Eat & Drink, Pubs & Bars, Restaurants
The Abbey Inn at Byland
About Us
Awarded Sustainable Pub of the Year in the Gastro Pub Awards 2025 and Best Sunday Roast in the U.K by The Good Food Guide in 2024.
The Abbey Inn is a nineteenth century, historic inn transformed into a cosy, relaxed country pub with bedrooms, overlooking the historic ruins of Byland Abbey in North Yorkshire. Serving a seasonal menu created by Chef Director Tommy Banks, alongside an excellently curated drinks list from real hand-pumped local ales to seasonal cocktails.
There's evolving, seasonal menus that champion classic, British food, with an added unique Oldstead style. Whether you’re enjoying a pint and some bar snacks next to the fire, or experiencing our full menu or children's menu, there’s something for everyone!
Sunday Roast Menu
We also serve and award-winning Sunday Roast from 12pm-7pm every Sunday.
Early Bird Menu
Our new Early Bird Menu will be available every Thursday and Friday from 5.30pm – 6.30pm (last orders to be in the kitchen by 6.30pm).
This delicious new set 2 or 3 course menu features some Abbey Inn classics like Beef Broth, Fish & Chips and Bread and Butter Pudding. Make sure to book in advance as this is going to be popular!
2 Courses – £29 | 3 Courses – £36
(Vegetarian options are available)
(Our main menu will also be available alongside this Early Bird Menu)
Opening Times
OPENING HOURS
Monday: 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.00pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
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DRINKS SERVED
Monday: 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5pm - 11pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
FOOD SERVED
Monday: 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 2pm & 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm
Room Types
The Abbey Inn, a relaxed country pub with rooms, overlooking the historic ruins of Byland Abbey. We offer our rooms every day of the week for stays up to 3 nights. The Abbey Inn is open for food Thursday - Monday. Guests staying on a Tuesday or Wednesday are welcome to dine at our sister restaurant The Black Swan Oldstead.
Facilities
- 3 luxury bedrooms
- Children's Menu
- Wheelchair access
- Outdoor garden seating
- Outdoor dining
- Vegetarian menus
- Views of the historical Byland Abbey
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