The Dog & Gun Inn in Craven

This is the first restaurant in a long time that they have displayed all allergies. When booking my table, I confirmed that I had a sulphite allergy and I was asked what I would like to eat as the chef could prepare a meal with no sulphite! The food was delicious and I was very impressed with the individual service given. Thank you all for a lovely evening of food, drink and ambience. Great team.

We’ve had many fantastic meals here over the years, and have recommended it to friends and family more times than I could recall. Visited last night for a family meal and struggled to comprehend how it had all gone so wrong. Three of us ordered the pricey steak dishes, and none of them were good. Very fatty and chewy. One was ordered “medium” and it arrived far less cooked than the one that was ordered “rare”. Chips were undercooked, peas overcooked. We were only asked if everything was alright with our food when the waitress eventually came to clear our mains away. The waitress who served us brought our cutlery and napkins and just dumped them in a pile for us to then set the table ourselves. The best thing about the meal was the Trillionaires Tart that we all had for dessert, which looked identical to the one available in Aldi. The manager knocked the undercooked steak off the total bill, and just apologised for the rest of the food being poor. A once highly regarded personal favourite, that we will never eat at again.

What a very welcoming and comfortable pub/restaurant. We had dinner twice whilst staying in the area. Very attentive staff even though they seemed to be run off their feet. Food was delicious, very tasty and hearty fare. Good sized portions, not too big! Thank you for adding to our wonderful stay in Yorkshire.

Went for tea. As usual they were short staffed. Owner had a face like thunder. Quite brusque with us. Ordered a pint and a gin n Tonic. After 30 minutes my wife went to see where her drink was. Food thrown on table. Not asked if we wanted sauces. Steak was like shoe leather. 6 or 7 chips. Hard to say to the staff " You're rude", and it's a 50/50 chance whether they'll be civil on a visit. If you are short staffed then don't let the people paying full price for substandard food and service suffer. Won't be going again. And we live in walking distance.

I’ve visited here once before, a few years ago, and I wasn’t impressed. But today we were out in a walk in the area so thought we’d try again after our walk. I was worried that we might not be welcome as we were muddy and soggy from the walk. But I needn’t have worried. We were welcomed in by staff. The lady who served us throughout was so lovely. She couldn’t do enough for us. I ordered from the afternoon menu (12-5pm). I had a steak sandwich and my other half had a sandwich from the specials menu. Service for the food was quite slow. Which was strange considering there weren’t many people in. But once the food arrived, it was lovely. Can’t complain about any of it. It was a bit on the expensive side at £40 for two sandwiches and soft drinks. But nevertheless, I wouldn’t hesitate to pop back in if I’m out walking in the area again.

Good food at good value , friendly staff and good selection of wine and beer . Would recommend booking as gets busy. Nice selection on the menu

Lunch meal great. Best fish pie in years and excellent roast. Cheerful staff, but alas not enough of them. A long wait to give our order, and another long wait after the main course. In the end I went to the bar to give our dessert order, which arrived promptly. We were surrounded by tables which had not been cleared, dirty dishes everywhere. The waitresses were excellent, but they need more staff. In the end the unsmiling owner appeared and we paid at the bar, leaving a generous tip. The owner said ‘oh!’ and still didn’t smile.

Nice enough, nice place and nice people, nice pint, but quality of food wasn't great and tiny portions which made it seem very expensive.

Been here a couple of times recently and really enjoyed the food. It has a nice atmosphere. Definitely worth another visit.

Food was very nice the staff was on there game sort of we had nearly finished our meal then the came to ask if every thing was okay (it was) but we got soft drinks which was very expensive 2 orange cordials just short of £6 feel very ripped of

Haven’t been here for a long time , even on my doorstep, won’t be going back for a while , family get together food ok , overpriced though , the main thing was how cold it was , no heating on !!! Another group of people moved to near us as they also complained it was cold 🥶 disappointed, this place could be do so much better .

Loved our Friday night visit, had 2 courses and food was so good. Reasonable prices, good drinks selection, friendly helpful service. I’d booked us at another nearby Dog and Gun, and they found us a table despite my mistake! Would go back again, decor is fab and we had such a lovely evening.

