The Fox and Hounds Inn Ainthorpe

The Fox and Hounds Inn Ainthorpe Country Pub and Restaurant with En-Suite Rooms. Dog friendly. Great for walking, cycling and dark skies astronomers. All rooms en-suite. Licensed premises.
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Former coaching inn, now a high quality Country Pub and Restaurant with Accommodation. Rural location in North York Moors National Park. Great location for visitors to explore Moors and Coast. Four Star Inn recommended by Visit Britain, Quality in Tourism. Car Parking, garden, bicycle storage and great walks from our doorstep.

A pint with a view is one thing.A pint with a view and something good to eat alongside it is even better. 🍺☀️Pull up a s...
12/06/2026

A pint with a view is one thing.

A pint with a view and something good to eat alongside it is even better. 🍺☀️

Pull up a seat in the beer garden, take in the views across the North York Moors, and settle in for a while.

Whether it's a couple of small plates to share, one of our large plates from the summer menu, or just a well-earned drink after a walk on Danby Moor, there's no need to rush anywhere.

This is exactly what summer afternoons at Fox & Hounds are made for.

North York Moors National Park

One of the best things about staying at Fox & Hounds?You don't need to get in the car to find views like these.Step out ...
10/06/2026

One of the best things about staying at Fox & Hounds?

You don't need to get in the car to find views like these.

Step out of your room or glamping pod, head up onto Danby Moor, and before long you're looking out across some of the finest scenery in the North York Moors.

If you're planning a summer staycation, a few days spent exploring the moors, enjoying a pint back at the pub, and slowing the pace down for a while is hard to beat.

A small favour if you're heading out onto the moors this summer:
- Please stick to the marked footpaths
- Keep dogs on a short lead
- Give wildlife plenty of space, especially ground-nesting birds
- Under no circumstances light a fire or disposable BBQ
- Take any litter home with you and leave no trace behind

The North York Moors is a special place. Let's help keep it that way.

Not a bad view to have on your doorstep, either.

North York Moors National Park

Already thinking about your summer staycation?Picture a few days in a glamping pod behind a traditional North York Moors...
08/06/2026

Already thinking about your summer staycation?

Picture a few days in a glamping pod behind a traditional North York Moors inn.

Walks up onto Danby Moor straight from the door. A dog asleep at your feet after a day exploring. A pint in the beer garden. Dinner from the new summer menu. Maybe a game of pool before turning in for the night.

That's the nice thing about staying at Fox & Hounds in Ainthorpe.

Everything you need is right here. Premium drinks behind the bar, proper pub food in the pub or dining room, comfortable dog-friendly pods, and walking routes that start the moment you step outside.

The hardest decision is usually whether to head out for another walk or stay where you are and order another drink.

Not a bad way to spend a few summer days in the North York Moors.

What do most dads actually want for Father's Day?A good roast?Maybe a pint?And absolutely no responsibility for washing ...
07/06/2026

What do most dads actually want for Father's Day?

A good roast?

Maybe a pint?

And absolutely no responsibility for washing up afterwards 🤣

Sounds reasonable enough to us.

Join us this Father's Day for Sunday lunch at the Fox & Hounds, with hand-carved roasts, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables, and all the trimmings.

📅 Sunday 15th June, 12-8pm

Table reservations are recommended.

"We'll see if we've got room for dessert."A sentence said at plenty of tables... and rarely followed through.Hot Fudge B...
05/06/2026

"We'll see if we've got room for dessert."

A sentence said at plenty of tables... and rarely followed through.

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae loaded with marshmallow and chocolate fudge cake ice cream, whipped cream, peanuts, and plenty of chocolate sauce.

Roasted Vanilla Panna Cotta with cherry compote and amaretti crumb.

And a Strawberry Posset with matcha shortbread crumb and macerated strawberries.

The real challenge isn't deciding whether to have dessert.

It's deciding which one.

Worth saving a bit of room for if you're joining us this weekend.

Sunshine, pub food, and a pint in the beer garden…Beer garden drinks with the moors behind you, small plates to share, p...
21/05/2026

Sunshine, pub food, and a pint in the beer garden…

Beer garden drinks with the moors behind you, small plates to share, proper mains, and something sweet afterwards while the evening’s still warm.

The Lamb Belly Tacos have been going down well, the Grilled Half Chicken’s made for summer evenings, and there’s plenty on the dessert menu worth leaving room for.

Whether you’ve been out and about in Danby and the North York Moors or you’re just after a proper pub to settle into for the afternoon, Fox & Hounds comes into its own with the weather we’re meant to be getting this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday are fully booked for stays now, but there’s still a bit of availability left in the glamping pods on Friday and a few rooms left for Bank Holiday Monday if you fancy stretching the weekend out a little longer.

Small plates, local ale, and summer evenings in the North York Moors.The new menu at Fox & Hounds Ainthorpe is built aro...
15/05/2026

Small plates, local ale, and summer evenings in the North York Moors.

The new menu at Fox & Hounds Ainthorpe is built around relaxed summer evenings at the pub. A few small plates to share between the table, proper mains if you’re hungry, and seasonal desserts worth leaving room for afterwards.

We recommend two or three small plates each, especially if there’s a pint involved.

Whether you’ve been out walking on the moors or just fancy settling into the pub for the evening, there’s plenty on the menu worth staying a little longer for this summer.

The new menu’s well worth a look if you’re planning a visit.

11/05/2026

Worth setting the alarm for this one.

Stay over in one of the glamping pods at Fox & Hounds, head up onto Danby Moor early, and you’ll catch the sunrise rolling in across the towards Whitby and Sandsend.

It’s only a couple of miles, easy going underfoot, and one of those walks that clears your head before the day’s even started.

Then it’s back down for breakfast at the pub.

Fresh air, quiet skies, and a proper start to the morning.

07/05/2026

Out here, Sundays are best kept simple.

A walk on the moors, a proper roast at Fox & Hounds in Ainthorpe, and maybe a pint while you’re at it.

Roast beef, plenty of gravy, Yorkshire puddings done right, and somewhere warm to settle in afterwards.

Whitby and Danby are just down the road, but once you’re here, most people don’t rush off anywhere.

If you’ve got Sunday in mind, worth getting a table booked.

We could tell you what it’s like at the Fox & Hounds in Ainthorpe… but this says it better."Fantastic 2 night stay. Love...
05/05/2026

We could tell you what it’s like at the Fox & Hounds in Ainthorpe… but this says it better.

"Fantastic 2 night stay. Lovely, bright modern room. Sadly no clear sky to stargaze whilst lying in bed from the window. Dog friendly, quiet, warm and comfortable room.

The food was incredible. All home cooked. Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch. Nice hot breakfast choices. Both full English and French toast were superb.

Will definitely return. Lovely village green setting and such friendly welcoming staff."

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Address

45 Brook Lane, Ainthorpe, Danby
Whitby
YO212

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 11pm

Telephone

+441287660218

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