Fox & Hounds in Craven

Popped in for a quick drink on Boxing Day following a walk over the tops from Kettlewell. Friendly staff and nice beer. Dog friendly.

I had heard some mixed opinions of this place but as me and family were passing we decided to call and see for ourselves. Terrible hospitality, very unreasonable with other parties in the venue at the same time as ourselves. Didnt feel like a pub/restaurant where you could have a laugh and enjoy yourself without getting stared at. wont be attending again.

Stayed for 1 night B&B. Room was great, breakfast OK. Main complaint was that bar was closed at 9pm when I tried to get a drink. No warning given when I ate at 6pm till 7pm. Had to spend the night in my room watching TV. Apology given but no compensation offered.

Just finished our meal here and couldn't wait to give it a 5 star review. The staff were so welcoming and the food was absolutely unbelievable. Massive compliments to the chef. Thank you fox and hounds for an amazing very rare meal out for me and my wife. We definitely can't wait to visit again.

Walked over from our campsite in Kettlewell for the evening, as we hadn’t done much of a walk that day, and we were so impressed that we walked over again the next evening after a 13 mile hike! Really nice old pub, lovely staff, and absolutely excellent food. Pie of the Day was actually pie of the year in my view. And the dressed crab the following night was great too. Apparently the chef is marrying the owners’ daughter so hopefully he will be there for a while yet! For beer lovers, there are 4 very well kept local real ales, plus a good selection of whiskies and gins. Planning an overnight stay next time, as they do rooms as well and a couple who were staying there thought they were pretty good. The area round Kettlewell and Starbotton can’t be beaten for walking as far as I am concerned, so get yourselves there and support the excellent local pubs as well!

Second review for this establishment. Just as good as our previous visit. Good beer and food with great service. Can't wait to return!

We were staying in the area so decided to try this lovely traditional pub for our family meal. Although the decor is a little dated the food was excellent, it was very fresh and nicely prepared. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and were observing social distancing rules.

Great family run pub/b&b in a quaint Dales village. Newly refurbished rooms, great value food and friendly faces. The landlord really knows how to keep a cellar. We have visited on a number of occasions and never been disappointed (except perhaps by some of the landlord's jokes!) Perfect place to be based for a Dales holiday.

I was presented with an inedible meal and also with a defensive strategy when I outlined my concerns - no apology

We arrived at 12pm earlier today and after sanitising my hands entered this lovely little pubI was asked to fill in a small piece of paper with my details then place my food order ( which was from a limited choice menu).There were sandwiches, hot and cold, meal deals, eg. Sandwich and fries or soup, and haddock and chips with mushy peas.We sat out in the gazebo and after a short wait our food arrived. Our food arrived in cardboard boxes which was a surprise to me but my wife explained it was to do with coronavirus and cleanliness etc.As for our food, my haddock was excellent with crispy battery and my wife enjoyed her sandwich and fries.With two pints of lemonade this totalled a very fair £24.This is the first time I have been into a pub since March and I struggled at times.Please be safe and support these wonderful little pubs.......before they are gone forever.Visited 22nd July 2020

We stopped for lunch on a short walk from Kettlewell. We were greeted by a very friendly polite young lady who served us a couple of perfectly poured pints. We sat by a lovely warm fire and ordered sandwiches & soup and after a short while a couple of plates arrived with doorstep sandwiches and bowls of soup.The sandwiches (tuna crunch and cheese & pickle) were generously filled and very filling. The soup (vegetable) was lovely, smooth as velvet and was warming & delicious - just what we needed.The sandwiches were so big we saved half of each for the walk home! But not before we had a pint and a half of Black Sheep bitter.The young lady behind the bar was a credit to the pub. We spoke about the pub being in the heart of the community and you can see why.

This pub is alway good for a lunch stop during a good dales hike. Muddy boots are no problem and there is a good fire on cold days.

