Devonshire Arms Brasserie in Craven

Good music, quailty people and staff Food service was bang on and couldnt be more helpful. Jd/music box good sound lists to choose from

Underwhelming experience, overpriced, not as good as we remember. The bao buns starter did not live up to the high expectations set by the outrageous cost of £17 (for a starter…what on earth was I thinking), served in a tiny bamboo basket with no plate, presumably I was supposed to eat it with my hands like a McDonalds burger...for £17...really!! BTW there was no coriander!! The steak, chorizo and mushroom pie was also not good value, whilst tasty it was small and there were only two tiny pieces of chorizo amongst the steak and mushroom, the chips were nice but appeared to be mass produced probably cut by a machine. The four of us originally intended to have desserts but we were so unimpressed we bought brownies and flapjack from one of the Christmas market stalls in the grounds, generous in size, delicious and a third of the cost of the Brasserie desserts at 3 for £9. Sorry Devonshire Arms, didn't hit the spot for us, we were a little embarrassed that we'd recommended it to our friends, wasn't worth the 2.5 hour round trip and doesn't compare well to other quality eateries we like to visit. We won't be back

Excellent and friendly service, great quality food, beautiful location and a lovely spa. We came for the fireworks and feast evening, and stayed over. Our room was great, and well supplied. With a stay you get an hour a day in the spa, but you need to book it in. The spa was fun, with usual sauna, steam-room and small pool, with additional treatments and a lounge you can have drinks in. The feast was magnificent, with lovely canapes waiting for us on arrival in The Brasserie. The evening was busy but even so, the service was excellent. After some lovely food (that we'd pre-ordered) we were ushered put into the garden to watch a truly excellent display of fireworks, set to music. I can highly recommend the evening and would happily return next year.

Lovely meal, and a relaxed atmosphere, great service.

Had a really great dinner here. Staff very helpful and attentive. It's a bit on the pricy side, but in this case, you get what you pay for.

Had lunch at the Brasserie here today food was good if a little expensive the service though was excellent. If you don't mind paying a bit more we would recommend it

Great food nice place, and staff are pleasant

I did a delivery there and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

£6.60 for to large glasses of soda water with lime cordial. Not only that but the drinks were completely flat. Overpriced is ann understatement. The management do not reply to reviews. That speaks volumes!!! I think we had a lucky escape. Never going back.

Fantastic food great place and service great too lovely setting five stars

It was extremely expensive and not my type of food. This is not the fault of the hotel. What could have been addressed was the crowd of noisy, unruly children running around outside unsupervised by parents. Wouldn't have eaten there even if the food was to my taste. Spoilt what was supposed to be a quiet drink in a beautiful setting. If it had been dogs running loose and barking, I'm sure we would have been asked to leave.. ... but they wouldn't have been buying drinks!!

Met friends for lunch and all enjoyed each of the dishes we received. Certainly no complaints regarding the food. What did make the whole lunchtime experience was the friendliness of all the staff, we couldn’t fault the service and attention they gave us. A credit to the restaurant.

Excellent food , service great .

Lovely food, will definitely go there again. I can recommend their dev burger and end aubergine tagine. I would definitely recommend having sticky toffee pudding as your dessert.

Had a lovely meal. Staff were great. Highly recommend will be going again next time we are around that way. The steak was well prepared and I had it rare. Sides were delicious. Maybe a little over priced but everything has gone up🙄

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Staff attentive. Food excellent.

Very smart Bar and Restaurant. Note that when I was there on a Sunday afternoon for a drink the indoor space was full and so I sat outside , so be aware of that although there is a coveted seating area.

After a lovely walk around Bolton Abbey , my husband, daughter and myself arrived at the Devonshire Brasserie for my husband’s birthday lunch which we had previously booked online. I wish i’d taken the trouble to read the below average reviews before booking.To say that we where disappointed is an understatement, the place lacked atmosphere and was very quiet, I know other pubs/restaurants along the A59 which are much busier with good reputations but we thought it would be a nice change plus it’s near Bolton Abbey where we love to walk . I thought the menu was a little pricey (over £20 for a small pie) but we don’t mind if the food is very good. But unfortunately the food was average at best , cold mash, salty gravy, pale undercooked chips and a game of hunt the scallop on the Surf and Turf !! Also toilets in need of a serious refurbishment, all I can say is once visited is enough .

A staggeringly overpriced experience in a lovely setting, with service that ranges from attentive at times to completely indifferent.

