The Cover Bridge Inn in Richmondshire

What a lovely country pub with loads of friendly locals, welcoming open fire. Easy parking and excellent food and beer!

A beautiful old world type pub with many interesting original features. We called without booking for Sunday lunch. We were met by very welcoming and friendly bar staff and a blazing real fire. Lunch was competitively priced and delicious. Well cooked beef with crispy fat, at least six veg all perfectly cooked, yorkshire and roast potatoes. We all three has the same and thoroughly enjoyed it. We would go again.

Out walking & found by chance this venue. Popped in for a pint & decided to stay for some lunch. Lunch was well presented & tasty. Staff were helpful and friendly with the whole visit being a positive experience. We’ll pop back when next in area.

The best home made food! We had a cheese soufflé and steak pies, both absolutely delicious, sadly no room for a pudding. Also it’s the friendliest pub, the locals all chatted to us and even gave us some pheasant breasts to take home foc. Proper unspoilt pub with roaring log fire so do not expect farrow and ball makeover, but all the better for it in our opinion (and believe me we have been in a lot of made over pubs!)

Six of us called in for a couple of drinks on a walk from Middleham. Lovely welcome from delightfully friendly staff and perfect pints of Timothy Taylors Landlord. Serious food envy seeing the party alongside us being served with pies, sausages, fish and chips etc though we only intended to stop for a drink (several tables were booked for a wake and the lady behind the bar apologised that the kitchen would already be too busy to offer us lunch). A truly lovely little pub!

Stayed overnight in the motorhome. Good choice of beers, excellent food will definitely be back, staff very friendly

My reservation lost. Not bothered their mistake, Felt a total inconvenience, begrudgingly given table in dirty dark corner with time limit. Sunday roast disgusting, veg not as staff said. Beef wafer thin, pink, red an blood oozing. Potatoes so hard knife wouldn’t cut, Yorkshire pud not fresh cooked soggy, squashed In cauliflower cheese. Plate and food stone cold. Eventually managed to ask for hot gravy. No point in complaining staff too busy chat with locals hogging bar space. Run by amateurs. Cancelled my booking for family meal following week. Its dirty, staff scruffy, lousy food, unfriendly and I’m local, don’t bother

We have been coming to this pub since 2009 and have never had a bad meal…the food was always delicious 😋 However, new owners have taken over and this was the first time we have visited since. On our arrival we noticed all the tables had been reserved barring one in the corner which we promptly sat at as lots of other people were coming in. We explained to the girl behind the bar that we’d been trying to phone all morning to book a table but there was no answer. She just shrugged her shoulders and didn’t really explain why, however we heard them chatting amongst themselves and the word hangover was mentioned..say no more! We’d just sat down when one of the bar staff walked over and plonked a reserved sign in front of us.. we were then told there was a table near the fire that was spare. It was a tiny table right next to the entrance to the dining room so people were walking past constantly which I didn’t like as we had our two small poodles with us. My chair was directly next to the fire.. which I’m pleased to say was not roaring or I’d have roasted! My partners food arrived first, he’d ordered the roast beef dinner which looked okay, my steak pie arrived about 5 minutes later. It was awful 😣 the veg, though nicely cooked was stone cold.. the chips were pale limp and greasy and the pie.. well, the pastry was the thinest I’d ever seen and it was barely cooked on the top and completely raw at the bottom, the steak inside was bland, fatty and tasteless in a pale watery gravy much like what was in the jug on the side of my plate. My partner said his beef was thin as paper, plus his veggies, what little he got were cold too. Such a disappointment, we used to absolutely love this pub, but we won’t be returning nor would I recommend it to anyone else

Been here many times over the years to enjoy their home cooking and particularly their homemade steak pies. This seems to have now stopped and been replaced with a tasteless shop bought tin foil pie and smaller portions. Such a shame. From a wonderful place to come and eat, to a standard pub meal, probably won't be back.