Excellent. All round. Great friendly service, lovely homely pub and first class food. Myself and my husband had steak and ale pie. Proper home made pie and pastry. Would definitely go out of my way to revisit if in the area again. ( tried desperately to get the recipe from the couple who run this gem, only to be told it was top secret! Can't say I blame them really.....)

We decided to write a 'best' and 'worst' review of our recent holiday and this place was most definitely the best! The Fox and Hounds Inn is small and cosy with really friendly, cheerful staff. This was the best pub lunch we ate on our visit to Yorkshire - the carrot and orange soup was delicious! Thank you!

We had a great meal here in what's a pub for locals and visitors. Probably the best value of the three meals we had. The dedicated dining area is relatively small, with maybe 5 tables, and they spread the reservations. It was disappointing, then, to see others amble in over half an hour late for their reservations (but then this is relatively remote, perhaps Friday night traffic got in the way). Hard working chef and staff will serve you well. You will, however, struggle to park so book early!

We had always been put off visiting this pub in the past, as the landlord had a reputation for rudeness. However, we heard that the pub, after a period of closure, had re-opened with new management. We saw the menu posted in the village noticeboard (on the side of the pub) and thought it looked promising. It was so good, we went twice in one week! Our first visit was on a Monday evening and we were greeted by the barmaid/waitress with a broad smile. We chose to eat in the bar and sat opposite a couple who asked for the fire to be lit, as they were cold. Although it was still a warm-ish evening, the barmaid lit the fire without a murmur. It was so lovely, and made the room even cosier. The food on both our visits (the second visit was 3 days later and the welcome as pleasant as the first visit) was very well cooked (my husband's lamb came pink, juicy and tender) and the veggie options were tasty. Portion size was just right, though we were so full we sadly couldn't manage a pudding, although they looked delicious. Not a huge menu, (but still plenty of choice) which told us that the food was freshly cooked to order, with the focus on quality.

Brilliant food here, came as a big party of 12 and we all polished our plates off. they even opened up earlier for us so we can get in before it gets too busy. Lovely friendly people.

Called in early evening just for a drink. We received a very warm and friendly welcome. The atmosphere of the place has changed so much for the better now that the previous Basil Fawlty type landlord has departed! We didn't eat but enjoyed our drinks and chat with the new(ish) landlord. With more time I would have played the piano situated in the bar. Looking forward to returning to eat, maybe even stay and tinkle the ivories!. So good to see this lovely pub back on track!

I stayed here after attending a day’s fly fishing course at Kilnsey Park - which was fabulous due to the setting and brilliant instructor Mark Gambles. I had booked a room for Friday evening for myself and Liz, so she could enjoy walking in the breathtaking countryside here (some of the most spectacular and dramatic scenery anywhere in the world, let alone England) but due to work commitment she couldn’t come along so I braved it and went alone. Liz missed out! I enjoyed a fabulous meal in the evening in the packed bar restaurant and had interesting chats with locals and holidaymakers. Karen’s homemade chicken and chorizo pie was fabulous! Whitebait starter and pudding (sticky toffee with ice cream) were both wonderful too. I over-ate and enjoyed every minute of it! Excellent red wine too - couldn’t ask for more. Ian and Karen were fabulous hosts, and I was greeted and made to feel really welcome by Zarina on my arrival. All-in-all, with a very comfortable room in this beautiful old pub - a superb experience. 5 stars!

Me, my mum & my dad had drinks one afternoon. We visited again with my brother and his girlfriend for lunch & drinks. We had a light lunch which was very nice. Well worth the money.Free parking, friendly staff, inside & outside seating, dog friendly.

What a difference a mile on the road makes. Having been in the pub at Buckden where we were given the cold shoulder it was refreshing to walk through this door. Greeted by a young lady with a big smile, warm fire and a great selection of beer, I knew this was our lunch stop. Had a pint of Wharfedale Blonde which was spot on followed by a fantastic lunch. Te family and I were made to feel very welcome sat at the side of the fire. Even had some banter with the landlord. Great place to spend a couple of hours.

