Our Favourite Places to Eat in Yorkshire
The team at Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil is made up of family and friends, and we all work hard to bring you the brand that we all love and care about so much. Whether behind the scenes or out-front selling we are all passionate about one important thing... food!
Who better to ask to find out their top picks of the amazing places to eat and drink in Yorkshire!
With the county having a strong foodie scene, we’re spoilt for choice. Whether that’s a casual street food pop-up to experiencing a full-on tasting menu in a Michelin-starred eateries, we’ve got it all. With a strong focus on locally sourced ingredients, a visit to Yorkshire must include good food and drink.
Here’s where you’ll find our team enjoying their good food and drink…
Jennie's Choice - The Humber Fish Co.
Humber Street in Hull is becoming one of my preferred places to visit. Located on the edge of the Marina it offers a vibrant collection of restaurants, galleries and independents. It’s also not far to stroll into the old town; in my view an underrated part of the city!
I’ve eaten at the Humber Fish Co. a couple of times, and the ambience is lovely. Especially on a sunny day when they open the front to the restaurant onto the street. I’ve enjoyed a number of dishes, the most memorable being Mussels Thermidor which were amazing!
Jennie's Choice - The Pipe & Glass Inn
Set in the stunning village setting of North Dalton, in a beautiful, old English inn, The Pipe & Glass has been a family favourite for a long time, and many special occasions have been celebrated there. The menu is ever-changing with seasonal and local themes running through it. I generally choose a veggie option as they are always so creative and delicious!
Photo credit : The Pipe & Glass Inn
The Coast - Whitby
With connections to Captain Cook and Dracula, there’s so many reasons to visit this beautiful, historic coastal town. Just a stunning drive across the beautiful and vast North Yorkshire Moors, and you’ll drop into this bustling harbour town, ready to explore.
Work up a lunch (for us it’s fish and chips from The Magpie Café!) by tackling the 199 steps from the old town up to St. Mary’s Church. The steps were first recorded back in 1340 but are believed to be older. Thought to be a test of Christian faith for those wanting to worship, they are certainly worth the climb for the sea views, and a visit to the impressive ruin of Whitby Abbey, that was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for Dracula.
Just a short clifftop walk from the Abbey you’ll find Whitby Distillery. Housed in 19th century barns, it’s a must visit for all gin lovers. Pop into their visitor centre to find out how they craft their award-winning spirits and enjoy a Whitby Gin and tonic. We love The Original Edition, with its traditional, locally sourced botanicals including sugar kelp, heather and Yorkshire honey.
Whether you spend the afternoon wandering the narrow streets, visiting the Captain Cook Museum, beachcombing, or taking a boat tour around the harbour and beyond, you’ll have a packed day, and be planning your next trip there.
Photo credit : Whitby Distillery
The Foodie Capital - Malton
Just a few miles from our farm is the charming market town of Malton. Not only being the ideal base to explore all the places in this travel blog, there’s something special about this town. A town of makers and markets, it’s heralded as the Food Capital of Yorkshire, packed with artisan food and drink producers, and a real foodie delight to discover.
With a passion for independent shops, you’ll find the streets packed with family-run shops, creative makers, and all the food and drink producers you could possibly need. Make your way to Talbot Yard and you’ll find many of Malton’s food heroes housed here. Including Master Pâtissier and UK pastry champion, Florian Poirot, with the most delicious macarons, chocolates and desserts. Unmissable!
Come hungry and catch the monthly food markets, or book a session at Malton’s cookery school, The Cook’s Place and you’ll be in for a treat! You'll find all you need to know about the town at Visit Malton.
Just down the road from Malton you’ll pass through the Howardian Hills to find Castle Howard house and gardens. Home to the Howard family for more than 300 years, the interiors, architecture and landscape gardens are each one of a kind.
This stunning location has been the backdrop for many a film and TV production, Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton to name just two. The acres of gardens and the huge adventure playground make for the perfect family summer day out.
Photo credit : Visit Malton
The Picture Perfect Town - Helmsley
Driving from our farm through picture-perfect Howardian Hills villages, this picturesque market town is on our list of favourite places to visit. Be prepared to take a day or two to explore the town and area. Our perfect summer day out here would be spent shopping in the town’s independent shops, boutiques and galleries and picking up a picnic lunch from Hunters of Helmsley, our top spot for a foodie shop.
Taking a trip back in time we’d visit Helmsley Castle and the Walled Garden, before setting off a short distance to Riveualx Abbey where we’ll find a beautifully wooded valley with its abbey ruin, dating back to the 12th century. The perfect place for our picnic with a view!
Looking for a place to cool down we’d make our way to the town’s open air swimming pool. It brings such a holiday vibe to this small town during the summer months, and you can find all the things to see and do here.
Exhausted, we’d end the day with a trip to nearby Old Byland to Michelin-starred The Black Swan at Oldstead to enjoy their tasting menu by world renowned chef Tommy Banks, and stumble to one of their super stylish and understated guest bedrooms. Perfect.
