Charles Bathurst Inn in Richmondshire

Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Lovely room, fabulous food and great service, a really brilliant few days, hope to return.

Nice pub in great location for walks, and staff really helpful and friendly. The rooms are light, airy with good views. Unfortunately, the experience was completely spoiled by the meals. We had to wait ages for the dinner to arrive, and when it did the steaks were significantly over cooked. Breakfast - no where to sit. Eventually found a table in the main bar area. Had to go foraging for cutlery, etc. The breakfast foods were not replenished and tables not cleared. Waited and waited for coffee and cooked breakfast, despite going to find and prompting staff. Had to give up in the end. No blame on the staff just the system that allows walk-ins to be prioritised over guests. Shame - maybe better out of season.

We’ve eaten here several times over the past year since we moved to the area and have been thoroughly impressed with the service and food but this last visit was utterly disappointing, Starting from the minute we walked through the door we could tell that there was issues, no staff present and a queue of customers waiting at the bar, we’d booked a table and were just waiting to be seated but had to wait while the one member of staff who had been changing barrels who then appeared and started pulling pints for the waiting customers one other member of staff came out a served another customer then promptly disappeared again! After ten minutes we were told where our table was and to order at the bar where as every other time has been table service surely this along with the food is what people pay good money for and expect? We ordered our food and drinks at the bar and again waited, drinks arrived and we waited for our food which was fine but nothing special and in our options not a reflection on the price or what we’ve experienced in the past. Mine was a tiny bit of gammon a fried egg on top, a small amount of fries and what was supposed to be a salad! For just short of £16. There were obviously problems that day and it has really put us off wanting to come back again. It felt like a run of the mill pub that day and not somewhere special to take visiting family.

Gorgeous food and hospitality . Rooms lovely clean and homely. Felt really looked after during our first stay in Arkengarthdale for a long time. I would highly recommend x

On our recent visit to the Yorkshire Dales, we enjoyed an evening meal here due to it being the closest pub within walking distance to where we were staying. It is recommended that you make a booking for this pub as it apparently can get very busy, however, when we arrived around 6:00pm it was fairly quiet. Although our table was actually booked for 7:00pm, we were allowed to sit there from when we arrived, even though we did say we wouldn't be ordering food until around 7:00pm, this was no issue. The menu offers a good range of traditional pub dishes, we ordered; the beef and mushroom pie and the fish and chips. When our food arrived, it was nicely presented with great portion sizes, and it was really tasty! The only complaint we had (which is only very minor) is that the mushy peas served with the fish and chips were quite dry and cold, they certainly didn’t taste fresh.. Other than that, the food was great! The service was brilliant, staff were friendly and catered to us promptly. If we ever return to this part of the Yorkshire Dales, we would certainly book at this pub again.

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch here with our 3 large dogs. The staff were amazing at accommodating us despite us not having a booking on a busy Sunday lunchtime and we had a wonderful table in a secluded area giving us enough space to settle our dogs and eat without playing lead swap all the time, which can be a real issue eating out with more dogs present at the table than humans! The service was fantastic and the food was amazing. Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back!

Called in on off chance we could get a meal after a late dog walk. With a bit of jiggling they were able to accommodate us a we had a super evening meal. Highly recommend the Crispy chilli beef starter - it was sublime! Good food, good service, great hand pulled real ale, what more could you want! Definitely coming back!!!

What a wonderful evening we all had at this delightful pub, the food and service we had was superb. We all enjoyed the perfectly cooked meal, well recommended.

Oh my. The food was absolutely delish! Best food I've ever eaten and I work in a pub/restraunt with great food! The service was absolutely fab! Best service we have had in a while. Each dish was delish! We didn't book but you definitely should

We were passing by and popped in to see if we could get a table to eat, it is best to book ahead if you do not want to be disappointed, as they were very busy and had a lot of group bookings booked in. We did get a table and had to leave it by a certain time for the next occupant’s, this was fine and we were thankful they could fit us in. Oh we were we pleasantly surprised when we got our food, it is the best meal we have had in a long time, compliments to the chef, every mouthful a delight, it was so tasty, and the presentation perfection. The staff were delightful, and very attentive, we felt comfortable and felt as though we had been coming to the pub for years, even though this was our first visit, definitely a pub to visit and enjoy a beautiful meal, great beer, fantastic food and brilliant staff.

