The Kings Head in Craven

Following a little recce of the three pubs in Kettlewell, The Kings Head menu stood out for their selection. The service, friendliness of the staff and the food itself was outstanding. I chose to have the 10 hour slow cooked brisket of beef in a red wine jus with hot pot potatoes and seasonal veg. Worth every penny and the nicest meal I've had in a long time. I'd recommend The Kings Head to anyone planning a visit to Kettlewell.

Well..... Upon entering it was obvious we weren't particularly welcome. Landlord loud, abrasive and really not friendly at all. As I was with my mum (79) who really needed a sit down we thought we'd just go with it. Food - pizza or a sandwich. That was it. On a busy afternoon. So had 2 pizzas for £10 each. Really not impressive. Supposedly home-made. If so would suggest they go back to the drawing board and start again. Very over-priced drinks came in cheap plastic glasses. No, not the sturdy kind - those that you pick up and if you're not careful spill all over when you pick them up ! Why ? Were they expecting a pensioners riot ?!! Damp patches all over the celing, gents toilets an absolute smelly disgrace. Just thinking they can sit in a tourist trap and take money from people they'll never see again ? Certainly seemed like it.

Ordered the haddock with greens new potatoes and lemon cream sauce! Lovely staff and didn’t wait too long. Fantastic piece of fish but no sauce - very dry. Asked if the lemon cream sauce was coming? No there’s lemon infused in the peas!!!! Nota hint of lemon and still very dry. Would have been fab with a lemon cream sauce which I could have made myself!! After complaining chef gave me some warm cream with a half lemon sitting in it. I leave you to your own conclusions 🤔😮‍💨☹️😟

The Kings Head was my first step into holidays/short breaks alone, since I was widowed; and I made exactly the right choice for my accommodation and destination. From the moment I arrived and throughout my short break I felt welcome, cared for, safe and happy. I received a warm welcome from Karen and Mark, who both took time to show me to my room and ensure I had all i needed. My room was large, clean, comfortable and well appointed with all I needed. A really lovely place to relax and sleep well in. The food prepared by Mark was excellent (the crowning glory for me was the (sublime) 10 hour braised Brisket of Beef! The full English Breakfast was substantial and eliminated the need for lunch during the days! I have enjoyed my stay at The Kings Head immensely and look forward to back again in the not too distant future.

Camped nearby and visited the pub the three nights we were in Kettlewell. Warm welcome from Karen and Mark, hard to believe they're had the pub weeks and not years. First night was Euro semi finals, seats were found at last minute ensuring all could see the screen. We were lucky to win the Thursday night quiz and 'play your cards right', good mix of visitors like ourselves and friendly locals who came over to chat. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast which was our quiz prize, set us up for our journey home. We will definitely be back!

Can’t fault the place, the new owners excel to make you feel welcome and food delicious. watched the England match here and Mark ensured everyone had a seat and could see! Give it a try. We will be back. Thank you

New ownership. Very friendly and efficient service. Excellent food (scrumptious steak and ale pie)and and reasonably priced.

Really nice pub, with great food and very friendly staff. Had the halloumi salad one night and the pot roast chicken the next and both were amazing, with great portion size. Also had an amazing full english. Highly recommend!

Newly taken over,the food was excellent,friendly staff slightly off the main road but would definitely give it a try if your in Kettlewell.

We were a group of 6 friends in our 60's and 70s who meet up once a year for catch up. Mark found us a table last night and cooked us a treat. I had the best cheese and onion pie I've ever eaten. It was homemade with a layer of caramel onion chutney between the cheese and the pastry. It was just delicious. The others had a brisket cooked slowly for 10 hours and it was over an 1.5 inches thick and just fell apart. The puddings were unbelievable and the ambience perfect. Mark and his staff have only taken over the pub 6 weeks ago and you can tell they are really making an effort. Highly recommend it.

Booked a table for 7pm, got confirmation email last week. Turned up at 7pm to find pub closed, door locked and nobody there. Not a good look.such a shame as this place has lots of happy memories for us going back over 20 years. What's going on?

Booked a night's accommodation for Tuesdsy 19th March "24. Arrived at check in time of 4pm to find it closed. Waited 1 hour, phoned and emailed but no response. Found sign at side of entrance informing that hotel was closed Monday and Tuesday!. Luckily the good people at the Racehourse gave us a lovely room and board. Why take a booking when your shut ?? Awful.

Cancelled our booking less than 24hrs before we were due to arrive, leaving us high and dry. I booked a month earlier and called a couple of days before to book in for dinner and had no reply. Terrible.

