The Clarendon Restaurant & Bar in Craven

A return visit for the first time in 8 years. For context we got married here 8 years ago and it was just outstanding in every way. We chose to have our wedding here after randomly stumbling across this place whilst walking (we live over an hour away). This time we were at a wedding in Threshfield and decided to pay a visit, stay over and have some memories. We arrived around 8pm to check in and was met with a busy and bustling pub full of families, couples some eating and some drinking. We were welcomed and shown to our room. Shortly after we came back down for a few drinks. A good night's sleep was had and we slept like logs. Breakfast was fantastic and hearty, the toast top-notch. Overall a wonderful inviting pub which every tme we return just makes us smile. Thank you guys. See you again soon 🤩

We are fairly local to Hebden but this was our first trip to the Clarendon for lunch. It was outside of tourist season and a Friday lunch. On the approach to the pub appeared dark but the door was open and to be fair the young man behind the bar was friendly enough. The pub was in complete silence and with the exception of a harsh light above the bar counter every other light was switched off and you needed a fleece. There was one other French couple finishing up, we are regulars to France and I wonder what they must have thought! One of the public rooms visible to the whole premises had been turned into an office with clutter on the floor, the spin dryer was whirring away in the background, it was more a house than pub. The food thank goodness was fine but after a short time the single member of staff left in his car leaving us alone in the bar / restaurant. He came back after 10-15 minutes and as he came in was shouting expletives on his phone, the odd F word etc. As the food was fine I’m giving it 2 starts but my goodness, in every other respect it was a complete shambles. Dark, cold, silent and completely unwelcoming. The interior was tired and the historic culinary awards seemed long gone, what a tragic shame. It had all the hallmarks of a business in its dying days. I only hope it’s different on weekends or evenings but in the week, don’t expect too much!

Received a warm welcome. A great country pub serving excellent food to a high standard. The menu is predominantly game food, however, we had the local lamb which was delicious. Well worth a visit.

We ate here during our stay in nearby Burnsall and were impressed by the whole experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the drinks were reasonably priced and the food was excellent, especially the gammon steak which was cooked to perfection. Perhaps our only observation would be that the toilets are in need of a refurb.

A great country pub serving good food, the service was very friendly and efficient. There is a good selection on the menu, we chose the sausage & mash and the beef pie, both were excellent. I would recommend booking a table as it is a very popular.

A pleasant pub with attentive service, but the thing that made this a five-star experience was the game, which was out of this world. The venison and rabbit were to die for.

Echte Yorkshire Inn met heel toffe atmosfeer, vriendelijke medewerkers én vooral een heerlijke keuken. Speciale dank aan Janet om onze dagen steeds te laten starten met een prachtig ontbijt en een vriendelijke ontvangst.

Walked over from Grassington for lunch. Sat outside in the sunshine. Ordered a fish sandwich and a pork and stuffing sandwich. Both came in a fresh, soft ciabatta and were served with chips and a side salad. Both sandwiches were delicious and the portions were very generous with plenty of fish/pork, making them fantastic value for money. The staff, as always, were polite and attentive. We would highly recommend.

A very ordinary experience. Told when I made the booking that we had to be prompt because it would be very busy. Empty when we got there and empty when we left. Over priced for what we received. Staff where very young and untrained for good service. Disappointing.

We enjoyed 2 nights at this friendly country pub, our 3rd visit. The staff are very welcoming, the beer and food excellent, and there is always a mix of locals and visitors in the bar. A proper Yorkshire country pub.

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay in a beautiful part of the world. We came here for a one night stay so we could enjoy walking in the beautiful countryside. The owner Lionel was very welcoming and the food is made by his son who is a classically trained chef. The standard of food is high quality and local produce too. We had some lovely dishes. Breakfast was also very good. I could highly recommend a stay here and I’m sure we will be returning soon.

My wife and I have just returned from a wonderful few days in Hebden we rented a cottage next door to the Clarendon so spent most evenings after exploring the local areas in the Pub , the food is sublime and cooked with passion , if you like Game with a hint of French fine dining this place is for you , if game isn't your cup of tea then there is plenty of other delights to choose from , the beers are all really good also and the staff are all great especially the manager Josh who is a really welcoming chap , thank you Clarendon for making our stay in the Yorkshire Dales extra special will definitely be returning.

Popped in for a pot of tea after a walk down from Grassington so can’t comment anymore than on their brew which was very welcoming and refreshing after our trek! Intriguing sign outside saying they’d won the national game eating awards so mentioned this to the very engaging Aussie girl at the bar and she told us the background to this plus let us look at the menu! If we hadn’t had just had a big breakfast that morning we’d have stayed for lunch as the menu was sounded amazing - partridge, pheasant, duck & venison aplenty! We’ll definitely be back to eat there at some point!

