The Kings Arms in Richmondshire

There are three pubs/restaurants/hotels (?) in Askrigg. We have been coming here for over 30 years and seen so many changes in all three we feel really qualified to comment on the latest change. The latest change is The Kings Arms is now the best place to have an amazing Sunday Lunch with such a fantastic atmosphere. We sat in the bar area which has the most relaxing atmosphere made all the better for not having a television spoiling everyone’s delightful experience. With friendly dogs very welcome and space to relax and enjoy a local pint of Askrigg Ale ( brewed just down the road) this is truly the place to be. Where locals rub shoulders with us out of towners and all get on so well who can’t help but just relax and enjoy yourself. Our lunch was a delight and so filling it was amazing. Arriving hot and prompt I cannot recommend the food more. You do not have to travel any further for the best of times and I can only add, book in advance to avoid disappointment. Lastly I did ask for a doggie bag at the end and came away with more than I expected, see my photo - This was a joke by the way, simply added for cuteness!!

Our second visit to The Kings Arms in a month, however, this time with 6 other friends as part of our weekend away group. We all ordered in advance and arrived on time and we ALL agreed we could not fault any part of the evening. The food was excellent, first class service and the ambiance in the Kinds Arms was a pleasure to be part of. Thank you to ALL the staff, especially the chef because the food was excellent.

Another fabulous evening here. 4 of us dined on a Saturday evening, having garlic mushrooms to start and the feathered beef for main and it was delicious. The other party members were equally impressed. Service friendly and welcoming, reasonably priced food, beer and wine spot on. Love it here, never disappointed.

Friendly staff, great setting, prompt service. On the whole food was lovely. I had steak pie, it was a slice of a larger pie, I could see how dry it was as it was served, so dry I struggled to cut through the pastry and the meat on the edges was not edible.

So disappointed. We have been coming here for the last ten years whenever we are up in the Dales (on average twice a year) and we would eat every night or lunchtime in there. We looked forward to our meal last night but I have to say since this changed hands standards have fallen. The family who ran it before were warm and friendly and service was excellent. Now it feels like a Pizza Express.

Had a Sunday lunch with three meats option. The vegetables was all very nice, however everyone in our group noted the meat`s were all processed as we could not really tell the difference in the meats as they were very bland. Great shame they did this, as it is a great place and the rest of the meal was really nice.

Went for the Sunday lunch carvery if you can eat all of this well done excellent portions and value for money in a traditional Yorkshire hotel.

Things will go wrong with restaurant bookings and just about everything that could go wrong with this booking did. The measure of an establishment is how they deal with the problems as they arise. In this regard the staff at the Kings Arms were exemplary. We received a complimentary bottle of wine and there was no charge for a meal that had initially been overlooked. The staff were apologetic without being obsequious and maintained a cheerful demeanour throughout. What really saved the day however was the quality of the cooking which was outstanding. All six of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and my wife and myself returned the next evening and the food was just as good. Well done.

A lovely, friendly pub. Great beer, wine, food and spirits too.

Plenty of local beer to choose and food was very good, wine was a little overpriced I felt.

I am still in a bit of a haze from my experience of spending my 55th birthday in Askrigg, all this due to the love of the BEST BBC show ever created, All Creatures Great and Small, in 1978. We arrived in Askrigg Friday night quite late. The pub was open, but the restaurant was closed. I asked them if they could feed three poor souls, and they said the restaurant was closed so we sat down for a few drinks, and before we knew it, they brought out two big bowls of french fries, some dip, and a basket of fresh bread and local butter. They said that's all they could do, but I was touched by their kindness. What great people! Sunday, I made reservations for lunch. We had the roast beef with all the trimmings (Yorkshire puddings, mashed potatoes, etc). Again, the staff could not be nicer. The sticky toffee pudding was out of this world. I just want to say thank you for your hospitality on my 55th birthday and for being part of a dream long in the making- visiting the Yorkshire Dales! So, if you are looking for good beer, good food, and good people, you found your pub! Another nice detail is that it is right across the Skeldale House, one of the main reasons why I was in Askrigg!

