The Old Hill Inn in Craven

Bean and the family team made our stay so special. This is pub cooking and humble hospitality on another level. Roaring fire, comfy beds, ancient beams and simple dishes with delicious homemade twists. The desserts, by sugar sculptor and ex-Ritz pâtissière, will have you considering more than one each. Breakfast was brilliant as well. We didn’t want to leave. COVID may have taken the people out of the pub (for now) but it has definitely still got its heart and soul. Stay here if you can find a few free nights.

A homely pub with a really friendly welcome and roaring wood fire. Food is all home made and excellent. Would give 7 stars if I could.

I stayed here the last 2 nights whilst I walked the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. What an excellent, excellent place. Bean and the team couldn't have made me feel more welcome and at ease, so incredibly friendly and accommodating. I had an early start on walk day and they left breakfast out for me, completely delicious food (actually the best chicken I've ever had!) and I will definitely be back!

Bean and her team took superb care of us. Lovely rooms, and the ideal location for walking in the Dales. The food was the best pub dinners and breakfasts we've ever had, and the drinks were great. An excellent trip, will definitely stay again.

I’d planned to do the Three Peaks walk for a while and hadn’t expected to find the Old Hill open in this time of Covid. Fortunately they were open for residential stays and I was able to book two nights. I had eaten there a couple of years before and it was great to see that the delicious home cooked food is still that - delicious home cooked food. The building has a relaxed old fashioned charm to it and my room was well presented and scrupulously clean. So too was the bathroom and shower. A manky bathroom where I’m staying is a major turn-off but this was excellent. Tea and coffee making stuff was provided in the room.I was made to feel very welcome throughout my stay - even though I had to start the walk early a cold breakfast was left out for me.The Old Hill Inn may not look like much when you drive past, but inside is something really quite special. I thoroughly recommend this place and will certainly be back.

Great stay. Sabena looked after us really well and made us feel thoroughly at home. We were warmly greeted, had lovingly prepared home cooked food and breakfasts. The rooms were very comfortable and given the nature of Covid Times measures were thoughtfully and carefully put into place. We can’t recommend this place highly enough. Perfect location for starting the Yorkshire Three Peaks and all in all a fantastic stay. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

The owners or landlord had about as much interpersonal skill as Hitler! I think this place is a "has been" and has traded on old reputations or the physical attributes of the building itself rather than the service and welcome from the man in charge here. I would avoid falling into the trap of making this a destination to stop unless you were absolutely sure you couldn't get refreshment from the pubs at the other sides of the two hills it nestles between. The side of this building looks dirty and unkempt these days after a recent walk past. Something akin to a horror movie motel in the moors appearance which is sad as this could be such a welcoming place with the right people on the customer facing side of the bar. Please don't be prepared for anything other than a captive audience and a "you'll get what you're given or walk over the hill to find better if you don't like it" approach. Sad times for this apparently once lovely lady in the valley.

We had dinner here on cold snowy night and expected nothing but basic pub food.However we could not have been more wrong.We were welcomed as old friends by the staff and nothing was too much trouble.The log burner made the ambience very cozy and warm and the meal was of a standard usually found in restaurants charging three times the price.We will definately return and have already recommended to others.

A lovely welcome by friendly staff. Although a limited menu was being served it was just right for a cold day. The wood burner was on and most welcome.

We stayed here to do the 3 Peak challenge. Couldn’t have been more perfect. Cosy pub with friendly staff, right on the route and returned after a great day of adventure to the most delicious meal. Highly recommended

6 of us ate here and had a splendid evening. The food was very good with the desserts being magnificent. Great value for money tooI net the chef and she prepared a special meal for me which avoided dairy to which I am highly allergic1

A popular pub in the area and well worth pre-booking. We did have a little wait for our food once we had ordered, but we were aware of this when we booked, mainly due to the fresh preparation of the meals. The wait was worth it as the food we all had was excellent. From the Lamb Shanks to the Sea Bass, all the meals were tasty.

