Tan Hill Inn Bar and Restaurant in Richmondshire

Good pub expensive coffee. Great location

This is a popular spot, not hard to see why. Great food and beer. I think I'd enjoy getting snowed in up here!

Stopped here on a walking trip for the night. Loved the fact I was sat next to the log burner for hours keeping warm whilst the blizzard raged outside. Really good friendly service, good selection of ales and really nice food from a small menu. The room was basic but I'm a Walker so don't need any frills when stopping anywhere but it was very spacious and did warm up after the boiler was reset. Been here several times before when walking past but this is the first time i stopped. Special mention to the packed lunch they made me for my walk the day after, quite simply the best beef sandwich I've ever had.

Tan Hill Inn you have our hearts!! We came to Kirkby stephan for our honeymoon and was told about Tan Hill Inn so we thought we try it atleast. However that one time trying it actually turn into us coming for food and drinks 4 times in the week. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, the friendly staff and the food was amazing (chefs kiss) Every member of staff we spoke to was so polite and friendly. We met one member of staff on the first night(sorry we didn't get names) Brown haired lady (finished her shift half way through our stay for the week) You are the heart of the inn lovely, your smile and friendliness made us feel so welcome and we're gutted we didn't get to say goodbye. Then on our last night Wednesday evening a blonde young lady (again didn't get names sorry) served us. You are the sweetest with the kindest of hearts, you remembered we was there on our honeymoon and couldn't quite believe how many times we had been up to you guys in a week. You made our last evening so rememberable and your kind words and well wishes for our marriage will stay with us forever. We hope to come up again next year and we will defo be returning. If your thinking of going to Tan Hill Inn please don't hesitate! You won't regret it. From Lillie and Kieron Golding

Latest visit with family and friends, popular as usual so slight wait for food

Wonderful pub/inn/tavern in stunning location. Wonderful staff, great food at reasonable price and beer too! It's delightful ♥️♥️♥️

Went tonight service wasn't the best was waiting around 10-15 mins just for my peppercorn sauce by then my food was cold only thing they could offer was an apology no offers to remake or even reheat my food I would not be going back

I was being generous giving 3 stars but please note that this review is for food only. We visited last night, table of 4. 2 fish and chips and 2 scampi and chip. The fish was awful, the batter had no crisp and was like rubber and the fish didn’t taste great also. The only nice part was the mushy peas and chips and the quantity’s were very small. The other two members of our table had scampi and both said it was just ok, no different to frozen supermarket scampi. Such a wonderful pub, warm and cosy, great atmosphere and excellent staff but the food needs sorting.

Wow what a fantastic gem. It has been on my places wanting to visit for a long time and it did not disappoint. And to wake up to snow on the 1st morning was an added bonus. Lovely atmosphere run by some lovely people hopefully we will be back soon.

Beautiful, cosy and welcoming with log fires and welcomes dogs. Lovely staff especially the kind lady behind the bar with dark hair, sorry forgot to ask your name but thank you for everything and for the chef. Amazing food especially the Yorkshire dinners!!! Wow the Yorkshire dinners are a must. The room with the views of the mountains was beautiful. Our stay here high up on the remote stunning, magical Yorkshire Dale's was just exceptional. A very warm cosy welcoming inn that also welcomed our little sausage dog ( puppy) we could not fault one thing. Loved our stay and we Really do look forward to coming back x Highly recommend. Thank you for everything x see you again soon x

went for lunch, lovely welcoming fire, staff great and the food was spot on. we had yorks puds with sausage and mash from the SMALLER APPETITE !!!,we just managed to finish it ( both of us in our seventies), flushed down with a well kept pint of theakstons old P and half of cider. we will be back again soon, would recommend this pub as a great place to visit .

Food tastes better at 1732ft (just joking!). The authentic rustic ambience, welcoming open fire, and a menu to interest everyone and any age. Getting there is part of the fun. Buttertub Pass is an experience in itself, and you earn a drink and something to eat once you’ve taken in the 360 views and drawn in the fresh cool air at the top. Tan Hill Inn is the real Yorkshire deal. The decor, drinks, food and friendly staff ensure this is a great experience. But wait, there’s more… I couldnt resist ordering the ‘Famous Stuffed Giant Yorkshire Pudding’, and it exceeded any expectation i had (see the photos). It was indeed a thing of beauty and the tastes were wonderful. Washed down by a Tan Hill Inn ale. This was a birthday treat for me. And the whole experience - the journey & the destination - was one of the highlights of my week in the Yorkshire Dales. Highly recommend.

