Shocking... Clearly under new management and forgotten to hire a chef. Scary to think that people may visit Yorkshire and a meal here could shape thier opinion of the area. We booked a meal after reviewing the google reviews and photos. It was clear that the majority of photos and reviews are from previous ownership/management. The dinning area was dirty and dusty. The toilets were even worse.... The food, priced at about 30 quid for 2 courses implied it was going to save the experience.... not the case. The beef and cooked well, but the rest of the meal was shocking. Burnt yorkshires, raw cauliflower cheese and the potatos definitely werent made within the days service and I w be surprised...
The Bruce Arms is a delightful combination of rustic country charm and culinary excellence. It has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with an excellent host and staff. They offer a fantastic selection of drinks and wines. However, the highlight is definitely the food. I have dined here multiple times, most recently for a delicious Sunday dinner. The menu is thoughtfully crafted and changes with the seasons, offering a great dining experience with delicious vegetarian options as well. If you're looking for a taste of the local area with a warm Yorkshire welcome and exceptional food, The Bruce Arms is the place to go. It is a true hidden gem that we will definitely be returning to!
All the rooms are named after famous Bruces ! You have Fiona Bruce (obviously), Ken Bruce, Robert the Bruce, Bruce Forsyth etc We stayed in the Bruce Bannerman aka the Incredible Hulk room and very comfortable it was too. The food was extraordinary, I had the lamb Henry and, my goodness, was it tasty. Mrs MaverickTendency had the Bacon and Queen scallop Caesar which apparently was equally wonderful. All washed down with wonderful Theakston bitter brewed just up the road in Masham. I can thoroughly recommend the Bruce Arms, some of the best food I've had. A visit to the church and the Marmion Tower (English Heritage site) is recommended.
My friend and I thought we would give this pub a try after a fabulous review in the local paper. Having previously dined at the establishment across the road from here and vowing never to return due to the unbelievably unfriendly welcome this place is poles apart. From first stepping through the door to leaving several hours later the warmth and general friendliness from all the staff was a delight. They couldn't have tried harder to make our visit any better. We both had the roast beef sandwich.....huge, tasty and very filling. We are planning our next visit already !
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I’m not sure which Bruce Arms Sam L from Knaresborough reviewed (see below) but the one we went to yesterday was super. Very friendly staff and super Sunday lunch. The cauliflower cheese was absolutely delicious too. We had coffee outside as the weather was lovely. The baklava served with it was a lovely touch and tasty too. The outside seating area is very pleasant and we saw someone adding more plants etc to make it even nicer. We will be back. Well done to all concerned.
I called last minute this evening and was able to get a table in 30 minutes. When we arrived, the bar was packed with locals chatting and laughing. The atmosphere was great, and our meal was delivered quickly even though the pub was very busy. The staff were attentive despite being very busy, and the quality of our meal was excellent. It was nice to see a village pub so bustling, and we will definitely be back soon.
We are locals and have visited this restaurant for Sunday lunch a few times and recently went for dinner. We truly believe it is excellent, from the variety of drinks to the delicious food and attentive staff. While many pubs are facing challenges, this one seems to be doing well and deserves our support. We will definitely return.
Friendly and cosy pub. Lovely bedrooms. Great food cooked and served with flair. Lamb Henry was tender and the chef was happy to swop couscous for green veggies. Tasty breakfasts. Beer was good too!
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Absolutely amazing -we had been previously and took our family this time and it certainly didn’t disappoint! We all agreed it was the best Sunday dinner we have ever had!
Homely pub with excellent dinner menu and breakfast. The food is outstanding and the location is handy for Leeds and a half way point to Scotland