Great traditional pub and super dog friendly - great real ales on the bar, everybody was really friendly and inside the pub has been left alone as it was years ok - we sat outside and it was really nice

I particularly like the hot shot chicken parma with chips, salad and mayo covered in cheese costing £13.50. The "hot" is the chilli. It goes even better with the Dinga - Dinga real ale at 4% volume which has fruity hops and costs £4.05. Sadly the barrel ran dry when I was there so had to switch to an alternative. Car park is opposite the pub and you have to cross the road to get there so beware traffic including farm machinery. Kitchen open Monday to Sunday 12:00 to 21:00. We dined in the snug and at one point we were the only ones without the obligatory dog, also young children were present, try not to trip over either. The gents toilets are outside and at the rear. Lift the handle not the plate on the entrance door. Genuine country pub selling real ale, well worth a visit.

Locals pub, pub grub, low prices, could do with a refit, would not visit again but food ok bit basic, a lot of fried food, very casual locals pub, more drinkers pub

The two of us fancied a night away in the Dales and this didn’t disappoint. It’s a lively, atmospheric pub with friendly and welcoming staff and an inviting and cosy interior. We had a pleasant lunch of ham sandwiches, served with fresh salad and crisps. Hubby was more than happy with the wide choice of local draught beers and ciders. I’m a gin and tonic drinker and the array of local gins was impressive too. We ate dinner here and they offer well cooked traditional pub food, consisting of homemade steak pie, fish and chips, curry and pasta dishes and steaks as well as a good choice of desserts too. The accommodation didn’t disappoint. We had a twin doggy friendly room overlooking the beer garden. Immaculately clean, crisp white bedding, white fluffy towels and a more than adequate en suite. Hearty breakfast in the morning too. There are some great walks nearby and some lovely villages to visit a short distance away. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we look forward to returning.

Stopped here on the way back from the 3 peaks. Staff friendly. Good outside dining next to the river. Over 10 taps of beers, lagers & cider. Food prompt, tasty and good value. If you’re in a camper van you can stop over in the car park too (no facilities just beautiful view). Definitely recommend.

Beautiful location, all the food we ordered was excellent but a special mention for the steak pie which was the best we've had in a long while, pastry and filling delightful. Home made chips perfectly cooked as was everything else. Only disappointed that we were too full to try the very temtping deserts. A great selection of beers and ciders. The Inn is old, characterful and charming with a very pretty garden leading down to the river. Musical instruments gave a clue that evenings there must be great fun. Dogs very welcome. Great atmosphere, staff friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

Top notch service & good pub grub! Very reasonably priced & large portions. Chips are also homemade! Linen tablecloths in the dining room too, just lovely all round!

A friendly pub right by the river, great to pop into whilst walking in the area or for drinks/meal at the end of the day. We enjoyed evening drinks and returned the next day for a meal when we tired and hungry after a days...

Had a great late lunch on a Thursday in half term. Pub was recommended by a local horse trainer and we were delighted to try it. Small, cosy pub rooms, with roaring fire and it was busy with walkers and their dogs. We were told...

Second time here after a previous fairly poor visit to give benefit of the doubt with it being a very local pub restaurant to my sisters house. Not changed a bit. We called to check there was space for us which we were assured there...

We are regular visitors to this superb pub and its outstanding ales and hospitality, however, what we found to be the best steak pie for miles around has now been ruined by the addition of mushrooms - and a lot of them! Yes there are...

Fabulous Pub Lovely cozy pub. Food fantastic (and I’m hard to please). Millie the landlady is lovely and nothing too much trouble. Can’t wait to return

Amazing ham, egg, chips and peas. The cut of meat was the highest quality and freshly cooked. Lovely cosy pub with a crackling fire on a cold Dec day. Recommended.

Arrived after a foggy walk by the river with my dog. Warm and welcoming with lovely fires and lovely people working there. I had the steak pie (again!) and they very kindly cooked a couple of sausages for my dog. And gave her loads of...

Revisited the Cover Bridge yesterday, accompanied by two friends who had heard tales of the pub but never been. I used to live in the area and frequented it regularly. I was delighted to see that the place is exactly the same as I remember...