Really nice spot to go and adventure to, sit by the fire, and have a spot of lunch. The menu has lots of choice and the prices are very reasonable. Friendly staff and lovely oldy-worldy pub ambience make for a really nice experience.

Great experience, very remote part of England

Friendly, welcoming. Amazing location and history. Great atmosphere. You can pay to park your van £10, use loose have shower and book a breakfast. Brilliant!

Always been mu favorite go to place, Lovely and friendly staff and a clean establishment

Stayed in our motorhome for the Wild Murphys night, was bloody brilliant 👏 👌 The pub itself is so gorgeous and welcoming ,the fires roaring and the drinks are flowing. What a great place, definitely be back 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

Fantastic pub and well worth the trip to see it. Proper ye olde England feel, very welcoming!

We stayed for just one night on our way home from a Scottish holiday. Also, to sample the delights of this famous hostelry. Everything from the journey into the place to the hospitality was an unforgettable experience. A great selection of ales and meals on offer were a real treat. All served by super friendly staff. The bedroom was clean and tidy with a very comfy bed. Even the howling wind and rain battering the window just added another angle. You then realise you're in the middle of nowhere. The journey back to the south via Keld is an awesome drive with spectacular views. Even if you aren't into walking about the area, I think everyone should visit this place just for the experience. Fantastic !!

Staff are friendly and fabulous. The barn is stunning. Food was amazing 👏 thank you xx

There are some great views on the way up to Tan Hill! Definitely recommend booking in for a table. Food service was good, getting to the bar to order took a bit of time, but the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable!

It's the first time we have been up here , the Tan Hill Inn was amazing. The food is great , I had the Beef Brisket Yorkshire Pudding it was amazing the size of it well it got everyone saying I've not seen one that big before. They sell Moretti and they have cocktails as well as Cask Ales and many more hot and cold drinks. The scenery is amazing and you can also stay in one of the lovely rooms here. They have glass domes and the bar staff are friendly and welcoming as well as the people that go there. It's a great atmosphere they even do live events on a weekend. It's dog friendly too.

We were on holiday nearby and wanted to visit after hearing about it. We weren't disappointed and we had a good welcome. The food was amazing, we had a chilli and lasagne which were so tasty, also the gammon and a steak. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Great night camping. Entertainment was great, good selection of drinks. Meals looked lovely. Will definitely return.

It is clearly a spectacular location and it is such a cosy, rustic pub. Super relaxing place

Pet friendly good food great entertainment ( Billy pierce ) fantastic location

Saturday night stop-over made for the highlight of our weekend! A cold and sunny January Saturday the day after storm Éowyn we did a short hike around Swale trail and headed to the inn mid-afternoon. Met by some of the warmest and friendliest staff I've ever encountered we were originally booked into a dome but due to wind damage they had moved us to the hotel. Into the warmth of a lovely double! The room was fantastic and the staff couldn't of been more apologetic, but we didn't mind the switch. The rest of the afternoon was spent supping pints of amazing local ale beside the log fire. In the evening a very satisfying and quality dinner (my steak onglet was so good!) which was followed by all night drinks and dancing with a live band in the barn. Snow hit on the Saturday night and we were close to not getting out the next day! Mistakenly tried to head home via Kirkby Stephen, we soon found that the Cumbrian roads had not been gritted (many abandoned vehicles blocking the route too). Fortunatly we hadn't travelled too far on the snow covered road, but required some pushing (a few other cars suffering the same) to return to the gritted Yorkshire road and a slow slushy journey east. Cannot recommend enough, the greatest pub and we'll be back.