Great friendly little Dales pub. Muddy boots welcome. Muddy paws too. Blazing fire. Nice soup and sandwich in a beautiful walking area. Park in Kettlewell. Two mile gentle walk by river. Or hill climb for slightly more strenuous walk

A really friendly welcome from the new owners who have been there for just over a year. Perfect country pub restaurant in this quaint Dales village. Good pub food menu and the landlord knows how to keep a cellar so the beers are spot on. Real fire, dog friendly and good service...

We stayed in the Fox & Hounds for 3 nights and had a brilliant time. The rooms were perfect - clean and spacious. The food was just what you wanted after a long day walking - comforting home cooking done well. Karen & Ian were super hosts and we can't wait to return.

Take this short detour off the Dales Way for a wonderful break and refreshment. We arrived sodden, pooped, and hungry, having taken our own detour in Kettlewell to avoid aggressive bulls in a field smack on The Dales Way. Our local savior, Robert, out walking with his dog and chased out of the field, told us how to navigate the detour and about the Fox and Hounds at the end of it.

We regularly stay at a cottage in the village, but until this year we have been "unwelcome" at the Fox and Hounds as we always have our dog with us. Thankfully (for everyone in the village) there are new owners, so the pub is now a much more friendly place to visit! They now have a good variety on the lunch and dinner menu, with at least 2 vegetarian options. The landlord and staff are really friendly and welcoming, so I definitely recommend visiting the "new" Fox and Hounds!

This is one of the Best pubs in the Dales, good menu and the food was excellent we visited this pub 3 times on our visit to Kettlewell and more or less went through the full menu I don't want to recommend any dish as they all were perfect, will certainly visit again when in the area

cannot recommend this pub enough, friendly staff, roaring fire and great beer....stop here rather than venturing up to the Buck at Buckden!!!

The Fox and Hounds Inn saved my bacon! First of all I'd called earlier to book a table but, as it transpired, at the wrong Fox and Hounds. The pub bent over backwards to fit us in which was a real relief after a long Malham walk and after the icy stare my wife had given me. The locals also helped me out with some local knowledge as I'd run the car dry and Google maps wasn't helping. I liked this pub from the outset!

Called in for a quick drink...beautiful old pub with friendly staff and locals..didn't eat but on our return will definitely try the food..good selection of real ales ..great atmosphere..even the open fire was on..looking forward to returning.

There was an obvious change in the pub as we walked in .The decor was brighter as was the atmosphere .The pub is now child friendly ,dog friendly and indeed customer friendly. We were given a most warm welcome by the new landlord and his niece who was helping out on Saturday.Like most country pubs they need both tourists and locals to keep them viable -give them a chance - you will be pleasantly surprised . Thank you for a true Yorkshire welcome - we will be back !

One of our local pubs and a great one. Eaten here a few times now since Ian and Karen took over at Christmas 2017. The food is excellent with a good variety. Plus interesting beers as you would expect in The Dales. There is always a warm welcome. Highly recommended.

We were given a very warm welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was delicious. Good, honest home cooked food. Will definitely return.

After a disappointing trip to a ruined dales pub, the Fox and Hounds was a relief to say the least. The staff were incredibly polite and friendly, the food: fish and chips and ham hock pie was truly delicious. A genuine dog friendly dales pub with tasty food, good beer and ideal hosts. Definitely worth a visit after a long days walk or a day sauntering in the dales.

I had the lamb hot pot which a perfect way to end a great Dales walking day. For dessert the oatmeal with whiskey and cream was a topper. But was really the friendliness and service which gave this establishment 5 stars

I called the Fox & Hounds first to see if it was open as previously it’s been closed in the afternoon. I spoke to the new landlord who was very friendly and told me they are open all day every day.