Doesn’t have the best reputation however we felt we would give it a go. Unfortunately it was worse than expected. Terrible service and food. Beer ok but overpriced.

Great pub with friendly staff, dog friendly areas and big choice on menu. Fish pie is a favourite but this visit I tried the sizzling salmon which was delicious: on a bed of rice, stir fry sizzling veg and a big salmon portion oozing sweet chilli sauce. Can highly recommend this pub for a lovey lunch or evening meal.

Last time we went we had a great Sunday Dinner, however we're a tad disappointed this time. We all had roast beef which was good, but portion was clipped with 2 rather than 3 slices as on our previous trip. The roast potatoes were hard on the outside and had very little left in the middle.......clearly been kept warm for a long time. The vegetables were over hard and I felt they had been microwaved but not for long enough. The Yorkshire Puddings were good.

Lads post Christmas lunch, absolutely perfect. Food was amazing as always, service prompt and friendly (special mention to Lucy!) Thanks team

Great selection on the menu, lovely food and staff. 10/10, haven't visited for years,pleases to say the pub hasn't lost any of its charm..

This is the best pub! Super cosy and quirky decor, we went at the beginning of our holiday as we were staying nearby, and it was SO GOOD we had to go back again!!! The food was delicious, would recommend the Beef and Potato pie and the Timothy Taylor Battered Haddock and Chips! The pub itself was so cosy, situated in a lovely bit of countryside and decorated so tastefully. The staff were amazing, and so hospitable and friendly. It is also super dog friendly, with the staff bringing over water and they even have A Doggy Dish - Sausages and gravy for £2. Never have known a pub offer this! I would highly recommend this pub, will definitely be back! Thank you

Food and service has gone down hill. Owner waited on our table and was happy to serve burnt (to a crisp) halloumi fries. Fish special was like hot water soup which tasted disgusting- no one asked how our meal was, the fish dish was completely left, again when clearing plates, no one asked how our meal was. As it was a special occasion we didn’t make a fuss, paid and left. The next day we checked the receipt to divvy the cost up between couples and noticed we’d been charged for drinks that were not ours. Rang and spoke to the owner to advise, who said she would look at the till receipt and call me back to discuss! That was 3weeks ago. I feel like I have given them long enough to sort out and call me back (before leaving this review). Think the chef has changed to a ‘family’ member now.

Very very disappointed that oaps have to get a full meal. My dad eats less than a child but is not allowed a kids meal! This needs to change!

Main meal disappointing and expensive for a mediocre meal. Desert lovely. Service slow. No atmosphere in the area where we were sat. Cant recommend

I asked for a children’s meal upgrading to an adult portion. A simple chicken nuggets, chips and beans. I was told this would be more money, which I completely understand. However, when I was told it would be £16.95 - I decided to get the Sunday roast for £12.50. Shocking price for a simple meal.

We were travelling and decided to have an early lunch having seen the pub previously when passing. We arrived just after they had opened and I didn't see any other customers. Bright and cheerful welcome, no problem with our dog coming in which was nice. Given it looked pleasant with tables in nice looking bay windows, we were a bit surprised to be given a table next to the disabled toilet, by the walkway and bar, but I think it was so they did not have to walk far. Almost immediately I thought I could smell urine, and eventually realised the toilet door was not shut properly. That made all the difference, though I did not go in to find out why it smelled so strongly. No idea why the staff though could not smell it. The drinks came quickly and likewise the food, but we were the only people there. We had a Caesar salad and jerk chicken wrap that came with fries and a little salad. Very average Caesar salad, and the wrap was tasteless, fairly sure some jerk sauce just stirred into mayo, though the fries were nice. Even though I left 3/4 of the wrap, the girl who collected our plates did not ask if there was a problem and no one had asked if the food was okay. By the time we left, at best there were only half a dozen tables occupied. Frankly, it seemed as if they were not interested, perhaps because it is on a main route and picks up passing traffic. Nice looking pub but we won't stop there again.