We stayed a night and booked two rooms (a double and a triple). The double was great, on the small side but enough for two. The triple was ok but the bathroom was a bit dated. All in all the rooms were fine for the price. However, it would be greatly helpful,if there was some lighting on the driveway,on the way to the rooms at the back/side of the pub. My dad has to use a cane to walk and since it had snowed it was very difficult for him to go from their room to the pub and vice versa, and we had to use our phones' torch every time. It's an accident waiting to happen. We loved the atmosphere in the pub, however there is an obvious need for more staff. Overall, we had a nice weekend but don't think we will go back.

I love visiting this place each time.

Nice place...staff amazing Food over priced average food. Rooms and pub smelt

Went to Tan Hill Inn for lunch, it's set in a beautiful location with excellent food and a cosy atmosphere.

Location location location.... Fab drive out for lunch and a beer, gutted that we missed the snow in🤣

Lovely pub with nice atmosphere. Food was absolutely fantastic. Great portions and very tasty. Unfortunately, do need to downgrade the rating to 3 stars as we had to wait 90 minutes for our food and there was no apology for this. Just was told that the kitchen was busy

Stopped overnight in thr campervan on the way to the North East with a mate. Even though it was a Friday I did not expect the pub to have been as kicking as it was. We hadn't booked but Kelly was amazing. Fitted us in for food and then to watch the live music which was brilliant. £10 to park the campers which goes straight to charity, and the food was stunning. Can't wait to come back. If I could give it more that 5/5 stars I absolutely would.

Honestly totally fantastic. Scenery and surroundings obviously but we turned up Saturday lunchtime, super busy. No booking, most places wouldn’t entertain you. The staff amazingly friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us. Every member of the team were incredibly helpful, smiles and service. And the food….. just amazing. Meals around £20, all freshly prepared with a varied and interesting menu. I had lamb hot pot in a giant Yorkshire pudding, my friends had the home made pies, chicken and beef and ale. Love this place, loved the staff, loved the area.

Here for The Spine Race, welcoming and iconic. Love the fires and the beer 🍺😉

Only had a cider and soup so cannot comment on the rooms it's a great place to aim for we will visit again

Lovely selection of drinks and food available for a great price! Visited on a very windy day and was lovely and welcoming and warm inside! Also dog friendly!

Everything in itself is quite nice, but I was snowed in for a week, which meant I missed a few flights and the food wasn't as varied from day 4 onwards (there were canned rolls and white beans)

Wonderful place. Nice drive uphill.

Sunday lunch is the best. Get in great food, beer and atmosphere

Food, drinks are good. Staff are great. Location outstanding.

You are wonderful. In Poland I read an article about your pub how you helped people during the weather breakdown. A good gesture and advertising for the whole world.

Fantastic lunch in a truly beautiful spot in the Yorkshire Dales!

Would have been a 4 or 5 star review as had an amazing overnight stay in one of the domes. A very nice evening meal and a lovely overnight stay.. my girlfriend had wanted to go there for a long time so it was lovely to finally get there and we had an amazing stay. However when we got home I ordered two mugs from the online shop (one was a gift for my girlfriends birthday) which to this day I still haven’t received despite emailing several times and phoning up to chase up. The money was taken from my account but not one person has replied to any of my (at least 5 emails) and when I called up I was told that they would chase it up and I’d hear back but yet again nothing! This has really soured the memory of what was an incredible stay and the fact that no one has bothered to reply to any of my emails is really infuriating.. it was 5 months ago that I ordered these mugs and Tan Hill still have my £25 quid.. was fully intending on making the trip there an annual thing but honestly don’t think I will be back after this

Iconic pub to visit, and a great safe haven on a cold wet windy day, one of the best cups of coffee I've ever drank in front of a roaring log fire.

From the time we arrived it was a hilarious, brilliant stay. Staff were absolutely brilliant, New Year’s Eve party & meal great. Fabulous cycling/walking. Despite weather, it did not dampen our break away. Huge meals.. Yorkshire pudding as big as an armchair! Highly recommend

Food and staf amazing cant rate rooms as didnt stay

We stayed in dome 1 for 1 night. Was expecting it to be a little bit special but was highly disappointed. The dome was filthy. The carpet hadn’t been vacuumed, everywhere was dusty, there was a tooth flosser under the tv, hairs in with coffee making facilities, bits on the bed and towels and the dome is green with mould! Then at breakfast time we were squashed in like sardines and unfortunately for us we got sat next to a couple that had a ridiculously big fluffy dog! Tried to contact tan hill twice but haven’t had a reply.