So pleased to have discovered this place on a run up the Dales on a blistering Sunday. It was perfect because my DH and two teenage daughters didn't fancy Sunday roast pub food. The food here is simple fresh soup sandwiches and chips but done really well. The roasted tomato soup was homemade, the bread for the sandwiches was sliced thickly with delicious fillings. We ate every scrap of our generous portions. Our poor dog missed out! The bill was measly and best of all the loos were sparkly clean with a newly ciffed floor. Fab stuff!

Friendly staff, decent food, choice of four local ales on handpump and roaring fire. Great to see this village pub thriving.

Called in as had been advised that, at last, new people had taken over this previously unwelcoming and sadly unloved pub. Delighted to find a warm welcome, an air of optimism, well kept local beers .......... please call in and support the new people !

Great to see that the Fox and Hounds has new owners who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We also appreciated the pub being open all afternoon on two of the hottest days of the year so far so we could seek refreshments when coming down off the fells.

Paid two visits to this lovely pub whilst on a week's holiday to Kettlewell.

Stayed one night whilst walking The Dales Way’ couldn’t be more happy with this family run establishment. Cosy room with everything you need and a comfy bed. Chef opened the kitchen especially for us to serve the best food on our trip so far - good honest fare with quality ingredients - melt in your mouth pastry with tender meat. Wonderful. Lamb hotpot a stand out and fantastic beef and mushroom pie. Recommend as a family destination.

Popped in whilst walking in the area for a well earned pint. Although we didn't stop to eat the food looked great with large helpings and everyone seemed well pleased with it.

Lovely to see this cosy pub thriving again under new, welcoming and cheerful owners. Lunch was excellent with very good bread for the sandwiches and delicious soup......also a good pint! We visit Wharfedale regularly and it is great to see this pub revive and offer good hearty food at a sensible price. We'll definitely return next time we are in the dale and make it one of our regular walking stop-offs.

Stopped in for soup and a sandwich after hearing the pub was under new ownership. Very good quality food, the bread was the best sandwich bread I've ever had, and super friendly service from the new staff. Fantastic!

Staying in Buckden ( where the pub is currently closed) there were three attractive hostelries within a five minute drive. We chose this one on this occasion and were certainly not disappointed. A warm welcome from Shelley behind the bar followed by excellent home-cooked pies with a good selection of vegetables and chips plus lemon posset to follow! A shortish menu but this means everything is freshly cooked. We will definitely return when next in the area. The new owners deserve to succeed.

Intended to walk from Bucked to Starbotton and arrive by 2pm for lunch in the pub which serves till 3pm, well that was the plan and you know what they say about plans!

I could not have picked a worse time - early Friday evening on the first good weekend of Spring. Lots of people arriving to be shown to their rooms. Barely a seat left outside as walkers and motorists enjoyed the sun and a drink. The Black Sheep was kept well and I later saw the trouble taken to carefully clean the pipes when the barrel was changed. New customers were being told that all possible food orders had already been taken but when I asked they realised I was backpacking and couldn't easily move on so offered me Fish and Chips. A passing customer who saw the fish commented that it "was a whale" - it was a generous size. Good food. Helpful staff and a good atmosphere.

Hats off to the new owners, roaring fire, cosy seating and a warm welcome from behind the bar. This place deserves to be successful. Will be back in the summer 😀

We had been told that new management were doing a great job here and we found out for ourselves just how good.

Great home cooked meals. Burgers were amazing. Local meat. Pies very tasty. Good choice of gin. Owners and staff are so friendly.

A real friendly, cosy, welcoming Dale's Inn. Excellent beer, well kept. We didn't eat but the newly prepared menu looked very good.

After a brisk walk from Kettlewell, this little find was perfect for a pint. Recently under new management the welcome was warm and genuine. A dog friendly pub run by a lovely couple. Didn’t stay long enough for food but the beer was perfect!! With a visit

We heard the place was under new ownership so decided to give it a try. We were so glad we did. The beer was excellent and the sandwich menu was wonderful. We received a really warm welcome and had kids and dogs with us. A really lovely pub with a roaring fire in a great location.

Dropped in today as last night was the new owners opening night.