A heartfelt thanks from me to the talented chef who put together my rare roast beef salad. Succulent beef, salty and tangy Yorkshire blue cheese, crunchy candied walnuts, home-pickled veg, black peppercorns, a small amount of garlic, all the salad leaves under the sun, plus a gorgeous dressing that pulled everything together. Each forkful a delight and each forkful slightly different. A real pleasure to eat. The heather on the tables was a nice touch and the service fast and efficient. Highly recommended.

Stayed for a couple of nights. Room excellent and breakfast and restaurant food top quality. Staff very attentive. Good bar selection. Certainly remote but set in stunning Dales countryside.

Went for dinner, starters were fine, when the pie arrived, we were surprised to find 2 small pieces of beef and rest was mushrooms. Meals were tasty enough....Place just didn't sparkle.

Love this place! Been lucky to have spent a lot of holidays in Arkengarthdale over the years. The Dale is scenic, quiet, and never seems to change too much. Full of amazing scenery, characters, and history. The CB is all this too. Set in a beautiful part of the Dale, the CB says its food and drinks are great, and they are. You get what you pay for, fantastic food and drinks. The staff are all brilliant, thoughtful and very capable. They remember little details about your last visit and are warm and welcoming. Very dog (and people) friendly. Good choice of food on the lunch and dinner menus, and children's menu. Vegetarian options are very good too. Book in advance if you want a table. The place is really popular, and you'll be very lucky to turn up and they have a spare table in the holidays. A great place to relax and unwind in one of the best parts of the country. The CB has a small children's play area, with a couple of big old trees to keep the sun off. If your children fancy some arts and crafts, a house a couple of doors uphill does felt kits (and made ones, if you want to pretend you made it), as well as some potted plants. Downhill in Langthwaite a local farmer sells amazing (very) free range eggs at the roadside too. Have a great time!

Excellent. Very impressed clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Dog friendly food ale and food was to die for. Previous comment complained about paying £71 for 3 course meal. The food is EXCEPTIONAL i would of payed double for the food it was that good!!

celebrated a significant birthday on saturday lunchtime with party of 5 of us plus 2 dogs- my first visit to here and very impressed - luckily roads were clear but surrounding countryside striking especially as snow bound as was car park. Car park whilst slipper for our cars but passable was hugely popular with the dogs in our party as lower areas were untouched and had perhaps 6" of snow which dogs thought was perfect! Warm welcome in the pub which is very spacious and well arranged with a number of tables and eating/drinking areas extending over several areas . Food and service were great - our party had the fishcakes/ seafood/ bacon chop/ fish and chips and all of us enjoyed our mains. We all also had deserts which were all popular with us . Dogs had bowl of water but missed out otherwise. Overall very happy with location/food/service - thankyou.

My son and I had a (ubiquitous) burger and my wife had mushroom tagliatelli for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd January. It was a funny day to be visiting which may account for the slightly limited menu of these dishes plus fish and chips and steaks. All very pleasant, though, much like the modern, fresh environment. Pretty quiet too with bags of space so you probably don't need to book. The cost was £71 for three mains, two desserts, two soft drinks and one shandy. Quite expensive but I guess that's the going rate these days. The Inn (a hotel) is the perfect place to pause on a walk from Langthwaite along the east bank of the Arkle Beck to Whaw and back on the opposite bank.

Thankyou for a great boxing day lunch service and food 100% presentation was excellent definitely recommend all the staff so friendly and happy people we will return

Beautiful properly cooked steaks, delicious pork fillet and a great burger. Well worth a visit for excellent food, friendly staff and comfortable, traditional surroundings.

Excellent food. Superb venue. Warm, comfortable restaurant. Staff friendly with good service. Need to book in advance as extremely popular. Would consider staying over next time.

We visited the CB inn last night for the first time, after we have been wanting to go for ages! We went for my mum's birthday and drove up from Barnard Castle. What an absolutely amazing place! We don't have any pictures to upload of...