Had a lovely meal at the Clarendon Prices have gone up over the year but quality food Only one gripe a charge of £11.15 for a glass of white wine seemed a bit pricey

We went to The Clarendon with friends for The Game tasting 6 course menu . It was unbelievably good . The chefs surpassed themselves . It was innovative , the flavours superb and beautifully presented . We all loved each course and there was a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant . The service was excellent also .

We have heard many things about this place, all of them being good! Both and myself & my partner love game, and with 'The Clarendon' recently winning an award for their game cookery, we couldn't think of a better place to go!! Let me tell you, we were not disappointed. I had the Partridge to start and then the Grouse for Mains.. both dishes were cooked to perfection. The 2 girls who were on shift serving were both brilliant aswell. Both friendly, smiley and very good at what they do! We will deffo be back and recommending this lovely little spot to all our friends !!!

Apparently my review was taken down as I’m not allowed to mention individual staff- Sad really because the establishment as a whole may be better than this particular staff member - I’ll try again. This place was just awful. I’ve never had a waitress/ bar staff behave in such a way. She was so snippy and unwelcoming. We are not sensitive by any means but good lord it was just awful. If you want to be patronized, talked down to and feel generally unwelcome, stop by. Or you could do yourself a favor and go to the tea room around the corner - The food is great and the staff are friendly and very welcoming.

Oh dear what a disappointment. 6 ladies of a certain age (I say this because it was insinuated we hadn't read the menu properly) quote 'oh dear should have maybe given you ladies more time' grrrr. Anyway my lamb a la carte was fine although think they could have maybe spared more caramilised onion there was half of a quarter. 2 of my friends had a mushroom option dish which was fairly sparse with food and didn't include a full mushroom. My friend said it was disappointing and was offered a side dish but at no time did the head of service come over to talk to her. We were brushed off basically. So just don't go unless you want a la carte with not much food. The main menu was fine.

My wife sat outside at a table and I went inside to look for a menu. I couldn’t see any on display. There was a lady serving a gentleman a drink at the bar, nobody else waiting. I was not acknowledged. I asked “excuse me, could you point me to the menus please “ the lady replied that she was “just serving this gentlemen then I would have her undivided attention”, in a tone that suggests I was rude to politely enquire about a menu. I replied smiling and said it was unlikely I’d need her undivided attention, thinking this might bring a smile. She then replied “well, perhaps some patience then” ! I said nothing, turned around and left. We had a lovely lunch at The Old Hall in Threshfield 5 minutes away. Staff there even enquired how they could help ! Terrible attitude. If only they had menus on display the lady wouldn’t have to get so annoyed that someone dare enquire after one. Avoid.

Me and my partner stayed here for 4 nights with our dog as a little break away. We had a slight issue with our room size on arrival but this was swiftly dealt with by staff and we were moved (we have a large dog). Our Main room was large, bright and airy, with a very large, comfortable bed. The only slight niggles were lack of plug sockets especially by the bed as only 2 the other side of room, noisy toilet (air flow system used), towel rail hanging off slightly and TV Ariel touch and go plus lack of lighting around mirrors for anyone that wears makeup you’ll understand. It would also be ideal to have an extra shelf in the bathroom and/or shower for your toiletries as only shelf is taken up with complimentary toiletries which is a nice touch but leaves no room for your own and blocks mirror. None of these are deal breakers of course just minor preferences and can be attributed to what is a very old building (1800/1900’s). The staff here are exceptional, especially Tess and Matt who couldn’t do enough for us and made us feel very welcome indeed. The bar area is quaint and relaxed with a good drinks and food selections. We ate a couple of times here and the food was exquisite. I do think the drinks are overpriced though coming in at £10.40 for a large glass of standard rose wine which is central London prices in Yorkshire which I struggled to get my head round, in all fairness we visited 5 villages/towns in the time we were there and all were charging roughly the same with a pint anywhere up to £6.50, as we were on holiday it didn’t really bother us but good to know if your on a budget. We visited Grassington, a lovely place a couple of miles up the round with a good locals feel, good selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Very pretty. Skipton town like any town with standard shops etc but worth a visit to the castle. There are various little villages we visited all dotted around but our favourite day out was Ingleton falls which is about an hours drive away and beautiful. 6 waterfalls round a 4 mile area. All in all we had a lovely break and ideal for walking/hiking enthusiasts, very dog friendly with rolling countryside in every direction. TIP - this is a very rural area with no local shops for newspapers etc, the closest shop is approximately couple of miles away

We are spoilt with great restaurants in Ilkley, but we’ve been planning to try the Clarendon inn for a while and definitely will be back soon! Certainly a cut above normal pub food , but in a relaxed non pretentious pub setting. Elderflower spritzer with their home made elderflower cordial was a great start. And hubby impressed by his pint of ale. What really sets it apart though is the quality of the locally sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes. Delicious trout tartar, a hearty roast beef with obviously well aged local beef and giant yorkshire pud. Followed by plum crumble & custard - perfect for a dismal wet Sunday afternoon. Impressive selection of red wine by glass. Can’t wait to come back for a good pie & chips after long walk at Grimwith reservoir.

