The Sawley Arms

About The Sawley Arms

Tucked into a small village near Fountains Abbey, this is the sort of pub families stumble on and then add to the list. The bar area is comfortable and cosy with a proper log fire, and there's a lovely outdoor space for warm afternoons, with free parking and buggy access making arrival easy. Food is cooked to order, so expect a wait when you're a big group — worth it for the Sunday roast beef, which people rave about, plus flat iron steak, sea bass and generous puddings like crumble and sticky toffee. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, and a nice buzzy atmosphere with burger and steak nights. Two honest snags: vegetarian choice is thin, and dogs may be seated in a quieter back room.

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