Horse and Farrier Inn in Craven

On arrival the pub does not inspire confidence in the quality of food - but it was really very good. I was dubious about the sizes of sunday roasts after reading a previous review - and to be fair, the plates do not arrive loaded with masses of veg or mash. However, we all left feeling satisfied and it really felt like well prepared, high quality food. The steak and ale pie, and steak and ale yorkie had the same filling, which was superb.

Had an amazing Sunday lunch there last week. The food was lovely, there was so much we were totally stuffed. I would definitely recommend this pub for a Sunday roast, I would also book in advance as it does get busy. Thanks to Sue and her team for another lovely afternoon.

We ordered 4 Sunday roasts here (£9.95 each) and after a walk across the moors, we were really looking forward to a hearty home cooked, traditional meal. We were therefore bewildered when our roasts arrived and we were presented with a teaspoon of mashed potato each, a solitary swirl of cabbage and a sad little leek. The beef, to be fair, was lovely but where was the rest of the meal? The cook sat in the garden and we heard her say to the waitress that there were no more roasts left. We can therefore only assume that they had run out of veg and instead of telling us this, had decided to try and spread what was left out into 4 meals. On payment, we enquired about this and whether we’d been given small roasts instead-an option on the menu. The cook/landlady then proceeded to publicly berate us for ‘wanting something for nothing’ and then inexplicably began shouting at other customers who were keeping themselves to themselves and trying to enjoy their bar meals, ‘Have you had enough?’ ‘Have you?’ ‘What about you?’ putting the fear of god into anyone who was considering requesting a splash more gravy. This lady clearly does not respond well to any kind of criticism and confirmed this by offering us a 57p refund. After a few raised eyebrows, she grudgingly agreed to a fiver knocked off and with that, we hastily retreated to the local Spar for a family pack bag of cheese and onion crisps vowing never to darken the door of The Horse and Farrier again. The quality of the food was good. The quantity, unfortunately, was not. We will not be back.

The food was always lovely but just like the last reviewer has commented It’s honestly the nicest fish and chips I’ve eaten in a very long time. And my family loved the Gammon, the pie… everything. The menu seems a little refined too and it works really, really well. Hats off to the new Chef! If anyone reading this is planning on going Be sure to book as the tables go fast and you can honestly see why. But if you are in the area, maybe at the caravan site down the road, I’d deffo make this my first stop. Thank you to Sue and the team!!!

The food is better than ever. So glad to actually get out and about. Had fish and chips and I know it was very nice before but I don’t recall it tasting this amazing. So fresh, crisp, clean and tasty. We also had gammon and Pizzas and they were better than ever. You simply HAVE to visit and support this pub/restaurant it’s so homely and nice. Covid has changed things but the food is simply better than ever since it reopened, not sure why but keep it up. It’s working.

Typical pub food at reasonable prices, accompanied by decent beer. Very satisfied. Asked “is everything all right with your meal” (so 2000), heard the words “no problem” too many times, and served tom ketchup in plastic sachets (horrid). Accept pets, which is completely redeeming. I’d recommend it.

Really delicious meal once again, very friendly welcome and hospitality- atmosphere in the pub is warm and inviting thanks so much to sue and the team!

Lovely fresh home cooked food, absolutely lovely staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Dog even had freshly cooked chicken fillet! Perfect defo will revisit.

We are never disappointed not matter what we order. Visited last night, family of 4 with two kids & all 4 plates empty when cleared. Fish & chips best iv eaten, lasagna 😋 liver & onions & kids pizza. Followed by dessert. We had a couple of drinks & the bill was £65!! Bargain

I ate here again last week and the food was as exceptional as always. There is no better place to visit than here when you are in the area. ALL The staff are amazing, each one of them is so friendly and attentive. Obviously people are nervous during Covid but if you have yet to visit a pub/restaurant because you are worried of the covid situation, I can honestly say I have been here a few times and nowhere makes you feel safer than 'The Horse and Farrier'. It is all nicely spaced out, and everything is worked out perfectly to keep everyone safe. The food is second to non, cooked by the Famous Local Chef Gail and overseen by the Lovely Sue, each mouthful is an absolute JOY! If you are looking for a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy your night, then be assured this is the place to go and you will find no better in Bentham. No one knows what is happening at the moment with lockdown rule changes at every turn - so Support your local pubs, support the BEST pubs..... Support THIS PUB! (I would recommend you book a table in advance to avoid being disapointed!)

