The Hinchliffe Arms in Calderdale

A lovely traditional pub steeped in local history that for the last few years has suffered from a revolving door of short lived landlords without a clue. What a refreshing change then to see that the Hinch' has finally got new landlords (Oct2024) who clearly know how to run a pub. Within a short period of time they have successfully managed to breathe new life into what had become a tired and soulless place to eat and drink. On the two occasions we've been since the Hinch reopened we've been super impressed with the food. In fact the cheese and onion pie might well be the best pie l've tasted in the Calder Valley (or ever!) and the flavourful and plentiful Sunday Roast offering was a cut above your usual pub ‘roast’ offering. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the food if you’re looking for somewhere to eat - especially when it comes without the hassle of parking in Hebden Bridge. On each occasion we’ve been, the Hinch was busy with drinkers and diners which is great to see. The trade off is you've only got the choice of Manchester owners JW Lees’ own branded mystery beer offerings. Forget the craft-ale revolution, or the fact that Vocation brewery is literally 5 mins away, the solitary guest beer offering here is San Miguel. I guess you can't have everything, but at least the food and atmosphere more than makes up for it!

Lovely welcoming pub with great food and a warm atmosphere. Recently changed hands and the new landlords have brought with them super friendly staff, permanently lit fires and (so far anyway), fab menus. …Traditional pub food but elevated with added twists and nice presentation. Really enjoyed our three visits so far (once for a couple of pints and twice for food) and will definitely be back. Beautiful walks on the doorstep too.

Great service at a busy time on a Sunday. Food was delightful and very good value too. Would definitely recommend eating here and will be back again.

It was my frist time in the fabulous Hinchliffe Arms . The atmosphere was very welcoming with lovely very friendly staff. We had Sunday lunch with all the trimmings very good value but the taste was absolutely top notch 👌. The new landlords have impeccable name for winning come dine with professionals the head chef Dave really knows how to cook up a storm in the kitchen . I’m bringing two of my friends next week for Sunday lunch we’re really looking forward to it x

This beautiful pub in rural Cragg Vale has been taken on by some new people - Dave, Rachael and Mr Stanley (the furry star of the show ie - their lovely dog). They seem to be making sure it has all the makings and hallmarks of becoming an absolutely superb pub and restaurant once again. The Hinchliffe has been in and out of the doldrums over the last few years but this new couple - and Mr Stanley or course, seem to be really on the ball, know what people want and having been there tonight for drinks and a spontaneous meal, we can vouch for their outstanding friendly welcome, professionalism, and brilliant food. The wine was top notch and the place is warm, buzzing, gleaming, spick and span. It has a decent sized car park, a river to listen to, trees to watch, tables outside and nearby walks in abundance. Dogs are welcome and the food and drinks are smashing. We had the chicken (gorgeous sauce - thank you) and the burger (a big juicy one with hot chips). All superbly cooked and presented with lots of flavours and textures and colours. Truly excellent. Good sized portions, and the prices were really reasonable and fair. We went home full, satisfied and happy - feeling as though we'd had a good night out which is how it should be. We are really excited at the prospects of The Hinch becoming the first class pub and restaurant it used to be back in the day both for locals and other visitors. It has certainly hit the ground running and we will most definitely be going back there very soon for sure!

Drunk people in a pub.... fine, but not the ones behind the bar. Had a hideous time here, shoved into a table in the corner of a hallway. There was a chaotic vibe and a customer started waiting tables for a laugh. The staff thought this was great. Basic Sunday lunch isn't hard to get right but this was dry and tasteless.

Lovely location…… well kept pub. Food was amazing, whale-sized fish and fabulous house brick home cooked chips!!! And great service too 😊

Only had drinks in the sunshine, but a lovely pub/restauant to visit.

Lovely pub in great surroundings. They serve a decent pub grub menu, cooked well with attention to detail by friendly helpful staff.

Just called in for a late lunch after a walk . We had been before- and it was great … but today was pretty awful. We sat outside and ordered food - only 6 things on the menu so looked promising…… but chicken burger was burnt in some places and uncooked on others : sent it back and ordered the cheeseburger…. It was ok, but everything greasy , chips soggy and greasy .. Staff clueless and disinterested… no apology for the food , pub stank of dog , toilets not v clean …. Alright to sit outside for a drink but Will not be going back for food ….

Good job staff cooking nice tea hincliffe yes like good job drink keri man cooking job today day Heather

Under new management. A great little pub with good food at a decent price. Friendly staff, dogs allowed. Lots of good countryside walks nearby.

