The Buck Inn in Craven

We booked an overnight stay over the road from the buck in and we went for dinner despite having a very nervous and reactive dog. The staff let us sit in the corner far away from everyone else and were super accommodating. They didn’t approach us unless absolutely necessary. I’ve never been made to feel so at ease. Thank you! Oh and the food was lovely too!

Large traditional pub in small village, with good parking. Decent double bedroom for £130 per night B&B. The pub has been converted into mainly dining areas and, as such, the atmosphere suffers, as it has lost its 'pub' feel, being more like a restaurant. Would benefit from keeping a decent sized area for having drinks, separate from the dining area. Good beer and reasonable food. Venison pies were good but venison fillets were very tough. Would consider returning to stay here if visiting the area again.

Found the Buck Inn purely by chance and so glad we did. We were given a very warm welcome by the guy behind the bar, sorry no name. The pub though old was beautifully renovated and dog friendly. The menu choice was good, we opted for handmade steak pie and also unusually rabbit pie, both were absolutely delicious and packed with meat, proper homemade chips and vegetables all lovely. Good choice of beers, enjoyed sat next to blazing fires. We will certainly be back next time we are in the area.

A truly wonderful place, great accommodation, great food and competitive prices. Service is first class, they can't do enough for you. Breakfast choices are very good & the full English is one of the best around. Well kept beer, good wines & cosy seating areas. Rooms are well decorated, beds comfy & spotlessly clean. Food is cracking, always check the specials board, seafood dishes seem to be a speciality, ever dish we had was amazing especially the Crab. Sunday lunch was to die for

Great lunch. I enjoyed my chicken supreme and my husband the beer battered fish and chips. Food was fresh, nicely cooked and served. Plenty to choose from on the menu. Staff were friendly and gave prompt service. Pub itself is nicely laid out and comfortable.

Stayed at the campsite directly opposite The Buck Inn. Called in after a long day walking The Dales Way. Lovely welcome, great pint (or 2), and delicious food. Will definitely be returning. First class.

My husband and I spent 2 nights at the Buck Inn as part of an Inn to Inn Walking Holiday with Muddy Boots. We had a very large room with a beautiful view of the Dales. The downstairs of the Inn was large with a reading area with many books, a fireplace and dining tables and a bar area. The food and beer were great after a long day of hiking. the staff were friendly and helpful. The gentleman behind the bar gave us excellent beer advice. The Buck Inn was a great spot for taking day hikes, including trails passing by several sights seen in the new All Creatures Great and Small series; seeing Helen’s house was a highlight.

It was my wife's birthday on the 26/07/24 so we made arrangements with friends to travel over to Kettlewell on sunday the 28th to walk along the river to starbotton and then on to Buckden, when we arrived at Buckden we called at the Buck Inn for a drink and Sunday lunch. Three of us had the roast beef dinner and one had chicken in creamy leak sauce with new potatoes and vegetables 😋 👌 all four of us absolutely loved the food we couldn't fault it. When we had finished our meals Nick came over to clear the table for us and we asked him to take a photo, he asked if if was a special occasion so we said yes it's my wife's birthday! Firstly he congratulated her and then returned from the kitchen with a large chunk of cheesecake and a candle he said that's on the house it was absolutely delicious. Thanks to all the staff especially Nick we will definitely return.

Great Village Pub, beautifully renovated & decorated, big log burners , easy seating, choice of excellent real ales and a menu and specials board to fulfill every taste. And no one goes home hungry.. Marvelous 2 nights..loved it. Great team.. Thank you

Been meaning to write this review for a few months now. Anyway, we used to stay in Buckden many years ago and The Buck Inn was our go to place. It was closed last time we visited so we were delighted to see it now open. Jeremy the new owner was so welcoming and helpful even recommending a lovely holiday cottage where we do plan to stay. Food and service was really good and internal changes to The Buck are first class. Buckden is a pretty small village with stunning scenery. Lovely place to visit and great pub, food and staff plus you can stay at The Buck too.

Staying in Buckden for a long weekend, been in the Buck Inn a couple of times for a drink and today for a roast dinner. Beautiful place, delicious food, very welcoming, I highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Good service and an interesting menu.The food was freshly prepared and delicious and served by friendly staff. The room generously heated via a blazing log burner.

Lovely friendly atmosphere in bar. Excellent food and beer at a reasonable price. Staff very friendly and efficient. Stayed overnight in a comfortable pleasant room. Will definitely visit again

very friendly, good beer and food by a nice warm log fire. The food was freshly prepared and good value.

