# The Herdsman, Northallerton — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Herdsman — British Restaurant in Northallerton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 337 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/north-cowton/restaurants/the-herdsman (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. British Restaurant # The Herdsman The Herdsman Holywell Lane, North Cowton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17092864064715928837&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Herdsman](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103461555234250518258) **In short:** The Herdsman is a British restaurant in North Cowton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 337 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Herdsman The Herdsman on Holywell Lane in North Cowton serves homemade British food. The Sunday roast and beef brisket are regularly mentioned by diners, alongside a tapas menu. The pub holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The drinks list includes a selection of beers and wines. The venue takes bookings and caters to children and groups. Log burners are a feature of the interior. ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 11:30 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:30 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 11:30 PM ## What's nearby - North & South Cowton Community Primary School 200m away - 1 Bed in Northallerton oc-93792 350m away - North Cowton Service Station Garage 400m away - North Cowton Service Station 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this pub's delicious, homemade food, with many highlighting the Sunday roast, beef brisket, and tapas. They also mention the great selection of beers and wines, as well as the reasonable prices. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, complete with log burners, and the friendly, attentive staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (337 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** North Cowton Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1880653). [More restaurants in North Cowton](https://staycation.co.uk/north-cowton/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (337 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £50 [01609 561265](tel:01609561265) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** North Cowton **Plus Code** 9C6WCCHQ+V7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near North Cowton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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