Tan Hill Inn Bar and Restaurant in Richmondshire

Great experience, very remote part of England

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

Wonderful place. Nice drive uphill.

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)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Brilliant and a great atmosphere 👏 👍

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.

Great food great host will be back soon

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.

Fantastic food beautiful surroundings well worth a visit

Just called for a break. Lunch was good.

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.

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.

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.

Good food. Great service. Brilliant views.

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.

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.

Bucket list pub .....highest in Britain

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!

An interesting stop on our bike tour of the Yorkshire dales and the lake district. Great choice of food and drink (could only have half of the pale unfortunately). Very cozy and accommodating. Put this on your itinerary if you are near by

Busy pub for walkers, cyclists and motorcycles as well as cars. Nice location, pub very tired and grounds outside could do with a good tidy up. Only had drinks so can't comment on food.

Love this place. can't wait to return.

Characterful, remote pub with yummy food, friendly staff and very luxurious rooms! We paid a little extra to have the superior double and we got a big copper bath tub! Perfect to soak after a walk 😁 Would love to come back again!

We visited for our first trip out in our new campervan. A great place to start. Lots of other campervans were also there, either in the car park or on the side of the road. A great view across the hills to wake up to. We had a lovely evening meal in there. My only criticism is that the portions weren't quite enough. The pub however is great and we went to see the live music in the barn and they were brilliant.

First time visit here. Looked at the menu online before we visited and the prices were fairly high for pub food so had high expectations. However, we were very dissapointed. The food was very basic at best. Majority of dishes the food comes in pots and baskets so portions are nothing to boast about. The average price for a meal you were looking at £18 but it was more £8-£12 standard at best. The pub itself was nice and quirky and service was ok but I certainly would not return. Had I read the reviews on here regarding the food I probably wouldn't of visited.

We stayed the night which was nice but the food served wasn't nice at all. I had the beef hotpot. It was roast beef added to gravy and vegetables, but because the meat hadn't been cooked with the stew, it has no flavour. The mash was powdered mash. I then had the trifle and it was tinned custard and tinned fruit.

Yet another amazing stay here. Walked in and the member of staff Ellie recognised us from the last stay in April and made us feel so welcome again x we stayed in the family deluxe suite this time as it was for fathers day and our wedding anniversary. Fantastic Sunday dinner and the chicken and ham pie was amazing x our daughter loved meeting the Tan Hill Ted aswell x

Good food and cosy atmosphere. Drinks a little pricey.

Popped in , great warmth and welcome busy but served immediately Fantastic location

A must visit if you're up that way! Just dropped in for a beverage and a bottle of 1732 gin!

5 stars out of 5 and I would give more if I could. We travelled 1.5 hours here last weekend for my daughters 21st birthday. The Sunday dinner was absolutely amazing. I'm a butcher and can say that the meat was lovely. Really well cooked, good portion sizes. Also the staff were AMAZING!! Thank you for a lovely afternoon out and the best meal we've had in a VERY long time!

Went to Tan Hill Inn for the first time . We didn't stay in the accommodation but had a meal and a drink. The food was very nice and so where the staff. A lovely pub with a good atmosphere. Will definitely go again.