In days gone by the Fox & Hounds was one of my favourite Dales pubs. We called in for a mid-walk drink on a Weds afternoon recently and not having been here for several years I feared the worst having read the various TA reviews about the landlord. To be fair, he was polite enough to us although somewhat dour however we found him generally OK. Plus the Taylor's Landlord was a decent pint although at £4 somewhat pricier than in Kettlewell or Grassington.

If you want to be made to feel like an inconvenience and be snapped at (but not in a comical 'Faulty Towers' way), this is the pub for you!! Shame that this lovely old pub doesn't have the welcome and service it deserves ... also a shame there's no competition in Starbotton!

The halfway point of our first walk in the Dales and just what our group of slightly elderly walkers needed to prepare for the return journey. Excellent soup was just enough, but there was also an extensive menu which we didn't really hav etime to sample.

Have travelled past this pub on many occasions. It must have very basic opening hours as we have never found it open. Don't rely on it if you are walking in the area.

Called in for a pint while walking. Good beer and cider. Landlord was the most miserable and grumpy man you can imagine. Complained about the 'tin pot millionaires ' who live locally and don't go into the pub! I wonder why? Only had a sandwich which didn't set the world on fire either served by what I assume is his equally miserable wife. Such a pity as it's a lovely spot. But he does keep a good pint!

Metimos en una bebida por la noche, un poco de curiosidad, especialmente con los comentarios aquí. La cerveza estaba bien y nos conocimos a una pareja a conversar así que terminamos quedándonos por otra bebida, hubiera sido agradable para tomar una copa de vino limpio para mí. El propietario no era más amable y nos sentimos como si nos estaba esperando para ir al final que me callara. Habiendo dicho que el pub está lleno de carácter y si yo estaba en la zona de nuevo que me encantaría volver allí.

Buena comida, directamente a la hospitalidad point. Típico pero siendo Yorkshire Yorkshire casado con una agencia me! Fácilmente confundirse con la ignorancia y la grosería, pero que serían erróneos para entender la manera de Yorkshire de todo. Sin duda me volvería a visitar pero entonces era sólo yo y un compañero caminar Dalesway.

Como los otros comentarios han dicho que el encargado es de mal humor.

A rude landlord that couldn't even be bothered heating up some milk for a coffee, was awkward about everything, couldn't keep beer as the two beers on the bar were dreadful, because of the way it was kept not because of the brewer. Shocking place.

WENT in here for lunch whilst walking in the dales with the family , nice village pub , not an over freindly welcome though ! , had food , but was very disaponted , small portions , i had Quiche & i think it was of Tesco value range , very un tasty,others had sandwiches, they were o.k ish,,the best was the cumberland sausage good & tasty , , i would not recommend.

We were travelling north from Grassington and needed somewhere to stop for lunch. We stopped at the Fox and Hounds never having visited before, and found a good range of local beers and a food menu split between sandwiches and heartier dishes.Knowing that we'd be eating a large meal later in the day, we restricted ourselves to a beer and sandwich. Very tasty, and enjoyed in a friendly, cosy atmosphere.Looking forward to stopping again next time we're passing Starbotton.

Great visit again to fox and hounds . Always a real treat , husbands birthday was celebrated well . A few fireworks were released and cake made by Eileen wonderful ... please give it a go . Yes highly recommend

Never had a surf and turf before and gave it try . Excellent ! and so was the lamb shank that my wife and a friend ordered. I was thrilled to see the display of old firearms .... a Lee Enfield was so nostalgic . The pub owner seemed friendly and it would be a pity to see such business lacking customers.

Surly landlord, not interested in customer service, not interested in addressing poor quality beer or attracting new customers. Will not return.

