Blue Bell Inn in Craven

We stayed in a nearby cottage and ate here five times during the week. Initially, we’d planned on booking meals at the King’s Head too, but they weren’t doing food until later in the week. However, we were very happy with all the meals we had at The Blue Bell. Highlights were my wife’s fish and chips (twice), my delicious roast leg of lamb for Sunday lunch, an excellent homemade lasagne and wood pigeon breast with risotto. The desserts we tried were also very good. When we arrived on Saturday there were eight beers on, mostly from Lamb brewery at nearby Litton, Dark Horse brewery and Wharfedale brewery. The beers went down to seven during the week, but still a good choice. If you want to go in for just a drink, main evening food times could be tricky, although there is a small dedicated bar area with two tables. Outside of busy food times, you can also use the old bar area to the left of the door as you go in, which also has a large wood burner, so is quite cosy. Overall, would highly recommend.

Friday night supper whilst camping. Beers great, lovely people, super fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding. Just about a perfect pub. Loved Kettlewell and will be back

The Blue Bell is - in my opinion - by some way the best of the three pubs in Kettlewell. Friendly and helpful staff, very good food and also - despite what a previous commenter claimed - a place you could just have a drink and a chat. The Lamb Brewing Co bitter (brewed not far away in Litton) is a superb beer which I tasted for the first time here. Well done for supporting (very) local businesses.

We have stayed in Kettlewell on a number of occasions over the years; and have stayed at The Blue Bell Inn before. It used to be a lovely hotel pub with a restaurant, but has now, unfortunately, morphed turned into a restaurant with a bar; the emphasis now seems to be on food rather than a lovely country pub with food - a bit of a money grab ? - you can only ‘stand’ if you want a drink, unless it’s really quite - you might get a seat outside (weather permitting) - we stayed there for 4 nights and there’s sadly no priority given to guests wanting to eat, it’s really first come first served - we came down to eat at 7pm to be told, ‘sorry we are full’ - so please book or there are other options locally (Kings Head & Race Horses), for those staying they insist you book and choose your breakfast the night before even although there’s no menu to chose from (full English with variants) and you have to give a time when you want to eat - breakfast is between 8:00 - 9:00 which is a little bizarre- also there’s limited ‘guest’ parking which is unfortunately dominated by the kitchen staff who secure the limited spaces that there are and consistently block you in, even though there’s ample parking outside the pub - we had to ask for staff cars to be moved on at least three occasions, which can be a problem, particularly if you need need to leave early: equally; we were asked on the first day if we wanted our room to be serviced (assuming that this was for the first day) which we said ‘no’ to but this apparently gave them license for the room not to be refreshed for the duration of of our 4 day stay. Alas, we don't think we will be coming back to what is a lovely village.

4* is not enough. Beer is excellent 8 real ale on tap and food is fantastic. Had the beef pie with chips, veg extra, couldn’t finish it all and had to pass over to he who had the food envy although his mushroom risotto was pretty good too.

Our third visit to this place and have to say I was extremely disappointed. Having waited an hour for our evening meal my lasagne was barely warm so gave it back only to have it returned moments later. It had been warmed up in the microwave which I was not impressed with. No alternate offered and was told it was quicker than having to wait for a fresh one. Despite it being late in the evening the place was far too busy to take bookings when the food wasn’t even warm considering it was allegedly cooked fresh. Partner had scampi that looked like it had been left in the fryer far too long and was very dry

Booked here to meet friends. Arrived and were slightly taken aback by appearances, which in this case are deceiving. Having ordered from the (somewhat depleted) menu we then had to wait an hour for our starters to arrive. Presumably they had to wait for the Oli to heat up in the fryers. They were delicious and followed by equally excellent mains. Not too expensive either at £30 for starter, main and drinks.

An overnight stay whilst family were on a near by campsite. Slow service, room did not seem clean, cold, no “home made treats”. Told to give breakfast order before leaving for the afternoon and to confirm time between 8-9 am to eat. On check out additional £20 added for breakfast when previously implied was included. Unsatisfactory out come and expensive night.

