Where to shop, eat and drink (and stay)?
There are three Public Houses In Walkington, The Barrel, The Ferguson Fawsitt and The Dog & Duck. There was also a small country hotel, the Manor House but this has now closed although there are other accomodation facilities available (see below).
There is also a shop that provides essential support to village life.
Costcutter
Michelle Horsley took over as Manager in February 2008. Then, the shop was owned by Ebor Food Markets, but in April 2008, it was taken over by the family firm D&S Retail (they also own shops in Cherry Burton, Leven, Skirlaugh and Brandesburton and are based in Ladygate, Beverley).
There has been a major refit which took place during July and August 2008. New floor, new counter, new tills, new freezers and chillers, heightened ceiling near the Post Office to make it an integral part of the shop. As D&S Retail is a small family business, they are trying to focus on locally sourced produce; for example, the eggs come from Warcups in Beeford, and the very popular bread/pasties/cream cakes are from Cooplands in Scarborough.
The Barrel
Owned by Thwaites, The Barrel is the smallest of the three is very much a drinkers' pub and emphasis is on the range of beers and simple food.
Entertainment is provided through the large screen TV showing live sporting events.
The Ferguson-Fawsitt Arms
BAR - Open Monday to Saturday 11.00 am - 3.00 pm & 5.30 pm - 11.00 pm.
Sunday 12 noon -All Day- 10.30 pm.
FOOD - Bar Food and Carvery Open Monday to Saturday 12.00 - 2.00 pm & 6.00 to 9.00 pm (9.30 pm) Fri./ Sat.
Sunday Lunch Served All Day 12 noon to 9.00 pm.
RESTAURANT - SUNDAY LUNCH 12 noon to 2.00 pm
A la Carte - Thursday - Saturday 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
Weddings / Functions / Parties by arrangement
Coming soon - The Ferguson Fawsitt Arms Country Lodge The Country Lodge currently being built will be a single storey hotel with 10 rooms. All rooms will have wi-fi and flat screen freeview TVs, all en-suite. One can be used as a bridal suite with a queen sized bed and jacuzzi style bath. One room will be fitted for those with disabilities, – and can be used as a single or double room. Enquiries should be addressed to Ray and Hanne on: 01482 882665.
Fax / Tele :- 01482 882665
Link to the Fergie:
Website;
email.
The Dog and Duck
The Dog and Duck is owned by the Wolverhampton & Dudley Brewery Company, falls between the other two in style with an extensive repertoire of bar snacks.
The D&D welcomes families with their value for money bar meals. There is a small, refurbished function room catering for groups of up to 30 and the Sportsman's Bar which was introduced in 1999 has TV and a Pool Table.
Link to the
Dog & Duck Website.
The Barn House
The Barn House offers private dining and accomodation with facilities for business meetings. For more information see
their website.
The Manor House Hotel
The Manor House Hotel has now been sold and is no longer a hotel and restaurant. I have been approached by a couple who had their wedding booked there in 2008 and who have been unable to get their deposit back as yet. If anyone has contact details for the former owners please
contact us.