This place is usually closed when I walk there, has poor reputation locally.Even on Sunday in August during Kettlewell scarecrow festival at 2.55 landlord said a little combatively "we're out" meaning I supposed, that all food was gone; he added that they closed at 3 as "we're a sensible pub". Not sure what that meant. No apology, no crisps, no nothing, despite numerous walkers pitching up.As I drank a pint of cider £3.70, sat outside, went to fill bowl for dog, was told to use gents! Pub actually did not close at 3. I left feeling hungry due to severe lack of hospitality! Avoid!

This guy would give Victor Meldrew a run for his money. The miserable git and his ignorant wife should be driven out of town by a baying mob with burning torches. 13 of us arrived mid walk for drinks for all and food for some. While ordering drinks my daughter asked if he had a bin for a can that she had from an earlier drink. When he said NO! There's a bin around the corner and up the street! We thought he was joking but sadly not. The food was over priced and awful, the new potatoes had been on the boil since Christmas. When serving the food Mrs Charisma dumped down the kids plates on the table with a "There's some big kids round here!" comment as a dig that they didn't order from the main menu!I could go on and on.....Like others have said its the only pub in town or we would have been long gone. On asking about him in Kettlewell we got a roll of the eyes and "Didn't he try and sell you the place?" He'll never sell it as the reputation recovery would cost more that it's worth. Obviously his reputation precedes him!You've been warned.

Called, with my wife and dog, whilst on our long distance pub crawl from Arncliffe and it was shut. It was about 16:30 on a Saturday afternoon and familiar sight of the sign outside saying "Open again at 6pm". The last time we planned to go there, we almost ran from Kettlewell to get there before he closed at 15:00; we were just in sight of the pub when we saw several cars just pulling out of the car park and the Landlord locking the door.

Basil Fawlty eat your heart out! We couldnt believe how rude this man was. We asked for ice in our drink and he proceeded to go off on how much it would cost to repair the ice machine so there was no ice!! -in a pub!! -while we sat listening to him rant an American family came in and asked if they could leave the car in his car park for an hour while they walked to Starbottom. He told them if they wasnt back within an hour he would put the barrier down on his car park and lock them in -And this is after they ordered drinks!! So they moved the car only to find there is no barrier!! He made it up!! God knows what the americans thought of Yorkshire hospitality. He then started making racial remarks to another couple. Truly unbelievable! Beautiful location needs a different owner!

I guess the fact the pub was empty on Fathers Day when we arrived should have been a warning. Went in following a walk and very hungry. Owner professionally grumpy, and said he can't wait to sell the place. However it is a lovely old pub in a lovely location. I decided to err on the side of caution and went for soup and sandwiches, tinned soup and 2 slices of bread with a piece of cheese in it, felt like I had travelled back to the 70's. Friends were more adventurous but one did comment that she wasn't sure what she had just eaten. After a couple of glasses of wine -we stayed as the skies opened -watching the landlord be spectacularly rude to various sodden walkers was quite entertaining until he closed (not worth my while staying open for a few bob)and threw us all out into the elements.

Brilliant! Lovely food great fun. We had some great nights with great company and met some fabulous people.

We were staying in the village on a walking holiday and would have used the pub more often, but it was closed until our last night.Called in for an evening meal.Not the most warm welcomes from the landlord even though the pub was empty ! Our dog was allowed in.The food and beer were quite good, but just didn't feel welcoming.

We called in for a beer after a days walking and regret doing so. The cost of the beer would have funded a taxi to The Buck Inn at Buckden where the welcome would have been far more pleasant. The landlord appears to have no customer service skills or to have lost them somewhere down the line. We would cetainly not visit again and would rather walk to the Blue Bell at Kettlewell.

Similar to other recent reviews, one has to think this pub could use new management. Limited beers, grumpy landlord. In a beautiful land with so many offering such welcome, better to go in either direction, Buckden and the Buck Inn, or to Kettlewell.

