-suite rooms available on bed and breakfast basis.

Reviewed By jc j - Harrogate, United Kingdom

Greeted at the bar by very pleasant ladies, ordered drinks and taken to out table...menus delivered immediately from helpful young waitress, who returned to take our order taking time to point things out on the menu. We ordered, and were served piping hot food in a very short time...the starters as with the mains and sweets were delicious....I have read one or two quite bad reviews.... don't think the reviewers have actually visited The Old Oak as or food was exemplary and will most definitely return.......the Saturday night was one of snowfall the place was really busy..proving the quality, price and ambience is spot on....

2. The Buck Inn

Maunby, Thirsk Y07 4HD, England Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Steakhouse, Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$110 - HK$196 +44 1845 587777
Excellent
80%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

The Buck Inn

Located in the beautiful rural village of Maunby, in the heart of The Vale of York, you can be sure of a warm Yorkshire welcome at The Buck Inn* Head chef Dave Russell brings his unique personality and expertise to the kitchen with an eclectic menu, cooked fresh using the best of locally sourced, fresh seasonal produce* Yorkshire cask ales* oak beams & log fires* comfortable Seating and dining* available for private functions and receptions* free parking* community orientated* we're dog friendly and love cyclists

Reviewed By Chelskim

Would like to say what a fantastic place, I organised my mums hen party for the Buck inn yesterday and the guys couldn’t do enough to help, they made the whole thing so easy, the steaks are delicious and the chips well I’ll be back...MoreSo pleased you ladies had a great time and enjoyed our hospitality.

3. Arabica

87 Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1ET, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +44 1845 523869
Excellent
77%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Arabica

Reviewed By Keppel - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Had visited while on holiday few yrs ago.re visited today and not disappointed.Had lovely and plentiful food for lunch and coffess were great.In Arabica the tables are nicely spaced and there is lots of natural light compared to some of the more dark cramped coffee shops in the town.

4. Jaipur Spice

Busby Stoop Road, Thirsk YO7 4EQ, England Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night +44 1845 587635
Excellent
69%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 357 reviews

Jaipur Spice

Reviewed By juliedee1 - Sowerby, United Kingdom

Plenty to eat with good service, we would have preceded it to be piping hot though. We called in one Wednesday night for supper and a few drinks. They have a bar and the service is good.

5. Yorks Of Thirsk

Unit 1 The Old Post Office Market Place | Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1TF, England (Formerly Yorks Tearooms) Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Waitstaff, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks HK$31 - HK$110 +44 1845 526776
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 231 reviews

Yorks Of Thirsk

Reviewed By Nick D

Called off for morning coffee and loved the friendly vibe so much we returned for lunch. Delicious homemade quiche, salad and artisan bread followed by multiseed flapjack. Great value and bonus of spotting "Julian" from channel 5's Yorkshire Vet, one of our favourite programs. Great place.

6. The Kings Arms

Sandhutton, Thirsk YO7 4RW, England Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Gastropub, British, Pub, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$494 +44 1845 587887
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 162 reviews

The Kings Arms

Reviewed By m0rticia - york

Lovely cosy pub, excellent service, very reasonable prices and superb food. Best Sunday lunch I’ve had in quite some time. Scallops with Wensleydale were simple and scrummy with lovely fresh seeded bread. Roast swaledale lamb was cooked to perfection (nice and pink) with lots of lovely fresh seasonal veg. Black cherry and amaretto Eton mess - omg, just wow! Will definitely be back again, and again.......

7. Land & Sea

3 Back Lane | Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1NQ, England Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking Fast Food, British, Seafood, Gluten Free Options Lunch HK$55 +44 1845 522275
Excellent
87%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 113 reviews

Land & Sea

A lovely happy Fish & Chip shop serving the finest Icelandic haddock and cod along with the best British potatoes. Gluten free night also on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evening of each month!

Reviewed By vicky w

Got some fish&chips for lunch today and they were absolutely faultless,,fish cooked to perfection,,batter just right and lovely chips, on top of all that, the staff were as lovely as always and the shop was spotless,,thanks guys :)Hello Glad you enjoyed your visit. Yep, the girls are the best ever! All part of the experience. Hope to see you again. Craig

8. Bliss Cafe

Millgate, Thirsk YO7 1AA, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Cafe, British, Healthy, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch HK$24 - HK$78 +44 1845 868163
Excellent
86%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 625 reviews

Bliss Cafe

Bliss Cafe is situated a short walk from the Market Square heading towards Millgate car park and public conveniences. We are dog and child friendly and offer a warm welcome, table service and serve fresh local produce to order. We supply take out drinks and food and deliver lunches to our local business community. We are Allergen aware and offer a plethora of Gluten Free food including cakes. Also a range of Yorvale ice cream and sorbet. We always have a dairy free cake on offer as well. Our door is wide enough for wheelchair access but sadly we have two small steps up to our loo. We are happy to help you up and down the steps though...... Our wheelchair customers are able to ride straight up to a table and any special requests are met with a smile. Breakfast and lunch is served all day and if you can't manage a cake we do pretty beribboned boxes for you to take home some goodies. A small range of gifts is now available and Bliss has been completely refurbished in January 2016 to maintain our high standards for your comfort. We hope to see you soon

Reviewed By Morpheus60 - Harrogate, United Kingdom

This is a great little place for stoppoing off with your dog for coffee and cakes. Staff all dog lovers and provide a small dish of sausage treats for pooch.
my dog starts pulling on his lead when we approach the street the cafe is on!
staff are lovely and friendly. we keep coming back

9. White Horse Cafe

95 Market Place | YO7 1EY, Thirsk YO7 1EY, England Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available Cafe, Seafood, Fast Food, British Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +44 1845 522786
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 244 reviews

White Horse Cafe

Fish and Chip shop

Reviewed By Vivien W

Had fish & chips in the restaurant upstairs. Lovely food served by excellent staff as we relaxed watching the Market Place hustle and bustle.
There is a lift for the less abled which I understand is accessed round the back of the building. Very clean, in fact the cleanest windows I've seen in a long while!
Thank you for a lovely experience. x

10. The Whitestonecliffe Inn

Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe, Thirsk YO7 2PR, England Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Validated Parking Bar, British, Pub, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks HK$110 - HK$243 +44 1845 597271
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 231 reviews

The Whitestonecliffe Inn

Reviewed By Leximum - Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom

Great atmosphere in a traditional pub. Owner really lovely. We wanted to eat in the bar rather than the restaurant and that was no problem. We found a small table and he found us a better one. We felt really welcome and there was a lovely mix of customers. Thanks for a great evening.

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