Christmas Festivities 2023
We are delighted to announce our festive plans for this Christmas - Artisan Outdoor Christmas Markets, Festive Lunch & Dinner, Family Sunday Lunches with a present from Santa to name but a few of our special events taking place.
Christmas Day and New Year's Eve is already very busy so please do let us know if you would like us to book you a table for these important dates.
The Drovers Arms, York Road, Skipwith, North Yorkshire YO8 5SF
Award winning venue
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
The multi award winning Drovers Arms, set in the tiny, picturesque village of Skipwith only ten miles south of York, has great food, fine ales, plenty of gin, friendly atmosphere and has become one of the area’s main destination restaurant. The delicious homemade food is locally sourced and reflects the changing seasons, mirroring the wonderful walks to be found through Skipwith Common, right on its doorstep.
Restaurant
Comfortable, warming and welcoming the Restaurant at The Drovers Arms is a great spot to eat, drink and relax. Our kitchen team are led by Head Chef Mike Cummings while the Front of House brigade are directed by Front of House Manager Adam. The team will do everything possible to ensure you have an exceptional experience.
Country Pub
Award winning hand pull cask ales, over 60 gins, personally selected wine list. The Drovers Arms Country Pub is a great place to sit by the fire and enjoy a relaxing pint or delicious glass of wine. Dogs are also permitted into the bar area where our full menu is available.
Outside Garden, Huts & Tipi Experience
New for this summer we have our exciting new additions to outside with our 'Garden', 'Hut' & 'Tipi' experiences. Book for dinner under the stars, a hut for an intimate private dining experience with table top heaters or a table in the fully heated Tipi (blankets and rugs are also included).
Expertly crafted dishes
Mike Cummings and the Kitchen brigade create dishes and menus inspired by local produce and the ever changing seasons. Working with a key number of renowned suppliers who share our vision and ethos, the team work to create great pub fair, done our way, using outstanding produce, handled and cooked with care, love and passion.
Expertly crafted dishes
Mike Cummings and the Kitchen brigade create dishes and menus inspired by local produce and the ever changing seasons. Working with a key number of renowned suppliers who share our vision and ethos, the team work to create great pub fair, done our way, using outstanding produce, handled and cooked with care, love and passion.
Hot from the pass
Serving the best from our trusted suppliers
Yorkshire Dales Meat
Yorkshire Dales Meat Company began when Stephen Knox of Mill Close Farm in Bedale, North Yorkshire began selling his beef directly to the public. Over the years, the company has grown to supply some of the most prestigious venues in the north
F.R. Fowlers & Son
F.R. Fowler & Son are the third generation of a traditional, family-run business, which has been supplying local restaurants, hotels, catering trades and the general public with the best quality fish for over 100 years.
House of Townend
Quality is at their core, they are meticulous in sourcing of wines, working closely with their winemakers. House of Townend have direct relationships with some of the world’s top estates and domaines allowing them to offer the best quality wines and value for money from entry level upwards.
“Spent two evenings dining at this pub, and both times the food was delicious. They went out of their way to accommodate two Vegans in our party, and cooked special tasty meals for them... Would definitely recommend.”
Lizzy, TripAdvisor
Events
Festive Lunch & Dinner – 24 November till 23 December
It’s time for festive dining so celebrate together with colleagues, friends and family and enjoy a homemade locally sourced 3 course festive dinner in the restaurant with festive tunes, crackers, and table novelties. Ideal for large groups and those long awaited office party’s Served from Friday 24th November 2023 until and including 23rd December 2023…
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Artisan Outdoor Christmas Markets – 2, 9 & 16 December
Join us through December for our ‘outdoor’ Artisan Christmas markets in our huts and enclosed heated tipi. View what stunning products and produce the local area has to offer, find some lovely Christmas presents and festive items to theme your festive feel at home. Walk around the stalls whilst enjoying a glass of mulled…
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Festive family Sunday Lunch – present from Santa – Sunday 3, 10 & 17 December
Christmas just wouldn’t be right without a visit to The Drovers! This year The Drovers Arms are running family friendly Sunday lunches with festive kids’ activities, traditional roast meats and presents for the kids! Join us for lunch on our festive family Sundays. All children will get a wrapped selection box, and a chance to…
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Christmas Eve Festive Sunday Lunch & Dinner
Christmas Eve – a time for family and friends to enjoy the festive season together, relax, eat, and enjoy. Food Served 12.00pm – 8.00pm Bar Open 12.00pm – 10.00pm We will be offering our festive Sunday lunch menu and some festive specials created by our Head Chef. Bookings advisable, no pre-orders or deposits required. Should…
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Christmas Day Lunch
Enjoy a truly magical Christmas Day with your family and friends, relax and let us do the hard work so you can unwind and indulge with a delicious 5 course traditional Christmas Day lunch, including crackers and table novelties Bar open 11am till 4.00pm, Lunch served from 12.00pm (confirmed at booking) £95 per head | …
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Boxing Day lunch & early dinner
Boxing Day – a time for family and friends to enjoy the festive season together, relax, eat and enjoy Lunch served 12.00pm – 6.00pm Bar open 12.00pm – 8.00pm We will be offering our full menu and some festive specials created by our Head Chef. Bookings advisable, no pre-orders or deposits required. Should you wish…
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New Years Eve Celebrations!
Join us this year and celebrate 2023 into what’s going to be an amazing 2024. Arrive to prosecco and canapes, dinner being served at 8.00pm and entertainment from 10.00pm playing the bells chime at midnight and until 1.00am. Bar closes & carriages at 1am. Bar open from 7pm, Dinner served at 8.00pm – £89.00 per…
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New Years Day
New Year’s Day is a time for relaxing, feeding and recovering! Join us throughout the day where our full menu will be available, the perfect time for a Yorkshire reared burger, East Coast fish and chips or something more special if celebrating the New Year with friends and family. Tables available from 12.00pm through until…
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Opening hours
Bar Opening Times:
Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 10.30pm
Friday: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 8.00pm
Restaurant Opening Times:
Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Friday: 12pm - 2.30pm & 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Saturday: 12pm - 9.00pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6.00pm