Winning Post, York — Restaurant in England

4 Words to start. GRAVY BOAT AS STANDARD.

This is a 5 min walk from home, and I've overlooked it, too many times as it happens! Opting for 2 beef dinners and 1 chicken burger (between 3 of us), we sat and waited. A well stocked bar, for lager and real drinkers alike aswel as gin fans, keeps you occupied till dinner arrives.

3 good slices of perfectly cooked beef, accompanied with 2 homemade Yorkshire, turns up. Separate bowls of mixed veg (carrots, leeks, broccoli, sugar snaps, savoy cabbage), roast potatoes and a very drinkable boat of extra gravy. I can't knock any of it. Best pub roast in a long time. The boy's chicken burger involved a chicken breast in ciabbatta, with a good portion of (possibly 2 cooked) chips. He was silent throughout, a very good sign he was happy with his choice. The tables are plenty big enough for plates, drinks, extras and room at the sides for push/high chairs. Now to pudding. Bakewell tart and custard for one, and lemon and lime cheesecake with cream for the other. Again, I found no reason to fault either. All in all with 2 pints, 2 cokes and a lime and soda to drink, I walked away just short of £60 lighter. And you know what, I walked away on a full belly and content. You know what else, I will happily return, sooner...

The food here is lovely, but the service left much to be desired. We visited on a quiet Saturday midday with two young children and were told to seat ourselves anywhere. Our meals, ordered from both the main and children's menus were delicious. A little overpriced but portion sizes were good. However, staff were overly eager to clear plates while some of us were still eating, making us feel rushed on multiple occasions. We also ordered desserts which did take a while to arrive but again staff were overly eager to clear plates.

The experience took a disappointing turn when a staff member asked us to quiet our toddler—despite the pub offering a children's menu and having other families present. We had brought toys and books, but as toddlers do, he became slightly restless toward the end of the meal. The request was made loudly across the pub, making us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, even though we were seated separately from other guests.

While we understand that some settings may not be suited for children, a family-friendly venue at midday on a Saturday should be accommodating. Unfortunately, this did not feel like a child-friendly establishment, and the situation could have been handled more...

WOW! I cannot believe how incredible the food was here.

We were a large group and had meals ranging from a chorizo and pulled pork pie to a beef dish to burgers and to children's chicken nuggets.

The chicken nuggets were homemade and just delightful, the pie was decadent with the most amazing pastry and my husband said the burger was the best pub burger he has ever had (a HUGE compliment).

There was so much space for the little ones so we never felt like we were possibly interrupting or spoiling other people's meal. There was enough space for 2 prams too without feeling cramped.

The hospitality and attentiveness was spot on.

The decor was gorgeous and even though we parked in town, it was nice to see a few available parking spaces outside too.

Many moons ago this was our local as students and we never felt welcome or comfortable...wow, hasn't everything changed.

I wish you every success :) when having another uni reunion in York, we will certainly be back. Thank you for a fantastic...