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The Castle Inn Spofforth, North Yorkshire, HG3 1BQ

  • 12 bedrooms
  • 12 bedrooms

Village Pub near Harrogate

The Castle is a popular dog friendly pub situated in the picturesque village of Spofforth midway between Harrogate and the A1 at Wetherby. The pub has a well-stocked bar, dining room, large garden, terrace, and flexible spaces for meetings and celebrations. Choose from 12 characterful en-suite bedrooms, each named after a historic castle and enjoy delicious food and drink.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • EV Charging nearby
  • Log Fires
  • Meeting Space
  • Parking
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Choose from 12 en-suite bedrooms across three beautiful room types: Premium, Modern & Classic.

Each room comes with comfortable beds, a TV, Yorkshire Tea, Cafetieres with Lonton coffee, complimentary toiletries, and WiFi access.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub.

Accessible rooms? Yes, Alnwick, is located on the ground floor and has accessible access and space to manoeuvre a wheelchair. Please contact the pub for further information.

EV Charging? Yes, Recharge your battery while you’re recharging your batteries…

Rental Cottage – The Keep is now also available to book close to the ancient monument site of Spofforth Castle.

Food & Drink

Sample menus
Sample Breakfast Menu Sample Menu Sample Sunday Menu

Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or supper. Expect comforting pub classics, seasonal dishes, delicious puddings, homemade pizza, freshly cut sandwiches at lunchtime, and a roast on Sundays.

Behind the bar you will find local cask ales brewed by Leeds Brewery, Theakston and Timothy Taylor’s, lagers, IPAs, ciders, spirits, cocktails, and wines to complement your food choices.  

In the summertime, enjoy al fresco drinking and dining on the terrace.

Nearby

Just a short drive away, the elegant spa town of Harrogate offers boutique shopping, beautiful gardens like the RHS Garden Harlow Carr, and the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms. History lovers can visit Knaresborough to explore its dramatic cliffside castle ruins and riverside walks, or head to Ripley with its fairytale-like castle and charming village square. For nature enthusiasts, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is nearby, offering stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and picturesque villages. Golfers can enjoy a round at Rudding Park or Pannal Golf Club, both within easy reach.