We love visiting this pub for diner when we are staying local. The staff are always so helpful and polite and the food is great. The pub is cosy and the landlady always makes everyone feel so welcome. The ham and pineapple Pizzas are so tasty. great place to visit for food and drinks

We often stay at the caravan site at Riverside and booked this pub after an atrocious meal at the Black Bull up the road earlier in the week. The landlady was lovely on the phone and really made an effort to squeeze us in with a booking on the patio (socially distancing of course) She came to sit at the table at the side chatting to some regulars who we had also been chatting to and seemed a little wary as I said I was going to write a review about the atrocious experience at the Black Bull up the road. I rarely complain, but perhaps she was worried that I was a 'negative reviewer'. She had no need to worry. The food at the Horse and Farrier was absolutely lovely. We had the Blue Cheese mushroom starter, it was the nicest I have ever had. The main course we had ribs and air both lovely. All the food came hot and fresh. The young girl serving was really pleasant. Unfortunately we managed to get our dog lead wrapped around something and broke a glass she was completely understanding Thank you for a lovely meal and making effort to accommodate our booking!!!

We booked to eat in The Horse & Farrier, as we always do when in Bentham. The safe environment the pub has created, put us at ease as soon as we arrived. The measures in place and distanced tables are very good. The food was superb as always. I had fish & chips, my wife had chicken and our children ate from the kids menu! Best pint of real ale I’ve had this year. We are booked in again this Thursday, definitely the best food in High Bentham!

This pub is amazing, it is the pub that you have dreams about, you know the one where is is winter outside and there is a roaring fire inside, the people are all the most welcoming you could imagine, everyone is laughing and smiling, and you just want to hug the landlady before you leave ! Well its That Pub!. The food is amazing. The 'Cheese PIE' O.M.G!!!!! The MENU looks that good I could just eat the paper it is printed on. I cannot rate this pub high enough. It really is the best in the village..... Even when we have our 3 kids in tow nothing is an issue..... BEST. BY. FAR. Sue you are a wonderful person, and when covid is over I am looking for that HUG!!

Stopped here for food on the way home from a week away in the lakes in July 2019. Very pleasant staff, food was wholesome/tasty and outdoor beer garden was nice with plenty of seats. We had the sharing platter with chips which went down well along with a nice pint of Maltsmiths IPA. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely traditional, homely pub. Food is lovely and plenty of choice. Kids welcome and several hand pulled beers to choose from. Lovely fire too.

Very good pub food as always . We went for our usual evening meal and have been about 12-14 times this year... it’s pub food , hot , tasty and ample portions , served by very attentive and friendly staff in a warm cosy atmosphere.Then you suddenly see two strange negative reviews on this website , and wonder ‘ hey up what’s gone wrong here ‘ ... but in reality you know it can’t be right ??But then you remember , one or two establishments nearby have recently changed hands and need custom , and what better way to attract it than , putting down the local competition .Don’t be fooled folks , if you want nice pub grub , this is the place to go .

Popped in with our dog (who always gets a warm welcome, a bowl of water and a treat) for a Saturday evening meal. Good value, tasty food, friendly staff and good service Always some "specials" on the board. This time pie and liver and onions. No time for a pudding but we will be back in the near future. A pleasant visit to a well run pub.