Just happened across here on the way back from the Great Yorkshire Show, and what a find! Excellent food, top quality beautifully presented. It's not cheap but so not pub food! Just one minor question, why were we given side plates with a knife but nothing came to use them for? They got taken away after the main course. Bread might have been nice.

We were 3 couples who booked bed and breakfast for the weekend of the Macmillan Mighty Hike. Very difficult to find fault here! The welcome we received was fab. The rooms had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. As we had a taxi booked at 7am the staff organised cereal, fruit and toast for us to start our day. They do not normally do any breakfast until later. So extra thanks for that 😊 The food in the evening was outstanding. A small menu, but over the 2 night stay we all chose something different. No complaints about anything. All freshly cooked and well presented. Please do not hesitate to stay here if given the chance. We would definitely stay again. On a footnote.....extra special thanks to Tess who managed to grasp our sense of humour and just go with it! She made our stay even more pleasurable.

Absolutely fantastic food, love the locally sourced ingredients on the menu, service is fantastic with really friendly staff, I feel like I have to respond to the previous review I have just read. Where else would you be able to eat your own food at food establishment?? I feel that was an unfair review

We called in for drinks today sitting outside just before opening. One of us took out a sandwich whilst waiting for the friend to buy the lady who opened the pub came out waving a pointed finger at us and in a very loud voice yelled that this wasn’t a picnic area and we were NOT to eat our own food. That would have been acceptable if she had just told us in a polite way but to be so aggressive is not. We called the friend out telling him not to buy drinks and left. There would have been twenty other ramblers coming in for drinks but after telling them what happened they went elsewhere.

We booked the Clarendon for a couple of nights as a little "Get Away"! The welcome was excellent and the weather was glorious, so we enjoyed a couple of refreshing drinks on the terrace outside before walking down the vale to the River Wharfe suspension bridge. On returning we enjoyed a tradional roast dinner and another couple of drinks before settling in for the night. The room was spacious and clean and we slept well. The breakfast was amazing, using a lot of locally sourced ingredients and was cooked to perfection! During the day/afternoon we walked to Grassington and back (about 40 minutes each way & highly recommended). On the second evening we chose from the main menu. Each and every dish was delicious and generous. All in all it was a fantastic stay and the service was the perfect mix of friendly and professional. Therefore I have no hesitation in highly recommending The Clarendon.

Overpriced doing the large plates with hardly anything on them thing. £12 for 3 tempura prawns. Yes the food was nice but ridiculously small portions.

Came here for dinner on a recommendation from a local friend. Told there were lots of options for local game and meat. We were not disappointed. Everything was well presented and freshly prepared, the highlights being the local lamb and grouse main courses.I would definitely recommend this place.

After a morning exploring the Dales we came across s friendly sign - The Clarendon a very friendly pub with welcoming staff and a lovely lunch

We both had a trio of lamb dish for £22.50 each. We got about 5 green beens, a baked tomato, two very small pieces of very fatty lamb and a shepherd's pie with a circumference just bigger than a £2 coin.

We stayed at the Clarendon hotel for 5 nights. From the beginning to the end everything was perfect. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were very good and evening menu had a great choice. The staff were very polite and welcoming. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thank you to the chef for excellent food and thanks to the staff for your excellent service.

Visited this lovely pub a few times this week whilst holidaying in Hebden. Serving some lovely game dishes, venison, pheasant, grouse, and some pub classics too. I loved the food and returned twice to sample more. The flavours were delicious and the options quite different for me but I loved every aspect of each meal. The staff are so friendly too and there’s a nice choice of real ale there aswell.

We stayed here for an overnight stay while visiting the area for a couple of days walking.It was a perfect base to explore what the dales has to offer.The staff were friendly and attentive and Liz certainly was the hostess with the mostest,she looked after us so well and was happy to answer any questions even though she was rushed off her feet the majority of the time.The room (Hare)was clean,well appointed and was ideal for our stay with our small dog.We ate in the restaurant on the evening of our stay and both myself and my partners food was delicious.The pub had a lovely atmosphere with both locals and visitors.We would definitely recommend the Clarendon and we would certainly stay here again should we be in the area again.Thanks for a lovely stay. Lee & Mary

We were staying nearby and ate here the 3 nights of our stay. We loved it here, great atmosphere, lovely menu and friendly /efficient staff. Fish pie was incredible and fish n chips highly recommended. Would highly recommend. Thank you. Would definitely return if in the area.