Great food after a walk will definitely visit again totally recomend great for familys and cheap meal

The main meals were excellent - mushroom pie with chips and Sunday roast, yummy. The desserts were a bit of a let down as the custard was weak and the portions small. The lattes were weak and not worth paying for! This would have scored higher if it wasn't for the toilets though! The men's toilets were a disgrace, the floor was covered in pee and stunk, the ladies also smelt and reading the reviews, this problem goes back years and should have been sorted well before now. If the toilets are this bad, the worry is what the kitchen is like. This used to be the place to go, no longer so....

Excellent food except for one dish. Slow service - it was nearly an hour before the food arrived (that is, an hour after arrival). The dish which disappointed was grouse. Indeed. It was tough - almost impossible to slice meat from the bone - I managed eventually to sever 5 tiny slices. Impossible to extract more. (Yes, I had a steak knife. ) It was also undercooked - some bright red meat. Therefore at over £17 it was greatly overpriced. I should have sent it back, but what could they have done to redeem it? The rest of the meal was fine - particularly the crisp belly pork.

Wanted a catch up with some friends and they suggested this pub A few negative comments but we found it it to be really a nice place serving decent food One of our party was gluten free and no problem with that The food was lovely and the servers really freindly All in in all a very pleasant lunch to catch up with our friends

Staying in Cross Hills for 5 nights and had 2 lovely evening meals there. Dog friendly and great atmosphere. My wife said the cajun poached salmon was the best she had tasted. Roast of the day was reasonable priced and very good qaulity. The mixed grill and the veg pie were also of top qaulity. We would defo recommend for a tasty meal

Amazing food , attentive staff and very doggy friendly. The food was absolutely amazing , I had steak, which was cooked to perfection and my husband had meat and potato pie, small plates maybe my only moan.

Called on the off chance of a late Sunday lunch and was happy that they had a table just emptied so were able to sit down. We had roast beef Sunday lunch. The Yorkshire pudding was massive and perfect. The beef is so tender it just melts in your mouth, crispy roast potatoes, new potatoes and a dish of fresh vegetables. Lots of gravy. Service excellence. Doggie friendly although we left our dog in the car this time. We will definitely be back.

Beautiful pub. Amazing food. Fantastic staff. Downside, Ladies toilets smell of old wee!!! Air fresheners would be nice. Would definitely recommend the pub to others and would happily visit again. Keep up the good work!

Visited on a Sunday at 6pm with my mum for some food. Mum is a vegetarian and she was so pleased to see a unique selection of vegetarian meals. She had sizzling celeriac steak with a homemade peppercorn sauce, it came with rice and peas. She ordered extra veg which was a selection of cabbage, leeks, peas & broccoli. I ordered the fish pie, it was the nicest fish pie I've ever eaten, covered in homemade mash and cheese with a delicious creamy sauce. The portion was really substantial. The staff were all great, all working really hard to serve everyone and keep the tables clean and tidy constantly. Kudos to our v young male waiter. He was very polite, very efficient and made his job look effortless even though it's a demanding job. He is a credit to the pub. Next time we are in the area we will definitely be back. If you want an honest English pub serving delicious home made food, served by attentive waiting staff this is definitely the place to eat 👍

Called in here on the off chance as the place we wanted to go had about an hour's wait. Was on the way home so didn't have to go out of our way. Was towards the end of lunch so was fairly quiet but busy...

We visited this pub while staying in cowling up the road. We were warmly welcomed in. We were told there was a roast. We were both keen to have this. I asked for a child’s portion, as my appetite is not great (medical reasons). They...

We visited on a Thursday tea-time and were glad we arrived early as the dining area was filling up quickly. There is a good, varied selection of meals available on the menu. We both plumped for sizzlers - Mexican chicken for my wife and sweet...

Had a great experience and the dog and gun lovely food and staff would definitely recommend and at reasonable prices!

