The Kings Arms in Richmondshire

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.

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!

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

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!!

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 !

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

We had 3 days in Askrigg, ate at kings arms each night , all delicious, different dish each night . There were plenty of options on the menu and specials board. Food excellent, staff too. Things have gone up but we have noticed the same...

Best steak pie ever great atmosphere will be back again

We keep coming back, great for that drink in a traditional bar with open fire. Also super food in the bar and restaurant..

Beautiful pub, and Askrigg ale on tap, locals are friendly and the waiter is fabulous

Great country pub, with lovely food. Not the cheapest but nice. very good service.

After reading many reviews we, unfortunately, felt disappointed. The food is okay, however not great especially for the prices. The pie was dry and the meat chewy. Most importantly we found it to the be quite unfriendly and the service unwelcoming. Tables are time limited...

Good food/atmosphere except for the Tai Green curry something missing from it

Food great and reasonably priced, however the drinks were quite expensive and limited seating.

A beautiful pub full of original fixtures. Good selection of drinks. Worth of a visit.

Superb Drover Pie - best steak pie ever and Sticky Toffee Pudding to die for. Lovely waitress. Hope to return again this week,

Great food, friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

Good food and a lovely old and cosy bar, please don't ever modernise it like so many pubs do. Staff very friendly and is set in a beautiful village with that All Creatures feel still there.

Excellent service by all staff and a very kind gesture was made which saved our bacon! Portions are large. The pies and tempura prawns are particularly good.

Smart green wellie pub. Nice food and beer.

Atmosphere brilliant, food and drink amazing

Cosy, traditional, welcoming staff, great meal.

Highly recommend the Wensleydale mushrooms on toast, the Theakstons XB is excellent, the downside is that to fully appreciate this beer, you need one to refresh the tastebuds , two to get the taste established, three to appreciate the subtle flavours and four to get the hang of it - however, since I was the driver, I could not get to the full enjoyment. Great pub, great grub, great beer.

Staying at the Kings Arms Hotel for two nights in this excellent part of the Yorkshire Dales.Enjoyed an excellent meal last night. Highly recommended

Lovely meal and Askrigg Ale last night

Great range of beers, lovely food. Photos of original All Creatures Great and Small actors and scenes fimed in and around the pub. Lovely warm fire ideal for these cold dsys and evenings

Had the Sunday roast sharing platter for two, now £30, it was £20 when we visited last year. All the meats were a little fatty, pigs in blankets undercooked, portion of mash was tiny and the gravy needs work. All the rest of it was...

Our 3 nights B&B plus evening meal could not have been more enjoyable. The room was very warm and comfortable, and the food of a consistently high quality. (We were also in Askrigg last January and our experience dining at The King's Arms equally good then!).

Lovely pub. Well keep local real ale. Food was amazing. Highly recommend a visit. We didn't have a table booked but they made sure we got one if we waited. Not a problem. Time for a few drinks. Lovely friendly staff.

Excellent traditional pub with good food

Went in for a meal and a drink very welcoming we both just had fish and chips they were amazing best we've had in a long time

Went in today for lunch. Steak and ale pie washed down with locally brewed beer. It's what pubs were built for. Excellent.

Good pub and food was delicious. Rooms are comfortable and spotless and breakfast was good too. Staff all very friendly and helpful

Didn't have a table booked but they had one ready for us a bit layer on. Had a few pints of real ale and sat in the bar until our table was ready. Meal was excellent. I had liver and bacon. Beautiful. Partner had Pheasant....

We came here because of its link to All Creatures Great and Small. A lovely pub with delicious food and friendly and efficient service. Had the burger, Pie and Fish n Chips- all excellent.

We arrived a bit late for lunch, but they very kindly allowed us some. We had the toast toppers, one mushroom, one home roasted ham and egg. Both excellent, as was the local beer and gin!

Had dinner here and food was lovely, tempura prawns followed by venison and cod with chorizo Lovely sticky toffee pudding Lady serving was lovely but Bar man was really rude, there was an issue with our online booking but he wouldn’t accept it wasn’t our...

First time there won't be the last as soon as you walk in the door the fire was burning witch was nice the food was very good the staff were very happy nice atmosphere wood definitely recommend it to anyone.

Excellent service, fantastic food - lovely warm welcome

Stayed for 3 nights. Cosy pub with lovely big open fire.

Popped in for Sunday lunch. Absolutely outstanding sharing platter for 2. Well cooked beef, pork, hams and pigs n blankets with lashing of vegetables. Theakstons bitter.

Always a pleasure~ Good beer, good food, pleasant atmosphere and people.

We ate a few times during our week long holiday in this gorgeous village. The food was divine and staff very efficient and friendly.

Nice atmosphere and good service but food a little overpriced

Visited this lovely pub 3 times whilst staying in the beautiful village of Askrigg. Each time we were not disappointed food and choice excellent, staff very friendly can thoroughly recommend

Great food, great beer friendly service

Ģood food but noisey when busy.

Ordered a cheese baguette and salad. After a long wait the chef reported that there had been no bread delivery. I got a toasted cheese sandwich and salad after a long wait. It was a terrible lunch and experience. The bakers next door is full...

Just dropped in for a quick drink….but with superb Yorkshire Dales ales and really nice gin menu we stopped to eat and not disappointed! Ended up having three courses and nice bottle of Argentinian Malbec! Lovely starters of Confit Duck and Goat’s Cheese parcels, followed...

Fantastic pub with a knowledgeable young barman . It was the pub used in the original James Herriot series as the Drovers Arms . I had the drovers ale which was a excellent dark malty ale . A must visit pub if your a Herriot fan .

Warm atmosphere and lovely food. Staff made our dog very welcome aswell!

Amazing pub and fantastic food love the place well worth a visit

Great pub, all going swimmingly until the lamb arrived, chewy and hard, back to chef, chef blamed supplier - no chef you are responsible for what comes out of your kitchen - poor cheffing I say , only 3 stars.

Nice place in a lovely quaint village, good selection of real ales xnd great food. Very clean, staff helpfull, mustn't grumble........

Just made it in as service finished but the sharing platter we had was fabulous and obviously the same passion given as that of the first, 🙌. Lovely selection of meats and vegetables, partner changed the pudding selections to suit his preferences with no problem...

Expectations were high having been recommended this place and having seen the reviews. Perhaps an off day but really disappointed. Arrived for lunch, certainly no warm welcome and in truth the chap behind the bar was verging on rude. Lunchtime menu as expected is limited...