Unpleasant experienceStopped off for dinner with my Partner and ordered our evening meal. The waiter was a young lad who was both polite and pleasant. The starter came promptly, but it was disappointing and was followed by our main courses. On returning one of the poor meals ( pork ribs) to the waiter, he returned to the table offering an alternate meal, my partner said she would have another meal and pay the difference in price but to hold on the accompanying chips as she had some supplementary chips left after earlier advising the waiter that the portion was too small (a tiny handful) to which he apologised and bought an additional bowl to the table.No more than a couple of minutes later a women appeared at the table clutching a menu. I assume she was the landlady by the way she spoke to my partner. She proceeded to voice that it was a waste of food and that my partner had left her chips on the plate that was returned.It was at this point that we had both had enough and my partner told her to forget the replacement meal and now just refund us as we want to leave. The lady was extremely unpleasant and walked off to the bar. We stood at the bar and waited whilst the lady then left the bar and walked to the front of the bar to chat to another lady on a stall in front of the bar.After requesting a refund for a 2nd time she returned to the bar and handed over the cost of the meal begrudgingly. Dinning out is meant to be a pleasurable experience, however when bound around poor hospitality and rude customer care skills it’s extremely sad. Will not be returning or ever recommending this pub.

A terrible experience food was awful and staff defensive and rude. Definitely not recommended. The chef actually came out to start arguing with me. I cannot believe a place is so unpleasant and unprofessional.Started with prawn cocktail obviously trying too hard with this dish literally a pathetic take on a classic dish!Ale pie was heated up then topped with some sort of puff crust no taste and chef just some sort of housewife on a part time weekend job.Ribs absolute tasteless with Hp bbq sauce squirted on top. DO NOT EAT HERE A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY !!!

I went with three friends and we had a great time. The pub is very cosy and looked great with all the Christmas decs. The fires were roaring which added to the ambiance. All the staff very friendly and attentive. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced.

Very chilled out and relaxed atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff and lovely food. A little on the old fashioned side and tailored for the older clients I suspect but a great little place to escape to for a few hours. Dog loved crashing out in front of the fire and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Opening hours are a little limited but not unreasonable for a small village with limited footfall

Yet again another fantastic meal. Proper home cooked meals & relaxing atmosphere. We have eaten here around 8 times & we are never disappointed. Today we had roast dinner & it was delicious. I love the fact they do smaller portions. Top notch you cant beat it for price or quality. Also very dog friendly

This lovely traditional village dog friendly pub is near to our little holiday cottage in Bentham in the Yorkshire Dales. The staff gave us a lovely warm welcome and made a fuss of our two dogs providing them with a bowl of water. There’s a good choice on the menu, all good home cooked food. Our meals were delicious and while we ate, our boys snoozed at our feet and made themselves at home. It has a lovely friendly atmosphere and a great little beer garden at the back of the pub. I would definitely recommend this place for food if you ever visit this part of the Yorkshire Dales

we went on the first night of our holiday... really friendly staff... pleasant young waitress and waiter who were keen to help. food was good pub grub. We had the share starter then burgers and a child meal and the all had a pudding. all food was served quickly and was hot. worth a visit as other pubs in high bentham didn't look as child friendly! totally dog friendly as well!

Great choice on menu. We were a party of five and had starters, mains and dessert.

We went here on the recommendation of our AirBnB host and were not disappointed. We tried two Theakston beers and a Leeds ale, all on draft and excellent. For food, we had steak and chips, fish and chips and I had a magnificent Yorkshire pudding plate with beef pie and mash. This pub has a lovely atmosphere and we hope to visit again. Many thanks! One of our group is gluten/dairy free and they were able to accommodate him.

Came for food tonight was delicious well worth the money , good prices. Staff are so friendly and very talkative. Served by a young boy didn’t check his name but he was so friendly ! Dog friendly too so perfect! Totally recommend.

Warm welcome, excellent wine selection, fantastic food and very good value. Good English fair, hot and delicious.

Had a great time here. The staff were so friendly from the off and the food was great. This is not a 'gastro pub' it is a straightforward local. However, the welcome was great and the food was excellent, I couldn't fault it. Having been in there for several days prior to calling in, I wish we had gone there sooner. Value for money and tasty food, when I go back this will be my first port of call.