We booked to eat here and were unimpressed with the food: both the quality and price. Sadly, we also thought that the pub had no atmosphere. The owner (?) walked into the pub without his mask during our July visit, which was extraordinary!Steak and ale pie had the thinnest pastry crust that I have ever seen stretched across the top of the container and the liquid inside the bowl was thin and not very appetising. To be fair the meat was tender, but there was not enough of it to justify the price (or fill the dish).The chips served with the pie were strangely hard at each end and certainly inedible. Peas were quite tasty!

We stayed here while attending a family wedding in the next village and from arriving to checking out we had the best stay. The staff couldn't do more for us, the room was a good size and had a very comfortable bed. The food was incredible too. We stayed for dinner on the Friday night and then had breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning and we just couldn't fault it. Would absolutely recommend to anyone and we will hopefully be back at some point.Thanks again for a great stay!!Katie&George.

Stayed for 5 nights, B&B. Great location for walking and seeing the dales. Skipton and Harrogate near by and beautiful village of Grassington short drive or easy walk along the river. 30mins from Bolton abbey and 45 mins from fewston. Food in pub good and great after a day's walking round. But book a table.

We purchased a meal at this hotel and it was fantastic. The best chips we have ever had. Staff were friendly and helpful. Situated in lovely village.

We have just returned from a night away at the Clarendon. We'd remembered it from driving past and thought it would make a good base for exploring the area (which is beautiful, by the way).The pub was still closed when we arrived, preparing to open for the evening, and the front door was opened with such a lovely smile of welcome. The staff were all wonderful, very friendly and attentive, and nothing was too much trouble. Typical old Yorkshire pub inside - we were taken to our room, 'The Pheasant', which was spotlessly clean and thoughtfully equipped. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had a good night's sleep after walking to Grassington and back along the river. We decided to have our evening meal here, having been tempted by the menu. The food was beautiful. My husband had the Onglet a l’echalote - yes, I did have to copy and paste! - French cut steak in a Bordelaise sauce with gratin Dauphinois and green vegetables and I opted for fish, chips and mushy peas, followed by creme brulee. All of it was excellent. My husband is also a fan of real ale and was pleased to find that the beers were well kept. He enjoyed Tim Taylor's Boltmaker and also a very good guest ale from Wensleydale Brewery. I sampled the extensive range of gins. We were both relieved to find that the Clarendon was observing strict hygiene and adhering to covid measures - now that we are starting to spend nights away again this is incredibly important to us. We felt very safe.We've found our new favourite pub with rooms.

Stayed over for the night as we were walking the nearby Malham Cove. Great food , brilliant room and well decorated and cosy. Very clean and tidy with friendly staff.wjole experience was Relaxed and friendly .. value for money ..

This was our second visit to the Clarendon and once again the food was delicious. Plenty of room for the dog to settle down whilst we ate too which was a bonus. Not too busy but looks like things hopefully building up to pre-Covid levels. Good atmosphere.

Not the greatest looking pub which is a shame because the food & service is absolutely first class. Our waitress was just lovely & the food was excellent. Well done Clarendon, hopefully we will be back.

Booked in for lunch today. Three of us picked from the set menu, (there was a choice of four starters, four main courses and three desserts), and one went a la carte, the food was delicious. The food looked stunning when it arrived and the taste lived up to the looks. Great table service even though it became very busy with indoor diners and outside customers. We will be back.

Visited again once they reopened ,welcome and fire were warm ...food was superb portions plenty big enough we couldn't eat a dessert .Call in this place deserves to succeed

Staying at a nearby cottage we decided to try the Clarendon. Good choice. Impressed by the starters (oxtail and partridge) followed by mains of beef and venison. Friendly warm service and lovely food. We’ve booked to come back on Thursday 😊😊😊

Dropped in for a 6pm evening meal. Food was fab, especially the steak pie which was enough to feed a small village. The menu was varied and all the dishes high quality. Obviously a great chef running the show. Staff were attentive and delightful. Highly recommended!

Booked for the Friday and came back Sunday too. We have eaten at many of the local pubs and thought the food was excellent here - gammon, fish & chips and Sunday dinner. Great beer - Clarendon ale - and friendly service.

