We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the pubs in Selby (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 1 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
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The Nelson Inn
Known for friendly staff
With 4.6 stars from 119 Google reviews, The Nelson Inn is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (9 mentions), atmosphere and beer. According to its Google listing: open Monday 1–10 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 2–10 pm, Friday 1–11:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12–11:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01757 702187, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Comus inn
Selby
Google reviewers rate Comus inn 4.5 out of 5 across 217 reviews. It is listed in Selby as a bar. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12 pm–12 am, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–1 am, Sunday 12 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 01757 611463, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub is rated 4.4 from 1,013 Google reviews. It is listed in Selby as a gastropub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated June 2026).
Good to know: phone 01757 288088, has a website with more detail.
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Abbey Vaults
Known for friendly landlord
With 4.4 stars from 287 Google reviews, Abbey Vaults is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention friendly landlord (10 mentions), outdoor seating and traditional pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).
Good to know: phone 01757 702857, has a website with more detail.
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The Three Swans
Known for beer selection
Google reviewers rate The Three Swans 4.4 out of 5 across 199 reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention beer selection (11 mentions), real ales and pool table. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday 12 pm–12 am, Saturday 9 am–12 am, Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01757 241225.
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The Unicorn
Known for indian restaurant
The Unicorn is rated 4.4 from 151 Google reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention indian restaurant (5 mentions), clean toilets and refurbishment. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 4–11 pm, Friday 3–11 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01757 841112.
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Griffin Selby
Known for lagers
With 4.2 stars from 351 Google reviews, Griffin Selby is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention lagers (5 mentions), ales and polite staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 11 am–11 pm, Sunday 11 am–8 pm.
Good to know: phone 01757 703227, has a website with more detail.
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The Bay Horse Hotel
Known for cleanliness
Google reviewers rate The Bay Horse Hotel 4.2 out of 5 across 214 reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention cleanliness (9 mentions), beer selection and local pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 10:30 am–11:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–12:30 am, Sunday 10 am–12 am.
Good to know: phone 01757 714816, has a website with more detail.
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The Cricketers Arms
Known for quiet atmosphere
The Cricketers Arms is rated 4.2 from 135 Google reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention quiet atmosphere (8 mentions), sam smith and traditional pub. According to its Google listing: open Monday and Tuesday 12–11 pm, Thursday to Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–10:30 pm; closed Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 01757 702120.
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The New Inn
Known for karaoke
With 4 stars from 159 Google reviews, The New Inn is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention karaoke (9 mentions), atmosphere and Serves real ale. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2023). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Wednesday 12 pm–12 am, Thursday to Saturday 12 pm–2 am, Sunday 12 pm–12 am.
Good to know: phone 01757 291730.
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Blackamoor Head
Known for live music
Google reviewers rate Blackamoor Head 4 out of 5 across 142 reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (15 mentions), saturday and atmosphere. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Friday and Saturday 8 pm–4 am; closed Monday to Thursday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01757 702987.
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The Malt Shovel
Known for football
The Malt Shovel is rated 4.5 from 36 Google reviews. It is listed in Selby as a pub. Reviewers most often mention football (4 mentions), atmosphere and staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday 4–11 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–12 am, Sunday 12–10:30 pm; closed Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01757 335963.
The verdict
On Google rating, The Nelson Inn ranks first of the 12 pubs we checked, with 4.6 stars from 119 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for pubs on Google Maps in Selby with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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