Stayed in a high quality Holiday Bond room, at this traditional pub in the lovely village of Askrigg. Nice traditional bar and good sized restaurant area. Good choice of real ales - I had a pint of draft Old Peculiar. Very good food, with excellent pies. Service a bit mixed as we waited around 40 mins for our meal and staff needed to be chased.

Excellent meal in a lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately whilst we were there the service was a little random. Possibly due to lack of staff which is something hospitality is suffering from across the UK

Mam and Dad brought me here while we were on holiday in Askrigg. I have to say, the staff were exceptional! I was given loads of treats. Dad booked a table for the following night as it was his Birthday. He had steak which he said was wonderful. I got a few morsels and I have to agree. I would have loved a whole portion to myself! Mam had the pasta which she said was heavenly. Then Dad was given a dessert with a candle in and we all sang Happy Birthday. Mam said the speciality gin was great and really helped her sleep. Hope they are going to bring me back again cos this really is a special place with special food and special staff (especially one lady who seemed to really like me). Love Sid The English Bull Terrier xx

We love coming to the Yorkshire Dales. We’ve been to the King’s Arms a few times. You are always guaranteed a friendly welcome and very tasty food. Today was no exception. Didn’t think I would manage the plateful but I had to, it was too tasty to leave. Highly recommend a visit if passing this way.

Been going to Askrigg for nearly 30 years and unfortunately the decline in the Kings arms is very noticeable. Can't comment on the food because although it was only 1.30 on Sunday lunchtime and service was not meant to stop until 3pm we were not able to order food. Tables available but a rude person walking into the kitchen said no more food. Nice start to our holiday!!! Whenever we have holidayed in the village that has never been a problem. HPB wrong attitude. Previous family that run the establishment were fantastic and so friendly. We have a lot of holiday history here. Often visiting area up to 3 times a year but this has made us have a rethink..luckily I had some provisions back at accommodation so could feed ourselves. Atmosphere gone completely. Middle house and The Crown further up village much better options. That's my advice .

We had 3 dinners & Sunday lunch (with the dog), all meals were delicious. Team were fabulous & V friendly. Great atmopshere & service.

Great place for a couple of nights. Great food.

Half empty pub but apparently no tables available. Unfriendly staff not interested in trying to accommodate guests. Would not recommend.

After a hike in the Yorkshire Dales my partner and I were starving and stumbled upon this quaint little pub in Askrigg. Safe to say we were in for the best surprise as neither of us expected much, typical pub food nothing special but I can truly say it was the best meal I’ve had at a pub in ages! I had the steak & ale pie and my partner had the sausages & mash and I could not fault it! Everything came out hot, portions were generous & most importantly it tasted amazing. The pastry on my pie was a quality only my Nana has achieved for me! In short, can’t fault the place! Would love to go again & would highly recommend to anyone visiting Askrigg or Leyburn!

We had the ‘Drovers Pie’… we went there specifically for the Drovers Pie! BEST MEAT PIE ANYWHERE round these parts! Don’t do many reviews but this was absolutely stunning! Delicious; HUGE amount of meat, proper pie with a shortcrust pastry top and bottom, (not a covered dish), with chips, new potatoes or mash, veg and gravy… proper!! Gutted I didn’t take a photo but when it got put down in front of us, thoughts of taking photos were far from my mind! And talk about ‘value for money’! We had a ‘special’ Gin which was £10, and a couple of other drinks but the bill including these and food for the two of us was only £53!!! Can’t recommend this place highly enough!

Nice pub in Askrigg. Lots of beers on tap and good food. The food is quite expensive but it is a bit of a tourist trap. The pizzas on Thursdays were excellent.

Who on earth has now taken over running this iconic pub? Landlord was ok but the landlady was something else. What a shame, no wonder it was practically empty for a Saturday evening.

Great meal in lovely pub, service was great and food really nice "pub" food. Would very happily go back again. Was with my two kids and they loved it too.

Yummy food and good sized portions! Perfect for a post-hike lunch or dinner :)

Great pub food, nice decor and they are baby-friendly too. In addition to the pub staples they got a few veggie options.

