Festive Food and Drink

Indulging in delicious food and drink at this time of the year is the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. Whether you are gathering for Christmas or New Year or simply wish to enjoy hearty seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, North Yorkshire is the perfect place to be. Treat yourself to a fine dining meal, enjoy Sunday lunch in a cosy pub after a long bracing walk or warm up with a delicious hot chocolate in a charming tearoom.

 A Celebration of Festive Flavours

Festive food and drink is an important part of Christmas celebrations and here in North Yorkshire you can find lots of culinary delights. Whether you would like to experience festive food aboard a steam train or indulge in a yuletide take on an afternoon tea in stunning surroundings there’s lots to try. Browse one of the many Christmas markets with stalls selling locally produced beers, gins and wines alongside artisan chutneys, cheeses and condiments or call into local independent shops for great foodie fare.

A festive Pork roll is served by a woman in a pop-up eatery at a Christmas market.

Festive Food Events

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Settle - Dales

Christmas Wine Tasting - Settle Victoria Hall

24 Nov 26

Get into the festive spirit with a wonderful evening of wine, good company…

The Rudding Festive Season
Harrogate - Heart

The Rudding Festive Season - Rudding Park

27 Nov - 1 Jan 27

The Rudding Festive Season embraces the magic wonder and beauty of Narnia.…

Christmas at Billy Bob's
Skipton - Dales

Christmas at Billy Bob's - Billy-Bob's Parlour

28 Nov - 20 Dec 26

There’s something rather special about Billy Bob’s at Christmas. The…

Ripley Castle Christmas Market
Harrogate - Heart

Ripley Castle Christmas Market - Ripley Castle…

29 Nov 26

Join over 40 local traders at this stunning location between Harrogate and…

A Foodie Destination to Savour

North Yorkshire has an amazing array of highly acclaimed restaurants, cosy village pubs, chic bars, trendy brasseries and cute tearooms, making the county the perfect place to visit. Food fans can tuck into carefully curated tasting menus at award-winning restaurants with a choice of Michelin starred and AA rosette awarded eateries. Try a cocktail or craft beer seated in sleek surroundings or head for a Sunday roast in a historic pub.

Seek out one of the many tearooms and cafés in villages, towns and at our attractions where you can choose from an array of tasty home baked cakes, scones and biscuits, perfect to pair with a steaming coffee or elaborately decorated hot chocolate. Eat inside or choose the takeaway option and enjoy as you explore.

Find a Festive Feast

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Kirkbymoorside - Moors

The Feather & Beak at Brickfields Farm

Set in 14 acres of naturally landscaped pasture woodland and water on the…

The Mayfield Seamer
Scarborough - Coast

The Mayfield Pub & Carvery

The Mayfield is at the focal point of Seamer village just outside…

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Robin Hood's Bay - Coast

The Loxley Pub at Hotel Victoria

A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits in the Loxley Pub at Hotel Victoria.…

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Goathland and Grosmont - Moors

The Inn On The Moor Dining

Enjoy a menu of homely classics form a Moors pub built on a history of…

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Scarborough - Coast

The Hideout

Discover The Hideout in Scarborough: A coastal gem offering delectable…

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Whitby - Coast

Royal Fisheries

A firm favourite with both locals and tourists alike, also affectionately…

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Scarborough - Coast

Reflections Restaurant & Bar

Reflections Restaurant serves a regularly changing a la carte menu always…

Palm Court Hotel Scarborough
Scarborough - Coast

The Palm Court Hotel Restaurant

The Palm Court Hotel is a centrally situated hotel and restaurant, just…

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