A one nights stay at this lovely Old pub! To say the place is sited middle of knowhere, it was a busy lil place! Cracking atmosphere, with a roaring fire A most enjoyable weekend was had. Room was small, clean with a comfortable double bed....

We thought we had reached The Forbidden Corner as we could not negotiate the front door catch. However many must have had the same experience as there was a notice advising us what to do - lift the back plate not the latch!!. But it...

I don't normally write reviews but I was impressed by the staff. It was very busy but they went out of their way to be helpful and seemed concerned to provide a high level of service. The food, fish and chips, was also excellent, washed...

Stayed for 2 nights in the middle of a heat wave. The plan was to spend 2 days fly fishing but due to the low water level and the heat, the fishing wasn’t great. But day tickets can be purchased from the hotel and I’m...

Lovely people and lovely food. We both had steak. Fillet steak was cooked to perfection. Good quality meat .Definitely a place to visit. Staff friendly and helpful. Thank you 😊

We stayed for 2 nights . The staff went out of their way to make us welcome. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The food was amazing- their chef has a way with a steak 😊- my partner had a steak pie, which he said...

Had eaten and called in for a drink here several times in the past and had enjoyed . . Booked a table for 4 of us . No welcome or even a greeting . Staff more interested in tapping on their phones . Table dirty...

Popped in at lunchtime.A family meet up.Two of us had steak pie which was quite simply delicious and piping hot.The food quantity was generous.Husband had the gammon and was also delicious.The service was excellent.Lovely pub, roaring fire, excellent food, what more could you want.Oh,very reasonably...

Stayed just after Easter and had a wonderful time. Steve and his family are first class hosts and the staff are excellent. Everyone was welcoming and friendly and although the accommodation is basic, it was spotlessly clean. The food was out of this world and...

When we complained… it was the young lady’s attitude and tone that made us cancel our second nights stay. We have to say the owner next morning on hearing of our cancellation was empathetic and was pleasant. It was unfortunate for we all lost out....

Lovely friendly pub - good beers and other Drinks Food is nice too and vegetarians catered for Nice garden by the river - dogs very welcome

I only stayed here for one night, but would’ve quite happily stayed for many more. For a solo traveller it was exceptional value for money. Very polite and helpful owners who made me feel very welcome. The room, although quite small, was very clean and...

Called into the Coverbridge Inn today for a few pints of real ale and a meal. Expecting to see Nick behind the bar but learned that he's retired now . The new owners were very welcoming with the same amount of beers on offer. We...

Stopped for lunch whilst on a walk in the area and had a decent experience on the whole. A friendly guy at the bar, the fires were on and it was a cosy atmosphere. Good food, which was very decently priced, and had the 'Steak...

Food was terrible complained,a little bit more gravy and stuffing added ..still terrible..husbands lasagne was bone dry.. all around piss poor effort

Lovely comforting atmosphere with very welcoming staff. Very good at recommending drinks and very high customer satisfaction. 5 star!

Delicious food served piping hot and all freshly cooked. We had pie and chips and beef/pork sandwiches with chips and blue sauce. Absolutely delicious so tasty and all at a reasonable price. We were met with a warm welcome and roaring fire. The place is...

My friend and I revisited this pub 3rd November 2021 after a 6 months break. The pub has new owners from the South of Watford Gap!!! Really lovely chap ( wife n/a due to new baby), can't do enough for visitors. Excellent choice of beers,...

We were made to feel very welcome by the Landlord and service. Food was great and at an easy price for the 4 of us. Log fire went down a treat and my daughter loved the swing out the back by the River. Looking forward...

Just enjoyed a fabulous stay at The Cover Bridge Inn. Warm welcome, great food, comfy bed and fantastic breakfast; especially the award winning sausages which are sourced locally from Masham. Will definitely be heading back for another stay in the not too distant future.

I visited for a couple of days during the lovely last weekend of September and felt happier than a dog sticking it's head out of a moving car window. Fantastic home-cooked pies, and a Desperate Dan Sunday lunch washed down by great choices of Landlord,...