I recently came to the hinchliffe and it was an amazing experience. The staff are super kind and generous. Would definitely come here again.

Beautiful location, nice people, good food.

We visited this establishment whilst in the Hebden Bridge area based upon past tripadvisor reviews and we were not sorry we did. This is an informal and friendly pub that is off the beaten track. It sells very good beer and food of an exceptional quality at reasonable prices. We both had the beef pie with lovely homemade chips and mushy peas. Nothing processed or frozen in this pub! I’ve never had a tastier pie and the chips were as tasty. A great find that I won’t forget!

Outstanding staff, went the extra mile and the food was amazing. Welcoming to dogs and service was great. Highly recommend.

Lovely people here. Very welcoming. Good food and prices. Lovely atmosphere. Real log fire. Great local pub to support x

Ordered a beef Sunday dinner and there was more blood from the meat on the plate than there was food. Hands down the worst Sunday dinner I've ever seen or had. Could of got a microwave meal from Asda and would be miles better than what they served. They took the meat away burnt it and all could smell was dirty takeaway oil smell from the pan they re cooked it in. My friend and partner got a burger they was happy with that. Really disappointed with it.

The food once it arrived was very nice but waiting from our 2pm booking until 3pm before any food arrived is not acceptable and no one came to say there would be a delay.I do understand that restaurants are struggling and need to take as many bookings as possible but please make sure you can cope with a full restaurant.

We had the beef pie and sea bream, lovely food, very peaceful, fire crackling away. Great stuff

Lovly valentines meal, excellent food, specialty coffee own blend roasted just for the Hinchliffe. Great value, had three courses all top quality. A real gem.

The steak & pale was one of the best I've had! Super friendly staff. Lovely location.

The food is absolutely incredible the ingredients are clearly chosen with the uttermost care and attention. Every single element of the Sunday lunch, which was served at 6.15 when the kitchen closes at 6.45 was 200% perfect. Kirry and her team along with her amazing chef have turned this in to a foodies dream place to eat I cannot fault it.

Absolutely superb! Would give more stars if we could. We’ve been here a few times recently and we can’t get enough. From the moment you walk in, you pick up on the nice friendly and homely atmosphere. The staff are very attentive and always happy to see you. We’ve eaten here four or five times now and every time it’s been nothing short of exceptional. The menu is nice and seasonally simple, which for us, as we dine out a lot is normally a good sign. This is now our favourite place. Lots of lovely places to walk locally, finished by a visit to a hidden gem! Every time we visit we’ve had a truly superb experience. Whether it be just nipping after a walk and having a few drinks to taking out our friends and family it’s been top notch.

Absolutely love this pub. Have now eaten here numerous times since the new management took over and have loved every meal. Had the Sunday roast today and it was delicious and we eat out a lot. Attentive and friendly service. Decent selection of drinks. Has also just had yet another decor refresh since the new management took over which is more than can be said for the previous lot!! In such a tough time for hospitality this pub is really shining - to those leaving negative reviews, please consider the costs and tribulations the hospitality industry is going through. If we don’t use our pubs we’ll loose them for good. We love our trips to the Hinch - everything is always spot on from propping up the bar to the delicious meals.

We called in The Hinchliffe Arms for something to eat after a walk around the nearby dam and reservoir. It's a very nice and warm welcoming pub in a nice setting, with friendly staff. We both had the beef and onion pie with chips and mushy peas. It was ok, but we had to wait 40 minutes for it. We'd happily eat here again but would probably choose something quicker to cook.

Went to the Hinchliffe for an evening meal with some friends. We were very disappointed with the food and choice of drinks. Two of the meals contained too much salt, the sea bass was raw and the burger over cooked. The only real ale on offer was an IPA.

BEST pub in the valley! Came here for a New Year celebratory dinner with my family. Staff are all LOVELY, the food is absolutely divine and the atmosphere is so cosy. All around a wonderful experience! No doubt we will venture here again!

Travelled from Rochdale no cask beer available shocking, having read your comments when you took over welcoming all poor experience won't be back

Lovely traditional pub with open fire. Perfect to warm up after a walk in the surrounding countryside, Good food. Generous portions and good value for money.