I took my mother here for lunch. The menu was varied and reasonably priced. We opted for steak pie and a winter wrap. Both dishes were delicious. Our waitress ( an American lady) was absolutely superb Will definitely return

Fab Sunday lunch with the best Yorkshire Pud or Yorkie as they say - couldn’t fault the food or the service. Despite being very busy all staff were really helpful and attentive. Will be back 👍

Called in to book, was told "you can if you want to" by the staff member. May as well have said "do what you like". Arrived on time, stood at front desk which is right inside the door, meaning no one can come in or...

Whist walking the Pennine Way and camping at Winter House Farm at Cowling, we caught the regular bus to this Gastro Pub. The place is very nice and cosy with "Dog" and "Gun" theme. It was busy but felt calm. Service was pleasant and efficient....

Very poor service Booked a table for two arrived on time, and was shown to our table after 25 mins, I had to ask at the bar if could order some food and drinks. Food came out 1 hour 10 mins after we arrived, nothing...

We visited the dog & gun on Saturday evening (11th March) for a meal which we’d booked well in advance. Upon arrival we had to wait nearly 15 minutes to be seated even though it wasn’t that busy. The manager came and told us to...

How can you go wrong with steak and chips! Very disappointing. The steak was tasty but not tender. The whole plate just did not look appetising. There were some bland chips, a few overcooked peas, what appeared to be tinned mushrooms and three frozen onion...

Due to mishearing on booking they were only expecting 5 of us but there was 9. It wasn’t a problem though, an extra table was added even though there was 2 other big parties in. Service was great, the lovely girl serving us was so...

My wife ordered the applewood chicken but left it the Sunday roast meat piled on top of th potatoes poor York pud veg limited we will not be returning

Visited today and had been really looking forward to it as we had been several times on Xmas day in previous years Arrived just before 2pm (as I had been told this was the latest time to eat )and were put on a table on...

Wouldn’t recommend this place at all anymore. Been in the past and it was ok but todays visit was not good at all. We arrived and were shown to the table, we arrived at 1pm and it wasn’t until 1.30pm our drinks order was taken...

We had a family birthday to celebrate and there were 14 of us. From the moment we arrived it was perfect. The meals were ordered and arrived on the table after 15 mins. I had the smothered chicken which was superb. Everything was cooked well...

Sent direct to Dog & Gun Very poor service. Don't order the meat & potato pie as you won't get one piece of meat in it. Just mushy potatoes that had been over boiled and gravy to cover up!! Owner not bothered, rushed to order...

Spur of the moment visit didn’t book just turned up , the place was pretty much empty , been several times before and the place has always been packed . Cannot fault the chef as the food was delicious Chicken sizzler and Seabass Aioli absolutely...

We stopped for a late Sunday dinner, the second time in a month, even though it was busy the service was friendly and efficient and the roast pork and roast beef dinners were delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

So I went away to blow some cobwebs away with my mums dog to the buckstone area for 2 nights and returned here both days. They were soooo welcoming to both me and my dog which made it so much easier being on my own....

We booked here as we were staying nearby, and it looked nice from the outside. All the Jubilee bunting was still up, and in the doorway there was a ‘congratulations’ poster with a photo of the Queen - almost a week after she died. Totally...

Have been here many times over the years but won’t be back. Pre covid we couldn’t fault it (I’ve previously written a positive high star review) but I can see from the reviews we’re not the only ones thinking it’s going downhill, very fast, and...

Enjoyed a meal at the Dog and Gun last night. Food okay, service good and the staff intentive and polite. However the male toilets are an absolute disgrace with pee all over the floor which was unavoidable when using the trough and inevitably with soaking...

We decided to eat here after a couple of years away. Greeted by quite a rude waitress who said we had booked for 3 people - not 2. Showed us to a table for 2. We ordered Gammon and Sunday Lunch . My husband asked...

Fabulous Sunday roast. Four of us had Sunday roast after walking here from nearby Cowling. It was worth the walk. A glorious hot day, sat in the garden with a beer and roast beef. Wow. Really great traditional tasting food. Great service with a choice...

We called in on a Monday tea time with our 15 month old German Shepherd and were given a warm welcome. We sat inside at a window table and the first thing the waitress did was to bring our dog a bowl of water. Both...