We are regular visitors to Wensleydale, and enjoy good food. My husband and I arrived at the Cover Bridge Inn on a Wednesday evening. It took the staff over 5 minutes to acknowledge us. We sat with our dog in the bar which was cramped...

Stayed for 2 nights last week, just me and my dog. I've stayed a few times here and I'm glad to say that new owners Steve & Millie have made a great start by keeping the Cover Bridge as it was - a traditional dales...

Happy friendly staff - delicious food and a great traditional pub - would recommend and revisit every time when in the area

A totally traditional local Inn serving some excellent beers. We were pleased we had booked for an early evening meal as most tables were taken. The main courses came promptly and were really hot, and very generous in size. Lemon sponge pud was very good,...

This has got to be the best pub grub in the country. Just had the gammon and eggs and you need a Desperate Dan appetite to eat this delicious food

Expect a wonderful welcome from friendly, courteous, professional, efficient staff, who really want you to be there! Everything is unchanged over many years, olde worlde and quaint - but is spotlessly clean, especially the bedrooms of which there are only three, nicely appointed and comfortable....

Stayed for four nights while cycling in the dales. Hosts Steve and millie were excellent best breakfast i have had for a long time, all home cooked food steak pie was simply amazing. Beer selection was brilliant i love my real ales and these were...

Don't expect frills or fancily named menus. Don't expect bijou dining and arty-farty decor. Don't expect toffee-nosed staff and condescending waitresses. Rather expect the warmest of welcomes, the most fabulous food, speedily served and piping hot and as friendly an atmosphere as any provided by...

We called for lunch after walking by the river. All three of us had the pie and chips and all three of us thought it was brilliant. The pie had great pastry and the meat filling was tender and tasty. The chips were perfect and...

Under new management after Nick's retirement, but nothing has changed. Still good well cooked wholesome food, the best cooked breakfast in the country and, of course, excellent beer. Best wishes to Steve and Millie for a long and successful future in this gem of an...

Walked to the pub from Rievaulx Abbey. Lovely walk. The pub is cute, nice place and friendly staff. The food was distinctly average. No vegan options, which is poor for 2021! The vegan in our party ended up with chips and beans, which had to...

Never disappointed with the lovely food and even more lovely staff. Whether the Inn is your goal or you are just passing by, park up in their car park on the opposite side of the road and have yourself a real treat. Always good quality...

Was out in the Dales, wanted somewhere near a river so Max the Scotty could have somewhere to paddle. Amazing how few pubs in the Dales are near a river. Anyways, rang and booked a table, stopped off at Marske bridge for a play in...

Lovely traditional pub with pretty beer garden and real fire inside. Very warm welcome to us and our dogs.

Old fashioned boozer with decent choice of drinks.Bar staff very helpful and friendly. Had dinner one evening and was good old fashioned stodge,good for the soul. Worth a visit,lovely open fire too.

Wow - Just love this place. we visited last winter and enjoyed Pie and Chips sat by a roaring open fire, We jumped at the chance to return and it did not disappoint again. We ordered the steak pie and it was AMAZING, once again...

Visited the Cover Bridge Inn as the mid-point on our circular walk from The Saddle Room. After venturing from Middleham Castle down to the River Cover, we walked along the river edge to the Cover Bridge Inn for lunch. Nick and his team welcomed us...

Can't argue .... the food was fab! Drinks in the garden the previous day felt Covid safe... one way system through pub, hatch to order if drinking in the garden so no need to go in, derails taken etc. Meal tonight totally different. No masks...

We enjoyed a meal one evening but also enjoyed a drink in the well laid outside garden with beautiful flowers next to a babbling river.

We booked ahead and we were not disappointed. We both had the ‘famous’ ham and eggs meal which was very tasty and good value. Recommended.

Old traditional pub with a good choice of beers but as we were there late morning we had coffee. Oh dear, it was instant and weak. Disappointing. My husband did have a half of bitter which was good. Covid secure. A few more signs needed...

We did a family walk and stopped at the Cover Bridge for lunch, the landlord and staff were very friendly and the service was exceptional. There was a choice of local brewery beers which we thoroughly enjoyed and these went well with the exceptional meal...