It's a weird place. The staff are fantastic, the beer is fantastic. We didn't eat here as we just wanted a quick drink. The pub itself is not very cosy, especially in the middle of winter.....but the roaring log fire tried it's best to sort that out.

A bit of a depressing spot to be honest - a pub with no character, no atmosphere, no soul. The opposite of cosy. On the upside the beer was decent and the prices were reasonable.

Lovely friendly and welcoming..we stayed three nights in room 3. Lovely warm room..breakfast and evening meals were excellent staff were so attentive.. definitely will be staying again .thankyou for a great stay.

stayed for 2 nights. stayed in room 7 twin room. bed next to wall needs a new mattress. room was cold and radiator needed turning on manually. very very noisy from pub (understandable) but not a great stay if youve had a hard day walking. room clean but lacks a mirror. pub food not amazing and lacked choice. we are in the Bluebell in Kettlewell on night 2. food was amazing. Breakfast was really good and the lady serving was great and v attentive. staff throughout our stay really friendly and helpful

Couldn't say anything negative about the place. Best meal we've had in a long time. Very good quality and value for money. Great service, pleasant staff. Absolutely outstanding.

Ignored emails - requested dinner reservation - ignored Requested cancellation due to storm Babet and asked for confirmation- ignored Wrote another email cancelling just to make sure they had received my message and again asked for confirmation of my cancellation- ignored Certainly won’t re book after this experience

Booked for Sunday lunch well in advance of visiting the area. An added bonus was that there was live music on. Food was fantastic. The roast beef was so tender, It melted in my mouth and the chicken was to die for!! The staff were cheery, welcoming and very helpful. Cannot recommend highly enough. Excellent in every way.

The Buck Inn is a nice place to stay as a stop-over for the Dales Way. The rooms are fine, as is the food. From the Buck Inn, a bus service takes you to Grassington and v.v.. From there you can take a bus to Skipton where you ca take a train to Carlisle, that stops in Ribblehead and Dent and thus enable you to skip the more strenuous stage of the Dales Way. Its also a very scenic trainride along the famous Settle to Carlisle railway.

We stayed 2 nights while walking the Dales Way. The accommodation was spacious and comfortable and ideally suited to people with suitcases and walking gear. The food was first class and, as guests, a table was automatically reserved and enabled us to speak with other guests. The welcome and support we received was outstanding, particularly as a taxi that had been booked to take us to our next leg and failed to appear, without hesitation Jeremy and Joanne took us themselves. Well beyond the call of duty. We are already planning our return visit.

Had many Sunday dinners here and this did not disappoint, everything was delicious hot and tasty, just had to review this time as the owners and the staff are so friendly and helpful they just deserve to be appreciated. Thank you everyone See you soon x

Just returned from a one night stay here - having not been for about 25+years! Delighted to find that it's still a fab pub, with lovely bedrooms, great pub grub and importantly, the loveliest hosts and staff. The rooms are modern, clean and well equipped, the evening meal was traditional and tasty and the staff were super friendly and game for a bit of banter! Would strongly recommend!

We booked a table for nine people and it was a pleasure from start to finish. Lovely relaxed atmosphere in a spacious dining area. Amy looked after us beautifully, taking our order and remembering who chose what, placing it in front of us without having to ask. Everyone enjoyed their meal, particularly the steaks, cooked exactly to order-from rare to medium well. We had a lovely evening at the end of a special holiday with relations all the way from New Zealand. Thanks so much. We will return.

Stayed locally to the Buck inn, our b&b host kindly booked us a table the first night of our stay. Great choice of food all homemade with an added choice of specials. Enjoyed it so much we returned for tea on our second night to eat as well.

We stayed for four nights with 2 pooches and couldn’t have been more looked after. Great food, beautiful location with so many walks on the doorstep. That and the Kraken of course (if you know, you know)! Will definitely be back, the midgies must be missing us by now.

We were really impressed with the level of customer service and obvious attention to detail in the quality of the food we had for lunch here. The chips were hand cut and lovely and all food choices were enjoyed thoroughly. This pub is a cut above many of the other pubs we have called in at for food during our Yorkshire holiday. Beautiful location with fantastic views and walks nearby.

Popped in here as a reward from walking the Buckden triangle and it was great. Friendly staff, nice cask beers and really good pub food. We had the steak and ale pie and the fish and chips. Both really good, the latter especially was terrific, better than I had had at the coast the week before. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

Just spent a couple of nights at the Buck Inn. Pub is in a great location. Although a country pub the decor was very modern with a mix of bar and restaurant seating. Beers and food were excellent but best of the staff were great!...