I dont write reviews very often but the positive comments elsewhere on this page bear no relationship to the awful meal we had. Perhaps there has been a change of cook or they have lost interest in customers but either way a bad situation for a Friday evening. No point going through all the problems but one meal will suffice: a steak and kidney pie which was small and microwaved - microwaved?? - so the puff pastry was soggy and slimy, a tiny ramekin of "mushy peas" which managed to be yellow, hard and watery [inedible - at the very least just open a tin of Bachelors for heavens sake], and a small handful of chips which had clearly been reheated. Shockingly bad and we were embarrassed to have brought our daughter there. In 2023 this kind of cooking is completely unacceptable. Avoid.

My partner and I have been twice now, the first time with my parents, and it has been a delightful discovery! The staff are so friendly, the food has been delicious and the atmosphere is so cozy! They had decorated it for Halloween the first time we went and we loved all of the decorations (i wasnt expecting the fake blood writing on the men's bathroom mirror. Loved it!) They're dog friendly too, and the staff seem to love dogs so by all means bring your dogs too! Just an FYI if you plan to visit, it's tucked out of the way of the main road and the road to it is quite tight so be careful when getting to it but definitely well worth a visit!

Great Sunday lunch. Dog and family friendly

Cosy pub in beautiful surroundings. Really tasty roast dinner and good vegetarian options. Staff are really friendly, and was no problem for them to order us a taxi back. 100% recommend and hope to return!

Beautuful pub, dig friendly. Lovely food, huge portions and excellent service.

Delicious food, cosy atmosphere in the most stunning setting. Friendly and attentive staff as well, what more could you want?

Organised a group lunch here for 23 people and 27 turned up but the service, food and staff attentiveness was first class, despite menu choice changes. Everyone came to say what a lovely time they'd had so I was very pleased. Big thanks to Keri, Liane, Sean and the team for a memorable time.

A really nice pub with a great range of delicious food. The staff are all friendly and helpful and there is a good amount of seating and a wide selection of drinks.

Delicious food and attentive friendly staff! We had the special sea bream, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. I highly recommend the caramel brownie for dessert. All dietary requirements catered for, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free. Non alcoholic beers, hand pulled ales and local beers. A hidden gem 💎

Very pleasant staff , friendly and helpful . The food was delicious ( especially the “special” pork belly with two veg ) and our friends enjoyed their fish dishes ( haddock and chips and a tasty trout dish) . There was a good wine list as well. On the minus side, we had to wait 35 minutes for our main course and since we hadn’t ordered a starter, we were a bit annoyed. Three of us ordered dessert; the winner was the strawberry Eton mess.

Had yet another fantastic meal here today. My fiancé and I love to visit here as it’s such a beautiful place. The girls are doing. A fab job and the food is amazing. Would definitely recommend. 5 stars on all levels.

Enjoyed a fantastic meal here today with my fiancé. The service was excellent and we managed to get a table outside with the sun shining. Would definitely recommend a visit as you won’t be disappointed

Never had a bad meal or custom here. Thought I’d go vegetarian today, so tried the chickpea and potato cakes with feta salad. One of the tastiest salads I’ve ever had.

Great beer and nice staff. Lovely little pub in the sticks. Deffo worth a visit.

Couldn’t decide what to eat so had each one of the bar snacks - absolutely lovely - each dish was and individual flavour experience and all at fab prices, like lovely big plates of tapaz! Go well with a bear as a snack too. Good service and plenty of others eating too, nice atmosphere and very accommodating.

Just stopped off for a drink after walking the dogs. Lovely pub in a pretty setting. Bar staff very friendly, reasonably priced!

Popped in for a pint with a friend friendly atmosphere, good service and whilst we did not eat the food looked very appetizing.

Great lunch, with fantastic service. I’ve eaten here a handful of times lately and always thoroughly enjoyed it. Many thanks Beth

Had a pleasant meal and the staff were very pleasant. Would definitely return.

We were here for a wake following a funeral at St. John's and the service was excellent. The Hinch has always been a lovely pub with a great pint, but the food was absolutely delicious. Well filled sandwiches and fat sausage rolls were some of the nicest parts of the buffet and everyone was very complimentary. We'll definitely be returning to sample the regular menu

Staff friendly and ready to help hubby asked for his steak blue and it came out medium well but was nice

Lovely pub setting in Cragg Vale. Great food options as well. Ordered the steak and ale pie but it was quite rich in flavour. Heavy on the ale, overpowering the rest of the dish. Served with chips and mushy peas, the chips were quite bland. I would also be a bit pedantic and say it’s a pot pie opposed to a pie as it was served in a dish with a pasty lid. I wouldn’t let this one visit put me off ever returning. It’s one occasion, would happily go back to try something else. The service itself was great. Very friendly and quick.