Service tonight was much better than a few months ago by all staff. Throughly enjoyed our evening and the food....well the pictures speak volumes. Keep up the good servoce standard and we will keep returning. Thank you.

Absolutely authentic and stunning place. Staff are superb! The Tan Hill Inn is a dog friendly, people friendly superb hostelry. The food and service - amazing. This place is jam packed full of character, as are the staff and locals. We ate dinner, I had the giant yorkshire pudding, two had the steak and ale pie with the other in our group having the beef bourguignon. Every meal was delicious. Followed by sticky toffee puddings and apple crumble. Mouth watering. Breakfast in the morning, well a full english for us all. 11 out of 10 for that. Bedrooms are warm, big and very comfy. If you are a Tan Hill virgin then make that change. Get there, fantastic walks and very rural.

One of my favourite places, so much so getting married here in January.

Brilliant and a great atmosphere 👏 👍

Went to see a bruno mars tribute. Everywhere was decorated lovely. Got snowed in but managed to leave about lunchtime. Rooms are fine...never seen a bed that big. Food was okay but expensive. But I suppose there's no competition. All in all a great experience.

Would book a room next time so would have longer up there

Tan Hill is Tan Hill Very enjoyable midweek visit for a coffee, but it does get very busy at weekends. Present owner and staff seem to have things sorted and a 1 star ⭐ review of mine from a few years ago has now been removed. Nice to see it all decorated for Christmas 🎄 and a fire glowing in the traditional hearth. Will call again.

Great food great host will be back soon

This place is amazing, the room we have is brilliant, it has its own bathroom and the views are stunning. We'll be back but rather than an overnight we'll do a couple of days.

Poor value for money,drinks and meals very overpriced, rooms over priced,3star only

Absolutely lovely. First time visiting and will definitely be going again. Dog friendly, toasty warm with the fireplace, food was amazing too!

The Tan Hill Inn was very welcoming.We had a two night stay,the rooms were cosy and spotlessly clean and the food was delicious and excellent value for money.Would definitely highly recommend,and look forward to a second visit.

Pub in remote area serving really good pub food. Menu isn't large, but has a good mixture 8nc. Veg options. No sandwiches, only hot food options. Place felt warm & service was good - but somehow the bar staff didn't feel very welcoming.

We visited this pub on our travels because of word of mouth and it didn’t disappoint! The food was incredible and the two lasses behind the bar were very welcoming and extremely attentive. The drive to the pub is stunning and there is little traffic so you can slow down and enjoy the experience. £10 for a motorhome to stop over. We highly recommend this place !!

Amazing pub in an amazing location, and dog friendly. Had lunch from the smaller appetites menu, I had fish and chips which I couldn’t finish as I was full, and my boyfriend had the Yorkshire pudding. Lots of photos and local history on the walls and surprisingly full for such a remote place. Steady stream of people while we were there. Been wanting to visit for many years and glad I did. Amazing views from the back can see all the traffic on the A66.

Overnight stay at tan hill inn in the deluxe family room. The room itself is quite nice, however could do with a more thorough clean between guests. The floor was very dirty and cob webs all over. Most annoyingly the room is next door to the shared pod bathroom, so constant noise and interruption happens throughout the night. Room also has a lovely large window with a view out over the moorlands, however, slightly ruined by the vehicles parked blocking said view. The inn was relatively busy, but service wasn’t an issue. The food is also pretty average, I had the beef hot pot and partner had the beef pie. The experience overall was fairly good, definitely relies heavily on the “highest in Britain” tag. Would avoid booking same room again, due to mentioned annoyances.

Lovely pub with fires. Friendly staff

Lovely cosy pub with food options or simply a cuppa for those looking for a quick stop and rest before driving on. Best to book for food. The massive Yorkshire puffs and beef look great

Surrounded by a quiet moorland landscape that once bustled with industry, Tan Hill Inn is a welcome stop with hearty meals and a warm environment. The Dark Skies make this a memorable visit on a clear night, but it's just as atmospheric at other times.