We stopped here after descending Ingleborough and had superb lunch of soup and Ribbleshead bitter! As per other reviews, looks a bit tired outside but it's so misleading as inside is comfortable, warm and inviting. The staff were so lovely and welcoming, couldn't have wished for more!They also do a lovely selection of cakes too.Well done Hill Inn, great stuff!

The Old Hill Inn looks a bit neglected from the outside, but don’t be deceived! We were here in a busy Saturday evening in August, and had a really gorgeous meal. The staff were clearly run off their feet, but managed to fit us in, and the food was spectacular, especially the dessert. The staff were friendly and helpful too. Highly recommended.

Love key food. My partner had the gammon and said it was the biggest and best gammon he had ever had.

Had dinner here and the fish of the day was pan fried seabass with mashed potatoes and cooked vegetables on the side - superb! The pudding of homemade almond cake with ice cream was very good too. They even had free wifi which many similar establishments do not. Highly recommended.

We went through the rather dark entrance of this fifteenth century inn into the bar/dining room and were immediately welcomed warmly. The barman was very friendly as he served our drinks and took our orders in the stone-floored room which had plain wooden tables and a distinctly rustic style. We had to wait a while for our meals to be prepared but this is home cooking and worth waiting for.Three of us had beef casseroles which were delicious and served with perfectly cooked vegetables. My wife had a beetroot feta cheese salad which she pronounced first class. Our desserts of lemon tart with raspberries and raspberry coulis were amazing and we all but licked the plates so as not to miss any of it. Overall the meal was both tasty and filling and at little over £25 a head including our drinks was very good value. We can't wait for the next opportunity to eat at the Old Hill Inn.

Very enjoyable meal. Good service and good atmosphere. Desserts are a must. Amazing sugar work by the chef. Would recommend.

Six of us had a wonderful meal here on Tuesday evening. Great service, really well cooked food and imaginative and well presented desserts. Enjoyed it so much that we returned on Wednesday evening for a repeat performance and we were all equally impressed. Recommend for great food, friendly service, old world ambience and good selection of beers.

On a visit to see family they took us to this fantastic pub! Do not be put off by the exterior, just go inside and you will be amazed by the friendly family who run it.

Used to camp here when I was younger. Returned as a group of 4 for a lovely meal, small menu but all reasonably priced. Puddings are a must!

Just finishing off an amazing sticky toffee pudding after a nice pint by the fire and a veggie tagine. Perfect

I can see why this scores so well on trip advisor ! As someone mentioned don't be put off by the tired old exterior, inside is lovely and the food totally impressive.

After reading the reviews we had to try this place.

Lovely smiling faces behind the bar, lovely welcome. Then I spotted the cakes! All looked lovely, so got one. YUM!!!!

Called here on my birthday after a walk up the hills and had a fantastic meal . The landlady was very nice and friendly you couldn’t want anymore from a good country pub. Will definitely be going again 10 out of 10

Enjoyed the Sea Bass and Beef Casserole for mains, sharing a Creme Brûlée for desert. Amazing!! 👍👍

We came to this pub after recommendation from our host at the Croft Gate B&B; and the welcome was friendly. The food was exceptional pub food and we would definitely recommend!

A charming pub in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Ingleton. The staff were friendly and efficient, even though it was a busy lunchtime. Traditional pub atmosphere, which is becoming less common in these days of pub chains

The Hill Inn is a gem. Lovely staff and really good food. Rabbit stew in red wine jus. Sticky toffee pudding. The quality of food is way above the pub grub generally found in the area. Don't be put off by the shabby exterior of the pub. Inside is wonderful.

We stayed at the Old Hill Inn on a Friday night in readiness to walk Wernside on the Saturday as part of our training walk ready for the Yorkshire 3 peak walk in 3 weeks time.

Walked to the Old Hill Inn from Twisleton Scar and I have to say that the outside of the place wasn't that inviting. It needs a new coat of paint and some TLC. BUT when you venture inside it is absolutely delightful. We had a fantastic welcome from the staff on both occasions we went there, (after the first visit we made sure we went back). The food, though not the cheapest in the area, was superb. I had the 'Wild Rabbit' because I like to eat out on things I wouldn't normally eat at home, simply gorgeous. My wife had Steak and Ale pie but without the crust, which was an option. And to cap it all my wife then decided to have the 'Sticky Toffee Pudding' plus two spoons. As someone who doesn't normally eat desserts I can only say that I ate most of it! It was stunning and worth every penny. As I've said we went back with vegetarian friends and none of us was disappointed with the food, the service or the welcome. So if you are put off by the outside - just go in, it is fabulous with lots of interesting dishes.