Very hospitable and friendly staff, excellent menu at very reasonable prices. Lovely atmosphere. Very dog friendly. Thank you for looking after us.

The very friendly team kept the pub open for our booking on BH Monday - great food, lovely roaring fires and service very attentive. Thank you!

This was our 2nd visit to the pub in 6 weeks & not disappointed. Small fish & chips under £8 & liver & onions with mash. Cant fault the food our the service & most meals under£12.

It’s okay, friendly warm and cosy with two open fires, we were welcomed in with our dog The food is okay, would stop off for lunch if walking in the area

Was so pleased to find this after our walk. The food was delicious and they are dog friendly which was nice, they gave our dog a biscuit and a bowl of water, really cosy pub with decent food, would recomend

Good simple grub and local beers in no frills environment. Doesn't mean it's basic, but no TV or music!

We had a lovely Saturday night meal. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Two open fires kept the place warm and the busy atmosphere was great. No background music, a bonus!

Great local Village pub, Easy to park at the rear. Great with our dogs, food was good and service polite.

A lovely country pub that I last visited in 1974... very cosy and comfortable... the food was great tasting and very reasonably priced . The staff were lovely and we will will return

Had a lovely family meal Saturday night. There is always a very warm welcome at the Horse

Good range of dishes which are well presented and delicious. The sweet and sour chicken was beautiful . Gail's pie is always a treat! The sweets are good too. A great experience.

We visited this pub by default, as we had left it too late on Saturday to make a reservation anywhere else, and boy were we lucky! We were confronted by a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere.

First night, Friday strangers to the area made to feel really welcome by bar staff and locals, great local Kirby Lonsdale blonde real ale served with a smile, wife and I had haddock fish n chips n mushy peas great quality and reasonably priced, service very good.

This is a great bar for drinks. There is a large car park and beer garden around the back and is just the ticket for a drink. The food however was disappointing and is definitly not the homemade food that is boasted on the menu. Staff were all very friendly.

Just had a great meal for 4 two couples & 1 dog, good wine. The staff are great. Good food choice. Friendly place

we enjoy coming here because you get good pub food and a good choice of beers.prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is welcoming.if you get a pot of tea on the side is a piece of homemade shortbread which is very nice.

We, the SOS Group from Burton-in-Lonsdale are always given a warm welcome when we arrive, weary and hungry, for Sunday lunch after a Church Service. Sue and her team provide an excellent meal with nothing too much trouble.

We love coming here it is nice to see avgreat pub that serves great food and drink highly recomended

I called in with a friend one evening. We had the Gammon and a pint. The food was superb, the beer was spot on, the service was great and the price, It was very good value for money.

My wife and I were stopping at our holiday cottage up the road from High Bentham and once again called in on the Horse and Farrier for an evening meal. The service was excellent as was the food and the beer. I think when we arrived a few other people arrived at about the same time but that did not seem to affect the high standard of service and it wasn't long before our food was ready. All in all a very pleasant evening and we shall be recommending it to people using our cottage.

Eaten here a number of times as our caravan is nearby. It's always a pleasure as the menu is varied and all the food is freshly prepared. Staff are friendly and polite. I would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely atmosphere for couples and families and dog friendly the food was traditional and homemade.. delicious

My partner and I stayed in Bentham and stumbled across the Horse & Farrier and were amazed with the beautiful views of the countryside, we each had a drink which was a little expensive however, it was so worth it to look over the fantastic Lancashire country side!

This is a very friendly pub with a wide range of food on offer and a good choice of beers. Staff were very efficient and there is a good atmosphere in the place.

Booked a table of 4 on a Saturday evening. Very busy and forewarned food could be a while. Despite that we didn't wait too long and food was very good (burger and scampi plus 2 kids meals). Drinks good and service of staff excellent. Nice to see the place so busy

First visit whilst staying locally on holiday.Family of five went for a celebration meal and were all very impressed.Great choice, so was hard to decide what to have.We all enjoyed our meals and even squeezed a dessert in!The staff were very helpful and friendly.Good value, plentiful portions, what's not to like....Would certainly recommend to others and will be back again next year.Many thanks.