A bit grubby, no bar snacks, only ones staying, had to let ourselves out and lock up in the morning, shower wasn't very powerful, breakfast priced at £15.

Stopped by after a long walk and it was a lovely friendly pub. Had a couple of drinks and owner was great, getting water for our dogs and a treat.

Stopped by looking for Sunday lunch. Not our usual stop in Kettlewell/upper Wharfedale but it will be after this. Excellent Sunday roast. Special mentions for the pork, the vegetables (good variety and perfectly cooked) and the gravy. Very good service, very good value for money. We will be back.

Came for Sunday lunch with friends, food beautiful, roast pork Sunday dinner very good value. Catered for gluten free and vegetarian. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend

Definitely recommend this lovely pub for a meal. It is a change to be offered fresh fish and vegetables in a pub and we really enjoyed our sea bass. Staff were welcoming and friendly and our only criticism was the fire wasn’t lit on a quiet Wednesday night in January.

What a lovely experience made so much better by the hospitality of Dave and Hannah. We turned up on a Wednesday morning in the middle of a snowstorm hitting minus 7 on the thermometer. Even though they had no other bookings and were deliberating closing early the welcomed us with open arms. They stayed on for most of the day so we could drink in the pub and even though they were short stocked due to lack of delivery’s they offered to cook whatever they had left if we wanted to eat there. We had the pub to ourselves for the evening and even though the weather was getting worse they still came back the following morning to cook us a banging full English breakfast. Unbeknown to us they had invited a homeless gentlemen who had got stranded in the village for a free breakfast which shows the heart of our hosts. The pub was wonderfully warm selling some great beers and offering lovely food. The menu looked fantastic and made our mind up to definitely go back in better weather so we can experience the full menu on offer. Our room was beautiful situated on the top floor overlooking the church over the road. The facilities were second to none and everything we needed was always on hand. We were able to watch the smart tv with no issues from the WiFi and catch up on the odd email at the same time. Thank you so much for having us guys you made the whole trip away brilliant and thanks again for the celebratory drink on the house. Can’t wait to come back soon.

Visited on New Year’s Eve for tea with our little dog. The food was delicious with plenty of choice. The staff were welcoming and the locals were friendly. The dog was fussed over and fed some turkey from the kitchen. Highly recommend if you’re in the area ☺️

Couldn’t really fault the Kings Head. We went on Christmas Day for a drink. The staff were really friendly, drying our dog & bringing him a sausage. They were so nice that we booked a table for dinner on Boxing Day. The food was good & our dog was given another sausage so he was a big fan! We had cheese & onion pie, steak & ale pie and fish & chips, all of which were really good sized portions & very tasty.

beautiful countryside location and well-priced pints! the family are enjoying popping into random pubs on road trips for a great dinner. If ever the chance comes again, we shall return!

Great to see the Kings back again. Just home from an amazing weekend. Thanks to David, Louise & the team. Food was excellent, rooms clean and tidy and the service and atmosphere was fantastic. Thanks again and see you all in a few weeks. Even the pesky elf !!!!

What a treat to find a relaxed and friendly pub with great food values in this lovely village. Everything on the menu was tempting and it was obvious when the food arrived that there is a sure and skilled hand in the kitchen. We had delicious brisket and confit belly pork - both freshly cooked with great ingredients and in satisfying portions. The sticky toffee pudding was both light and, well, sticky. I loved it, and I don’t even like STP. Service was friendly and cheerful and very kind to our nervous dog.

We stayed here for a spontaneous 2 nights away and it turned out to be our best break of the year, thank you to Dave and Louise for the warm welcome the beautiful food drink and hospitality i have never had an easier more relaxing weekend away walking in the beautiful surroundings with our dogs who were made as welcome as us . Please carry on doing what you do because its absolutely working.

On the spur of the moment we decided to visit The Kings Head for lunch and jolly good it was too. Gregarious landlord who had only recently taken over,first class pub food from a substantial blackboard menu; Very dog friendly. The pub deserves to be...

Last minute one night stay for my birthday. Excellent find. Very comfortable room. Delightful traditional, well priced food. Will definitely be back for a longer stay. Thank you!

No complaints ! Friendly staff , spoil dogs rotten , sausage one afternoon and own plate of Turkey scraps at Sunday lunch . Atmosphere the best of the 3 pubs in the village and the cleanest . Food superb . Not overpriced . Would recommend

Stopped here after a walk over the tops from Grassington, very friendly and accommodating. Lovely pub in an equally beautiful setting.

