The Dawnay Arms

The Dawnay Arms, built in 1779, is owned by chef Martel Smith and his wife Kerry, a former Hilton restaurant bar manager, who purchased the pub in May 2007.

It is situated in the picturesque village of Newton on Ouse, near York, and close to the gates of Beningbrough Hall.

The Dawnay Arms has a large garden to the rear which stretches down to the river where there is a mooring space for customers arriving by boat who are welcome to stay overnight if dining at the pub.

Dishes on the menu include locally shot pheasant breast, chestnut and sage stuffing pumpkin puree, fondant potato, pigs in blankets, sprouts red currant and port sauce; daube of beef braised in black treacle and stout parsnip mash, wild mushrooms, bacon and kale and baked fillet of cod with a parsley crust, buttered spinach, crab and prawn linguine.

The Dawnay Arms has featured in the Good Food Guide as well as the Michelin Guide.