Genuinely hospitable. Friendly, efficient staff, lovely food, especially veggie burger and cheese and leek pie (and plenty of it) and a super location. Very pleasant place to have as a base in such a lovely area. Thoroughly recommend. Will definitely be back.

Good pub food. We had a nice Sunday roast and a cheese and potato pie. Plenty of food and the service was also good. We had booked a table, but actually it was quite empty on that evening.

Good pub grub especially the chips which were hand cut. Cheese, leek and potato pie especially good and again home made. Service was ok but a bit disorganised. On line menu is out of date including prices. We had selected from this and were disappointed...

We were camping nearby and were a big group of adults, children and dogs. We were asked to pre-order and our meals arrived promptly and were all in order. Great food good portions. Attentive staff. We were not rushed and it was thoroughly enjoyable

Last time we came here was about 20yrs ago but revisited while on holiday. It was good back then and still good now but looks different inside - lovely fireplace and roomy. Friendly staff and service speedy. The food was the absolute star. I had...

This pub is in a lovely location, we ate there two evenings. The menu is very good, the food is delicious, and the staff very friendly. I highly recommend the Buck.

Fab sandwiches (mine was beer battered fish) and good beer. Perfect lunch after doing the Buckden loop walk. Staff really great too. We’ll be back.

A great one night stay. Stopped here for one night to extend our holiday on way home from Lake District. What a lovely little place. Dog friendly, great staff lovely food very clean, would definitely recommend and be happy to stay again. Breakfast was great...

Possibly the worst meal of my life. We booked to celebrate a significant birthday. The cider was fine. But the food… We started by wrapping the cauliflower fritters in napkins and deposit them outside so as not to embarrass the staff. I soldiered through my...

Quick swerve by the Buck Inn for a drink. Firstly nice to see this place open after a few years of stop/start ownership. Inside looks great. Plenty of space outside to enjoy the sun & views. Didn't eat but the food looked great and big...

We loved the Buck Inn as it was just across the road from our holiday cottage and we ate here most nights.The place was friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious ,served quickly amd efficiently and we couldn't fault it .Hubby and I found...

Lovely pub- nicely decorated and set out inside- set in beautiful village of Buckden. Ideally located for walkers and visitors to the area. Dog friendly. Food and service were excellent- definitely well worth the visit.

Stayed here for one night. Our room was immaculate and the supersize king was amazing to sleep in. We had an evening meal in the pub and the food was excellent but sadly did not have room for desert due to the portion size of...

Absolutely loved it! The Manager was welcoming and so lovely. Food was great. Fires were amazing along with the overall atmosphere! Stayed on the lovely campsite across the road ( Heber Farm ) and this gorgeous pub became the local! We will be back! Thank...

Stayed here on our second night of a 50 mile three day walk. Staff were just lovely, particularly the young woman who served us breakfast !!! Breakfast was great as was dinner. Rooms were spotless too

Great selection of cask ales for the weary traveller complimented by great food. Would highly recommend the homemade Game Pie which was on the specials board, really tasty and overall was a decent portion size- definitely needed after a tough day on the Dales Way....

We brought our daughters & husbands and grand children here for an Easter family break . It was a trip postponed from November , when we had rooms booked and had to cancel at short notice .. the owners were so accommodating and kind that...

Booked into to the Buck Inn on a Saturday night to extend a week's holiday here. Glad we did, lovely room, friendly / professional staff and possibly the best beef and ale pie on earth. Would recommend! Breakfasts also superb. Great walkers accommodation.

Table of 6. Food and service were fab! We ordered a selection of different dishes and everyone was happy. Thanks for a lovely evening Jo and Jeremy.

What can I say, the Buck Inn is a pub I have driven past on numerous occasions. I wish now that I would have stopped before. Jo and Jeremy and their team are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble. When you walk in the place...

Had lunch here yesterday after a long walk with the dogs. Sandwiches were massive and lovely homemade chips. Friendly staff with Janet looking after us and the dogs were looked after too. Will be back thanks Janet

6 of us stayed here for one night and we can not fault anything really. Friendly staff, nice clean and warm rooms and nice food. Would come back again.

A warm welcome - both from the landlord and the hot glowing log burner - set the tone for our early evening visit. The Timmy Taylor’s Landlord is kept and served perfectly and was going down far too easily so it’s a good job that...