Had a great room at the back with a stunning view right from the bed. Food & service was excellent. Love that they are dog friendly!

We arrived late for our booking by mistake and were abruptly ticked off by management which was unnecessary given that the restaurant was virtually empty at 6.30pm mid-week. Our meal was OK but the service lacked any spark and almost seemed robotic. Maybe our 'welcome'...

Had to cancel with one week's notice over the new year period due to Covid. Email confirmation of a move of the booking was received, and then cancelled by them. We accepted a 75% charge for the cancellation but they also took 75% of the...

We had a lovely two night stay here. The food was excellent with good service from friendly staff. The breakfast was of very high quality with excellent sausages. Our bedroom had beautiful views looking out on a field of cattle and the valley. We have...

All three courses were delicious and the chicken supreme was possibly the nicest I have had including some highly regarded London restaurants. A friendly welcome and good value for excellent food. Everything was faultless and we highly recommend a visit here. We shall return the...

Just back home after a cracking stay at the CB Inn, cant wait until we stay there again . The room was spot on . The evening meal very tasty well presented and the service was five star. For me the best part was the...

Our table was booked for 8pm, we arrived 10 minutes early but seated anyway. Waiter was fine, took wine order (£70) but expected them to open at the table but already open? Starter arrived, whitebait, very nice but lots of it so took time to...

We had a lunch here on one of days in the Dales and as it was so enjoable came back to days later. Friendly service and good fresh food

We called today for lunch. Service was brilliant with the waiter chatty. The food was very tasty and filling. A lovely experience whilst times in this industry is still challenging.

Think CB stands for couldn’t be bothered. Staff unhelpful to the point of being obstructive. They didn’t seem to care if we stayed or left. We were going to have lunch but in the end we just had a drink and left.

A great venue with great staff and amazing food. Had the Cumberland sausages with mash, which tasted so good after my long walk. The Summer Berry Eton Mess was simply amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting this part of the Dales

Staying just up the road for a week. Walked down to the CB Inn for a drink on a couple of occasions. Lovely venue with welcoming staff. Sat outside watching the world go by. Inside looks good - spacious. Can't comment on food as didn't...

This is a great pub in many ways A wonderful location great views from any window. Although governed by Covid rules which meant probably quieter than normal it was still a great visit. Great value food mainly of a traditional English variety but with interesting...

Stayed in the area and visited this place several times and was always very impressed with the food and the staff who where very attentive and very hard working.some of the best food we've ever had. Made very welcome on each visit and and they're...

We had dinner at the CB Inn earlier this week, having previously enjoyed our meals at the Punch Bowl (it's sister pub). We had a thoroughly excellent meal - high quality food served in a comfortable rustic environment. There were clear Covid precautions in evidence...

We tried all sorts of pubs to find somewhere that greeted us properly, not seeking much really as we are just visiting for a week. Just somewhere where we didn’t feel like an imposition. Decent beer and a wine list that has real choice is...

This is a near-perfect country hotel and bar, in the most lovely location in the North Yorkshire dales. Attractive, very comfortable hotel with relaxing rooms and absolutely excellent food and an exciting menu. Good local real ales. Staff are delightful. Perfect place for a base...

We had 2 evenings at the CB and were not disappointed. The main dishes and accompaniments were delicious. Choice was therefore difficult and were were glad that we had 2 nights to sample sufficient delights. Service was excellent in these difficult times and everything was...

Little gem.lovely staff exceptional food lovely room with dual aspect looking over lovely countryside.we found this lovely hotel on the internet and I am glad we did.our evening meal was an absolute delight and although it was pricey we really enjoyed the choice and standard...

I've visited this pub/inn many times over the years and still find it a reliable and quality place to eat at. The menu feels a bit more limited in these Covid times, but still good food and a fair amount of choice.

Sadly, the CB Inn seems to have lost its shine. It could be due to Covid measures or months of lock down but a meal at the CB always felt a bit special. A cut above normal pub food and service, however that wasn't the...

stayed for a couple of nights , lovely room , excellent food, good service what more could you ask for.