Nuestro alojamiento recomendado este pub y no nos decepcionó. Buena comida inglesa, precios razonables y buen servicio.

Si buscas un pato en una pizarra con un poco de jus, este pub no es para ti. El menú está lleno de comida de pub y la junta especiales clásicos tiene algunos platos. Todo es casero y se puede decir. La hamburguesa que tenía era tan jugoso y carnoso con una buena pelea localmente. Que de nuevo nos las arreglamos postres eran encantadores.

Estuve con 5 amigos para cenar. Buena selección de comidas caseras, incluyendo ofertas especiales. Opciones incluidas Steak and Ale désuet budín de batata y garbanzo curry. Pollo con tocino, todos delicios y bien preparado. Los postres parecía estupenda pero estábamos demasiado lleno para disfrutar de ellos personal era amable y servicial y el lugar es acogedor.

Our party of 16 had a very enjoyable and reasonably priced meal at the Horse and Farrier. We were very well looked after and the food was served promptly considering the size of our group. Everyone enjoyed their meal very much. Contrary to a previous comment, the lasagne was excellent as was the garlic chicken. The portions are generous but most of us still managed to find room for the excellent desserts on offer! Service is with a smile so special thanks to our waitress and also to John the barman. The pub itself is a delightful unspoiled old building where you can feel relaxed and enjoy its informality. I have no hesitation in recommending this pub to anyone who enjoys a good meal in informal, relaxed surroundings with cheerful, friendly service.

Enjoyable social evening, excellent meal, friendly service. Good choice of menu, reasonably priced. Homemade desserts to die for!

My husband and I took our 50+ Group here after visiting Wray. The managers opened the pub specially for our party of 60 and were very warm and welcoming. Some of the party had to wait a long time for their main meal. This was because all the food was freshly cooked as we arrived. The food was excellent, beautifully cooked, hot and tasty. This was the opinion of most of the group, although some people were very upset at the wait and were not happy with their food. I would like to thank Sue and her staff for their kindness and consideration. Most of us had a great time.

This is a beautiful traditional pub with a very pleasant atmosphere. The place was quite busy because it was also a bank holiday weekend. We were fortunate enough to get a table for five next to a welcoming open fire. The menu is quite extensive with a variety of starters, main courses and puddings. The children's menu is a typical child's selection of fish and chips goujons etc, however smaller potions of adult meals are available on request. Our food was delicious, well cooked and served hot. Service was prompt and all the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. I recommend this place as somewhere to go for good food and reasonably priced. I will come again if we are in the area.

I was here yesteday with a party of about 50. The food was some good, most bad. The wait to be served was something I have never experincd before. We waited - we waited. I had Fish and Chips, very nice. One friend had Lasagne, it was poor, served lukewarm, not nice. Another had Beef pie, served cold. It was taken off her, given another with watery gravy. Poor, she eventually left this. The puddings were nice, one was cold. Finally, our coffee was again COLD. The place was musty, dinghy uninviting. No No never again.

We visited on Friday evening and enjoyed our meal so we returned for Sunday lunch. They have a good choice of meals on the specials board and offer a smaller portion roast dinner. There was lamb, beef or turkey this week. The service was friendly and fairly quick and the meals were hot and tasty. They even offer four choices of soups. Prices were reasonable. It is a traditional old pub which was built in 1861. It can be entered from the roadside (Main Street) or from the car park. If you enter from the car park, you find the toilets on either side of the door, then are are about 3 steps before you enter the main bar area. I did not see a disabled toilet but there may be one that is accessible from the front of the building, I am not sure. There did not appear to be any wifi and phone signals ( 3 and EE) were not available due to local geography. There is a garden area and a garden menu. We enjoyed both of our visits.