We live in Ripon and my sister in laws told to come..( they are from Rotherham) they said the gammon egg and chips were best they have had.. they were not wrong, excellent but if your not a big eater please ask for a small...

First visit to a pub in nearly 4 months and the first day that the Cover Bridge Inn had resumed serving food. This is a lovely friendly proper pub with a good selection of well kept real ale. Social distancing measures are in place and...

We’ve been to the Coverbridge Inn as in a couple and with friends for drinks and for meals numerous times and have never been disappointed. The welcome has always been warm and the food excellent and real value for money. Good selection of beers and...

Having read such great reviews about and heard stories of large portions of food we decided we needed to give it a try. Firstly, let me say that they do serve an excellent pint in here, however, sadly, the same enthusiasm is not shared about...

I ate here as part of a large walking group and we almost filled the whole pub! Nobody in the group complained about the food or the service which must have been very challenging. I had the steak pie and chips which was delicious, washed...

Been going here for years. Love this place, proper old pub. Welcoming landlord, friendly staff. We live in Driffield about 70miles away, but always call in for lunch when we go for a ride out in the dales. The food is home cooked with proper...

We really ike the way that this small, friendly and comfortable pub keeps its beers ... and keeps a proper bar for drinkers. Lots of walkers, dogs, farmers; good chips available in bowls in the bar. Plan to try the restaurant next time we're in...

I first went to this great pub in the mid 1970s. Nothing much has changed and that is a bonus in most respects. The two bars have welcoming and well stoked fires and there is an excellent range of beers. There is a great atmosphere...

Situated on the River Cover, this gem near Middleham is ideally located for avid walkers of the Yorkshire Dales, with the promise of a great pint and a friendly atmosphere. Nick the owner, has a great knowledge of all the local beers including my favorite: Old Peculier

Situated on the banks of a river near Cover bridge this ancient pub was a pleasant overnight stay while on a long distance walk. Breakfast the next day in a room with fascinating local history photographs was a treat too.

great locals pub dog friendly people friendly nice garden .had a huge well cooked rainbow trout ,river running through the garden .go there

Great food will be back and not our first time felt very welcome small rooms but plenty of room to enjoy the food

This inn is so characterful. From the log fires to the great fixtures and fittings. The O.P. from the wood was so good.

Stopped off with friends what a great feeling as we walked in nice fire going and was given a great Yorkshire welcome staff friendly We will be back and next time we will be eating as food looks great

We returned once again to the wonderful Cover Bridge Inn to celebrate my partner's birthday. After a bracing walk in the snow around Middleham, it was brilliant to return to the pub and sit alongside a cosy fireplace to enjoy a few pints of Old Peculier. We both ordered pie and chips for our evening meal. As usual the portion was huge, quality was fantastic and everything had that home-cooked feel. We followed it with pudding and custard! Being extremely popular with tourists and locals alike, the pub had a lively and sociable atmosphere. Our room was cosy and clean, with a gorgeous view out onto the snow-covered beer garden. In the morning we had a top notch breakfast (including scrummy black pudding!!) and a good chat with our host Nick. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay any longer, but we will definitely be back again! Thank you so much.

The definition of the perfect hostelry for me is the Cover Bridge Inn. (Pronounced as in hover)

Great old pub with lovely roaring log fires, and friendly staff and locals. We were staying nearby so went in every day for beer, which was in excellent condition I have to say. We didn’t eat here, but I understand the food is very good. Looking forward to returning on our next trip to The Dales.

Ourselves and another two couples visited the Coverbridge Inn last month for lunch on a cold and rainy Friday. The roaring fires and delicious food, the staff so friendly and attentive, we ended up staying the night in the cosy accommodation and enjoyed the full English breakfast the next morning. Nick and Ann are brilliant hosts and Yvonne.....the jewel in this particular Crown....be ready for the banter!! We’ll be back for more.

Saturday lunch with my Mother. Ham and eggs with hand cut chips. Simply the best I’ve tasted. The cover inn is a cosy and quaint building with first rate service. Thanks to the staff.