Excellent food and choice. My lamb shank was totally delicious!

The food was ok. However the service wasn’t good. Had booked a table. Waited ages at the bar to be acknowledged and then to be given menus. Service generally not friendly. Felt like we were an inconvenience! Won’t return.

Fantastic place. The food was so amazing. Highly recommended!

Iconic Yorkshire Dales pub, very popular fully booked for food this evening!

Lovely food. Girl behind bar very welcoming and friendly. I had soup lovely and spicy. Hubby had ploughman's he said it was really nice, especially the terrine thing .

Stopped off here for some food on a Sunday. We had not pre booked but got a table in the bar straight away. I Had a mixed meat roast and my wife had a roast without meat . The women serving were all very friendly and welcoming and even charged a little less for my wife's roast as she didn't want meat. When the roast came out it was a lot of food and the Yorkshire puddings were the biggest I've ever seen. I love a good roast dinner and this one did not disappoint! Best I have had in a long time ! I managed to finish my plate as it was so good but paid for it afterwards . Eyes bigger than my belly . My wife managed around half of hers . It was a bit pricey but we were on holiday so didn't matter that much . Highly recommend this place

Typical Yorkshire dales pub, full of character and dog friendly, popped in here while touring the area it,s across the road from skeldale house (the vet,s house in the bbc drama) we had the flatbreads they were delicious and a good helping. Try this place when in the village

4 of us ate here. A little pricey but food was lovely. Limited space for dogs inside so had to book a table. Decent portion size. Onion rings are delicious.

They are dog friendly ..Great food as below with the fish pie. Only one person on the bar that was doing the work of three. It pays to book. Merlot wasn’t up to much £21 a bottle at 11%vol.

Good selection of local Beer. Food was excellent. Service great

Great pub. Dog friendly. Meal was very nice.

Great pub and excellent service and great choice of local ales 🍺 👍

Great old world pub. Exceptional quality food with friendly service.

Delicious meal. Friendly staff. Very tastefully decorated/furnished. Worth booking in advance because gets booked up - popular

Great for fans of the series “The Doctor and the Cattle”. Great food, great service, great ambience. Everyone should have seen it. Even if you're just looking for a nice pub or a nice restaurant.

The staff was amazing, providing excellent customer service and Deaf Awareness. They communicated easily with me and my friend, and the food was outstanding. I loved the Steak and Ale Pie, mashed potatoes with plenty of gravy. Definitely worth the price. The old building exudes a lovely traditional charm. Can't wait to visit again soon! 😊

Fantastic atmosphere and beautiful old building with brilliant services, especially one of the staff called Rachel she tried her best to communicate with me as i am deaf. The food was amazing. Will defo go again. 5 stars definitely earned.

Fantastic pub with a great atmosphere. Staff were so lovely and chatty which is refreshing. Great gin, big portions (fish and chips were amazing). Looking forward to my next visit!

A while ago I thought the portions had shrunk, but not now. I had the pork loin which was probably the best meal I've had recently. Staff very friendly and a great pub.

Cracking pub lunch for us and the dog, who was made very welcome in the cosy bar by the fire. Homemade steak pie was amazing, generous portion of super chunky chips an nice beer. Flatbread sandwiches also fab, and very friendly service.

Really nice, and unexpectedly quite grand on the inside, pub. Popped in for a pint after a walk up to the waterfall and back, ended up spending three hours relaxing in there and munching on a portion of their delicious, twice cooked chips with our beers. Discovered a really tasty, new to us lager by Black Sheep brewery - "54" very hoppy and flavourful for a lager! Lovely ladies behind the bar, thank you for a nice afternoon!

Great selection of local ales, highly recommend askrigg ale a great tasty bitter. Staff were lovely and the menu looks interesting.

We were staying just over the road and had booked to eat on the Saturday evening. There were so many options that appealed on the menu and we finally chose the Brie and cranberry wellington, two had the beef featherblade and the pepper stroganoff. All were delicious. A really good buzz in this interesting pub and good service so all happy.