Went for food for a friends birthday 2 weeks ago and i still cant work out what was more unappetising. The inedible food or the looks we got from the staff as i struggled to get a knife in or squeeze any juice or oil...

Had a meal for my sister birthday two weeks ago, all I can say was the food was awful, had mince and onion pie ( not cottage pie, I am aware of the difference even if you are not) it contained mushrooms, sweetcorn, carrots, peas...

Never had worse food in my life. My friend had a burger and it was like rubber. My sisters pie had veg and mushrooms in , it diddnt say on on menu. Choc brownie was over microwaved. Don’t have the food!!

Thank you Jo & Jeremy for another wonderful weekend. We all enjoyed it and can't wait to come back. You and your staff are amazing. New year's Eve was a great night even though I don't remember much 😂

The Buck looks lovely from the outside but was lacking in atmosphere inside, it was not warm and cosy as we were expecting it was more like a school hall than a pub. Lots of simple wooden tables on a wooden floor, all socially distanced,...

Excellent host, with a warm friendly atmosphere, the perfect retreat to while away a few hours, especially on a cold winter’s evening. A good selection of local beers, and a steak pie to die for, oh and the chips are out of this world good…

Open fires, dogs welcome, great choice of hand pulled beers, fabulous food at sensible prices, welcoming staff and wonderful interior of flagged floors and stone walls, beautiful renovated with alcoves and quiet corners. A great Yorkshire pub it a great part of Yorkshire. Ticks every...

Just home from a weekend away here and can't praise the place enough. The owners and their staff are attentive. knowledgeable and super friendly. The food is awesome and very reasonable. The rooms are clean and nicely decorated. Thank you for a wonderful weekend and...

Stopped for lunch mid walk on a very wet day. Arrived to a warm welcome and were invited to dry by the fire, dogs were given a bowl of water and a towel to dry them. We chose the fish and mushy peas sandwich, which...

We were big group of walkers, we’re were made to feel very welcome. We had pre ordered food & it was delivered to a high standard by very friendly staff. Good beer, good food, nice people what more do you need

Pub open all day every day except Christmas Day. Friendly, warm fire, lovely new toilets, welcoming and efficient staff. The food range was good and the food well cooked. Fresh, crisp veg.

As above. The pub makes Buckden worth going to! At least 4 top notch hand pulled beers. Landlord and Tetleys. Excellent menu. Plenty of tables. Even when busy service is excellent and friendly.

We stopped off here on our way to grassington for an afternoon drink. While ordering we noticed someone eating fish and chips , it looked fabulous. Even though we weren't hungry ,we just had to have some . We had the fish and chips between...

Stayed here with my sister and her dog as we planned a 10 mile loop of Buckden Pike and Starbotton. From the moment we checked in, John handled our booking in with enthusiasm, good humour and great information for our stay. After a 5 hour...

Gréât pub room clean and tidy, breakfast good. Welcome warm. Thanks for a lovely stay. Buckden is gréât village and close to Hawes where my friends were based.

Just stayed for 2 night break in the peaceful location of Buck Inn.We visited the famous Kettlewell Scarecrow festival and enjoyed the great walks in easy reach for the inn. A must is the beautiful waterfall for a dip just a short 10 min walk...

We had a great meal here, the staff were great even though they were short staffed. The food was lovely worth a trip. Maybe more of a choice of local ales but that’s being picky, good value for money

It’s a lot better than it was before the new ownership. The rooms have been modernized as-well as the ensuites, so that was a nice surprise. The furniture in the rooms is now 21st century instead of looking like props for the All Creatures Great...

Een leuke Inn in de middle of nowhere. Aardige bediening en alles lekker relaxed. We waren er op zondag dus...

A super location for a stay in the Dales. But the rooms were not comfortable, and with a daily smell of drains in the morning. Disappointed and sorry to say will look elsewhere for my next visit--at least for accommodation.

Passive aggressive staff, couldn't wait to leave, very unwelcoming. Will not be returning. Rubbish wine.

If you want a peaceful, quaint Yorkshire Village then this is the place to stay. Stayed whilst walking the Dales Way and received a warm welcome when we arrived. Beautiful spacious area for eating and drinking (beer fantastic) light & airy, decorated to a high...

Stayed one night to do some walking. The pub is in beautiful surroundings,scenic and peaceful. Our room was lovely. Well decorated, light and airy. We ate in the restaurant both having fish and chips. Very good indeed. Large portions. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty....