Popped in for pub grub but the main menu was so appealing we decided to eat from that and the quality of the food surpassed the description on the menu. Lovely fresh ingredients, unpretentious Enviroment, They also offered most of their wine list in carafes, which meant we were able to change our wine with our courses

We visited Hebden during July / August 2020, staying in a local privately rented Cottage for a few nights. After driving 300 miles from Bristol, we came upon the Clarendon Hotel and it was very welcome after 6 hours in the Car! I have to say, from the outset, the service, hospitality and recommendations we received from Lionel and the team were absolutely FIRST CLASS. The quality of Drinks available was superb - especially with the team laying on Table Service - Lionel was even gracious enough to recommend a good walk for us the very next morning - which really made our trip more enjoyable.We returned in the evening for a hearty meal - which was superb in every way and, on our last evening, we took part in the Sunday night quiz. Only let down by the 5 hour trip back to Bristol on the Monday morning.Sincerely, we fell in love with this place - I suggest YOU do too! RECOMMENDED!

What a great find. Lionel and his team did a great job and the latest review that it is not COVID secure is nonsense - all deep cleaned, hand sanitisation averywhere, table service and screen at the bar etc. etc.Great, friendly service - couldn't do enough for us, and food was fantastic. Yorkshire produce with a French twist - way above average pub food for pub prices. I had duo of rabbit followed by roast grouse and it was amazing.Would definitely come back again.

Attractive building from the outside, but inside looks like any other pub. Don’t be fooled by that since the food is far from standard pub food. They have many creative dishes on the menu and they didn’t disappoint. Portions aren’t large so you can easily enjoy a three course meal. It’s a friendly welcoming place. The bit I didn’t enjoy was the bill, but you get what you pay for.

I've been a regular here for years, the food is incredible! Lionel and his team are outstanding, every item on the menu is delicious (even if you don't normally like a particular food!) It is a favourite among locals and from people travelling from further afield. They have pub classics as well as more up-market dishes at very good prices considering the high quality. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, great for anyone visiting the Dales, they welcome walkers and dogs too. The service is great, and a fab selection of drinks too. During Covid times, there is hand sanitiser as soon as you walk in, they book tables in advance which are all well-spaced apart, and they have plenty of outdoor seating. I've stayed in the rooms here too - they are super cosy, with soft bedding and beautiful views. I honestly can't recommend this restaurant & hotel enough!

In spite of all the supply/staffing challenging COVID and lockdown must had thrown up, the Clarendon continues to serve up great food to happy customers. In particular, grouse (shot locally the previous day) was absolutely delicious, and a dish of local trout in a heavenly lobster sauce/soup was among the best things I've ever tasted. The service is brilliant – friendly and very knowledgeable, hugely reassuring if you need to avoid certain ingredients due to allergies or other issues. Really interesting, well-priced wines, too. It's a lovely spot just for a quiet pint, as well - the Clarendon still feels like a "proper" pub, in spite of being such a top-notch eatery. My favourite Dales pub.

Ideal location for walks in Wharfedale. A very friendly pub atmosphere with comfortable rooms and a pleasant outdoor beer garden. The food is outstanding. Locally sourced meat, especially game and fish, with delicious sauces. A most enjoyable break.

On holiday in Dales. Sunday lunch visit. Great pigeon starter and game is a speciality here. Roast beef pink and gorgeous. Sunday lunch can be hit or miss. This is hit all the way. All of us stuffed, satisfied and unable to contemplate dessert. Good wine list. Lovely, friendly staff meeting Covid-restrictions but still making you welcome.

We've stayed at The Clarendon before so our expectations are always high - we weren't disappointed. The chef/patron has refreshed the public rooms during lock-down, refurbished the bedrooms and added a couple of new ones. Our room was spotless and fully prepared to cope with the new Covid rules. In fact the whole place is up to spec in that regard. You can eat fantastic food either inside or in the new marquee at the front of the hotel. I'm a big Tetleys fan and I'm pleased to say that it's beautifully kept. Didn't try the other cask ales but they all looked in great condition.There's some great walks straight out of the front door. The staff know the area and are very keen to help in any way.I was fascinated by the menu which is built on using local produce - even giving the name of the local farm suppliers. It's really good to know what you're eating. No corners cut at The Clarendon

My wife and I stayed in July.if you are looking for a traditional Yorkshire pub/Hotel, this is it. We visit 2 or 3 times a year. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. The bar is full of friendly local people and has a great selection of real ales. The food is excellent. And what can you say about the massive Yorkshire breakfast. Produce is sourced locally; that's a major plus for me.This is a wonderful friendly place right in the heart of the Dale's. I cannot recommend it enough.

Fantastic food, friendly service, good beer felt safe and secure wirmth measures in place. Also enjoyed the fact that the Government paid for half my meal.

Mediocre food at best, dirty pub with dog hair and no Covid secure procedures in place for the staff and no PPE. Food undercooked and sent back. Bad experience unfortunately and doesn’t live up to the reviews or accolades!