Last night of our holiday staying in Arkengarthdale we were recommended the CB inn, all I can say is simply ‘One of the best meals I have had out in a long time’ the food was exceptional, service was quick what more do you need...

Arrived without a booking, the friendly bar staff found us a table straight away. Ordered the roast lamb, this arrived very quickly. Overall the food was very tasty, served with extra gravy. The only downside I would have liked to see more of the green...

Spontaneous visit after work. We arrived at the CB at 6 and were greeted with a smile from the bar staff. Despite not having a booking they managed to squeeze us in on a busy saturday night. The food was delicious and clearly homemade, the...

I visited with a friend. I booked a table on line. The menu had great choices we both had the steak pie which was delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. The view of Arkengarthdale outside was stunning.

As is becoming all to common these days someone who clearly can cook being let down by downbeat service and customer attention. This is reportedly the or one of the best eateries in the area, and the feeling l left with was that they know...

Last been in the CB (only for a drink) longer than I care to remember.Since it was on the doorstep of the holiday cottage it was worth a visit and we were more than satisfied.The cheese souffle (recommended by a guest at the bar) was excellent. Taste was worthy of the recommendation. The main was the linguine which whilst being good just lacked a bit of taste for my pallet. However the Tasting of Pork went down well on the other side of the table.Staff were friendly the atmosphere lively and the service good although a little slow. We wont leave it as long to visit again.

All the meals we ate her were spot on, good food backed up by decent service. I would particularly recommend the bacon at breakfast, best I’ve tasted in years. Well worth making the journey to get here.

OK so its not cheap, but the menu reflects the price - interesting variants on pub food (a pork tasting dish with loin, belly and black pudding with mash, veg , gravy and apple sauce) and old favourites plus kids menu. Situated high above a long, beautiful dale down to Reeth and with the addition of rooms (which I can't comment on but sound nice) a children's play area, a welcome for dogs on leads and a view to die for, this is worth every minute of a half-hour drive out for dinner. It gets booked up, so reserve ahead, especially for dinner and particularly at high season.

My partner and I came for lunch date before walking our dogs. When we came in we weren't too sure who the bar-person was as there wasn't anyone to welcome us or stood behind the bar, however a man rose from writing at a table and then served us. It's quite an unusual building, set on two levels with a nice wood floor and open fire. We noticed it was very quiet with no music on and felt we had to whisper, so we chose a table where we could talk. They don't have a menu its written on a large mirror so you need to go and choose off the mirror board. The hosts were both pleasent throughout and advised us where to take the dogs for a walk.We ordered the 'toad in the hole' and the rib eye steak cooked 'medium'. The toad in the hole was nice, lovely sausages, although not a traditional style with sausages cooked in the batter. The steak was rare and very fatty, which was disappointing as it'd been requested medium. We really didn't want to say anything as the staff were busy with a large group and it was late on in the lunch service time.We would return, but perhaps on an evening when there's more of an atmosphere.

First visit was for lunch after a morning’s walk in Arkengarthdale – ready welcome – drink and food ordered at the bar – excellent Theakston – a reward to the weary walker – both had baguettes – mine hot bacon and blue cheese – my wife Wensleydale cheese with onion chutney – both much appreciated – good chips – salad on side – a little over-dressed for some – lunch was so good we went back the next day for dinner….

Don't know if it was the number of covers for the evening or my choices from the menu but I think the food when we visited earlier in the year was better. My starter of twice baked goats cheese souffle was good but the main course of steak was just ok and lacked a bit of succulence. I had expected excellence.

Stayed for one night and had a fantastic time. The room was lovely with a big bathroom and the food was fantastic. A lovely cooked breakfast with a selection of cereals and fruit as well. Although the room was main road side there was very little traffic, Will stay again

Even though we have visited Swaledale for several years now this was only the first time we have visited the CB Inn for dinner. Even though under the same ownership as the Punchbowl in Low Row the CB Inn staff appear to be a bit more standoffish and less customer focused. Maybe it was just the way I had to wait at the bar when it was not particularly busy while the landlord perused some papers. Our experience in the summer when we visited was similar although admittedly it was busier. Having said that the food was good and the table service was attentive and welcoming which left a better impression.