Second visit to the Devonshire Arms. A good experience on the whole but service was not up to standard. Staff were inattentive (waited ages for plates to be cleared and drinks and then pudding order to be taken). Also prices seemed much higher than our visit a year prior. £20 for a vegetarian tagliatelli seems expensive. Kids menu was great value by comparison! Also 'service charge' a bit baffling - something like £11 on a £300 bill? Left feeling a bit disappointed.

Called in for a drink didn't take cash female toilets were a disgrace

Food ok. Nothing to write home about though especially at those prices

Would like to say a very special thankyou to the manager & staff of the tea rooms/ restaurant at Bolton Abbey. Their kindness and hospitality was wonderful as we had an autistic gentleman in our company .All made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful environment very relaxing .Many thanks

A little on the pricey side but very nice. Stopped in for lunch after a long walk. Dogs are welcome, they even have a room decorated accordingly. Service was good. Fabulous deserts.

Fabulous lunch with my mum for a special birthday. We were very well looked after from the minute we stepped in the door. Fabulous food and lots of fish choices for Good Friday. Best meal I’ve had locally in a long time

I always love visiting Bolton Abbey, and having lunch at the Devonshire.

All in all the atmosphere was indifferent. The food slightly below average. The description of the menu of the confit of duck was misleading. It was not on a cassoulet, but in fact was dumped on a plate of white beans with very little sauce. There was one slice of sausage in the cassoulet and other that little else. . All in all not an enjoyable lunch.

I’m only 11 and me and my family came here for my mums birthday.I had a lovely stake sandwich which was so good I recommend it.We got here just after it opened so we were the only people here.The atmosphere was amazing.I had a great time

We have had 2 x Sunday lunches and Christmas Day lunch all 3 were superb.

We visited for afternoon tea, having heard how fantastic they were here, yet left underwhelmed and highly disappointed. With other guests on the table alongside us being difficult we felt ignored and unable to raise our own concerns; such as very little ham presented on a ham finger sandwich, or quite overbaked scones. To add to this, I was under the impression that The Devonshire Arms held high standards with presentation and flavour with any food produced and showed attentiveness to any and all guests, but this was certainly not the case on my first and last visit to this establishment.

it was a sunday night but food was really average for the price. great to see its dog friendly

The food was really good, although they got the orders wrong on 3 occasions eg asked for sauvignon got pinot, flat white got latte etc Probably as we were one of the last to dine and it was new years day. The waiting staff were pleasant and attentive. I did not particularly like the decor, 1st time here and I thought it would be more traditional but definitely wasn't. The lights were far too bright and the flashing lights on the christmas tree were off putting. The good thing was we could take the dogs as its dog friendly.

Our visit for Sunday Lunch on New Years Day was truly memorable. The star of the show was the Roast Beef with a fine Yorkshire Pudding, and a grear array of vegatables (very good roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, green beans, red cabbage and roast carrots/partsnips. Our appetisers and dessert were also first class. All was was served by happy and attentive staff. Not cheap but then you would not expect it to be, for me worth every penny. PS - good range of non alcoholic drinks too.

Myself and three friends visited the Devonshire Arms to have afternoon tea together as a pre Christmas treat . How disappointed we were! We were shown to where we were to eat-2 comfy settees and chairs around a small table - which looked very comfortable and cosy, and ten we were asked which drinks we wanted and the order was taken. After that we received the tea long before our food which was very underwhelming !The sandwiches were very cold as if they had been sat in the fridge all morning and we had to send some of the sandwiches back as they were dry and hard- the replacements weren’t much better but no one seemed to be concerned! The rest of the food was only OK and the service was quite invisible- we had to ask for some more tea which came in pots that were too hot to hold and pour! We did tell the waiter when we paid the bill and he did say he would tell someone but we had the feeling that they feel their reputation will carry them along! The Devonshire Arms are set in beautiful countryside with amazing views and the furnishings and decorations are very good but the afternoon tea experience won’t be repeated- - very expensive and disappointing .

Very warm welcome attentive staff

Ox cheek was amazing service way excellent.

Just had a great meal in the Brasserie whilst staying at the hotel. Excellent food and service. What more can you ask for. The hotel and spa are great too!

Amazing night in the artist room and had access to the spa all evening. If you’re looking for a relaxing getaway with great service then this is for you. Already talked about booking again before we went to bed.

Enjoyed a Sunday Lunch at The Brasserie at The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa recently, after a picturesque walk at Bolton Abbey. We ate as a party of ten, with six adults and four children, all under ten, as well as two dogs. The food was extremely good, decent menu, plenty of choice for old and young. One of our party was Vegetarian and to be super-critical, there could have been an additional option to accommodate vegetarians. The service throughout was friendly and proficient and there was a warm glow from the internal, wood burning stove. I enjoyed the Duck, others had Sunday Roasts, alongside a burger, chicken and fish and chips. Given the location, it is nice that ‘well behaved’ dogs are welcome in the bar area of The Brasserie. We made the venue aware at the time of booking that we would have two dogs, and I believe that two dogs per table is the maximum - you do need to let them know, at the time you make your reservation. We will certainly be back and would recommend The Brasserie at The Devonshire.