My husband and I stayed 2 nights at the Blue Bell Inn as part of an Inn to Inn walk with Muddy Boots Walking Holidays. The room at the Blue Bell was comfortable. The breakfasts and dinners were very good. We enjoyed the beers at the bar. The staff were efficient, helpful and very friendly. It is a great location for exploring the town of Kettlewell.

We were a party of 13 - some stayed in the pub - some not - I can’t comment on the rooms as we were in our caravan down the road but I can on the food side as we all ate here together last Friday evening. We’d pre-ordered as they’d said they would be busy and food arrived bang on the time we’d agreed - the fact some of our party wasn’t ready was our fault, not theirs. Food was lovely (a proper goan curry not a toned down version to cope for the masses !) & everyone said how much they enjoyed their food choices. Made what was an engagement evening to the family very special. Can’t recommend this place enough !

The food was of a good quality, but overpriced , a d not the price advertised on the website..all dishes were two or three pounds more expensive than advertised..I think the website needs updating , or the prices lowering.....

Another excellent Sunday lunch at the Bluebell Inn Kettlewell. We were a large family group of 11 and the staff catered for us very well. Alison the waitress and Emma at the bar were very friendly and helpful. The chef provided us with an excellent meal, the steak burger and mushroom halloumi burger were huge, and the Sunday roast delicious as were the puddings. Well done and thank you to all at the Bluebell Inn

We called in to this beautiful village, taking a scenic route to Tan Hill and are very pleased that we did. The village of Kettlewell is really scenic and we intend to come back to stay very soon. We called into the Blue Bell for lunch and the food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful. Sitting outside, taking in the peaceful scenery at the side of a stream with the hills all around. The pub is also dog friendly.

A really good hearty meal here. I had a huge cod steak on a bed of delicious mushroom risotto which was really fabulous - the sort of meal to savour every mouthful. My partner had a chicken and ham pie which he said was really good. I stole some of his chips which were excellent. Also shared a lemon posset with meringue and ice cream which was plate lickingly good. Friendly and great service.

A good location but unfortunately the rooms are very small. The bathroom in particular. The room itself was extremely cold. Spent a lot of time with covers around me. On top of that the heated towel rails were not on and there was no way to turn them on. Therefore our towels were always wet. Very poor. The meal and staff were very good.

Such great food. Very impressed. Great atmosphere, proper dales pub. Staff were friendly. Food was delicious and portion sizes perfect

We walked to Kettlewell from Buckden and felt that we deserved a nice lunch and a drink. Stopped at the Blue Bell and sat outside in the sun. Great location! We ordered 2 x double gins and tonic, a glass of white wine and a pint of bitter. The lovely barman warned us that it was going to be costly but wasn't expecting £43.00! This is a country, village pub, not one located in Central Leeds or London! We subsequently ordered food, which was lovely and priced sensibly. The pub is lovely, the staff pleasant and no criticism of the quality of food and drinks. But those drink prices will prevent us visiting again. There are other nearby pubs to choose from!

Very friendly welcome. Lovely bar/restaurant area and the twin room was very nice. Food was excellent ( I had probably the best “steak and ale pie” I’ve ever had). Kimberley was an excellent host, very friendly and always smiling. Can’t wait to come back in February

We turned up very damp after a long walk with two small dogs. It was mid week and midday, so quiet. We were greeted by a warm, clean, friendly environment. The hospitality from Geoff was outstanding and good chat about the rugby. We ordered drinks and a sandwich each. Well what a sandwich, I don’t think I have ever seen one like it. It was enormous, stuffed full with beautiful homemade fish fingers. There were treats for the dogs too. If we had not had to catch the bus home, we would have stayed there all afternoon. Will definitely return to try other things on the menu. Thank you Geoff and to the chef. Please don’t leave this place, it would not be the same without you.