This characterful inn has an unashamedly different type of menu from typical pub fare. There are often unusual fish or seafood options and portions are of a good size. The desserts are a mixture of stylish and complex designs and good old nursery puddings. The staff are very friendly and helpful and muddy walking boots and dogs are not a problem.

I’m still revelling in the memory of the delicious slap up lunch I had at the Old Hill Inn. So good to see wild rabbit on the menu - and I wasn’t disappointed. Puddings here are spectacular. My sister’s chocolate indulgence came with raspberries, an amazing tower of sculpted chocolate and spun sugar. My almond orange cake basked in a deep puddle of creme anglaise and was topped with vanilla ice cream. I’m waxing lyrical here because I’m trying to do justice to the skill and confidence of the chefs. I just wish I lived nearer - I would be here every week instead of about once a year if I’m lucky.

One of our favourite escapes, the welcome is always friendly and the food is just great. Not a vast menu but enough variety of home cooked food to appeal to all tastes. The desserts are to die for - I can recommend the creme brûlée and the chocolate indulgence.

We ate here after arriving late at night in the Dales on a Friday both delighted and surprised to get in. A really homely and welcoming pub that serves high end pub food at great prices. They take dogs as most do in the Dales. We had steak and ale casserole with a pie top and it was brilliant. The ale was great and we had the same ale elsewhere and it tasted nowhere near as good. We will absolutely be back just as we will to the Shepard’s cottage B and B where we stayed which was also great!

Booked in here as a last minute with our motorhomes as we had been let down elsewhere. Firstly the camping bit. Hard standing and EHU - was a bit pricey at £16.50 given there were no other facilities. Reasonably flat though. The pub itself looks as if it had seen better days but once through the door, it couldn't have been better. Good ale, fantastic food and a very warm welcome. We ate in the dining room (7 of us including 2 children) and the service was top notch. Have to say that the sticky toffee pudding was the best I've ever had, with lots of sauce and as much cream as you like - and it was served in a bowl!!! The NYE celebrations were low key, just a few of us sat around a fire, but just how we like it. Would definitely recommend.

Stopped by for lunch after a cold and windy morning on Ingleborough, and were welcomed with top quality home cooking, a roaring log burner and excellent local ales. Between our party of four we ordered the sausages and mash, sea bream and soup of the day, along with the creme brulee dessert, each cooked to perfection. One of the best pub lunches we've had in years, highly recommended.

Booked a table for a late lunch/ early evening food. Have been here on a numbers of occasions; Warm friendly atmosphere with welcoming staff. Good menu, food arrived in good time and presented well - tasting good. Always a favourite

Visited the "the old hill inn" on 23/12/18 for lunch and we had to wait 45 minutes for our food, even though we were the only one in the pub eating.. No explanation was given and when we asked whether it was acceptable to wait 45 minutes, we were told in their view it was acceptable. I would not go there again for food. It appears to be a failing pub with no customer service ethos! (a place that probably survive on summer trade).

Beautiful views of the Dales await visitors to this former farmhouse, later a drovers’ inn, parts dating from 1615. When Winston Churchill stayed here on hunting, shooting, fishing holidays, he no doubt enjoyed the bar, which these days serves eminent Yorkshire real ales like Black Sheep and Dent Aviator. A family of three chefs run the inn (one of whom makes sculptures from sugar). We went for an evening meal and the weather was stormy and it cut the power to the inn. Hastily arranged candles were lit and it gave a real rustic atmosphere to the place. A power generator kicked in and it enabled the chef to start cooking. Food was wonderful, local beers and friendly staff all added to a lovely evening.

Perfect weekend break. Central to 3 peaks and interesting lower level walks. Cozy bedroom with oak beams etc. Good local real ales. Interesting food. Mega breakfasts.Friendly staff.