We have just got back from a 2 night weekend break with friends to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary . We were booked in for dinner Friday night the quality of the food was so good we booked for Saturday night as well. Not surprising the chefs have won numerous awards. Two of the best meals we have tasted. Most ingredients were locally sourced, The plates were well presented and competitively priced. The staff were exceptional, very helpful, welcoming & friendly led by Lionel. The Breakfasts were delicious, quality ingredients, generous portions and plenty of choice. Some items had been removed from the rooms due to covid, but they were both clean, comfortable and well furnished. A big thankyou to you all, see you for New Year eve bash.

I was lucky enough to book a surprise few nights away in beautiful Hebden for my partner's birthday. Thanks to the fantastic service, outstanding food and lovely room we couldn't have wished for a more perfect getaway. The owner, Lionel, went over and above to help me arrange surprise flowers for the room and was a lovely host throughout. The rest of the staff were friendly and helpful too, making us feel instantly at home.The pub itself was wonderful, it is obviously still much loved and used by the local community as a true 'country pub', but for us the outstanding quality of the food made us feel we were dining in a swanky city restaurant. It was instantly obvious why The Clarendon and it's chefs have won so many awards. We ate here both nights and were blown away by the food. Two of the tastiest meals I have ever eaten, locally sourced and perfectly presented.The breakfasts were generous and also delicious, again clearly made using locally sourced, quality ingredients.The room, whilst having some things removed due to Covid Guidance, was charming, clean and comfortable, retaining it's country feel with views over the gorgeous local scenery. We would definitely stay here again, and have even talked about making the 2.5 hour round trip just to eat here one evening.I rarely write reviews, but had such a wonderful time at The Clarendon that I felt obliged to pass on my compliments and thanks to Lionel and all the staff. I'm really going to struggle to top this next year though.On a side-note, the weather was dry so our boots didn't get muddy. If they had though, we wouldn't have been offended at all taking them off to prevent the carpets being ruined unlike the handful of people leaving bad reviews for being politely asked to do something that seems like common sense to me.

We had a delicious meal here. Food is plentiful and well priced. They also have a good range of drinks. Staff are welcoming and attentive.

Stayed for one night with our dog. Lovely room, amazing food, evening, breakfast & Sunday Lunch! Staff all very helpful. Fabulous walking location.

We came here for dinner and were blown away by how fantastic the food was, the great wine choice and the really friendly environment and people. We really consider ourselves very lucky to have found it. Amazing, thanks!

Just got back from a gorgeous few days staying in this quaint village and have got to mention the local pub we went each night for food. The warm friendly welcome and excellent menu choice made it difficult to decide but for me once the special was mentioned ‘their own fish pie’ and have got to say it was mouth watering soo much so we went back next night and I had the same. We would highly recommend you visit and sample the quality of the food and friendliness that welcomes you.

We’re delighted that we recently stumbled across this local friendly pub when sheltering from the floods. We received a very warm welcome from the staff at the Clarendon and enjoyed a fantastic meal. We’ve since returned a a couple of times - the food is amazing, the wine list is excellent and there’s always a good atmosphere.

We called in for a drink and food - a party of 10 on a very wet day. We were NOT made to feel welcome. Boots to be taken off at the door, snapped at for stoking the fire, stuffy atmosphere. Not what you’d expect from a country pub. My advice is go to the lovely licensed tea room opposite or bypass and walk on for a mile or so for one of the friendly pubs in Grassington. Clearly only want fine diners.

We stayed in Hebden for three nights and ate in here every evening. The food was sensational. The staff are absolutely lovely. Great atmosphere and also very dog-friendly.

We went for an evening meal here as a family of 5. All but 1 of the meals were delicious! Well presented and nice decent sized portions. However one of us ordered the lamb. This came out not as expected. It was more of a fine dining dish (ie beautifully presented but small) and served with a bowl of boiled veg. Just not in keeping with the rest of the meals. The person who ordered the lamb felt that for the money, they hadn’t got what they paid for. Just a little bit of constructive criticism for the managers .... if you are going to serve fine dining dishes then that’s great (but a bowl of boiled veg doesn’t suffice) as is serving good traditional pub food. But you can’t mix the two together. Four of us sat at the table with decent sized pub dishes and one person sat with a tiny fine dining dish and a bowl of boiled veg (very miss matched) It just didn’t make sense really. Plus the poor individual who had the fine dining dish left still hungry. I would have put this as a 4-5 star eatery as most of us enjoyed our meals. However, as one of our party left unsatisfied I feel we can only award 3 stars. Keep to the traditional pub grub in future as that’s what you do best.