Stunning scenery and enjoyable ride on the way to Tan Hill. Lots of animals n birds along the way. The Tan Hill is the highest pub in England above sea level. They make there own ales which are on tap or you can purchase by the bottle or can. Food is lovely and staff so welcoming. A lovely cosy pub. Two rooms and one with an open fireplace.

Fantastic food beautiful surroundings well worth a visit

Just called for a break. Lunch was good.

As the highest pub in Britain it gets a lot of publicity, especially in the winter when people get stranded here. For me it's been a notable landmark on the Pennine way and somewhere I have wanted to bring the campervan for some time. We arrived on a Friday which is probably not the best day to choose as it gets very busy. But we got a spot opposite the pub mid afternoon and had a short walk along the Pennine way before having an afternoon beer. We then met friends and had an early meal and then more drinks before crashing out in the van for the night. The only problem we had was a group of lads who decided to start a rave in the car park at midnight, but I suspect the landlord was able to sort that out before too long. If you have a van and like pub stops this should probably be on your list, but if you have a choice perhaps avoid weekends 😀 They have a good selection of beers, including their own brand but I'm always drawn to Black Sheep.

This is a very nice pub and well worth a visit if you are in the area. Nicky and Graham were very helpful and the food was very good and a reasonable price. The pub has a nice atmosphere and is always quite busy but you get served very quickly. The pub is in a great location in the Yorkshire dales and is a nice drive up yo it. I would highly recommend this place to all and will definitely return to this place one day. Try it out you won't regret it.

We were biking there. Vg stop tea/coffee lunches.

Just read all the negative reviews, we found the staff friendly, didn’t have to wait to order, although it wasn’t too busy, we ordered the baby Yorkshire pudding and small cottage pie, with apple crumble and trifle to follow, I thought that good value and would definitely recommend.

Not a great night unfortunately. Queuing to get drinks was an absolute nightmare. Queue to order drinks Queue to order food Queue to another drink Queue to pay the bill Poorly cooked steak Unfriendly staff

Booked tickets for Kim Wilde which was postponed due to covid. Incredibly poor communication regarding rearranged dates - which they eventually confirmed in June 2024 was not going to happen. Thanks go to Jeni who tried to assist me regarding updates & eventual refund, unfortunately the accounts departments communication and handling of the actual refund was abysmal but I did get it in the end. I appreciate the difficulty with the initial uncertainty, but once it became clear to them that the gig was not going to happen they really should have managed it better.

A venue that should be fantastic, unfortunately just living off its location and claim to fame. Arrived and waited whilst all the staff seemed to be dealing with one customer. Daughter was looking at the speciality hot chocolate menu and was told that the coffee machine wasn’t working. Ordered a couple of pints, sold out of J20’s, offered pineapple juice, went with apple juice. Ran out of crisps, ended up with a mars bar - £14. Staff member joked it had been a nightmare as they’d ran out of gas yesterday so everything was off and when the supplier brought the gas, it was the wrong type. (How? In a place like this, surely you have reserve supplies? Why wait until you’ve ran out to order?) Beer was pulled terribly and was warm, room was cold and draughty. There was a lovely, large log burner, stocked with logs ready to go, but unlit on an awful foggy day on a desolate moor. (Maybe they brought the wrong kind of gas for that too). We looked at the food menu which looked decent if not expensive but decided against it due to the menus being covered in splodges of encrusted gravy. Drank up quickly and left. Decor pleasant if not mismatched with a definite leaning towards selling merchandise. Staff smiley but need a lot of training and some hands on management. Could take a lot of lessons from The Lion Inn at Blakey Ridge.

Third time staying at The Tan Hill. The location is stunning, it was a clear day (and night) so the views were tremendous. But it was definitely much busier this time than the previous two occasions. The amount of camper-vans, tents plus the in-house rooms means the place gets packed and the number of staff is woefully inadequate. There is one queue to order drinks, food, to find your table and even checking in for rooms. Two ladies behind the bar most of the evening is just not enough as the queue snaked out the front door and around the side of the building. That said, they were working their a$$es off, as were the young man and lady who were taking out food orders. The amount of money they must have missed out on whilst people were waiting in line would have easily paid for another couple of staff members. A host at the door on busy days would be a great help. I can only think that maybe it is difficult to find staff to work in the middle of nowhere!!! Still had a fun night but could have been better.

