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. This has now closed although there are other accomodation facilities available (see The Ferguson Fawsitt Arms Country Lodge and The Barn House, below).
There is also a shop/Post Office that provides essential support to village life.
Costcutter
Michelle Horsley took over as Manager in February 2008. At that time 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).
A major refit took place 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.
Contact 01482 881544.
The Barrel
Owned by Thwaites, The Barrel is very much a drinkers' pub with emphasis on the range of beers and simple food.
Entertainment is provided through the large screen TV showing live sporting events.
Contact 07813 677949
The Ferguson-Fawsitt Arms
BAR Open Monday to Saturday 11.00am -11.00pm.
Sunday 12 noon - 11.00pm.
FOOD Bar Food and Carvery Open every day
12.00 - 9.00 pm (9.30 pm Fri./ Sat.)
Weddings / Functions / Parties by arrangement
plus - The Ferguson Fawsitt Arms Country Lodge
The Country Lodge opened in 2008 and is a single storey hotel with 10 rooms. All rooms are en-suite and have wi-fi and flat screen freeview TVs. One can be used as a bridal suite with a queen sized bed and jacuzzi style bath. One room is 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.
Link to the Fergie:
Website;
email.
The Dog and Duck
Recently under new management.
Contact 01482 881622.
The Barn House
The Barn House offers private dining and accomodation with facilities for business meetings. A cafe serving a variety of refreshments is open daily, Tuesday - Sunday.
The Manor House Hotel
The Manor House Hotel has now been sold and is no longer a hotel and restaurant.