Went here for dinner and what a treat we had!The menu was full of choices to meet every dietary need. The local game was heavily featured as it was shooting season. I had the wild duck and it was superb, wife had fish and chips and raved about them as well( and she ‘s a Yorkshire lass who knows her fish and chips!)Family friend had steak pie which was stuffed full of lean beautifully braised meat. Vegetables nicely done. Great wine list to accompany your meal.Couldn’t manage desserts......but meal for three about £100.00 including nearly 2 bottles of wine. Excellent

Visited twice whilst staying in Conistone-20 min.drive away. Food excellent-specials include pheasant,grouse,duck and partridge. Staff very friendly.Good ambience. Timothy Taylor Boltmaker was good.Definitely recommend.

we stayed 2 nights over last weekend and we simply couldn't fault the place, great food, great staff and comfortable roomsdinner was very busy and good job we were told to book at breakfast as the place was packedoverall a great weekend at the Clarendon!Thank you we will be back!!!

We had 2 evening meals here whilst visiting the Dickensian Christmas market in Grassington. The first evening our meal, which was chosen from the ‘Specials’ menu, was well presented and delicious. The service was good. Unfortunately, the 2nd evening was really quite poor. It was more than half an hour before our table was cleared and wiped and our orders taken. We expected it to be as good as the previous evening but when our food eventually arrived, both our meals were only luke warm and the portion of vegetables to share between the 2 of us was tiny. We told the waiter when he came to clear our plates but he didn’t seem interested and certainly didn’t apologise. It wasn’t cheap, so for what we paid, we were very disappointed and will most likely choose one of the other eateries in the area next time. What a shame.

We booked a table for an evening meal, and the barman instantly spotted who we were (despite the bar being very busy) and guided us to our table and offered to take our drinks order.The food looked appetising when it arrived. Four of us had the pheasant, which was very nice, if not a huge portion, and the roast potatoes were scrummy. One of our group was vegetarian, and chose the 'cassoulet'. This was rather disappointing, being just a pile of beans and vegetables, which was not served in a cassoulet pot. I guess it doesn't translate well into a vegetarian dish.We were served two small bowls of cauliflower, cabbage and carrots for five of us. The barman took pity on us and found us another bowl of veg, and gave the vegetarian a tiny ramekin of dauphinoise potatoes.We weren't really bowled over by the meal but it was adequate (and therefore quite pricey for what we had). The staff were friendly, and overall we enjoyed our visit.

I have been very fortunate to previously work in hospitality and enjoy some fine dinning experiences, and this charming pub with accommodation is right up there.The restaurant currently has 1 AA rosette, well based on my experience if this was served in London it would be 3 and Michelin would be knocking on the door. The first night the Venison was simply stunning and second night the lamb, one of the best I have had in a very long time.Lionel and his team have created a highly affordable truly exceptional menu that suits all tastes and budgets.As a team we stayed in the village for 2 nights and the pub was our hub. I was fortunate enough to stay in the hotel, beautifully presented room with all the comfortable extras that you would associate with a 4 - 5 star hotel.I would highly recommended that you check this great pub, restaurant and accommodation out.

I am so disappointed about our visit here

turned up without a booking on Monday night and we had to wait over an hour to be seated!

Went twice during third week of Sept. Visited three years ago when first under new management, & most impressed. This time round, it was painfully understaffed both visits. As so often the case in catering industry, you feel the management have lost enthusiasm & left overworked staff to pick up pieces. The first time we visited, on a Monday night, there were 3 employees trying to run bar, restaurant & cater for overnight guests. Our drinks were forgotten, main course turned up with no veg, & dessert menu never arrived. Second visit not much better.Advice to owners; stop worrying about your next venture, & concentrate on making this one the best around, you can't do everything!

I have to say the food was excellent and the wine was a good quality. The price was responsible. The atmosphere in the pub was very good however the local(regulars) were hogging the bar and the language was a little course at times also there was a dog yapping with no attempt by the owner to shut it up. I was not the only customer that found this annoying. I would go again I like the place.

Food portions small and "All food locally sourced" does not mean that it is good for the environment or kind to the animals.

We had originally booked to eat at the Clarendon on one evening of our 9 days in the area. We returned 4 times and were never disappointed. The quality of the food was outstanding (and yes, kale was the veg that appeared most evenings). The service from the staff matched the food in terms of friendliness, attentiveness and overall desire to ensure that we had a great evening. The chef knows how to prepare and cook game and although we never tried it, the fish and chips received great reviews from other people. Tried Yorkshire wine but preferred the local ales - of which they had a good selection. The portions were large (truly a bucket of rhubarb crumble) and we never left without feeling happy, satisfied and wanting to return again, and again. Sincere thanks to all.

I found the food excellent and the accommodation exactly what you would expect of a country pub. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. There was a wide range of real ales and wine. I will definitely be visiting again.

Enjoyed another lovely meal at the Clarendon with three friends who all praised the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff. The owner is particularly proud of the amount of ingredients which are sourced within a couple of miles of the pub.

When we want great value, great service and FAB Food, we go to The Clarendon. The food is locally sourced, they use local farms, fisheries and the moors for their ingredients and use them to their maximum flavor, there is a fantastic selection of dishes which we love.

