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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Dropped in and had a lovely welcome, a table was soon sorted for us in the restaurant and our menu choices taken. Service was great as was the lunch, only slight complaint was the Lamb was over cooked. Everything else was perfect and exceptional value.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Visited this lovely little pub on a recommendation and found the food excellent and the black sheep beer was the same . What a lovely place tooled away .

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

The Gait Inn was recommended to us by two [separate] people so we went for Sunday lunch with high expectations. It is definitely popular. The surroundings are lovely and the staff were very welcoming and efficient. But the Sunday lunch was quite disappointing. All of...us had to add salt [something I never do normally] to get flavour. The Yorkshire puddings were overcooked and chewy. There were not enough vegetables. The cost [£12] is very appealing but one felt it was cooked to a budget. Decidedly average and, sadly, disappointing. I doubt we will return, but if we do .............. please would someone make sure they have cleaned the toilets, thoroughly, before opening the pub? The mirror, especially, hasn't been cleaned in a goodly while.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023

The Kindling Club visited last night and were treated to a superb evening by the owners and staff of this great pub in the Wolds. The Beer and food were superb and the staff could not do anymore to make a lovely sociable evening.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023

Had a great lunch with friends for my hubby's 60th birthday.. superb food ' services. Great place, love it & great beer garden.. plenty of outdoor space to sit too.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023

We eat out regularly and at least once a month in the Pocklington area. Having eaten several times at the Gait Inn, we booked again in August. My husbands scampi was fine even if not great but my meal was dreadful. I'd ordered a beef...and potato pie but what I got was what looked like stewing steak- no potato with a pastry top. The meat was tough and bitter and the pieces varied from very, very hot to lukewarm- in my experience the sort of result you get from a microwave. I ate less than a quarter of the whole meal and refused to pay. The young waitress was very pleasant and asked if I wanted to speak to the chef- I didn't see the point and declined. Such a pity that we don't feel able to return as we like to support local business. Whether it's the cost of living that's resulting in poorer ingredients/cheaper cooking methods, I don't know but the end result is a meal that's just not worth having- we'd rather pay more for a decent meal.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 July 2023 via mobile

Me and my partner visited for the first time on Thursday for his birthday, after this place was recommended by a friend. From start to finish it was a lovely evening! The staff were lovely (especially the blonde haired one who’s name I didn’t get)...the food was brilliant! My partner had the bacon and mushroom starter, mains I had the beef and potato pie with chips and peas and partner had a steak, then of course we couldn’t leave without dessert! I had the brownie and partner had the trio of desserts! Neither of us had a single negative thing to say about any of it! If I’m being really picky my only comment was that I was gutted that the cheesecake was grape and butterscotch - never heard of grape in a cheesecake 😂 all in all we had an amazing evening, the atmosphere was great, the food was wonderful and staff were lovely! This is definitely going to be our regular place now for a meal out!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023 via mobile

Had a lovely bar meal, so great to see a pub that is busy with great drinks and service. Could not recommend enough for everything, service, atmosphere and quality of dishes.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023 via mobile

Stopped her for lunch with 50 Friends. The team coped with us effortlessly serving great food and drink quickly and friendly, which both were great. I will be back

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 May 2023 via mobile

We decided to do some walking on the Minster Way and had pre booked in here for a Sunday Roast. Fabulous lunch, great table for all of us and super friendly staff. Could not get over the value for money on the Sunday lunch.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 14 April 2023

Came here for an evening meal to try somewhere different. I opted for the meat pie and treacle sponge. Both were outstanding. The pie was full of succulent meat and was cooked to perfection. My friend also had the pie along with the brownie sundae,...she commented that both were lovely. Meals and drinks well priced. The pub itself has a lovely decor and atmosphere. A proper country pub. Just how I like it, I can't wait to return.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 April 2023 via mobile

Great traditional country pub in a great setting. Great place to stop off if you in need of a drink after enjoying the nearby walks. Just off minster way and wold way.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023 via mobile

Dropped in without a reservation whilst out walking in the area. Great feel and decor, lovely welcome and good pub grub menu. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 15 March 2023

what a great evening, lovely venue, friendly, welcoming staff, clean and relaxing surroundings. We all had a delicious meal. lovely starter Yorkshire puddings with onion gravy delicious (not available down south yet?) then I had the most delicious salmon steak with good choice of vegetables...which was a special. It was absolutely delicious. It was one of the most delicious meals I've had. My friends were very pleased with their choices too! A really enjoyable evening, thank you :)More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 November 2022

We have eaten at the Gait Inn several times after long walks - it never disappoints. Excellent value food, proper pub grub, with good range of beer and drinks. The staff are welcoming and really accommodating - it's a place I look forward to going...after a day of walking in the WoldsMore

Date of visit: May 2022
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5