Good food. Great service. Brilliant views.

Met up with friends for a spot of lunch. Fantastic location, just a shame the weather wasn't great the day we were there. Beer great (Tan Hill Pale Ale very tasty) and food was good. Would definitely visit again, and hopefully might even stay over next time.

Like most people who visit the Tan Hill Inn it's a bucket list location, we drove up from Reeth avoiding the many sheep and potholes on the way the higher we drove the more bleak the scenery became, eventually out of the bleak we spotted the Inn, it was packed out, lots of people with the same idea obviously. We did get a table and ordered food and drinks 2 x fish and chips, a pint and a glass of wine, pricey at £49. The beer was good the fish and chips not so good soggy batter, it's a nice pub definitely worth a visit just because of where and what it is one of those been there done that. Overhaul Impression though is it's a tourist trap.

Bucket list pub .....highest in Britain

On our way back from the Lake District, we thought we'd stop at the Tan Hill Inn for lunch. I was surprised by how long we had to drive on a *very* narrow country road to get there! But it was worth it, the food was great (huge Yorkshire puddings ftw) and the service was very quick. Although it was a rainy Sunday, the pub was very busy, so I recommend booking in advance.

Wonderful and unique place to stay, we stayed in a campervan for £10 and had a lovely meal and drinks in the pub. Surroundings are just stunning and we did a walk on the Pennine Way the next day. We had access to an outside toilet and shower as well as part of the camping. Great spot will return

Been meaning to go here for a while. Wasn't the local welcoming feeling I was expecting. But staff were polite, beer was good.

I camped here for a night while walking the Pennine Way. Campsite is quite basic, but fine. As for the pub itself, another reviewer summed it up very well: it's an ok pub, it just happens to be the highest. It is a nice pub but quite full of itself which is a bit off-putting. Obviously no locals, everyone has travelled miles to get here and that affects the atmosphere. Food was fine, nothing special, service adequate. Quite expensive, but that's fair enough. Location is stunning of course. I wouldn't go out of my way to drive here but for Pennine Way walkers it's a very handy stop between Hawes and Middleton. If I did it again I'd probably camp at Keld though and stop here for breakfast.

Extremely slow service. Not everything available on menu or beers. The roast chicken was average as overcooked with the smallest roast potatoes I have ever seen and only 2 of them! The pie was tasty but quite small, the chips overcooked and cold It was very busy and no way near enough staff where serving. Fabulous road up to the pub which was in a great location but with limited parking. Fantastic views and scenery saved our day

Visited on a sunday lunchtime so was extremely busy. Queue at the bar was ridiculous with only two girls serving. Food was ok but not cheap. Great location.

Remote, stark beauty, great food and beer, comfy rooms, sociable staff and guests, what more could you ask for?

Not an easy drive from Hawes but great views.

It's nice area to stay as the views are awesome rooms are OK

Lovely pub, lovely friendly staff

lovely place' Nice food' & the best view in yorkshire.

On a cycle ride on the Tan Hill loop (via Reeth and Keld) we stopped at the Inn for lunch. With occasional sunshine warmth we chose to have lunch outside. Prices for food are high and while the presentation of our food was good, it was disappointing in flavour and enjoyment. For example my garlic mushrooms came in a golden brown sauce that had a bitter, mustardy taste and my wife's vegetable soup was completely devoid of flavour. My son was a little more complimentary about his pie and gravy. Tan Hill is an iconic spot which should be visited, but not for its food.

I love this pub, great service, cosy, friendly atmosphere, wish I could stay longer

Another one of my bucket list😁 stayed the night in our motorhome, had a lovely hot meal. Staff really friendly and pub has a great atmosphere. Woke up to a foggy, rainy morning and waited until the fog lifted and rain stopped to continue our trip round the moors.

I love this place, so tranquil. Always great service from staff and visitors are always friendly and chatty

Amazing food in friendly and welcoming bar, with incredible views. A life-long ambition fulfilled!

Love this place. can't wait to return.