We went to the horse and farrier on Saturday night their was 31 of us to eat .. I can not praise enough the food the efficiency of the staff . The landlady looked after us all so well and went above and beyond to make it a very special memorable evening .

Friendly, welcoming and great value. home cooked food and guest ales. Recommended for a family meal or a traditional stop

Couldn't have been treated nicer on both sides of the bar after booking meals for six people. Lots of choice, good information as to gluten-free options, decent-sized portions, good value.

Great food really nice take on the gammon stake with potatoes and veg, will knock up a mocha coffee ☕ on request all finished off with sticky toffee pudding Great staff in a lovely setting pub looked great inside

Great food at reasonable prices! Enjoyed a couple of meals here over the last couple of months and both have been delicious. If you want good home cooked food and large portions this is the place to be.

We stopped here for lunch and took our dog in. We were all made extremely welcome. The dog was given a fresh bowl of water and a biscuit. She sat quietly under the table while we enjoyed a very delicious meal.We plan to return for an evening meal tonight Tuesday while we are still in the area.

Did not intend to visit but circumstances made it the logical choice. Surprised at the size of the place, good choice of beers, good menu, old world ambience, well worth visiting.

Tried to ear here a couple of times recently but it was too busy! We managed to get a table last Sunday and it was worth a visit. I had the roast beef Sunday lunch, well cooked, nice fresh veg, crispy rosaries and a huge Yorkshire, my partner had the burger which was quite impressive, nice chips too! Great service from lovely staff. We will be back!

After a long journey from the South of England, this was a lovely place for a quiet drink to end the day. The beer garden was beautiful and full of flowers, the staff were friendly and welcoming and the general atmosphere was warm and cheerful. We didn't get a chance to taste them but the pizza menu looked great too!

Lovely little pub, doesn't look much from the outside, but so nice and cosy inside, bar/waiting staff extremely friendly and helpful. My husband and I had Homemade Chicken Curry (£8.95) the best we've had whilst out, our daughter had Homemade Lasagne (£8.95) she also remarked on it being excellent. Toilets were clean and well maintained. Large car park at the rear and an entrance through a small beer garden which was very pretty with tubs/hanging baskets. We'll be back tomorrow for our last holiday evening meal. Closed on a Monday. Evening opening is 6pm.

Excellent food.If you go at weekend book a table very popular tourists an local alike.good food and prices ok.comfy setting and nice staff.visited a few times and would recommend.Wine very nice too.

The food in here was so good we ate here four nights in a row. I had a different veggie option each night and it was great how well the veggies were catered for. The meat eaters were also well looked after and the kids enjoyed their meals too. It is rare that we find somewhere where there is something on the menu for all four of us! The food was great value for money and we were made to feel welcome. If we return to the area we will definitely be back. It did get busy so booking is advisable.

This pub what can we say. Just been for the second night running. Great atmosphere and the staff and food are top notch. The wait was well worth it. Value for money and exceptional quality. Will deffo be back next time we are here. All I can say is you have a great pub on your hands. Thank you for two wonderful evenings.

Thank goodness for Sue!!You've turned this pub around. We now have our local back... Even better than it was years agoGail's food is the icing on the cakeGreat work girls

We visited the Horse and Farrier on a Sunday tea time, we booked a table and we're grateful for that as it was quite busy. The staff were lovely and as we watched other customers' food being brought out, we were delighted by what we saw, the menu is good, proper pub grub, with plenty of different options. My little girl had decided she wanted scampi after seeing a poser for it as we walked in, however it wasn't on the child's menu, but that didn't matter, the waitress was very accommodating and organised a child's size portion of scampi, any parent will agree is really useful and we were very grateful. When we got our food we were pleased, the steak was massive and cooked as ordered, the chips were lovely, my little one ate most of hers which is a rarity for when we eat out. The only downside was the wait, 45 minutes, it wasn't anyone's fault, just simple mathematics, everyone turned up at the start of evening hours and everyone ordered at the same time. However it did mean we wernt able to order puddings (which sounded amazing) as it was then bedtime for one little lady, saying that, some of us had no room left :-). So lesson learnt, turn up early and get your order in quickly.