The new management have revitalised “The Hinch” with an excellent menu range, catering for the Vegetarian and Gluten free persuasion. With very generous portions, you certainly won’t leave hungry. The Fish and Chips were very good and the Honey Glazed Pork Belly, smoked in house was exceptional. Pricing is reasonable with a Sunday meal for 4 with starters and a round of drinks at circa £25 a head. Openly catering for Walkers and dogs, making for a lovely enjoyable scenic lunch out.

Good food, friendly staff, pleasant location.

Superb! The new management are doing a great job. Excellent food and well kept beer.

Arrived at 12.30 Subday lunchtime after a short walk from Hubberton. Sun was so hot decided to eat inside for the shade. I had Steak & Kidney pie . My sister had sea bream and her partner had the chickpea cakes. We were all very pleased with our choices and the prices are reasonable both for the meals and the drinks. Service was excellent. I will definitely be returning. Thanks.

Only called in for a drink which we enjoyed outside in the sun. We will definitely be going back soon to try the food there.

Just had a fabulous meal at the Hinchcliffe. Both the Haddock and steak and Kidney Pie were fantastic and excellent value for money! They had clearly been made on the premesis and to a very high standard. Will definitely be returning. There was a lovely friendly welcome and the whole place was spotless.

Nice friendly pub tucked away in a real rural setting in Cragg Vale with the river on one side and woodland on the other. Large carpark and plenty of room inside and outside, very well staffed excellent food 🍲 and a good selection of beers. Well worth a walk upto the reservoir on the Moors and visit the pub on the way back 🔙 as we did for some lunch.

This is a great pub with friendly hosts, fab pub food and lovely inside and outside spaces. Fab to see it open and busy again.

Good food and good value. Under new management

Called here after a walk from Hebden Bridge up to Stoodley Pike. Lovely charming pub in a lovely location and fab food.

We went to the hinchcliffe arms last weekend, the food is very reasonably priced and both me and my husband enjoyed our food. We originally sat outside, but started raining so we moved inside. Inside it’s nicely decorated and the staff were pleasant.

Wanted to like this newly opened local pub,unfortunately it lacked atmosphere. Was shown to our booked table that was just that a bare table.It wouldn't need much to dress them a little, a vase of flowers and a candle,some background music would have made a difference. My husband had belly pork which he said was nice,I had seabream which unfortunately was over cooked and dry Far too many capers and too many chilli flakes for a delicate fish.The 2 ladies were very friendly but it doesn't seem to have worked out if it's a pub or restaurant. If I'm paying £18.50 for a main meal I would expect a little restaurant ambience. Also children running around and dogs sat at tables (I am a dog owner and believe paws on floors is where they should be) is not what I want when I eat out.I realise they are still bedding in but unfortunately at this current time I wouldn't visit again sadly. The 2 girls were welcoming and friendly and I wish them every success, its just not for us.

Really warm friendly atmosphere. Friendly staff.we ordered chips and the service was so fast super impressed..thanks will be visiting again

Lovely lunch, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, what more could you want.

Called in for a drink after our walk today, ended up having food too. Lovely pub, great food and good selection of board games appreciated by the kids. Unexpected highlight of the bank holiday, would definitely recommend.

Great to see the pub open again. Such a beautiful setting. Fantastic service, good food and fine beer. We had a very relaxing Sunday afternoon and will definitely return

I attended the Hinchcliffe after hearing good reports of the new owners menu.There was a party of 8 and I was pleased with the variety of the menu.Its good old fashioned pub grub food.I opted for the pie which was cooked to perfection and within a whisker of my old grandma's recipe.The food was piping hot and good portions.Good service and nice surroundings mean I will return again for sure.Good luck to the new owners.

Lovely setting, with great walks around. Nice beer and cider. Menu looks good.

Lovely place great food lovely atmosphere

Lovely location, great service, outstanding food, will be back soon

Stopped here after a walk , nice atmosphere here and a good fire going , the food looks good too , will be back to try it .

Just poped in today on the off chance of getting a bite to eat,2nd April 2023, got served ok with a lovley roast beef dinner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ sll round ftienfly staff

Knockout afternoon today on our trip to the Hinchcliffe Arms. The place was packed, but the service and food for our table of ten was never anything but superb. I also don’t think I’ve met a landlady that works so hard and cared about her pub and clients that much.

We had such a great night thanks to the great atmosphere, fab team and clearly a very good chef!! It’s been a long time since I’ve been here it’s on the way up for sure!!!