We arrived in Wharfedale after a long drive and needed food for 2 adults and a boy. Wharfedale seems to stop serving anything other than crisps and peanuts after 8 and we tried several places for some food. The man behind the bar at the Fox and Hounds at Starbotton was stand out rude. He seemed to relish telling us that there was no food (really, not even a crisp??). I don't like leaving poor reviews preferring to recommend the positive. But this merits a 'watch out!'

poor service, moaning landlord, expensive cash and carry food, dreadful selection of drinks, no dog or walker friendly.sorry but i would rather drink river water than go here again

We stayed in Starbotton, and I was looking forward to a pint of Black Sheep (thats what the pub sign said), inside we got a lukewarm welcome from the grumpy landlord, only to find the beers on offer were 'electric' Guinness (from a can), draught Carlsberg and Timothy Taylors amber something (Not Landlord).We decided to eat, and got non home cooked cash and carry food, at rather expensive prices.despite the stone floors the pub does not welcome either walkers or dogs! The landlord moaned a lot about wanting to retire...he should!For a 'Dales' pub, this is a sad place that desperately needs new management.

The Fox and Hounds has a substantial and varied menu for such a little place. Food was very good - we had the fishcakes and a couple of the vegetarian options. The outdoor seating was very pretty. Starbotton is less than a 5-minute drive from Kettlewell and the pub has its own parking space at the back.

We stayed in Starbotton for a week and ate at the Fox and Hounds several times. The food is delicious (steak pie especially) -four empty plates every night. Landlord a character with entertaining opinions but always polite and friendly. Definitely recommend as a good place to try.

We sat outside for a pleasant drink - but professional Yorkshireman curmudgeon behind bar was not welcoming.

The pub is right by the side of a narrow road and looked attractive in the rare summer sunlight. It was 13:00 and there only two of the outside tables occupied (that should have rung an alarm bell) so I stopped. It looked interesting on the inside and advertised live music. I thought I had struck it lucky until I placed the order with the miserable Landlord. I should have walked out then. Not being all that far from Wensleydale I ordered a cheese and onion sandwich (£4.50) and a soft drink (£1.60), I was driving. I thought the total of £6.10 seemed a bit steep until I read the menu which said the Wensleydale option was £4.95. Regretting not looking at the menu but ever the optimist I thought it will be a bit special for that price.Wrong! The bread was ordinary thin sliced and the cheese was grated 'mousetrap'. After the first bite I opened the sandwich to check whether there was any onion in it. Yes there was a few finely cut slices, cut so thin there was nothing to taste. The plate did have a bit of garnish on the side. Caveat emptor

Don't go into the hospitality trade if you are a missable bugger. End of.Went there with family and have to say the bloke behind the bar was the most miserable person I have met in A long time. We asked if they had any cakes, response was "this isn't a cafe and won't be whilst I'm here". Overheard when someone asked for a beer recommendation "that one's strong, that one's weak take your pick I don't drink beer". No thanks for our custom it went on. If there was another place in the village we would have left. It's a shame really as the pub should be a warm hostel for walkers and villagers alike but not whilst Grumpy Mcgrumpy is there.If you are reading this mr landlord do you and your wife a favour - sell up as you obviously don't want to be there.

Called in here for a refreshing drink on our walk with friends. This is the only time we have found the pub open!! We had 2 coffees and 2 cups of tea in all, and we were charged £14!!!! Think the bar man needs to review his prices! He stood and moaned about all the residents of his village and became quite personal, he says he wants to leave the "Dales" never to return, and I guess the majority of his neighbours would be pleased if he did just that! Such a shame - as this is a lovely little pub with lots of character.

I wanted to add a basically positive review having seen those written by others on the accommodation here. We didn't stay but did eat and drink here and it's a nice village pub. The food is quite passable if not gourmet and the prices are acceptable. The place itself is clean, warm and friendly though very quiet during the week. I'd go back!

Brilliant small pub in the middle of nowhere but a gem none the less. Ramblers can't pass without a quick 'swifty muck shifter'!!

Nice friendly Pub Come Restaurant. Menu is pretty much the same all the time, but It was fine, atmosphere great, We stayed in thed B & B and had a great breakfast for 2 mornings.