We have visted many times and whenever we are in High Bentham it is always the first place we visit! Our little girl is warmly welcomed with on site baby sitting service thrown in too! ;) Bob and Kate are lovely attentive hosts and the pub grub is fab! Can highly recommend the ham and eggs and lasagne..delicious! Very reasonable too.

Went with my wife and two pups. We ordered food at the bar. Lady behind bar was animated and a little odd. She tried to make conversation but found her at times to be curt and a little blunt. We opted for simple food and have to say it was not bad when we received it. Bread was simple sliced tesco bread but the sandwich was OK. I had a cheese and beans jacket which again was passable. Food will never win any awards but will fill a gap if every where else is closed. Absolutely zero atmosphere, very cold and very dark. Wouldn't go again as there are better in the village.

The Horse and Farrier Inn is a Classic Country Pub. With a Friendly Land Lady Who all Ways Welcomes Us.

We had a lunch here plus two evening meals. Good choice on menu and very reasonably priced, and is also dog friendly.Landlady very friendly - lovely Yorkshire puddings!

we first found this pub when we moved our caravan over to bentham some months ago. a lovely traditional English pub serving good food and with a good selection of real ales. we usually visit saturday evenings when there is always live entertainment and a friendly atmosphere. we find the locals very friendly and always receive a warm welcome from Kate,the hardworking landlady.well worth calling in if your in the area.

Very traditional old style pub with limited menu but good quality food, friendly landlady and excellent value for money

Our first visit here many years ago I was introduced to battered cauliflower, ever since then my wife creates dishes with different flavours of battered veggies. Thank you for that.Cosy pub with good pub food, never had anything to complain about, except the fact when we have to leave.A little more expensive than the others but you get what you pay for as they say.

My daughter was treated to a lovely birthday meal here with friends and family. I booked us in, and made arrangements with the Landlady for balloons and decorations. We asked for the big room,which we had and the food was delicious. My daughter had a wonderful time and we returned again the following week and had the same warm welcome and fab hospitality. Thank you.

we found this little pub on one of our caravan trips to high bentham and so glad we did, just what you need for a good cheap meal, there is normally a group of us and they always cater for us with good service, hot food and good beer. We visited on easter weekend all 15 of us pre ordered our food and had a fabulous time thank you :-)

We visited the Horse And Farrier whilst staying in a nearby cottage. We visited on our second night (Sunday) 30th November, which happened to be my wife's birthday. Unfortunately, i have left this review a while so i cannot fully remember what food everyone had, but I can write a general review about the quality of the food and the building itself.At first, The Horse & Farrier is rather unassuming, sitting back from the main road through High Bentham, you could easily miss it. You'd be forgiven for assuming that there's no car-park either, but all is covered here. The carpark entrance is through a narrow passage to the right of the building, and there is a entrance to the pub from the rear too. I'm not sure about the actual history of the building, but it is historic, and there are traces of this in the fabric of the building. The low, exposed beamed ceiling, the 'lumpy' nature of the walls, all clues that the building has been around for a good many years (Hundred(s)). So let's get to the welcome. I've got to be honest, you excel here for sure. We were welcomed into your premises like we were visiting someone's house. I'd have felt comfortable taking my shoes off, and putting my feet up on the couch, and that welcome extended to our little'un. Beautifully, this feeling of welcomeness also extended to your clientele who were wonderfully chatty. If you come in here, and are willing to allow yourself to feel at home, you'll move very quickly from 'Customer at a Pub' to 'Friend at a gathering at someone's house'. Which is wonderful! Going one step further, the owner's daughter(?), (teenager), was playing peekaboo with our little one, which just added to the atmosphere!As I said, i can't remember what our food was for both of the visits, but I know that the gammon here was so good that we all had it on our second visit later in the week. You can taste the quality, and you can tell that it is locally sourced, and that care has been put into the preparation. You can very easily go greasy when you put a fried egg on top of a gammon steak (and why wouldn't you do that?!?), but here it's managed perfectly, no grease, just a beautiful cut of meat. In terms of price here, we ate here twice - both times having 2 or 3 courses (some don't go in for dessert), and still came out with change from what we expected. For the quality we received, we were shocked by the bill (in a nice way).It's pleasing to see that in between our two visits The Horse & Farrier received an inspector from the Food Standards Agency, who presented them with a 5 out of 5 rating! Top marks to The Horse & Farrier, a warm, welcoming reception, with excellent food in terms of taste and presentation, in a good location, with parking facilities. I'd list this one as 'The best in town'.We'll be back for each of our visits to the local touring park this year, and look forward to seeing you again!