The fish and chips...and the mashed peas were great!

My bf and I visited Bolton Abbey after a storm, making the trip around the area much, much longer when part of the paths were under the river. We had to climb through the muddy forest in the rain and when we finally found our way out it was pitch dark and no running buses and no Ubers would accept the drive from there to ilkley. We happened upon the Devonshire arms brasserie and thank God we did! The manager was an absolute life saver. He helped to call us a taxi and got us a table near the fire to warm up. The atmosphere inside was great and I'm really sorry we didn't manage to stay for dinner at a later day cause the restaurant smelled amazing.

This is the 2nd time i have been there for afternoon, the first time a couple of years ago it was lovely, so decided to take my best friend for her birthday, will not go back, extremely disappointing, dry sandwiches and over cooked and burnt scones and a complete rip of for £75 plus had to pay for service!

I’d been so looking forward to afternoon tea here to celebrate my special birthday with partner and daughter. Well it should have been lunch but my partner was bamboozled with their opening times. But I love afternoon tea so all was good. He emailed to see if there was anything they could help him with to make it more special. He didn’t receive any reply, but we did have a couple of extra slices of cake with numbers piped on. Which was nice of them but shame they ignored his email. Booking made for 2pm but we were asked to be there for 130pm. Got there on time and had a bit of a wait for someone to come get us. A lovely chap greeted us and we were served by him and a lovely lady (who rectified a missing egg sandwich!). The food was beautifully presented and tasty. As was the glass of fizz. And sadly that’s where the positives end. I suspect the original servers went home and didn’t hand over and the service was dreadful from then on. No one came to check on us, we were left surrounded by mucky plates for ages. Had to get up and hunt someone down to get teas and coffees as we were told these get ordered after we’ve eaten. Which was fine as we had the fizz. But shocking to be left for so long. A lovely young lady took our order, but I’d have thought the hotel would have supplied ironed aprons. Not a five star experience but at £50 a head it’s not cheap. Hot milk served with tea so had to get up and hunt someone down again! Still surrounded by mucky plates not cleared up. So had to ask. Why when dropping off the tea this wasn’t done. Someone came and kindly boxed up what we hadn’t eaten tho but still no clearing table. Had to get up AGAIN and hunt someone for the bill. I said to the lady in the crumpled apron how bad the service had been. She went and spoke to the manager and came back with the bill. Said the manager had knocked off the service charge. No sign of the manager. Didn’t bother to come and speak to us to explain - which would have been better than money off. It wasn’t about the money. Then told we couldn’t pay there we’d have to go to the cocktail bar. Traipsed in there to find no one behind the bar, so another wait about. I had to get out as I was so annoyed by this point and headed to reception to get our coats. As no one had offered to get o ur coats. Thankfully the man on reception was lovely. The staff we did see were all lovely too but the service was an utter shambles and didn’t match the beautiful food. We were so ignored that it was 430pm by the time we left. 3 hours for afternoon tea! I don’t like to be rushed but come on that’s ridiculous especially when I had to keep getting up to ask for things that should have been standard. A very disappointing end to my special birthday day.

Great food and the starter with salmon and ginger was a flavourful treat

We had a delicious Sunday lunch at the Brasserie. Small salad starter for me and delicious tomato and fennel soup for hubby. We both had the roast beef which was perfection, just the right shade of pink for us. Nice mix of veg and a very generous Yorkshire pud. We didn’t have desert, just shared a very nice bottle of red. Wine list is a tad expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for, it was a really lovely red and we will have it again. Would thoroughly recommend the Brasserie. We have eaten there before but not had the Sunday roast, will definitely go back again though for a second round.

We had a lovely lunch here, as part of a reunion day at Bolton Abbey with a group of old friends. The Brasserie set out a table for us all in the dining room extension; the service was excellent, and the staff very friendly and helpful. there was a good selection on the menu, and the food was delicious.

Great place for refreshments after visiting the Bolton Abbey Estate

We had an absolutely gorgeous meal here, the best Ox Cheek I have ever had ! A lovely setting for a fabulous meal. Service was very efficient, we loved it and will be sure to visit the next time we are nearby!

Wife went many years ago and remembered it was very very good. So we went back with high expectations AND WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED. IT WAS GREAT. NOT CHEAP BUT VALUE FOR MONEY AND IN GREAT GROUNDS AND VERY DOG FRIENDLY!! Will go back for treat.