Great Dales pub. Good range of locally brewed ales. We didn't stay here, so I can't comment on the accommodation, but we had an evening meal here which was excellent.

We had a great Sunday lunch at the Kings Head and the beer was excellent too

I’m not one to write a negative review, especially about an a pub business having experienced first hand how hard it to run a pub but I wanted to be honest and give this feedback. We’d driven from Leeds and stopped off for some lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I asked the lady at the bar if they were still serving food and she said they were so we were seated in the restaurant section where there was a few other couples eating. My partner was admiring the big Yorkshire puddings on the other diners tables so we both ordered the beef Sunday roast. When it arrived we were a bit disappointed to see that there wasn’t any yorkshires on ours. The young lad who served us seems disinterested so when the lady who’d greeted us asked if all was ok, I politely asked if they had any yorkshires and she informed me that they were reserved for bookings (the remaining ones) and they had a film crew in filming Yorkshire Vet. I said I understood because I didn’t want to cause a fuss but afterwards I watched as other customers received their full dinners I thought it was pretty poor. It’s understandable to run out of things but you should let people know at the outset so they have the option to change their mind or apologise before they have to ask and maybe over more of something else or a reduction of price. But to say it’s because we didn’t book and that a film crew was there implied that we weren’t as important as other customers, or an inconvenience, which isn’t right. I know it sounds petty (and it’s only Yorkshire puddings!) but it just tainted the experience and we didn’t stay after that. The food we had was lovely and so was the pub but I think you need to make all your customers feel valued regardless if they’ve booked or are locals/film crew because we are still spending our hard earned money.

A really lovely pub Delicious food and very well presented too (these things don't always go hand in hand) The staff were so warm and friendly, especially the young Lithuanian woman who served us; sorry didn't catch her name but as my wife is Spanish I asked her where she was from; delightful person whitebait, lamb liver and white chocolate dessert all superb. We popped in the following day for a pint and snacks after we got lost walking and were equally impressed. Highly recommended

Great pub in great location a must visit, friendly staff reasonable prices

Great friendly atmosphere with really great food and good beers , you must try the pies amazing, as was the pecan dessert.

Just called in for drinks, great bar, lovely fireplace which is just what you need after a wet walk! Local beers. Friendly staff. Will call again as food looked great.

Perfect Dales pub. Called in after walking over from hawes and was met with really nice friendly welcoming staff, a roaring log fire and well kept ales. What else can you ask for? The pub is beautiful and the food looked incredible altho we didnt eat they kindly allowed us to eat some sausage rolls we had purchased from the cafe down the road. The ales are all very good and clearly well kept. The askrigg ale was my favourite of the whole wkend. Another mention to the 2 female staff who really made us feel extremely welcome. Would have stayed longer but had a bus to catch back to hawes but shall definitely return.

Just popped in for a pint to this atmospheric Dales pub. Very enjoyable! If we were staying closer by we would have tried their food.

Excellent food and service The atmosphere was great and the staff were super helpful We look forward to visiting again soon

Incredibly friendly staff, roaring fire on the go, great food and beer! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

A lovely Yorkshire welcome with an open fire in flagstone bar. Betty the Labrador was welcome too. Shared a ploughman’s platter for two with proper thick cut ham and delicious home made rabbit terrine and local cheese. Washed down with a cool pint of Old Peculiar and a delightful glass of Merlot. Highly recommended!

Popped in on a Saturday night with no booking and the staff were so accommodating, finding us a table for 3 by the fire at the last minute! We understood that there’s been a change in management, but this didn’t seem to affect anything at all! We all had homemade pie which was very good, there was a good selection of local gins and the atmosphere was lovely! A very reasonably priced pub with a homely atmosphere, would definitely recommend and would return if we’re in the area again, thank you!!