Fancied some mid week eating out, but nothing fancy. The food here is usual pub fare, nice, tasty and good value for money. The atmosphere is great and a nice selection of real ales. Will definitely visit again

lovely pub to go to, we had some real nice food and the dogs were made welcome too. The beer was excellent in fact far too nice, it went down far too well.

The land lady was very knowledgeable about her guest beers.We were made to feel very welcome and enjoyed a good pint in pleasant surroundings

We used this pub years ago and it was excellent, we were passing and were absolutely famished so decided to try it. on entering it was reasonably busy and looked in need of a lick of paint. We both chose fish and chips as we felt it would be a popular dish. When it arrived it was obvious both fish and chips were frozen and the batter had a coating of floury paste on the inside. The fish was of very poor quality and I would suggest it was not Cod as in the menu. We complained to staff but it was not their fault. The one point given is for the mushy peas which were surprisingly good.

We have just returned home after a ten day stay in Bentham and can honestly say the Horse and Farrier does the best Sunday Lunch around! We visit most times we are in Bentham and I usually stick to the vegetarian lasagne but this time tried the Sunday Lunch and will definitely be back! As others have said Kate is always welcoming even though she is often busy and her attention to detail is great (always gets my daughter a pink bowl and pink cutlery for her meal!) On my latest visit I stupidly left my handbag behind but when I realised where it was I stopped panicking as I new it would be safe!Thanks, Sarah, Mark and Charlotte

We ate here as a family and also as a group when our friends joined us for our stay at Riverside, over the course of the two weeks we tried many of the dishes on offer, the food is tremendous not one of our group of 7 had any complaints in-fact it was all praise. Kate the land lady can't do enough for you and never stops but always has a smile which at the weekend when it's so busy is remarkable, keep up the good work and will hopefully see you next year. Jason, Pauline and Sophie

My wife and I with our little dog called for lunch, very good reception from the lady behind the Bar, asked about the ales on sale gave very good account on them, the menu was easy to read and the food was excellent. The young girl from the Pub came and had a good yarn with us.Top marks indeed.

First time to Bentham and to the farrier! Kate the landlady and her staff were very welcoming the meal we had was excellent and the atmosphere was brill.It was a Saturday night that we were there and the entertainment was very good, it was my birthday on the Sunday and just after midnight ( I don't know how they found out ) the locals and staff sang happy birthday to me!!Which made the evening even more special. I would fully recommend the farrier for its entertainment, food, and especially the hand pulled beers.Fantastic!!!

We had just arrived and raced to this pub to get served before 20.30!We received a friendly greeting and orders took quickly! Reasonable prices and food good value for money!Thanks for the friendly greeting and sorting out 9 hungry travellers ! Lovely pub!

Had a meal in here on Saturday night. The staff are very welcoming and although it was very busy we were still able to find a suitable table for the four of us. We all had a starter and a main course which was served without to much of a wait. The portion sizes are very good and the food was excellent all at a very reasonable price. We have stayed in Bentham on many occasions but it is the first time that we have eaten here, we will return next time we are here. The pub does allow well behaved dogs which is good as it makes it easy when passing on one of the many walks in the area to just nip in for a coffee or a pint.