The Walnut Tree in York

Had dinner at the walnut tree last week having booked that afternoon. Although a Saturday it wasn't too full which made the service excellent and the music not intrusive. Food arrived soon, hot and nicely served. The staff were all friendly and courteous. No problem about going again!

Nice and welcoming pub, went there to have a break in between my ride and got Heineken 0%. The barrel was empty but was changed straight away and got the beers taken at my table by the waiter. Definitely a good place to chill before going back on the road.

On Sunday, my wife’s birthday our two sons and grandchildren came across from the North West for lunch. I booked the reservation for 5/6 adults and two children on Tuesday 2nd. March.As we entered a young inexperienced waitress showed us to our table and l asked her if she could arrange a drink or cake with a sparkler in as a special silly drink for myThe table was set for six and we had to wait around while the waitress squashed onto the one table. We ordered lunch and with my wife and two sons favourite being roast potatoes l asked for an extra two portions, unfortunately the waitress came back and said they hadn’t got enough potatoes for this request. This was 14.30, one and a half hours before the lunch period was supposed to finish.Eventually the meal arrived which was barely warm, there was one bowl of vegetables between five adults and two children which just added to the disappointment at the time.I decided to speak to the acting manager and express my disappointment on what was supposed to be a special occasion. On the issue of the roast potatoes how much would it have cost the pub to cook an extra half tray of roast potatoes, they knew there would be at least five/six adults and two children, he apologised and said it wasn’t good enough, each person had three small pieces of potatoes, it was embarrassing. On the issue of the food not being hot, he said l should have mentioned it and he could have got it reheated. I must say l don’t expect a professional business to reheat my food in a microwave, surely its a basic requirement of any main meal that is hot when it reaches the table. Finally, my wife never received the sparkler in the drink or cake, there again it’s hardly surprising.The bill was over £110 with drinks and we all left still feeling hungry. Living in Heworth this is my first experience of the Walnut Tree and l’m afraid it will be my last. It seemed like it was all about maximum profit for minimum outlay.Very disappointing, hardly a memorable birthday.

Good home cooking at great prices. Do smaller portion sizes too which are still decent. Good size pub with parking in a residential area of the city. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Had I nice evening meal on the 19 jan as we were there early evening. So ample seating spaces. We had burger and chips. Very tasty and filling and plenty of parking too

Just walked down for a spot of lunch. Good menu selection of traditional food. Good service and friendly staff.

Lovely local pub with friendly staff, good food and dog friendly. Great beer garden too!

Excellent food, drinks and prices. Great place and family friendly.

Efficient bar and waiting staff.Nice indoor eating area although there are tables under cover outside.Good menus for children and a nice play area outside all fenced in securely enclosed.Our meals were well presented decent portions and very tasty good value for money.Would definitely recommend.

Nice fairly large pub. Serves a small but varied selection of local real ales, as well as an extensive menu of different gins and tonics. They also do food, but not all day so check times in advance. The pub is open to families at lunchtime and has a large beer garden with play area. They accept cards including amex, have free WiFi, and a large car park. Enjoyed our visit, seems like a good destination for the local community!