We stopped for lunch here the day after we climbed the 3 peaks. It is in a great loaction just at the base of Inglebourgh. This cosy traditional pub has a great menu and friendly staff who were helpful with our dietary requirements (vegan) and chatted to us about the walking. There are a few parking spaces for customers.

Looks dead from the outside but very cosy inside. The food is excellent and very wellcooked. The desserts are extremely delicious. Accepts card payment over 10 Pounds.

Well worth a visit. Food is great, friendly team, dogs welcome, wet walkers not turned away and they look after their beer!

We visited 2 nights in succession. Food was good and the staff were extremely accommodating to the needs of our group, which was 11 strong. They even helped with taxi bookings for following evening

This is an old building & it looks it, the interior is 'rustic' & atmospheric but welcoming. We arrived after a strenuous walk with a 'thirst'. This was soon remedied with some well kept local beers. The service was friendly & efficient, our meal arriving in an acceptable timescale, given that the veg were obviously freshly cooked. We both plumped for sausage & mash which in addition to a variety of fresh veg was a feast. The only down side (to me not my husband) was that the gravy was a bit too salty. The meal finished off with a good cappuchino, lovely! We will certainly return. Access for the disabled into the building is ok but toilet is not wheelchair friendly.

Ate here for two evenings last weekend.Interior quirky and homely.Welcoming and friendly hospitality.Food freshly made and delicious.Do visit here you will not be disappointed.Family run.

I would definitely visit again and would recommend this pub. The landlady and staff were all really friendly.

We ate here with friends who live locally. They chose the Old Hill and did say that we might find the Inn "Rustic" and so we did but in a very appealing way. The place was very busy on the Friday night that we visited and you could see why. Service was impeccable, food of the highest order and prices reasonable.

Friendly stop off with very good food. We didn’t mind waiting for the meal as it was delicious when it came. Quirky interior and some parts of the pub date back to the 17th century I think the lady said? Definitely worth a visit whilst in Ingleton

My daughter and I managed two of the three peaks on the 8th September. We were soaked but made to feel welcome here. Only had drinks.

Called in on way back from Ingleton. Lovely old welcoming place with scrubbed top tables. Good menu. We settled on sea bream and tomato and aubergine risotto. Both being delicious. Finished with an amazing STP and cream. The beer being very good too. We will definitely be back

A traditional old pub much loved by hill walkers. It is a bit dark and gloomy inside but that is just the nature of the old building. Reasonable quality pub grub but nothing exceptional and the prices are expensive for what you get. It used to be much better several years ago.

Stopped here for lunch after looking at previous Trip Advisor reviews. Slightly out of our way. Lovely to have a log burner as felt really cold. Not a cosy inn, though, but the food was very good and the staff were very friendly. We had the soup and sandwich deal - delicious home made soups and excellent sandwiches.

We had a similar experience to a write up I have just read - a rather soggy attempt at the three peaks ending prematurely at the Hill Inn. It’s lovely inside, friendly staff, a log burner and a pretty kitchen dresser. We had warm tea and delicious cake while we dried off. It looks quite austere from the outside but is really nice when you go in.

We recently attempted to walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in horrendous weather (thought it would be a safe bet in August ) and planned for a short refreshment stop at the Old Hill Inn.

Situated in peerless countryside in the lee of Ingleborough. Comfortable and cosy in a well-worn unpretentious way. When I stayed I was made warmly welcome by Bean and her staff. Excellent food and real ale. For me the highlight was the lamb shank with homemade mint and apple jelly. You can go walking from the front door and leave the car for the day. I will return.

Walked there from Ingleton via the Waterfalls Walk. As soon as we went inside we felt so at home.

Staying in Ingleton, the Old Hill Inn was recommended to us.

A very welcome return to Yorkshire for me it’s been far too long, booked into a great air B and B at a village called newby where my host told me of two pubs worth eating at, after a good old google i plumped for the Old hill inn because it’s not open Monday’s and I’m only here for two days.