We arrived Sat eve, without a reservation. The lady on the door, checked availability and got us seated straight away. Drinks; I asked for a diet coke in a stemmed glass (Moretti/Stella style), as I don't like drinking from a standard pint glass. The young...

To begin with I think the last reviewer must have visited another establishment. Also they have only written one review on TripAdvisor, suspicious. We had a lovely lunch, 2 roast dinners and my prawn cocktail, shared chips. I was dining with friends later so only...

What a disappointing meal, starters were at best average but the mains were appalling , poached salmon wet and tasteless and the haddock and chips indescribable , batter was made of rubber tasted of flour with grey haddock buried in leather overcoat. Other to be...

We visited on 23/04/2022 & we were not dissappointed.10 people to feed & the staff could not have been more helpful. We only had a main meal & a few drinks but the whole experience was very good. The food was excellent & we all...

Perfect for family party! We booked table of 8 an were in a room with larger party. Cake etc. all delivered early and really accommodated. Meals on the evening all excellent no complaints. Birthday cake delivered brilliant. Supplied plates even takeaway boxes, brilliant all round!...

Didn’t start well as Timothy Taylor’s Landlord off to let had to settle for Bolt Maker I ordered steak melt medium rare and Sue ordered the roast dinner. The cutlery arrived with a very sharp knife for my steak (a sign what was about to...

Visited on a cold Monday evening expecting a lovely country pub meal. The pub itself is very welcoming with a lovely atmosphere. I opted for a vegetarian celeriac steak main which was a little disappointing. The three others in my party enjoyed there meals. Special...

There was a table booked for 11 people for a Sunday Lunch Everyone had something different off the menu and I don't know how the chef pulled it off to get all the meals served at the same time. I myself had the beer battered...

This is a pub with real character and we are so pleased that it has survived the lockdowns through hard work. Great new menu, crockery and cutlery - it's better than ever and the table service is always lovely. Well done! Thanks to the whole...

We ate as a family of 4 here today for the first time. We all enjoyed the food, the service was excellent even though it was quite busy. Really well priced for the quality and amount of the food.

We attended a large group event on the Saturday, unfortunately many things let the place down. A positive side of the business was the bar staff were friendly and the general environment was very nice. The downside was the food ‘quality’ was very substandard, staff...

We have been here over the last 6 years together fairly regularly and have always enjoyed our experience. The food has been tasty, service good and nice surroundings. However tonight has left us so disappointed and a little sad to be honest. The menu online...

Me and my wife went for Sunday lunch and to be honest its the first time we have had a bad meal, They brought the food and came and asked us straight away if every thing was OK, We started into the meal and what...

Visited for my grandads 85th birthday as we have eaten here for years as a family before covid It’s was busy but not full. We all ordered just mains and we had to wait 50 minutes for them to come and we had 4 children...

Andrew and I visited last night. We had game stew with dumplings, it was delicious and hearty food with nice beer to go with it, and great service all round. Will go again soon.

Having previously visited the D&G we returned with a family member for a Friday evening meal, one member of the party is Vegan so we’d looked at the online menu and thought there would be sufficient choices. Unfortunately this visit failed to meet our expectations...

Booked in 2 weeks in advance for the meal and was really looking forward to eating here again. Arrived 15 minutes early and got shown to our table, wonderful I thought but no. 30 minutes later before a waitress came to take our drinks order....

Me and my partner have always rated the Dog & Gunn but have visited twice recently, once in July, and once more recently to see if it was having an ‘off night’. Sadly not, the menu has changed and there was a bizarre ‘frozen section’...

We hadn't eaten at the D&G for about 4 weeks so went for a revisit. Unlike the previousTripadvisor review the waiting at table wasn't an issue, however the food, especially the 'battered' (I think the chef needs to check the definition!) haddock, which at £15...

We went for a family meal for 6. Disappointed with the menu first of all. Reduced and not very inspiring. Starters- Brie bites- awful. Looked like something from Iceland!! Didn’t taste great either. Mains- mixed grill, for the price £17.95- pitiful. Not worth the money...

I’ve visited the Dog and Gun numerous times as it’s my local. Each time the food is acceptable but overpriced. However, my main issue is the service. This is appalling every time I go. Yesterday we were shown to our table and given menus and...