We visited this lovely pub after a decent hike along the river then on the tops with our 2 dogs and newborn baby. The tenants were soo welcoming, making us all feel very welcome. The dogs got given a plate of turkey 🐾 I think...

Visited the Kings Head with 3 friends whilst in Kettlewell (staying at the Blue Bell around the corner) so decided to give it a try. We had popped in for coffee earlier to check out the menu and having agreed it looked pretty good (and...

Wonderful place. Gorgeous building. Lovely atmosphere. Highly impressed by the extremely high quality of food- totally delicious!

Booked a meal here for sat night absolutely beautiful tasty food had four meals all cooked to perfection and was cooked quickly landlord very chatty and friendly as was the staff the meals and drinks were reasonabley priced the whole pub was very clean as...

I STAYED FOR THREE NIGHTS WITH FRIENDS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER ('23). ROOMS WERE LARGELY CLEAN BUT NEED RE-FURB. FOOD OFFERED WAS OF GOOD QUALITY. IT'S CLEAR THAT THE PUB (HAVING PREVIOUSLY BEEN CLOSED) HAD BEEN OPERATING FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP BEFORE...

Lovely location. Stayed 3 nights. Rooms comfortable but could do with a paint touch up bed v comfy and slept well. Pub quaint with a stunning inglenook fireplace. Staff friendly and the breakfast was of v good quality. Only critism was that for the price...

The Kings Head is our overnight stay on our way to our holiday canal boat. Kettlewell is just one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The Kings Head has not long reopened after refurb and the standards are high.... very high. Our...

Absolute hidden gem . Wonderful freshly cooked food . Best lamb shank in 15 years , A small menu always a good sign of real quality cooking . Super service , with a lovely atmosphere. Good beer too !

We booked here for a Sunday lunch with the family. Hen we arrived we were a bit disappointed that there was only one choice of meat (pork), or baguettes and chips on offer. It seemed a bit random, however, the food was tasty. The venue...

Our mixed Welsh and French family visited the King’s Head after a walk along the Wharfe. There are three pubs in the village, and we couldn’t have chosen better. The French side of the family love all that a good pub represents, and the King’s...

The food was amazing - best Sunday roast you could ask for. The breakfast was also perfectly cooked. Very friendly staff. Bedding was high quality and the stay was so peaceful. A perfect setting. Thank you.

We had a lovely night away at the kings head . The room was beautiful all traditional features. Lovely river outside our window . The food was amazing . Highly recommend it .

Folks, everyone visiting from todays date needs to be aware that the previous owners/operators appear to have done a runner…. We tried to book today, the website is not operational as is the phone number, we e-mailed but with no response. Took a punt and...

My husband booked me a surprise night away here and it was beautiful. Gorgeous location. The room was huge with a fab ensuite, it was very cosy with a very comfy bed. We had our evening meal here and my husband had slow cooked brisket...

This must have been the worst service I've ever received, there was 18 of us, two of aor party didn't get their food until we'd all finished eating. One of us found a piece of plastic in hair mashed potato, when it was pointed out...

Fantastic, cosy little pub with great decor. The food was beautiful highly recommend the Kings Head Burger and the Beef Brisket. The owners are wonderful, friendly and took the time to make anybody that came in feel welcome.

Stayed last minute and new owners are making a real impact. Rooms were pleasant and recently refurbished. Food was so nice - all fresh produce and good quality and breakfast was blooming lovely. Thank you for accommodating us and looking after us during our stay.

Popped in for a pint and stayed for dinner which was delicious (beef brisket. Husband had belly pork which was also v good). Nice pint of ale too. It's quite small inside so worth booking ahead for a meal. Really friendly barman who gave us...

Great food, great service, loved it all, the pork belly was amazing and the atmosphere and decor was great. Will be back again soon

Staff were friendly and food was well presented. Fire was on and ambience was good. There was also a nice area to sit outside in front of the pub. Food was OK, although not everything on the menu was available which we discovered after attempting...

Visited with a group of friends and the food was excellent. I had a brisket as did others as good as I've ever had. Every one else enjoyed their food. Definitely value for money and the real ales are great.

Amazing value, fantastic food, lovely hosts. We'll be back! The room was spotless and facilities were brilliant. Food was lovely.

Had a fabulous weekend staying at this friendly pub. Food was outstanding and the two owners made an effort to make their guests feel welcome. Comfortable rooms and ideal location for walking in the Dales. Will be back!

We stayed for a week in Kettlewell & had an evening meal a visited often for drinks. Kev & Emma made us welcome & really hope they do well as putting a lot of hard work to make the pub successful. The food was amazing...