Very friendly welcome and some nice beers to accompany the meal. Food - not so good: 3 out of 4 meals were barely warm and had to be sent back. The roast lamb was tasty but only came with potatoes and a tiny amount of mashed swede - no greens at all. The chicken supreme was again accompanied only by potatoes and no veg whatsoever! The other 2 dishes were the same story - lots of farms around the area too!! Very ironic! This place is very average - I would not go again.

Staff very friendly and welcoming. Lovely atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. My husband had lamb shank and I had steak and ale pie, some of the best food we have had in a long time .

The mushroom risotta and the venison dinners were good, but I wish the venison had been more tender. Very nice red wine/chocolate sauce with it. Good wine list and service. Nice ambience and roaring fireplace. Parking on street.

Came here for dinner after a long day walking in the rain. Staff were super friendly and welcoming, food was amazing (the pie... 😍) and our dog was also well looked after. We stayed over the road but if we were to return to Kettlewell we would definitely be booking a room here. Both left very full and prices 100% reasonable.

Visited here three times during our stay in Kettlewell… twice for a meal. We couldn’t fault it at all. There were 7 of us and we all really enjoyed our food (especially the pie!). Service was good, staff really friendly, and all priced really well. Would definitely recommend.

We visited here during the Scarecrow Festival and had a good meal. I had the duck which was delicious. I have to say the potatoes were not very nice which was disappointing. My daughter had a sausage sandwich M. The portions were huge, she couldn’t eat it all. Service was quick and staff friendly.

Friendly staff. Good range of beers. Lovely fish & chips & moules mariniere. All round a good experience. Lively pub atmosphere & very comfortable.

Fantastic value for money. Friendly and welcoming staff. Clean room & en suite, with good quality toiletries. Breakfast lovely. Plenty of choice on evening menu and food freshly cooked food. Will definitely return. Location also great with plenty of parking.

It became a really busy lunchtime so I imagine some of the issues were to do with this, however it really wasn’t great I’m afraid. For balance, booking was easy and the person I spoke to was lovely. When we arrived there was nobody there to let us know which table we should sit at - we had to wait at a busy bar for any clue. There was no high chair provided despite us having a toddler in our party. We waited over an hour for our food - I imagine because it’s fresh to order however we weren’t pre warned of this nor was there many people in the pub at the point we ordered although it soon filled up very quickly with a huge queue due to their order and pay at the bar system. The long wait with a little one was an issue, and I’m sure for anyone this is the case - and when the food arrived 50% of the meals were stone cold (albeit nicely presented). We were too hungry at this point to care in the moment. To top it off I would describe their prices as central Leeds restaurant - which is ludicrous given then are a country pub and by no means Gastro. Sorry but it’s a never again from us

Fabulous food, great service despite being very busy. Would highly recommend the crispy halloumi burger with mushrooms onion rings and all the trimmings. Wine and beer also excellent 👍

After going round the village looking at the scarecrow festival we called in for a drink only. Very old pub dating from the 1600s, very pleasant with nice terrace

I went here today for dinner. Waited over an hour for 2 meals that came out over an extended period of time. Staff neglected us and didn't listen when we asked for things. The pub was not busy either. Overall left very dissapointed. Won't be...

Friendly staff,so welcoming.ate there several times in the last week.bluebell pie was just wonderful,lovely suet shortcrust pastry,the most tender beef and tasty onions,and the gravy on the side delicious. Sunday dinner was good traditional roast,beef was tender,vegetables great,yorkshire pudding super light, proper roast potatoes. Puddings...

We visited the Blue Bell at the last minute and even though the pub was rammed we were given a table for two. The bar manager who was called Geoff with a G was on his feet all the time bringing out food for customers...

Had dinner here twice it is a quint old pub full of character and the beer plus service and especially the food were excellent, i had the Bluebell Pie and have never had a better one i would recommend going there to eat.