Looked good to start with, first impressions lovely, but soon went down hill when the food arrived. The burger was some sort of formed patty that had been deep fried and was dripping in grease. The chunky chips were nice, the fish looked big but was mostly batter. £30 for a jug of Pimms that we got 3 medium glasses from and had no cucumber in. The warm nutty brownies were not warm and were awfully dry and floury. Really disappointing for what you pay. We won’t be returning!

Had a fabulous meal! Great atmosphere 😊

Called in after visiting Bolton Abbey, dog friendly as well, nice menu great service, huge outside area, would recommend

The Brasserie is now performing superbly under a new, innovative chef who has the ability to make ingredients zing! The pâté is delicious, served with a generous helping of delicious chutney. Cod with mash, mushrooms & lardons was exceptional. Extensive choice and good service. The restaurant has come through a challenging period with all guns blazing. With Conor and Sophie at the helm, it’s worth another visit.

Always a favourite when we are up in the Dales. Great food and ales and looks over a lovely view of Bolton Abbey estate.

Casual dinner , food was delicious. Me and my boyfriend both had the burger, they were cooked perfectly and was really delicious. Boyfriend mum has a duck salad and said the textures and flavours were sensational. Boyfriends dad had lamb rump and also said that the lamb was cooked perfectly. Overall really recommend it was delicious.

Very enjoyable and lived up to expectations. We were staying at the sister hotel and came here for dinner twice. A good menu with enough choice as we both ate different food on both nights. A great atmosphere with friendly staff and good service, happy to please. Food was well presented and tasty too! A good wine list

The worst Sunday lunch I have every been presented with … and it was £27 for a single course! This place is overpriced but in a lovely location so it’s a shame the food is so poor. If you like your roast potatoes and a piece of carrot served rock hard or fatty meat /most of which was obviously cooked days before and reheated - you won’t be disappointed … if you want good food AVOID THIS PLACE

Probably the worst Sunday lunch I have experienced in the whole of the UK If you want to pay £27 for a single course of roast beef and receive the list below then your welcome to it … Beef 3 small slices and two mostly fat Roast potatoes x3 were as hard as a rock with very little inside - obviously prepared days in advance and heated up One carrot slice that was hard and dry - once again a heat up item Greens over boiled and tasteless Cauliflower cheese 🙈 think the chef needs a menu book So there you have it … worst Sunday meal uk wide and at £27 the worst value in the area

Once again a fantastic stay at the hotel room really good bed cosy. The food in the restaurant was excellent again. We also made use of spa facilities and had a relaxing hour there. Plenty of lovely walks to go on around the hotel and of course Bolton Abbey

Very nice brasserie in bolton abbey, friendly and helpful staff, good menu but a little expensive for our taste, but definitely worth a visit.

Meals on pricey side but typical for hotel when no competition within walking distance. One big plus is they are entirely dog friendly

Always lovely place to eat and drink

Wonderful place, amazing views and the perfect setting for a cosy Sunday lunch.

Lovely place, tasty food and very friendly, helpful service.

Lovley setting and decor but thats where it ends. The food is way over-priced and the quality isnt even worth half the price. We had potato and leek soup- potato was definitely missing it turned up as a bowl of bright green water. The runniest...

The folk who run the show here better pull their collective socks up. Lunch was a poor offering with the usual gushing menu descriptions laughingly at odds with what turned up. Do they employ a proper chef? Just too expensive to forgive. Sour pint of...

The setting is definitely 5 stars, the food was at best average and a bit disappointing. It calls itself a brasserie, but I couldn't see any French influence. The service was good, but the food was nothing beyond pub grub! The chef missed the walnuts...

The Devonshire Arms occupies a spot to be envied by any successful hotel or restaurant. We visited their brasserie many times prior to Covid. Our recent visit I rate as 'dreadful'. Pleasant service and pleasant atmosphere - 9/10. But how can this once popular brasserie...

Went for dinner with my friend 14/06/23 after a walk around Bolton abbey, really nice setting with lots of seating outside. Upon arriving quite a few tables were dirty, menu had quite a good choice although I thought it was on the expensive end (£21-£26...

Impeccable service and lovely food.pricing very reasonable too.

While staying at Bolton Abbey Caravan Park we decided to walk to the hotel for lunch. After a long tiring walk we arrived and were greeted by a lovely welcoming lady. She was very professional, appeared to know what was going on and had everything...

We were just passing and decided to call in for a drink on Sunday lunchtime. Such a beautiful outdoor, sunny area to enjoy a drink with stunning views across their gardens to the River. The Staff were so friendly and welcomed our dog too.