We went in here a few times while staying in Leyburn for the food fair Week. Still has the stone flag floors,large Beer garden by the river plus car park. The food homemade Steak pies local chicken and the famous Ham&Eggs; of course home made chips. Two very original iron fire with real flames nothing false in this place. While we were there a local farme and his Sheep Dog sat by the fire. The food and Beer was very good, looking forward to the next visit

Decent pub grub, great service, reasonable prices. Beautiful beer garden, small play area for kids and a pebbly river bank for exploring. Efficient, friendly staff. Perfect Summer evening spent here.

Absolutely spot-on would strongly recommend the steak pie you get a plate full so make sure you are very hungry. Also love that they have blue moon on draft which is one of my favourites. Very reasonable definitely worth a visit if you’re in the local area.

Great pub, great beer and great food...love it here. Tour de Yorkshire 🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏼‍♂️ fantastic trip out.

We went in our motorhome and stayed on their car park overnight.Two of our friends travelled with us and booked bed and breakfast.First impressions was very old pub with lots of character.We were made to feel welcome and found a table, ordered drinks why our friends were shown their room.We ordered food from the menu it was fabulous home cooked food.We couldn’t eat it only only due to the massive potions.We had a great night, was made to feel welcome by staff and locals.We will definitely be returning.In the morning our friends said the breakfast and service was great.

We've been a few times now and are always welcomed by the friendly staff. The roaring fire was wonderful and we didn't want to leave. We both ordered slow cooked lamb - it was delicious - reasonable price and good sized portion too. We will return as the beer isn't too bad either!

My wife and I drop in to the Coverbridge about once a month. We have found the quality and selection of the beers superb with a good choice of selected guest beers. The Home made Steak and Ale Pie is to die for. It is excellent. The coverbridge has a great selection of meals, all of good quality and at decent prices. I would highly recommend this pub and believe it to be one of the best in the area.

I stayed at Cover Bridge for three nights and also ate there each evening. My sister joined me for two of those nights and we also enjoyed breakfast. Judging by earlier reviews some visitors do not appreciate that this is primarily a country PUB which serves food and not a gourmet restaurant with fine dining. Having said that, the food is absolutely great and the hand cut chips are to die for - shame on you Yvonne for persuading me to try them! - but be prepared to not be able to finish your meal, the portions are extremely generous :-)) They have the nicest owner and staff; you could not wish to meet better. I had forgotten how great the Yorkshire sense of humour is too. I like to think I have made some lifelong friends here and will definitely visit as often as I am able, but Cape Town is rather far.........

Imagine a classic old Yorkshire country pub - what do you think of? Maybe 500 years old, dark inside but very cosy with low ceilings, heavy open beams, wooden settles and a roaring log fire. Also, throw in traditional Yorkshire cask ales and a beer garden leading down to a wide river spanned by a beautiful old bridge?

We have been recommended here and so we decided to go for my birthday.

We stayed for two nights and had a lovely time. The staff are so friendly and the regulars were all really sociable, made us feel extremely welcome. The food was excellent, good quality locally sourced produce, large portions. Great English breakfast. Our room was fine, comfy bed, over looking the beer garden at the rear. Very quiet. Great area for hiking, lots of wonderful walks in the area. Will definitely be back for another weekend.

Delightful garden in which to eat with a blaze summer bedding plants. The beer was delicious and there was a good selection. This augured well for the lunch.

Third visit to Cover Bridge Inn. Pub food is consistently good, service is friendly. They are well known with the locals and strongly supported. Never a surprise to see folk waiting for a table. The value of great quality locally sourced food for great prices...

Mi marido y yo comimos aquí en junio de 2017, la comida era deliciosa y salió muy rápidamente. Tuve la lasaña y mi marido el jamón y huevos, que en realidad es una pieza muy grande de gruesos sobresaliente! Las comidas eran muy buena relación calidad-precio, cuesta £20. 50. Sin duda volveremos de nuevo durante nuestras vacaciones localmente.