A very well cooked, well-presented dinner, with very friendly service, even with the complication of a large party in another part of the restaurant

This lovely old pub stands on its own in a hamlet on the moors.

Stopped for lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered the smoked fish platter, which was very tasty and I was not disappointed. Service was excellent, it was interesting to browse the pictures of by gone days, local men who worked the mines, and local people. The hotel itself looked quite inviting,

Return visit to the wonderful CB Inn.. as ever from start to finish room,staff, service, atmosphere all what you would hope to have for a relaxing break ... thank you... already looking forward to next visit.

Booked a table for early Saturday evening but when we arrived they had no record of the booking......not a good start.

Two of us dropped into the CB Inn for lunch whilst cycling. Whilst we were waiting for our food an injured and slightly confused cyclist came in looking for help as he had just had a big fall on a cattle grid. Despite having many people to serve, the staff were really calm and sensible; they looked after him well and called an ambulance on his behalf.

My friend and I went for dinner here on Monday 16th. We’ve been here lots of times over the years and always had lovely food. Tonight we had a few issues (not onerous). The hummus was awful, tasteless and watery and was just mashed tinned chick peas. My friend had scallops which were great. Mains - I had brill which was perfectly cooked, however, it was supposed to be accompanied by asparagus and it wasn’t. The veg was petit plus, small bits of asparagus and kale. The kale was stringy and tough (as kale is!) either strip it off stalks or cook it well. My friend had the trio of pork (delicious) which didn’t have the ‘tender stem’ (we assumed this was broccoli??). It came with Parmentier potatoes (small cubes) about 8 in total and 8 same sized cubes of what looked like charred hard potatoes. So I thought I’d mention this to the waitress - I asked her to go and taste the hummus as it wasn’t very pleasant and suggested that the plate shouldn’t have been sent out with black, burned potatoes. She said she’d check with the chef....I wasn’t expecting an apology but I certainly wasn’t expecting her response of “the chef doesn’t put a lot of garlic in the hummus as people don’t like garlic, he did use tahini. Have you had the hummus here before (no), oh well this is how we make it” and the black cubes “these are black pudding croutons, they are a garnish” but they are inedible, they are solid and burned” “they are a garnish”. The barman/came over a bit later and asked if all was ok with dessert - yes. “Any comments?” No I’ve given my feedback. He then went into the kitchen and shouted “All rectified” How bloody rude! The bill came with additional items on it “oh what has the till done now?” was his excuse.

Sunday lunch (set menu) was fine, well-served, delicious, reasonably priced. We went again mid-week evening - no tables available, and very pricey blackboard menu

We were staying nearby so this was the most convenient place to go and how lucky we were. Service was perfect, Sea Bream and Pork Duo couldn’t have been better and finished sharing a Strawberry Creme Brûlée which was delicious. We are and drank in the bar and the bar area is dog friendly.

We enjoyed a perfect starter and main course here. Order from the mirror menu, food changed regularly. Food was plentiful and restaurant standard. Great range on offer. Service very welcoming, perfect. Thank you

We stayed overnight as a last minute get away. The location is perfect, with stunning views from every angle.

Good well-presented food, the standard as high as on previous visits. It's a lovely pub in a great location and worth a detour to visit. Friendly, unfussy service too.

Warm pub, friendly welcome & great service. Space to change out of our wet walking gear in the porch, excellent lunch, careful and accommodating with the dairy-free member of our group. Thank you!

What a lovely charming place. CB inn is fabulous. The location is perfect, out of the way heading to the wilds. Snow delayed our stay by 1 night but seeing the lanscape covered in snow was a treat.

Stayed one night Saturday 10th February. Very welcoming place, fantastic room (17) with great views. Looking at the place as a potential wedding venue for my daughter's wedding, and were given a full explanation of possibilities by extremely helpful Emma.

Great food. Banoffe pie was pretty good. Varied menu from classics like ham, egg and chips to more gourmet style food like duo of salmon. Very tasty.