After getting rarher wet on our walk from Starbotton we were going to have a drink in each of Kettlewell's pubs. Liked the King's that much we didn't visit the others. Amazing fireplace. Shared hot beef sandwich with my husband that came with fries and...

Wonderful spot to enjoy dinner. Especially during scarecrow week! Relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and good food.

Last minute booking, so glad we did ! Lovely traditional pub with a contemporary feel setting, very friendly hosts, only in their 8th week of residence ! Lots of lovely old features beams etc in the bar authentic creaky staircase leading to a spacious and...

Following a very last minute decision to have an Easter evening away with our little pooch, we gleefully found an amazing deal for this pub we know from our regular Dales trips and now they accept dogs, yippee. It’s recently been taken over by a...

Delicious slow cooked beef brisket with parsnip purée and all the trimmings £17. Washed down with Hetton Pale Ale . Perfect ! Sadly no room for pudding but Eton Mess on menu caught my eye . Local couple .

Wonderful to have the KH open again. We enjoyed a fabulous meal this evening. Thanks to Kev and Emma for your warm welcome, great service and a delicious meal.

We had Sunday lunch it was brisket with all the trimmings was very nice and tasty georgous gravy too. Emma and Kevin are brilliant see you again . Local couple sandra and mick.

5/5 under new management, friendly hosts, delicious food, and lovely comfy room. Partner is gluten intolerant but most of the menu was still available

Visited this pub on 3 occasions while in Kettlewell for a weekend. It has re-opened with new management after the pandemic - it has a great pub atmosphere, it’s a good stop-off for visitors to the village, and the locals are friendly and keen to...

Stumbled in here on a hike across the dales and was the best food we had all week. An awkward time to arrive between services but (new) management were straight in the kitchen. The chef has a real talent and passion for food. Well worth...

Stopped for lunch. Years since we were last here. New owners: great! Friendly service and really tasty food. Owner/chef Kevin made us an apple-parsnip soup in addition to what we ordered. Unexpected but amazingly delicious. Definitely will be back and recommend you checking it out...

Wonderful find passing through Yorkshire. The owners were very welcoming as we arrived for an early spur of the moment dinner. Quality of food was fantastic and kids loved their half portions of fish and chips. The chef kindly make the kids a special pudding...

My husband and I spied this hostelry whilst wandering round the village in the drizzle. we were met with a warm welcome and a roaring log burner. The freshly prepared sandwiches, chips and soup were washed down with a well kept pint of ale. The...

We were in Norfolk for an overnight stay * had s lunch time drink in the Kings Head. It wad beautiful inside with a roaring fire. The bar staff were very friendly & the decor was really clean & it all looked so inviting on...

Booked a table for 2 on Saturday night, not that busy so thought service would be good, how wrong we were. Shown to a table which was literally in the middle of the room on its own, not great. Took our drink order and drinks...

Despite sending numerous emails and screenshots of my deposit payment and email confirmation of my booking I have still not received my deposits back for the two rooms I booked for my best friend's wedding this September. This mismanaged booking also meant I had to...

We enjoyed a family meal at The Kings Head, which including two young children in our party. Although we waited a fair while, it was worth it. The food was good, the service was helpful and attentive. I also tried their rhubarb cider, which was...

We originally booked The King's Head in early 2020 and have since had to rebook twice due to COVID restrictions. I was made aware in August 2021, two months before our stay that there was no longer a pub or restaurant available: we would still...

The room was very cold, with an electric heater that was inadequate to heat the room even though it was small. The building is very old, and there are big gaps around the door where the heat was escaping, with the draft from the very...

We attempted to stop for a lunchtime drink on the 5th October, unfortunately the pub appeared shut. It would seem that the UK staff shortages have hit this once lovely pub. Just a small but important criticism needs to be highlighted - as we walked...

Lovely pub in a quiet village location. Stayed 3 nights and it was great value. Perfect spot for country walks and enjoying the local beers. Lovely bedroom. Very comfortable bed and powerful shower. Went to sleep to the sounds of the beck below. My wife...

We visited this pub for lunch last week to celebrate a birthday and unfortunately it fell below our expectations. We perhaps made the mistake of eating outside since the weather was good but had a (sticky) table situated next to an overflowing cigarette stub container...

The food for most of our group of 9 was good, but unfortunately two of us (me included) ordered lamb and the meat was dreadful, consisting of c60% fat which was not edible. The chef argued that it was the particular cut of meat they...

Absolutely flawless. Amazing food, great wine, accommodating and friendly staff. Fantastic gluten free options. Best meal we have both had in a very long time. Could not recommend this place more.

