The Stone Trough

4.2 (402)

£25 and under

British

Kirkham Abby, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7JS

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The Stone Trough

4.2

£25 and under

British

York

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

We are ‘An all-season pub’, warming fires in the winter and relaxing in the garden through the summer months. On Sundays you’d think the whole of Yorkshire had descend on the pub. Sundays are something of an institution, it’s the busiest day of the week, with Roast Dinners taking the centre stage

We pride our self on being accessible, whilst dishes on the main menu can cost from £14.00 to £20.00, there's a delicious take on pub classics that cost around the £10.00 mark, packed with drinkers and eaters alike.
Up in the Restaurant there is a more subtle affair, serving plates of food designed to reflect the wonderful local produce. We aim to combine the traditional local pub with a a top-notch dining destination. A melting pot of local’s who want to avoid the chore of cooking, alongside those looking to have a blow out meal celebrating all sorts of events.
Most importantly dogs & muddy boots welcome!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01653 618713
Website
http://www.thestonetroughinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Fall
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a full venue hire for a special occasion with a buffet & canapes or looking to reserve the restaurant area ( which is separate to the bar). No party is too small for us to look after & tailor make your event to your own bespoke style.

Location
Kirkham Abby, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7JS
Area
York
Parking Details
We have a large car park on site.
Entertainment
Supporting local talent is extremely important to us & we offer a calendar of live music throughout the year...we have everything from acoustic duets right through to our 'Tribute to Fridays' which is on once a month for half the year- hosting a bevvy of your favourite stars -greatest tribute acts- dinner & dancing! Special events run through out the year- from Family Fun days to Music Festivals - contact the restaurant for our upcoming calendar of events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Concierge
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16hr Slow Cooked
Roasted Peppered Rump of Aged Beef, served with Yorkshire Pudding and Yorkshire Ale Gravy (Served Pink)
Chicken Breast Poached with Brandy
Butter and Thyme, Panéed Chicken, Mushroom and Tarragon Bon Bon, Crispy Chicken Wing, and Wholegrain Mustard Gravy
Puff Pastry Wellington of Beetroot
Butternut Squash, Red Onion and Puy Lentils, bound in a Kale Pesto (Available Vegan or Vegetarian)

To Finish

Signature Sticky Toffee Date Pudding
with Molasses Toffee Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Mocha Pots
Chocolate Ice Cream, Toasted Crushed Walnuts, Maldon Sea Salt
Apple
Pear and Blackberry Crumble, Spiced Oat Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Stone Trough.

4.2

(402)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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402 Reviews

J
Joanne
Yorkshire4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Standards weee set extremely low right from the beginning… walked in to 2 staff members at the bar and the completely ignored us for a good 5 mins!! Poor customer service. The food was mediocre at best! Definitely not worth the money. The only good thing is the views. A staff member removed the service charge prior to me paying the bill because in his words “the service was bad”! Speaks volumes!! Would I recommend or return? Absolutely NOT.
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Richard
Yorkshire3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 January 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Pub was completely closed when we arrived and looked like it hadn’t been open for a while. No cars in the car park, no lights on. Shame as it’s a lovely pub and last time we ate there food was very nice. Obviously they’ve not updated OpenTable with their status.
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sue
Yorkshire19 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 January 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant was not open and we drove all the way there for my Birthday meal ! Why is it on open table if not open !!
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FRANCINE
Manchester/Greater Manchester10 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 January 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made our booking, confirmed that we were attending at 6pm and received a text today that everything was ok and our booking was confirmed. We spent half an hour on dark icy roads navigating our way to the place and called to say that we would be 5 mins late. No one answered so we arrived 5 minutes late. The whole place was in complete darkness, no one answering the telephone and the doors were locked. Perhaps if you were closed it would be helpful not to take bookings and confirm the reservation or maybe have an answerphone to explain what’s happening ?
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Lee
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is such a beautiful pub and setting. It's such a shame that the food is so poor! I'll visit again but just for drinks.
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FayeM
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a belated Christmas treat with friends and we had a lovely time. We thought the view from the table was outstanding and the food was plentiful and tasty.
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JP
JackP
London1 review
3.0
Dined on 10 December 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was really looking forward to lunch here after visiting Castle Howard. Menu promised a lot but quality of food was not as expected. My Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie was tiny and resembled a Pukka Chip Shop Pie with a teaspoon of Mushy Peas and a few Chips. Sorry but need to do better.
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AlistairF
Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 August 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed by lunchtime menu. Venison and bacon pies excellent. Also 2 mains salads excellent. Couldn’t fault service. Prompt and attentive. Great views.
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MalcolmD
Yorkshire7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 June 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had Sunday lunch,the menu is limited but there was enough choice for us,the whitebait was especially good.
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Mannidj
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on 28 May 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The pub is fine although the service was variable. People nice but we had to keep reminding them to fetch drinks we ordered. Seemed to me that the system need refining as there were plenty of serving staff but disorganised. Menu was limited also. There was a 'better' menu tucked in behind the main one but was told dishes on there weren't being served. This surprised me for a Saturday night.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01653 618713
Website
http://www.thestonetroughinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ben Fall
Private party facilities
Whether you are looking for a full venue hire for a special occasion with a buffet & canapes or looking to reserve the restaurant area ( which is separate to the bar). No party is too small for us to look after & tailor make your event to your own bespoke style.