In a spectacular setting close to The River Wharfe and The Dales Way. Very good welcome. We have a well appointed room. Good service and good wholesome food. Very pleased. Beautiful blue skies!

A lovely place to stay for a couple of nights to explore the dales. Very friendly and welcoming. There’s a lovely little stroll up to a waterfall behind the pub we enjoyed before tucking into dinner on our first night. The lady who served us...

We were staying at a cottage in Buckden to do some walking in the Yorkshire Dales and this pub was very close by. We did not need to book for an evening meal, as it was a Monday. The landlord made us feel very welcome....

Lovely pub in a great location, we popped in on the way back from Hawes to Grassington. The food was lovely with great portion sizes. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the pub itself was clean.

A large country pub and popular - I have never seen so many dogs in a pub before but all well behaved and no trouble. Reasonable menu and a choice of 3 special mains including fish. A party of 5 we all enjoyed our meals...

Arrives just after 12 on a Friday but it was still shut. Hung around for a bit with a few other couples already waiting. In the end hubby found someone down side who said they were running late and to give them a few mins....

We ate here one evening whilst walking the Dales Way. It's a really nice relaxing pub, the menu has a lot of choice. I had a cheese, leek and potato pie and it was delicious. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. I'd definitely recommend...

A very nice pub in a beautiful village. We had a lovely evening meal here, everything was cooked & presented well. The staff were friendly & attentive. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed here as a family as part of our Dales Way walk. Very comfortable, well-equipped rooms. Great breakfast. Overall, excellent value for money. We also had an evening meal which was very well cooked and plenty of it. Good beer too!

If you like meat, you’ll love the Buck Inn! The menu focuses on pub classics but uses the finest ingredients. The portion sizes are immense, perfect if you have enjoyed a day walking in the Dales or exploring nearby towns. We ordered two steak and...

Lovely welcome and fixed us with a cracking lunch after a long walk. The fish and chips were delicious and a full range of drinks on offer. Great views outside and lots of space in inside.

What a lovely place . Beautiful building and amazing service. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners including providing buckets of warm water and towels to wash my muddy dog after a long hike . Room very well equipped and comfortable. Food in the...

We drove here from Kettlewell for a meal after visiting for just a drink last October. We were impressed on our first visit at how well and responsibly it was being run during covid restrictions. We were not disappointed. Tables are really well spaced and...

We were staying about 15 minutes away in a cottage, and when we arrived a tad too early to check-in we kept on driving until we came upon The Buck Inn in Buckden. We were pleased to find it open at 4:30 on a Monday...

We rented a cottage nearby and this was a very handy local. At least 4 high quality hand pumped beers. Superb bar food. Quick friendly service. Dog friendly. Log fires. Very welcoming. Ideal place makes the village of Buckden.

Stayed for 2 nights for some walking and rest and this was perfect. Comfy beds, lovely food and amazing breakfast. The service from all of the team was outstanding. We had a dietary requirement and it Was well catered for and they couldn’t have offered...

Visited this lunch time with my friend & spaniel's. We had a gorgeous lunch, food was absolutely delicious. The staff made us extremely welcome & log burner was constantly filled with logs to keep us warm . Live local & will certainly recommend to my...

What a lovely , clean and very very hospitable place . The manager Joe was such a lovely attentive / caring women who made me Eat my beans on my breakfast . She really made the place feel homely and welcoming. The food was great...

We called in ad hoc and were met with a lovely warm welcome. The place is clean, warm and inviting. We sat near the wood burner which was lovely given that it was pouring it down outside! We all had hot beef sandwiches and they...

We were lucky enough to stay here for two nights at very short notice. What great hosts, (huge thanks to both of you). The bedroom was spotless and tastefully decorated. The ensuite bright, with a powerful shower and gorgeous smelling toiletries. Perfect after a day’s...

We arrived in Buckden very late afternoon and booked a table for 7.30 pm and were greeted with a lovely warm welcome. The service was attentive and swift and our roast beef & Yorkshire pudding evening meal was spot on! We will definitely return!

We stayed here after day 2 of The Dales Way. The room was modern but cosy. Ideal for us. Dinner was classic pub food but clearly homemade. The portions were huge! I could not finish the chips which came with my steak and ale pie....

Booked a table. On arrival table not reserved. Found alternative table, then told must vacate by 7pm. Not given menu or attended to. Left after drink. Staff need training in customer service. Otherwise lovely pub.