Disappointing celebratory meal,quick service at bar but then half hour wait for someone to take order,even though was wandering around ,meal was OK but expensive for what it was.Gave up waiting to order dessert as again waiting staff wandering but no iniative to clear plates...

Fantastic pub/restaurant, food was great, staff friendly and accommodating. Fresh home made food!! A hidden gem!! Definitely worth a stop

Went on Sunday for Father’s Day lunch we were a party of 11 and glad we chose the Blue Bell Inn, the meal was excellent and served promptly. One of our party was gluten free and she was accommodated and thoroughly enjoyed her chicken supreme...

We ate twice at the Bluebell although we hadn’t planned too and had excellent food in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Top marks went to the steak and ale pie, traditional short crust suet pastry topped which had to be the best pud pie I have...

Three of us ate here. It's just about good enough. A warmer welcome at the bar would be nice. The beer is good. The menu is written only on the blackboard. The meal was slow coming - about an hour although it was quiet. We...

We visited several times: for drinks and dinner. We were able to sit for a drink in the little sun trap in front of the pub, with fabulous views, on several occasions. The food is simple but excellent. They were clearly struggling with staffing quotas,...

Booked a table for a late Sunday lunch and what a lovely lunch it was. I love roast dinners and this was one of the best I've had in a while. We were a little worried by how busy they were on a bank holiday...

Arrived for early finner. Very long queue at the bar and to order drinks and food, because inadequately staffed. Half an hour wait for food in a half empty restaurant then it arrived without cutlery. Waitress energetic but untrained walking about with empty hands. The...

We booked a table for 7.30pm and arrived on time to find a large queue at the bar and our table not ready. We waited and ordered a drink a then got to our table and ordered food, an hour later no sign of it...

The Blue Bell Inn is a wonderful pub that is perfect for a hearty meal and a well deserved drink after walking the Wharfedale three peaks. Thank you to Kimberley and her team who did an amazing job feeding all 30 of us! Communication was...

We had a fabulous evening meal - every item was beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were friendly and kept smiling all night despite being very busy

What a change from a visit a few years back. Superb beer, a fantastic team of staff that are passionate and knowledgeable about the beer and menu. Did not eat but the food looked and smell worthy of awards. Will definitely be back.

Booked a table for 10 for a special family celebration, in the reataurant, 2 months in advance. The staff at the time seemed great, lovely table and nice menu but on arrival they had ballsed up the booking, tried to sit us round a crappy...

Good food and speedy service Both meals were plentiful, home cooked I think. Looked like this is the place locals use and was recommended by a person in the ice cream van queue.

On a walking holiday in Yorkshire we stopped here for lunch having completed a walk around Kettlewell. I chose the Fish and Chips and which came with a huge piece of fish and was very tasty. Service was good s on the basis of our...

Can't give no stars but here goes. Turned up at 6:30 and no food order taken until 8:00 even after twice asking. When the food did arrive the dumplings with the lamb were like mini bricks. Customer service none existent and no word of an...

My wife and I loved the food, it was good quality and served up to us shortly after ordering... This was our second visit to the pub during the weekend but we didn't feel the warmth in the service experienced yesterday which was a great...

Visited this lovely place set in a tiny beautiful village whilst on holiday. Staff very friendly and it had a great menu. Sandwiches were big and filling. Being the greedy one I opted for the Bluebell pie, it was delicious and huge! The pastry was...

Table booked for wifes birthday. Disappointed to see no lamb on the menu. Mentioned it to the waiter, he went to the kitchen and came back and said chef will prepare some lamb for you! And they did! Chef even came out to say happy...

I went for a beer but took the Fish and Chips takeaway. Wow! We've all had fish and chips to take out, but this was outstanding. Campers, holiday lets - take note! Including the option of garden or mushy peas. Lovely.

Very friendly landlord, a good choice of real ales, log burner in the lounge area. Excellent food. I stayed at the YH nearby but the pub does rooms as well

Great welcome. Lovely lady who served us knew ingredients of all the menu and suggested adaptations. Fantastic food - best meal in a pub. Our wee dog was made most welcome. The fire is stunning. Wish we lived nearer!