I took my wife for her birthday on the 25th Jan, Mmmmm Duck to start then Venison, it was cooked to perfection. first class Chef. The staff were great, very friendly. All in all we had a superb meal. Thanks guys

Having gone to cb inn several times over the last 8 or so years we thought this time the food was less hearty and the place had lost some of the quirkyiness. My wife was suffering a bad cold and we decided to shorten the trip. Sadly we had to pay for the 2 nights we didnt stay. Yes they helped out a little on the price but ultimately we felt sad after all the stays we made to be treated like pound notes walking in the door rather than a valued guest. Anyway we wont return now. The cb inn does have a captive audience due to lack of alternatives but that said we go to another venue next time we want a dales walking break.

Had driven down from North Scotland staying overnight in Reeth and stopped here for a quick bite prior to arrival at our friends. Such a pretty spot in the Dales and typical English pub with good beers, lovely decor and beautiful outdoor seating overlooking the valley.

Called in for lunch. Pub very quiet but service and food good. Just had soup and sandwiches. Bar nice and warm with an open fire. Eaten there several years before. Standard has not slipped!

Very popular place to eat. Good selection of dishes, well cooked and presented. Decent selection of wine. Good service and reasonable prices.

Walked from Reeth and had a fantastic Sunday lunch. We hadn’t booked and the place was busy so we were perhaps lucky to get a table. The scotch egg starter was great, runny yolk and very tasty. The roast beef was served pink and was gorgeous, served with mash, roasties, parsnips, cabbage (green and red), cauliflower cheese, carrots, Yorkshire pud and extra gravy. Excellent - worth making a special journey to eat here.

We attended my cousins wedding,the staff were really pleasant, and Justin the owner was lovely very friendly.

This place is in the middle of nowhere and the reception for mobile and internet were poor. That aside this was an amazing break it was actually nice losing touch with the outside world, the room was large and had good storage, the bed was comfortable and large. We stayed for dinner and breakfast and the food was fantastic, staff could not do enough for you so over all we loved it

I went for dinner at CB inn with three friends. Unfortunately there was a mix up at the restaurant regarding the time of our booking. On arrival, we were therefore told we were late for our table (we were not) and told we had to look at the menu on the board and order within 5 minutes otherwise our table would be taken. I was highly disappointed with the manner in which we were spoken to at this point. Afterwards, the service at the table was very good. Overall the food was of a high quality and we enjoyed our mains. The sticky toffee pudding was great, however the lemon posset was very thick and lacked a lemon flavour. Could be a great place if it wasn’t for the poor service initially.

Popped into the pub as we were passing. Lovely pub. Really nice roast beef baguette with homemade chips. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend or revisit if I was in the area.

Had superb dinner with friends two nights running. Exciting and varied range of dishes to choose from for meat, fish and vegetarians alike. Booking essential (at the weekend)

We dropped in for lunch whilst out walking. Only had pork and sausage baguettes and chips, but the portion sizes and quality was excellent. The more extensive lunchtime menu looked very good, as did the evening menu. Beautiful location as well. All good.

We stopped here for a snack lunch on a drive through the dales. We were eating out in the evening, so did not want much and chose a bacon and cheese baguette, which was delicious. The pub was quite busy and we were therefore told we could sit in the dining area, which was very comfortable The pub is situated in beautiful countryside, the staff friendly and the Yorkshire beer great. A good find!

Stopped for lunch on our drive through the Dales. The lunch menu looked great, we had a bacon and blue cheese baguette and a beef and red onion baguette both of which were lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit.

Had stayed at sister inn Punch Bowl before so had high expectations. Not disappointed. Lovely place near Reeth. Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Good ale. Excellent food. What's not to like?

Excellent varied menu, well prepared and presented. We would recommend this inn and would be happy to return.

We spent an afternoon driving through the area visiting Richmond, Reeth, and such when our friend suggested The CB for dinner. It was quite possibly one of my favorite meals while in the U.K. I selected a pan seared seabass which was prepared Thai style and my husband had the lamb. Both of us were very impressed. It may feel like an English pub in decor and situation, but the quality of the food was fantastic.