Had dinner here lamb shanks very good pie and chips not so good pie was over cooked chips was lovely unfortunately the service was rubbish when the food arrived the waitress walked past and around the bar until she delivered the lamb the lad bought my pint but was just froth when it settled just half a pint so sent it back for a proper pint then when we asked for the bill he just bought the card machine with the total on it no bill so we could see if the bill was right so after a few words he showed us the bill on the till still no paper bill then when we paid he had the cheak to ask if we were leaving a tip The building itself was lovely with a lot of original features such as what I believe was game hangers on the ceiling

Lovely friendly place ,great food, great service 👍

Fantastic old Pub well worth a visit

Booked in on previous reviews , apparently undergoing management change which we didn't realise . The quality of food was quite poor, frozen and tasteless. Pricey for what it was . Young staff waiting tables who were pleasant but really couldn't be bothered to be there . The prices at bar and in restaurant were most expensive in village. And not worth it

Called here for lunch on Saturday 2nd with friends . I had ham egg and chips the chips were the best I’ve had Ham was so good .the others had different meals but all agreed they were very good.presentation was first class.very friendly staff and service.would recommend to anyone. Thanks

Great spot. Lovely traditional pub. Never had good but liked good.

Empfehlung! Ausgezeichnetes Essen (Soup, Lamb Liver, Boef Stroganof), Qualität deutlich über dem üblichen Pub Food, Preise vollkommen in Ordnung. Gemütlicher Restaurantbereich.

In deze iconische pub in Askrigg hebben we lekker gegeten. De special gerookte makreel als voorgerecht was top, de fishpie was eveneens zeer lekker en alles in voldoende porties. De bediening was vriendelijk en vlot. In Askrigg kan je goed eten voor een faire prijs

My mother is a big “all creatures great and small” fan so we come here every year- however this year we got our food served and drunks no problem-walking out a dog barked at my dog and a local at the bar stared shouting and swearing how he was a local and that the dog should be trained. Even though it wasn’t my dark barking my husband said it’s a dog friendly pub and dogs do bark- he told my husband to fu*k of. Don’t worry - my hubby did reply! The past 2 years it has gone down hill- my mother was sick the same evening but we can’t say if it was the lunch she ate here or not.

The best there is for food and drink and the nicest pub you could wish to find.

Very disappointed .My wife’s Rosti was small, not value for money-and the meat in my steak pie was chilled . Apologies were unconvincing . Poor customer care. We are regular visitors to this area and have eaten here many times but won’t be returning

A great pub with lots of history. Friendly bar staff, a nice selection of beers and fabulous home cooked food. The steak and ale pie is fab.

Pleasant enough pub, the only reason it hasn’t got 5 stars is because one staff member we encountered just seemed to be a little disinterested in customers. This should not reflect on the place however as it is a generally nice pub to visit and the food we ate was delicious and came out fairly quickly. A lot of the staff are quite young but for me that’s not an issue as we’ve all got to start somewhere so it’s nice to see the younger generation being employed. The lady with the short blonde hair however was absolutely lovely and we had a nice chat, she was very welcoming. If it wasn’t for her I would have had to have given the place a lower rating. All in all though it’s a nice place and locals seem very friendly. Unfortunately though there was a bit of a smell from the toilets in the back room each time we visited so this may need addressing in the future.

Excellent. Great choice menu and everything was beautifully cooked.

We were tourists on a Herriot Yorkshire tour. We stopped in Askrigg for lunch and were lucky enough to happen upon The Kind's Arms. We had the Sunday roast. It was Sunday. Delicious!! We felt very welcomed and well taken care of although we had no reservations. Will definitely return when, one day hopefully, we are back in the area.

Average food, awful service. Ordered the pie which was served clearly over cooked and very dry. Complained, the pie was taken away with NO comment and returned 5 minutes later trying to tell me that “this is how it’s supposed to be” I’ve had enough pies in my time to know what a pie should be like. NO offer of a replacement meal and no apology - just don’t know how deliver decent hospitality. OK for a drink but avoid for food.

Recommended locally, this place did not disappoint. The food was amazing with lots of local producers utilised. Dinner was a surprise, so I didn't take my phone for any pictures, but it all looked amazing. There was a spot of food envy when I glimpsed others having a drovers pie...! It has rooms..we spoke to a couple who have stayed there 6 times so must be good.