Friendly Attentive Staff . Great Food choice . Good selection of Beers .Comfortable seating Will definitely visit again ***** Starts

Spent a lovely weekend staying at the Bluebell. Food was amazing. The steak and ale pie is to die for.

Very comfortable dog friendly pub. Have a main meal. Hot sandwiches expensive slabs of warm bread with little filling, chips and salad. Main meals looked better!

We visited the Blue Bell Inn for our evening meal after visiting near by Grassington Christmas Market with our Dog Belle. We received a warm wonderful welcome from all the staff, we were quickly offered a table in the dog friendly bar area and sat...

This was our first time to this establishment and I hope it won't be the last. There were six of us and everyone loved their food. I was a little greedy as I had.spotted another diner with the most delicious looking onion rings. Not my...

Feeling the pain for the bar personnel. Watching our order go to another table and be devoured by the couple, understandably as the pie was SO GOOD. when we got it finally. All in all a lovely place but the service needs patience.

Nice food, the only thing that spoilt it was the decoration. Where the fire is was lovely but the rest needs some tlc. Staff really friendly.

We booked a table here on the strength of the Blue Bell Inn website which gave the impression they were affiliated to the Kings Head where we have been many times and had excellent food, ambiance and service. (We now understand that the Kings Head...

What can I say, the food was delicious, although I thought a little on the steep side for what it was. We ordered a soup starter and asked for unbuttered bread. The bread came buttered, so we asked for some unbuttered which was promptly brought...

Great food and service. Had dinner there on Thursday night and lunch the following day. The food is a lot more than just pub grub. The lamb rump I had was perfect. The service was very good. The staff were young and very friendly and...

Came for lunch. Our meals were all excellent. Good beer and cider. Friendly efficient service. A nice ambiance. The pies are amazing.

We visited last night, table for two at 6.30pm. I appreciate they were busy but bad service on every level cannot continuously be excused due to being busy. If that's the case, then stop accepting bookings, don't comprise your standards of service for the sake...

This pub seems to be the heart of the village and serves excellent food and drinks. We ate there twice in our week in Kettlewell and also had their takeaway fish and chips which were superb. The famous Blue Bell steak pie is one of...

We were staying at the Racehorses across the road and popped in for a drink and to compare dinner menus. It is much changed since we stayed here several years ago, but it remains a delightful pub in a superb location. The beer was spot...

Dropped by for food and drinks today. Was a first time visit. Was able to sit in the warmth of the September sunshine. Plenty of customers in the know doing the same. Food is top quality, piping hot, very tasty and at a good price....

Piecrust, filling and gravy to die for! Surroundings comfy and service very friendly and helpful. Brilliant pub, lovely village.

I've no complaints about the food or the actual Inn itself. Both were nice. However, several of our party remarked on the lack of customer service from the staff. They didn't leave us with a good impression. Smile sometimes, it costs nothing and avoids reviews...

Came for an evening dinner and chose the pub we liked the look from the outside. Also liked the interior and some of the paintings on the walls looked very realistic...thought they were photographs! Staff at the bar were very welcoming and bubbly. Plenty of...

We visited the Blue Bell a few times whilst we were holidaying in Kettlewell. We found the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was lovely with plenty of choice on the menu. We will definitely visit the Blue bell again when we next...

Two friends and I arrived late to Kettlewell camping site and got footed it to this pub expecting to be turned down for food as it was nearly 9!pm ( food service had just finished) we asked if they could do anything? And after checking...

Lunchtime visit during the scarecrow festival with three adults a toddler and a baby. Fabulous group of staff who could not have been friendlier or more helpful. I wasn’t expecting the pub to be so welcoming given that due to the festival it was extremely...

Lovely location, hotel and food was exactly what we was looking for, warm welcome, attentive staff, immaculate rooms and great food.