Menu states: "The Clarendon has been the home of the Hebden Ghyll shoot since 1812; we continue to this day to support our local shoot." When we booked our room I never realised this and I believe that intensive grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. I therefore felt trapped in another time when I became aware that this place supported it and I hardly slept a wink. All food locally sourced does not mean that it is good for the environment or kind to the animals.

Visited this place three times last week. The only place to eat if staying in Hebden in the evening. That is the only reason we ate there. First two meals overpriced pub grub. Third visit awful, vegetables for two included one medium sized potato cut into four pieces. I thought this was food shortage due to Brexit. When the guy asked if everything was OK,i pointed out the veg situation. He did offer us some more which we took even then the kale was so tough I spat it out. Our plate for this meal was £16 each. This was overpriced, woman next to us had rabbit, this looked like a few bones on a plate at£20 I was glad that I never ordered that.The irony is that rabbits can be see 50yards from their carpark. If you want to be fleeced go to this pub.

Loved this pub so much we ate there twice during our 3 night mini break. Every dish we had was delicious and excellent value. Some interesting local specialities on the menu as well....may just have to return to try them. Good range of beers & wine.

Mitten in der Landschaft in einem kleinen Ort gibt es einen Pub mit kompetentem und freundlichem Personal. Nicht nur aufgrund der Nähe zu unserer Ferienwohnung waren wir in einer Urlaubswoche drei Mal dort. Es wird gutes Pub Food zu einem annehmbaren Preis angeboten. Besonders empfehlenswert ist der Crumble mit Custard als Nachtisch. Dafür etwas Aufnahmekapazität einberechnen.

Great Inn, Friendly people, great food & ales....Accomodation not brilliant...Stayed 2 nights, Great Food, Good Location, Really Friendly People in the Dales. Bathroom Too Small, Woodchip on All walls.....Can hear music from bar All the time, Altho you go down to the Bar & It's not too loud...

Stayed just around the corner. Well used pub/restaurant by locals and tourists. Visited a number of times and got a friendly welcome with well kept beer. Had evening meal twice during our stay. Chef/Patron has worked across Europe in Michelin starred restaurants and this shows in the quality and presentation of the food. Normal pub prices and very reasonable. Menu focusses on game/local produce but pub classics and vegetarian menu are also available.

It was Bank Holiday Sunday and it was 28 degrees. We were looking to find somewhere nice for a quiet drink in the Yorkshire Dales and originally planned to visit Grassington.

Stumbled across this pub on the way to Northumberland

We visited the Clarendon on Saturday evening for a meal and the quality of food across all three courses was excellent, a great range of different meats available.

Popped in when passing through and we were warmly welcomed. Both had a delicious meal, local chicken, fresh vegetables with a blue cheese crumble. Absolutely delicious.

3 night stay in a friendly country pub in the beautiful surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We were pleasantly surprised to find a menu with the usual pub favourites but also a selection of unusual and delicious dishes cooked by expert chefs. The landlord is French and his passion for fresh local produce and making all the elements in his kitchen produces high quality dishes. I loved the warm sourdough bread and the game dishes. I recommend a room at the back of the pub if you want quiet as the road can be busy. Dogs are welcome.

Had a great one night stay at the Clarendon. Friendly welcome, comfortable room with tea and coffee, tv and en-suite with shower, and some excellent food and drink. Good range of ales (especially the pubs Clarendon pale ale) and wines, and some great food - check out the crab starter( the best I've ever had), lovely pheasant and a root veg crumble which is very different but very tasty.

We had heard that the Clarendon had built up a reputation recently and decided to call in on our way home. We both had one of the specials, in this case the pheasant with pickled cabbage and duck fat roasted potatoes. Very good value and well presented.

Hotel staff friendly and helpful, food good well above average for pub food. Good selection of drinks. We paid for a superior double with shower, if this is what we got I am glad I had the upgrade, because the shower room was very small and not easy to dry yourself after having a shower. Other than that well done Clarendon.

Found this pub, by total accident.. the food was fantastic. I’m surprised that we were able to get a table without making a reservation. My starter of pheasant was amazing, smoked breast, terrine and liver pate which was exquisite. The roast sirloin of beef was excellent served either pink or well done, it was tender enough to be cut with a butter knife. The roast pork was delicious and a children’s portion was good value, as was the Sunday 2 course. A good selection of wine, the Malbec was perfect. Will go again, worth the travel from Leeds!

We booked for evening meal and explained my wife is a wheelchair user, when we arrived and discovered a step into the restaurant we were worried but the owner and staff are experienced and between us we got into the restaurant where a suitable table was reserved. The menu is varied with “pub type meals” and some other much more interesting items.