The service was first class, staff very friendly and the food excellent. A wide variety of choice on the menu, served piping hot. This is an oldie worldy hotel with letting accommodation. I found the manager to be very friendly, and have good local knowledge.

The Old Hill Inn has a genuine old family-run pub feel and is extremely unpretentious and welcoming to all including walkers and cyclists, but the food is absolutely amazing. We came here because of TripAdvisor reviews and were NOT disappointed.

Thought we would book in advance as it was a Friday night and in the school summer holidays but when we tried to book it was a ‘oh if we can fit you in, you will have to be early and order as soon as you arrive’ when we arrived we ordered straight away and was seated in a half empty bar then we waited an hour for our average meal to arrive. We then wanted to pay the bill separately as there was a group of us and frankly we were made to feel very uncomfortable as the bar maid tutted and seemed very put out while dealing with our payment. We often use the campsite opposite but in future will definitely drive the extra few miles to Horton Ribblesdale for a meal.

Had been to this pub then previous year and had questioned the hospitality back then and we also had an extremely long wait for food. However we returned to a nearby campsite this year so put previous experience down to ‘a bad day’ ‘just a one off’ which is why we went back in there, but on arrival it felt very much that they did not want our custom. Anyway we ordered our drinks, saying we would be paying separately after our meal. After a very long hour our food arrived, we were not informed why we had to wait so long, they did not seem busy nor was there any hospitality to us the paying customer, it truly felt like they were doing us a favour letting us eat there! The food was nice, but three of us (adults) were given a very small bowl of vegetables to share, and this was not made clear to us when it was put down in front of two of them, not sure why they could not communicate this to us when bringing our food.

Thoroughly enjoyed dinner at the Old Hill Inn, a unique place with superb food in fabulous countryside. Main courses were full of flavour and well presented. The desserts - lemon tart with raspberries and creams brûlée were very special and highly recommended, as is the local Dent beer. The countryside and Old Hill Inn are well worth going out of you way for.

Think about having a main course and a dessert rather than a starter. The desserts are fantastic. Lemon tart was so delicious and with home made ice cream too. Creme brulee was so thick and creamy, the orange salad with sugar coated peel really complemented it.

Booked a meal after the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Nice atmosphere in the pub, local ale and nice gin selection.

Our B&B; host recommended coming here for evening food and we're glad she did! We had very nice food (steak & rabbit), and Bean was very friendly and allergy-conscious.

My wife and I stayed here for a night recently and on first impression the place feels 'odd'. But the owner Sabena made us feel really welcome and the evening meal was superb. Well cooked, very tasty food and lots of it - the sticky toffee pudding was the best I've tasted (the sauce was sublime). Breakfast the following day was excellent, well cooked, plenty and not greasy. OK, the prices might be higher than in the villages but you can see and taste why. Overlook its olde worlde feel (we felt it gives atmosphere and charm) and fill up in the ambience of the place. The fact that many tables were reserved speaks for itself. Great location too, with Ingleborough nearby.

We visited here for a family meal on a busy Sat evening. There were walkers using the beer garden and not long after we arrived all the tables inside were full of people dining out. Despite this there was a warm welcome and the service was good. We had steaks which were cooked perfectly and one of the party had the mussels with homemade bread which they said was excellent. The chocolate delight dessert was impressive. We would definitely recommend to others.

Lovely food and good service. Thank you for looking after us after our 3 Peaks Challenge. The drinks were very welcome and the service was prompt as we were all desperate to go home to bed.

We stayed in Arkholme over the bank holiday weekend and I searched for places to eat in the nearby area. This came highly recommended (on TripAdvisor) and I liked the fact it was slightly isolated in the middle of the countryside. I booked a table a few weeks in advance, which I'm glad about as they only had about 8/9 dining tables in total. This is a small place run by a family of chefs. They were very friendly and the service was good too. We had to wait half an hour for our starters to arrive but the main course came quickly after. The food itself was very good and reasonably priced. It seems to be a hot spot for walkers/hikers/dog walkers and campers (there's a campsite next to the pub). It looks pretty old from the outside as you'd expect from a 17th century building. But inside it is well kept, clean and cosy. Nice place and location...