Great food served at the Bluebell pub in Kettlewell...my wife and two friends had food and drinks and loved the experience... Thanks for your great service and quality of food... Roy Williams 👣

Had planned to ho for a walk around the area but due to a shower we stayed longer and good job we did, went to the Blue Bell for lunch and a great choice of real ale and an extensive menu. And fog friendly

Booked a table and ate in the restaurant a few days ago. Sat outside in the sunshine drinking and talking to the locals until our table was ready. All the staff were so friendly and so attentive, checking to see if we needed anything throughout...

Dinner with friends in the friendly Inn. The food was first class, beers and wine fantastic, the service excellent, staff brilliant. The Bluebell steak pie is well worth the wait! Donna was awesome! Will be back again!

Called in for a light lunch with elderly parents Luckily they shared.. the portions are very generous Lovely staff and somebody in the kitchen can definitely cook, the chips are fabulous

After a lovely walk along the upper wharfdale we stopped here for a drink and lunch. Amazingly friendly staff and very obliging, we had the best sandwiches we have ever had, together with wonderful chunky chips. Thank you everyone. Great spot to sit as well...

Disliked staff standing under or nearby the rear bedroom windows smoking , the smell was coming into the bedroom and unpleasant. smoke off site should be in place.

We ate at the Bluebell as a group of 21 on Sat 7th May. The communication from the staff on the build up to the date was excellent. The meals themselves were very good and served at a good pace. Everyone enjoyed their food and...

This was our second stay on our Dalesway route. The minute we walked in we were welcomed with a smile and shown straight to our rooms. The room was lovely, very clean, comfortable bed and toiletries in the bathroom. The food, both evening meal and...

We stayed here as part of our Dales Way route and absolutely loved it. From the moment we arrived the staff were smiling and friendly. Our room was small but beautifully decorated and the bathroom modern and clean. The toiletries were gorgeous. We enjoyed a...

A fantastic pub with rooms in the heart of the dales. Wonderful service from the moment you walk in the door. We stayed for one night as part of the Dales Way walk. The rooms were beautifully clean, well-equipped and decorated to a high standard....

I recently dropped in to the bluebell with my very elderly father, out of the blue, not realising I should have booked first. All of the staff we encountered were extremely accommodating and totally focused on making our visit a good one. The menu is...

Went here for lunch bank holiday weekend. Kids had chicken nuggets which were great- big and good quality. Chips were proper home cooked chips. Kids meals priced appropriately. The halloumi and mushroom burger was fine. The hot beef sandwich was just in sliced bread and...

I have been visiting The Blue Bell on and off for many years, so was keen to pay a visit and see how things have changed over the last 18 months. I am sorry to say that ours was not a happy visit, we went...

Outstanding meal-Michael is a very talented chef Try this food…It is so very good…. It rivals the chefs in London Kettlewell is very lucky to have such a high standard of cuisine

Great meal on a thursday evening in this special Dales village Excellent food Thankyou to Michael and his team

Great pub in the village of Kettlewell. Lovely beer and great food. Perfect after a day on the hills.

We where staying in the village for the weekend and booked up for a Sunday roast we did have a little wait but wow it was worth the wait cracking Sunday roast the children pretty much demolished there dinner and Omgoodness the lamb gravy was...

The food service and atmosphere at the bluebell is fantastic. My wife had a lovely sandwich and I had the fish and chips . All the food was delicious especially the fish. Thank you for a lovely meal.

We enjoyed a really great meal at Blue Bell Inn. Very tasty food, attentive service, and dog friendly too! Reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?!

We were booked in for 730pm Starters came no problem. Unfortunately by 9pm no sign of mains. By this point we had watched 3 tables who came in after us be served their mains. We went to the bar advise it was late and we...

We visited the Blue Bell on Sunday evening during a short break in the Yorkshire Dales. It was everything a good pub should be: warm welcome good cask ales and good food. The menu was varied and boasted 2 different varieties of pie as well...