We stayed 2 nights on the spring break deal well worth it. Had my birthday here excellent rooms and afternoon tea.

Our lunch was very enjoyable in a bright and airy room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The range of dishes chosen by our group of four were all delicious and the portions were generous. The batter on the fish was light and crispy...

First rate experience in terms of food quality and service. My wife commented that her cod tasted - off the boat and my fish pie was delicious. The restaurant staff were efficient but friendly making our visit very pleasant.

We were regular customers pre-covid for many years & decided to stop by for food whilst in the area (Sunday 5.30pm). We were met by a rather unhelpful/downright rude Maitre d. He stopped us from entering the building & said abruptly “the kitchen is closed”....

Lovely lunch today. Seating area was light and airy. The food was well presented and good value. Attentive team

A very special place where service is king and the location is unbeatable

For what you pay, dirty cutlery slow and incomplete meal service is not acceptable.

Very good food, apalling service (apart from one conciencous waitress). The food was good, fresh, good quality, well cooked. But then it should be at £100 for lunch for 2. But the maitre d' and the male server who dealt with us were inept and...

We visited The Devonshire Arms for Afternoon Tea. The setting was pleasant enough but we had quite a lengthy wait until the service of food, which was underwhelming. Sandwiches that were far too thick for Afternoon Tea, poor chicken filling and a very large piece...

Lovely friendly and I had soup delicious not over priced either

There was an offer on – two people can have two courses and a glass of wine for £49. This was badly explained by the staff, so we thought this was per person. Later I went to the loo and saw the ad for the...

Was really looking forward to eating here as my daughter and I were staying at a campsite near by We arrived and the place was empty, although it was only 6pm. The children’s menu is limited so my daughter ordered the £21 burger. I ordered...

We came here for the ‘meet Santa and dine’ experience. As our children haven’t seen Santa for some time we thought we’d do something special and was prepared to pay the hefty £120 for the family. So disappointing. We were told that we weren’t allowed...

Food was ok, we wanted tasting menu but they've changed to 3 course menu. We were disappointed and for £85pp for food it was so disappointing. We ordered wine to go with the scallop starter and the wine came but waited 45 mins for the...

Looked forward to Sunday Roast lunch in Dales in Winter. Our table was by window which was very cold. Radiator next to table not working. Staff welcoming and cheerful. Our starters were fine. Main course plate not very warm then put directly onto marble table...

We decided to call in for lunch on the spur of the moment having enjoyed several meals here in the past. We were surprised by how quiet it was as it always used to be bustling, the reason soon became apparent. My main course was...

We recently visited as a family of 10 for what I hope will become an annual boxing outing. We were welcomed by the friendly manager Colin who allowed us to warm ourselves by the fire before showing us to our spacious table in the dining...

Lovely decor , only just reopened. Lovely staff , and food up there for pub food .

Superb service and delicious cookery using high quality ingredients. Try the lemon posset it was incredible!

So disappointing. We went for a family meal for a birthday celebration. The food tasted great, the beef was delicious, exactly how you expect a £27 Sunday meal to taste. However the food was not hot, nor warm. The Yorkshire and veg were stone cold....

lovely atmosphere food and service excellent.

Staying at the Devonshire Arms, we had spent the day exploring the breathtaking majesty of the Yorkshire Dales. This had included a long lunch. The previous evening we had eaten at the DA's Burlington Restaurant; this time we needed something more low-key, and management was...

The beautiful location of Bolton Abbey was a perfect backdrop for the birthday lunch for my mum. The team made the lunch very special from changing the allocated table to one that would be more suitable for my elderly parents to organising a decorated plate...

Fabulous place for a relaxed and extremely delicious lunch!

Excellent Sunday lunch again. Great place to sit outside with a drink taking in the beautiful scenery as well.

Not for the first time, in my bank holiday week in the Yorkshire Dales, I come away from an eating establishment feeling that I had been fleeced - maybe it’s all the sheep hereabouts? When I’m being charged £4 for bread and butter, I don’t...

The food was very nice and service was good, but the quantity and price of the meals was disappointing. For example, when paying £22 for a chicken breast main course I expected larger vegetable accompaniments than a small leek, a broccoli purée and one fondant potato. I also feel that paying the full adult price of £9 for sticky toffee pudding (again, very tasty) which was exactly the same size as a child portion at £3 was a rip off. Completely understand that costs have gone up, but a few more vegetables that didn't have to be purchased as a side would have made me, my family and friends feel less out of pocket. Disappointed.

Worst Sunday dinner. Ive ever had. Wouldn't go again. 😡