Great pub, great food especially their pies. Good selection of local beer.

The pub is located in the village of Askrigg, several miles from our stay in Bainbridge. Friendly service. Good selection of beers on tap. The food is a step up from average pub fare, as is the surroundings for dinner. Their signature dish, a steak pie, was very good. In all, a nice night out.

Food was good and a bonus that it is dog friendly in the bar area . Once food was served there was no other interaction with the staff though, so mid way through the meal when we wanted more drinks I had to go and wait at the bar. The staff were pleasant enough but whilst we were sat eating, the bar staff were obviously throwing bottles into a bottle bin or similar and it was ridiculously loud and not at all relaxing .

Lovely proper pub, added bonus film location for the Drovers Arms.

Don't miss a visit if you're in the area. Great welcome, magnificent atmosphere, enormous fire, great landlord and staff. Food amazing, great selection of ale and wine. Smashing friendly locals, especially Wilf. All Creatures Great and Small history.

Called here for a drink as the football was on. We ended up staying the whole 90 minutes! Lovely old character pub, friendly staff, very welcoming. We were going to stay for dinner but they were fully booked at the time we wanted. Hopefully call again when passing.

A scrumptious find with the luxury fish pie this evening for us. Throughly delicious.

Lovely staff, great beers, perfect atmosphere. What a Dales pub should be.

Very friendly staff and good food

A group of five of us arrived having been turned away by the only other pub open in the village. We were given the last free table and treated like royalty. The food was excellent, the beer likewise and the atmosphere was class. The staff are lovely. Very highly recommended for both quality of food, vale and service

Good choice of evening meals. Lovely tomato & veg. soup & Barnsley chop. King's blonde pint nice too.

We visited what was The Drovers from the 70's All Creatures Great and Small. Booked in advance for the meal. Both The Drovers Pie and Lamb Cobbler very yummy.

Sunday lunch sharing platter was FALTLESS, everything was tasty, hot and all you could ask for. Would highly recommend - Lisa and her team are doing a fabulous job. Thank you

A great pub with a good selection of beers. The luxury fish pie is great and the Drovers Ale Pie is packed with beef !

WOW! Whilst having a weekend break in the area, came across this gem of a pub with a lunch time menu/restaurant. We popped in for a late afternoon drink and had a look at the menu. They were able to fit us in for food, yay! Starters I had Wensleydale mushrooms, husband had the mackerel, both dishes were very tasty. For mains we had the Drovers pie and belly pork, both dishes were excellent, top quality food, would definitely recommend, especially the pie, scrumptious succulent pieces of steak in a rich ale sauce encased in a shortcrust pastry that melted in your mouth. Staff courteous and attentive, pub seems lovely and clean, would definitely revisit when in the area.

A get together with our daughters, partners and babies, we all throughly enjoyed our meal! Thankyou!

Booked for Sunday lunch but only one option which was a 'sharing platter' of meat, vegetables with yorkshire pudding. It was served on one plate piled high - overwhelming!! and not in a good way. Meat overcooked and food generally very disappointing. Apparently the usual chef was not available due to an injury. We had eaten at the Kings Arms last year and the standard has since deteriorated. We shall not be returning.

Poor to average pub food at prices that are too high for the quality of what you get. Also tried two of the real ales, neither of which was anything special. Nice ambience and staff friendly but wouldn't go back

FAB EVENING AND FOOD The staff at yorebridge hotel recommended the place for a few drinks in a local friendly pub, they dropped us off and picked us up. Landlady was so friendly and welcoming! We had dinner - Beef ale pie which was superb, I don’t even usually eat beef but I’d seen good reviews about it and wanted to try it! Played darts and really enjoyed our evening. You can take dogs in the bar area only and eat. We didn’t have ours with us but wished we did as there was enough floor space for the two of them.

Beer excellent. (Askrigg Ale) The bar is really homely. A three beer option available. Food looked good, but we did not indulge. A good stop for walkers and cyclists.

Overcooked food, small portions- would not recommend. Used to be quite reliable on previous visits. Avoid