Location
Kirkham Abby, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7JS
Area
York
Parking Details
We have a large car park on site.
Entertainment
Supporting local talent is extremely important to us & we offer a calendar of live music throughout the year...we have everything from acoustic duets right through to our 'Tribute to Fridays' which is on once a month for half the year- hosting a bevvy of your favourite stars -greatest tribute acts- dinner & dancing! Special events run through out the year- from Family Fun days to Music Festivals - contact the restaurant for our upcoming calendar of events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wine

Featured in

24 June 2025
Kirkham Hall in North Yorkshire on the market at £25m
The Stone Trough Inn overlooks Kirkham Abbey and is described as a community hub, sourcing food and beer locally. Its general manager says the inn aims to welcome locals and attract visitors looking for good food.
Published in Great British Life

FAQs

Business casual, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than anything formal.

The Stone Trough feels like a rustic country pub, stone floors, wooden beams and a cosy conservatory with spectacular valley views, with warming fires in winter and a relaxed garden for summer dining.

Yes, dogs are welcome: the owner says "dogs & muddy boots welcome!" and many guests note the pub is dog-friendly both inside and in its outdoor seating.

Yes, families are welcome: reviewers describe children enjoying meals and games, staff accommodating family visits, and the pub hosting large family celebrations comfortably.

Yes, The Stone Trough offers outdoor seating: a garden and terraced area used in summer, with picnic tables out front that guests enjoy for views and al fresco meals.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Stone Trough; the owner says "dogs & muddy boots welcome, " and guests report the pub is dog-friendly throughout.

The Stone Trough offers an upstairs restaurant/conservatory dining area with lovely views, a bar area for casual drinks, and outdoor/terrace garden seating including picnic tables in front of the pub.

Yes, guests report the pub prides itself on being accessible, and visitors say a wheelchair was warmly welcomed on booking and arrival.

Portions are often generous for the roast and larger meals, guests describe the roast dinners and party meals as filling and plentiful.

Yes, The Stone Trough can work well for a special evening: guests have chosen it for anniversaries and Valentine's, and the upstairs restaurant is a subtler dining space.

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The Stone Trough

4.2

£25 and under

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York

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

The Stone Trough

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The Stone Trough

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About this restaurant

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Concierge
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Menu

To Begin

Cream of Leek and Caramelised Potato Soup

Southern Indian Spiced Crispy Whitebait

Slow Cooked Pork and Duck Leg Rillettes

To Follow

16hr Slow Cooked

Chicken Breast Poached with Brandy

Puff Pastry Wellington of Beetroot

To Finish

Signature Sticky Toffee Date Pudding

Dark Chocolate Mocha Pots

Apple

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