Had a fantastic meal here last night. The staff were great - friendly and helpful but it was the food that was outstanding. A small but varied menu. We both went for the chicken supreme and were delighted with it. It was incredibly tasty and...

Great experience overall. The staff were warm, friendly and welcoming. We booked a table which was needed. The food selection was compact but it was brilliant. The taste was amazing and the presentation inviting. We will definitely be coming back.

I had dinner in there at the end of June this year. I am a vegetarian and opted for a gnocchi dish, something I wasn't sure about. It turned out to be excellent and the best dinner I had throughout my holiday in the Dales.

The food was top notch. Not too much on the plates and that's fine with us (but a woman on the largish party on the next table exclaimed 'where's me chips?' when hers arrived - chips are extra). However, service was below average and those...

Excellent food, first class service, first meal out for 18 months…..we will definitely go back. My husband had Halibut, with muscles on a bed of spinach, I had roast cheek, with an amazing sauce, carrot purée& crispy onions…..both were delicious, we finished off with Creme...

I’m more than prepared to cut hospitality venues some slack in the current climate but am told by diners who’ve eaten here before the pandemic that erratic service is not usual. Explaining the long gap between starters and mains (about 45 minutes) , the waiter...

A couple of visits for drinks while we stayed at the campsite. Service was excellent, friendly, attentive. Lovely pints of Wharfdae Blonde and a cracking gin special. Looking forward to coming back next time for food.

Great meal and first class service from Meg and her team. Jezz Janet Gill and Ellie. Thanks again for a great meal.

As always, exception service from Meg and her team. Good selection of drinks and very decent wine selection. The food by joe and his staff is absolutely 1st class, top standard. The menu is regularly changed, always something different on offer. Rooms are clean warm...

Perfect, generally busy little place serving excellent food. From a varied menu we started with scallops which were perfect followed by cod loin and lamb; a good choice of house wines meal for a lovely evening. There are a number of pubs in the village...

Spent a night here and loved it. The food is top notch. Really different menu which suits all. The food is so tasty, it's devine. Excellent service, good attention to detail. Felt safe and comfortable. Gorgeous pub in one of the prettiest villages in the...

Surprised by the previous review as we visited on the same evening and had a fantastic 3 course meal. Lovely quality ingredients and interesting dishes, all well presented. Different league to standard pub food - and great value at £25pp for 3 courses on a...

5.30 on a Sunday - no Sunday roast Supplement for seasonal veg aka peas Supplement for cheese as “cheese is obviously more expensive than dessert” - is it?? Staff really not happy about being questioned on this Waiter pigging out on Haribo behind the bar...

Stayed here for 2 nights & from start to finish we experienced excellent customer service. From check in to check out the staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food was truly fabulous & the service impeccable. All of the staff acknowledged us & ensured...

Having been recommended this up and coming restaurant we managed to get a table on our last night of our holiday.We had barely got in before we were told board is here decide what you want then your table is around the corner,feeling rushed we...

Stopped by to refuel after a long walk. Service was A1, food absolutely divine. Fish starter, roast dinner (wish I'd had room for desert): 10 out of 10. Staff attentive, beautiful interior, high quality food. Perfection!

The King's head delivered the goods just like its reputation claims... Mary and I had starters, main course and desert and it was true quality... You pay for what you get, well worth saving up for!!!

Yesterday evening we went into this pub looking for a quick drink. We only had 30 mins but thought we’d pop in. Upon arrival there was no track and trace to fill out, which was alarming. We asked for a table for 2, and was...

We had dinner in the King’s Head pub after a bracing walk in the surrounding Dales. We liked the décor a lot – the flagstone floors, big fireplace and the big black bar. The menu, displayed on a giant blackboard, describes the delights on offer...

We have always had a lovely meal here. The food is excellent, gastro pub and more! Beautifully presented, top quality food, good beer and wine, with a relaxed and friendly service. Harry is worth a mention - he is great front of house and makes...

We changed our booking from another local pub to The Kings Head after reading other reviews and so glad we did. Menu is on a blackboard. Terrine to start then hake with scallops/ lamb rump, all very good. Bit pricey though. If driving give yourself...

Great, friendly staff - we called in for a beer, which was excellent. Really wished we had the time for lunch as the menu looked superb and the dishes that appeared looked fab.

Lovely, welcoming staff! We booked in for a Wednesday night meal at 8pm, sat outside (in the cold) as the previous guests where still there. Inside is lovely, cosy and small - tables are seated close for that lovely traditional, intimate feel. The restaurant aren’t...