Although I am disappointed that the menu has reduced by about 60%, we enjoyed our meal. The lasagne which came with salad and chips was lovely and clearly homemade. Loved the handcut chips. My sister had the double cheeseburger and thought it was excellent. The...

Not the best meal to say the place was quiet when we arrived and staff visible the service of drinks was terrible firstly. Menu in my opinion very overpriced and not great quality. Two chicken dishes were tasteless and the chips and peas were cold....

Was taken to our table and asked what drinks we wanted whilst stood up not even seated yet which I found quite rude. Long wait for food, when it did arrive we were disappointed. The mixed grill was poorly made, poor quality food and fatty...

Overpriced frozen food and what is it the frozen peas, they’re literally on every meal. Had to ask for sauce and pepper twice and they didn’t bring a n ordered side salad. Very strange fake plants and decor.

The staff were very friendly and helpful the food was excellent and service was excellent.well looked after but not rushed 👍

One of the lovely pubs in our area. Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere of the Dog and Gun. I can recommend the chicken skewers and the biscoff cheesecake. A lovely night enjoyed by us

After booking a family meal for seven via email for Saturday 7th August 2021 I received a reply from Anita (one of the owners) advising it had been booked and asked for a phone number and if we were all from one family. Replied stating...

Called in after a walk with the dogs for lunch, the menu has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous, NO light bites, no lunchtime specials, only Main meals at inflated prices, half of the menu is for frozen food that you can buy and...

A rant! So, My daughter and I go for a run out Skipton way and drop off at a pub on the way back - Dog and Gun, Malsis, Keighley - remember the name! What an experience. We chose from the menu, pointing to the...

I visited with family and ordered from what looked like a special menu. We ordered our meal, pointing to the menu. When it arrived it wasn't what we ordered. I'd asked for a side salad instead of peas with new potatoes, but got frozen chips...

Birthday treat, I have not visited for 2 years and wasn’t happy with menu or quality of food. I did not complain due to our visit was a birthday meal. I ordered roast beef, plenty of meat which was good, food not hot enough, poor...

Was a bit disappointed with our visit today, have been eating and drinking here for years normally with no problems. We had 4 meals and 3 were absolutely fine but one was inedible… I communicated this to the waiter when he asked how the meals...

The food was good once we got it but the service was very poor! We were served drinks promptly and our main course order was taken. We waited a while but sometimes that can be reassuring meaning the food is freshly cooked. When it came...

I have been coming here for the last 15 years or so and had a meal here at the beginning of June. It took about 15 mins to approach our table to ask for our drinks order. We ordered the leek , cheese and mushroom...

What an absolute disappointment. Having read reviews we decided to call in for lunch. I ordered Applewood chicken which was tasteless cold peas and overcooked chips my husband ate a burger everything from the service to the food was below average, we didn't stay for...

We stopped off here for lunch and made a good choice. The efficiency and helpfulness of the staff was excellent, the menu choice wide and what we ordered was tasty and well cooked. Had chicken tikka kebabs and haddock and chips for mains, lemon meringue...

Never again. We arrived for 4pm booking to be told that the people at our table hadn't left yet, and could we wait outside. Ok, no problem. We thought the staff member would have a polite word with them, letting them know that the next...

We stay in the area fairly regularly, but due to Covid we haven't been able to go for about 18 months. In the past we have always eaten several times at the Dog & Gun and have always had a great experience with an excellent...

Finally got chance to eat here today after passing it lots of times but never having the times to stop - wish I'd kept driving past today. The menu sounded great and the prices made us think this would be home cooked food at its...

Booked here @ 6pm didn’t get served till 7:20pm limited staff (which they knew they’d got wrong), but the food made up for it, Dog & Gun burgers are immense, chips were spot on and the kids meals very nice, you gotta review the food...

Thank you to the Dog and Gun for delivering our delicious very hot meal for Mothers Day lunch. Service was excellent, right on time for ordered delivery. Had a few meals delivered during lockdown. Really appreciate the service . Fully recommend