Planned to go once, ended up going twice as they were happy to accomodate us a short notice even thnough busy. Veggies well catered for; not a massive numbner of choices, but all good. Beer well kept too, sadly not the case in all pubs that concentrate on food.

After a wonderful walk over the moors from Low Row, in the most Glorious Sunshine we came into the 'CB' panting with thirst- quenched by a couple of pints of the local BaaBaa real ale, perfect pints- served by the friendly barman. After some advice from him we had some homemade bread and nuts with a scotch egg (house speciality) to share- followed by a light lunch- one of the nicest terrines I've ever had and a lovely Crayfish Cocktail! We have booked for dinner next week to round off our holiday in this stunning part of the country!

We had such high hopes of a first class lunch on Easter Monday but not to be. Very poor menu with items not available and the service was not good - we had to wait almost 5 minutes for cutlery after the main course was delivered.Not tremendously expensive but too much for what we got. On a better note, the chips were good!Expected better especially on a bank holiday and am so disappointed. Shame but we will not return in a hurry.

We visited this Inn at lunchtime on Easter Monday. We had pre booked a table. We expected lovely 3 course meal in lovely surroundings!! What a disappointment! The restaurant was closed and we had to sit in the bar. The menu was a few things on a board and very limited. It was a special lunch for us and we felt very let down. we most certainly will not be returning.

RESTAURANT REVIEW NOT HOTELOver the years we have headed up to the CB for lunch before or after a good walk. Always a lovely experience. But today, despite friendly service, it was very slow and to be honest, lunch was pretty filthy. Overly complicated menu and when our choices finally arrived - yuk. Get a new cook!! Really.

We were staying in the village and walked up to try this restaurant on a Wednesday evening. We were greeted by a very friendly bar man. After ordering a G & T, he proceeded to discuss the best gin to have with the various tonics which I found really helpful and he obviously knew his stuff! We both had starters, my husband having the bruschetta and me the Thai fish cakes. Both were delicious. We followed with the 38hr slow cooked vindaloo, which was a little dry but full of flavour and the pork cutlet,again delicious. Service was excellent, staff very welcoming and friendly and food really good quality. This is also a hotel so plenty of residents eating but good to see some locals at the bar also. This is lovely find and an establishment that is really trying hard to make it's mark. Worthy of a visit.

My meal was ok but my partners was disappointing. Some items on the menu board were not available. Apart from that the venue itself was welcoming

The Charles Bathurst is perched high up on the daleside just inside the national park and commands majestic views down the valley below.The pub itself a rabbit warren of various rooms and stairways, filled with an eclectic mix of furniture as well as some rather obnoxious hunting and fishing devotees who misplaced their filter and volume control on the afternoon we visited,but that can be the plague of many a rural pub. Nevermind,the food was reasonable and the staff were friendly enough so we would probably return.

The wide ranging menu provides excellent choice from fish and chips and steak pie to lobster, scallops and venison. Everything is carefully prepared and always pleasingly presented. Starters in the £5 to £8 bracket with Mains ranging from £8 to £22.

We have been coming here as a family for many years and have always loved the location, rooms and food. However, on coming for Sunday lunch today we came away feeling a little disappointed. Whilst everything was presented very well, it was just not up to the standard we had come to expect of the Sunday lunch. It use to be superb but today was only average. The beef was overcooked and dry and strong tasting. Whilst I accept that that's what the local beef tastes like, there is no excuse for it being over cooked and dry. Hopefully the food on the standard menu is still of the same high standard it always was, but I would definitely not recommend the Sunday lunchtime roast,

We have been going to CB Inn for years and have always enjoyed it. It's been a while since our last visit but decided to take advantage of a great deal that the management have put on for December. We popped up for a quick one night, midweek stay and used it as a base for some walking. On arrival, we realised that there had been a change of management and the menu didn't seem as extensive as it used to be? However, we were delighted with everything about our stay and the food was excellent. I had a mixed cauliflower starter and to be honest, had no idea what to expect, it was gorgeous and very different. We both had the slow cooked beef Burginon and it was superb. We half expected to be given an inferior room as we were on 'the deal' but there was bone of that, the room was lovely. Can't wait to come back here, love the CB Inn!