The Old Hill Inn couldn't be better placed between Whernside and Ingleborough. Over the years we've had many beers and the odd bar meal at the Inn and we always find the staff very friendly and welcoming. There is a lovely green lawn to rest a wee while whether you're doing the Y3P, trimming over other hills, dog walking or just visiting the area. The bar meals are usual standard but the drinks always seem a wee bit more refreshing (for some reason)! Toilets and drinking water is available ... and if that is all you require I suggest you make a small donation in the honesty box.

Went here on our last stop before tackling our final peak for charity, had a quick refreshment and toilet break and i found them to be so welcoming and gave lots of encouragement for us to finish our final peak. was so tempted to have one of their homemade cakes as they looked delicious but i'm trying to be good for my holidays soon haha.

I was told about the Old Hill Inn before I visited the area and was also told you must make a booking, which I found strange.

We went in just after finishing the 3 peaks challenge. Lovely place with such wonderful people & very helpful. We will be definitely going back on our next visit.

Visited for dinner one evening before climbing the three peaks, the food was lovely, however we found it to be very pricey. The young staff were very friendly.

Arrived in the rain. But this pub was a diamond find. From the outside it looks very bleak but was warm inside. The food was excellent. We especially liked the sticky toffee pudding which was the best we have every eaten. Caution...large portions! Can highly recommend.

Just called for a quick pint on the way home and really liked the place,will be back in the summer with our motorhome for more walking and definitely more beer

The location is amazing, with Whernside and Ingleborough both walked directly from here. The food I had was very good,...

Worth two 5 mile trips in the snow to visit this pub during our week in Ingleton. A proper pub...

what a fantastic night. Food was better than excellent. I highly recommend the Sea Bass and the Rhubarb Gin (unusual...

What a fabulous find. I had the sea bass in anchovy & caper butter sauce OMG to die for! The...

Great pub and welcoming staff. The food is very good! It was a bit cold so I'm glad we were...

With little notice Sabena aka 'Bean' and her staff can conjure up meals fit to grace any Michelin star restaurant....

Lovely food and well accommodated in small room to the side of main bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful...

We spent New Years Eve here having a great meal and supping some of the amazing ales they sell. The...

Atmosphere much improved since my last visit a decade or so ago. Friendly local staff happy to chat. Oddly they...

We were travelling back to London from Scotland and wanted to stop in the Yorkshire Dales for a break. Never...

Only called in for a pint whilst out walking in the Dales and was greeted 4 different real ales.

Went for Sunday Dinner after being at White Scar Cave. Real old fashioned Pub, which welcomes walkers and dogs. Warm welcome, Ales really well kept and the dinner was really good value and very well presented. Recommended

Taken here by friends who have visited a few times previously.

Stayed here for 2 nights early Oct 2017, a remote pub at the foot of Ingleborough Peak (one of the North Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge). If you like quaint and unusual, if you like a very warm welcome and if you like fantastic food (incl the Yorkshire breakfast ever) then this place is for you.

Has a very good atmosphere, its not big though so booking ahead is definitely recommended. The food was fine, but the desserts were really something special and are very worth your time.

Booked Sunday dinner on basis of other reviews unique olde world inn completely lost in time.Food was great ,good service and pleasant,attentive staff.

From the outside the old hill inn doesn't look much caters for walkers when you go in you get a very warm welcome from the staff quiet a olde worlde feel well stocked bar and a good selection of both hot and cold freshly made food my wife and I only wanted a sandwich one cheese and one ham plenty of filling and a nice tasty side salad £5.25 each good value if we are in this part of the dales again will definitely be back

Arranged to meet several friends at this Inn. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service was efficient, very friendly and helpful. The views outside are stunning and I thoroughly recommend you eat here after walking the local peaks.

we stopped off here after completing the 3 peaks for a drink. The food looked amazing and big portions. Can't wait to try!

My husband and I ate here by default and were pleasantly satisfied. He had the rabbit stew which he claims was the best he's ever tasted and I, as a vegetarian, had a robust tomato/ veggie soup followed by a spicy aubergine risotto. I thought the Italians had the market on risottos but this one was 'to die for'.