Lovel place and lovely manager very friendly

First visit back to The Hinchcliffe since before lockdown and what a treat. Now under new management with new daily menus. Small plates great for sharing, packed full of flavour and local seasonal produce. The homemade bread is pretty amazing too. We'll be back.

Very disappointing experience. We asked if we could dine 1h early and told this would be fine. What this actually meant was that we could sit at the table for an hour and not be served until the reservation time. Our orders were taken first, ahead of two other tables. They clearly put in the orders the wrong way around as these two tables were served first. The quality of the food was nice but it was very overpriced for what you got. The service was very stressy and they also added meals to our table which we didn’t have. The toilets were also a bit mouldy and the pub was quite dark. I don’t think the pricing matched the atmosphere. Overall there were multiple issues here which combined to create a disappointing experience.

I visited the pub for a fell race and was immediately impressed from the start. Esther, I believe her name was, was very friendly and looked after us from the start. Her customer service skills are second to none! Suggested a lovely chilli after the race and did not dissappoint. Reasonably priced and lovely food and cant say enough about staff but I was very impressed. If you're in the area you MUST visit this place. Amazing, thank you 😊 😜

Unbelievable food. Quirky and friendly pub with a convivial atmosphere. The best Bitter I’ve had in ages too.

This was the second time we had visited, we'd booked hoping for a Sunday dinner. But it seems they only do Sunday dinners once a month. But before I get to the negative bits... Staff are friendly and welcoming and were unphased by the mess the 7 month old baby had left on the floor. It's a nice looking rural pub. However. We arrived to be given the menus that consisted of, solely, tacos. No choice at all. They weren't even realistic tacos; chicken on the bone tacos, pea taco, trout taco. No nachos etc to go with, just roasted potatoes. A single dessert on the menu. Really disappointing. We asked if we could have a child size one, no we could not. All we wanted was a single taco rather than the two. We were in two minds as to leave but stayed, no one finished their food. Really disappointing as last time we had enjoyed a good Sunday roast. No I'm not expecting a Sunday roast everywhere, but some choice at least would be a good start. So. We won't be going there again.

Took advantage of the Manchester Confidentials offer and popped into here. Lovely spot, tucked away with great walks around. The food is essentially pub grub done super creatively. Every dish packed powerful flavours and rich, to the point of decadence. The simple scallops were lifted to another level with a mousse like cod roe dish. The mackerel was moreish and crispy, with the miso and tomato as great supporting acts. The humble cheese pie was uber rich but cleverly done! The malt ice cream for a very apt ginger pudd for autumn was a perfect finish. You will be full and sated.

Mixed experiences here, meat dishes are often good if small, fish, veg and deserts can be underwhelming, service variable at best. Now under new management thankfully.

Super friendly pub, fantastic food and professional service👍

A secret hideaway but well worth the hunt.

Excellent food this evening at this friendly gastropub - thank you!

Wow! Just fantastic. A very simple menu, expertly executed, and served by a team of genuinely lovely people. Faultless. Soooooo glad the pandemic is behind us and The Hinchcliffe is able to share its charm again.

Amazing Sunday roast, good drink selection and really friendly staff. Perfect stop after a walk in the lovely Whithen Clough and you can also get to Stoodley Pike from there.👌🏽😊

Very good food and pleasant friendly staff..we definitely recommend the Dexter beef on the menu..

Incredible dining since the arrival of the new chef, and a super friendly atmosphere.

Amazing pub. Sunday roast was next level. Ace for vegans. Beautiful walks literally outside. Easy to get to from Manchester. Our dogs were welcomed. Mega

Amazing food, best meal out this year. Staff and locals were all very friendly and welcoming, it has a really good atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Nice atmosphere, accommodating and friendly, nice local brewed beer and good taste in music

Great food and service - come hungry!

A slightly disappointing experience this time. My meal was fine (devilled sardines and caper mayo). My husband had roast beef on dripping toast. The beef came pink and tough, he had to send it back. Also they had a dog in the bar area that wanted us to play frisbee with it. Not really what you want when you're eating. Lovely dog by the way. A family came in and left because the boy didn't like the dog barking. Overall they need to think about their customer service.

Lovely. Friendly staff. Great location

Lovely place to have a drink on long walk. Friendly welcoming bar staff.

I can’t review this place because I’ve rang 12 times (goes straight to voicemail), left three voicemails (no reply) and two emails (no response)……..wanted to book in for a birthday meal……..service is clearly nothing to write about except for this review…….thanks Hinchliffe

Opening hours are a gamble at the moment. What's occurring?