The Fat Abbot in Selby

Looked a bit of a posh place, even had newspapers hanging up in those newspaper spine holder things that you get in old men's clubs. Sign at door asks that you wait to be seated. I was only having a drink, but the young lass said, "Just sit anywhere in that area and I will come and take your order." Good little obedient sheepie me does as am told, and off I toddled and sat at table waiting to give my drink request. And I waited. And waited.... the young miss meanwhile completely ignored me and floated around, fluttering around a lot of empty tables, parping about with this and that. I was getting pretty peed off. Then a bunch of four effing and jeffing construction workers came in, they went straight to the bar and got their drinks, loudly swearing as they chatted at their table. Fed up, I got up and went to ask for my drink. An older and more experienced lady kindly served me, trying to say they had been busy, that the girl wasn't old enough to serve drinks. This same lass had told me to sit so she could take my drink order. She wasn't busy at all, she was faffing. And if she's too young to serve drinks, then why did she tell me to sit and that she would come and take my order. And then make me sit and wait like a prat while 4 blokes jump the 'queue' and get served ahead of me. And she also served some pub bar snacks to someone before me. Useless, wet behind the ears member of staff, neither use nor ornament. The quite pleasant lady who did pull my drink apologised and said she'd have a word. Don't know if words were said, but FlutterPants carried on ignoring me and not so much as an apology was forthcoming from her. One peed off customer. I probably won't return. The handpulled cask beer choice for anyone considering a visit was Black Sheep and Guzzler. I had the Guzzler. (evenchewallee) Good luck in getting served.

Ate at The Fat Abbot for lunch earlier today, after a mornings shopping at York Designer Outlet just down the A19. We found the staff friendly, and the service really quick, very impressed. I had the chicken club sandwich and my other half had the Abbot burger which she said was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back for an evening meal at some point.

Food lovely but unfortunately very short staffed and took over 2 hours to have a 3 course meal. Not the staff's fault, working hard but disappointing waiting so long between courses. Need to have a better system serving tables when so short of staff

Most disappointed as here celebrating my Partners birthday .Main meal for me Belly pork no crackling?????Why did it come out of the kitchen like that @ £16 + a plate absolutely terrible .Needless to say night ruined mood destroyed.The meal was part of a "signature package ", would of probably had better luck with fish n chips

It wasn't a bad meal overall. My vegetarian Tart was overcooked and a little disappointing but the other meals in the group were much better. The surroundings are very nice and the service a little slow but the staff were great. Clearly busy. I would give 3.5 stars if I could as its just above average. Didn't really warrant 4 stars but unfair at 3 stars. Would go back so that's the indication really.

Went for a meal this evening and have to say the food, service and ambience was great but the real treat for me was the fact that apart from one main course, the whole menu, starters, mains and desserts was gluten free. Manager was very helpful and knowledgeable on food and drunk options. Excellent.

Limited range.We went on a Sunday and staff at the hotel said they had the regular menu and a Sunday menu but when we arrived a rude old man said only the Sunday menu was available. I had the fish and (7 soggy) chips... Disappointing. My wife had the topside beef which was rubbery and had a green sheen to it... Maybe we just got unlucky but it was a pretty disappointing experience.

Went for a meal last week to the Fat Abbot restaurant/pub. I ordered steak and chips was very disappointed with my meal the Ribeye was grisly and very chewy. A very small portion of chip with no vegetables just one lonely mushroom about the size of 50 pence piece. Would not recommend

Really disappointing experience on Saturday. Food was actually OK but the service was very poor. Inattentive, miserable staff devoid of people skills. Have no interest in engaging with their customers. Also don't know how to move around a table of customers. Desserts were essentially thrown to three of our group. It gives the impression of a place that is about to close down, and the staff behave like they haven't been paid for weeks. There are so many better places to go than this, and remember it isn't cheap, so it doesn't have a bargain price going for it. Steer clear. I'll never go back and will tell everyone I know not to go. Totally disappointed.

Been a couple of times before, but not on a weekday lunch. Really enjoyed today, great place- clean and bright, good staff, worked really hard. Food portion size good and quality excellent. Drink choice good. Lovely atmosp