The Queens Head in Richmondshire

We came in on a Wednesday evening a table of 7.We were greeted somewhat warmly and shown to our table promptly after signing in to track & trace. We were given menus, but had to ask for a wine list. A couple of our party wanted to pop outside for a breath of fresh air and for some reason this seemed to cause great confusion amongst the staff when it came to ordering.The food was excellent. All our starters were well received as were the mains. The venison was excellent and perfectly cooked, the halibut was aassive portion but still cooked really well. The vegetarian curry was an absolute mountain of food and the plaice was very well cooked in part of an elegant dish. The only criticism came from the deconstructed chicken and bacon pie who felt it was missing something compared to the food on previous visits.The confusion about half our party popping out for air is the only real reason I didn't award this 5 stars.on the whole a very lovely meal coming to around £250 for 7 people. Certainly not bad for the quality.

We came here amid the pandemic and the staff were lovely and welcoming. They were very accommodating to all 12 of us both adults and children. Would 100% recommend for a Lovely pub lunch. WiFi available for teenagers!!

Brill, we booked last minute and they were very accommodating and all staff excellent. I had scallops to start abs my husband had seafood pancake, both brill but pancake best. Followed by sea bass risotto, tasty and husband had lamp rump and knife just slid through it ,,, will defo be back, thanks

Excellent food, great value, highly recommended!!! We had squid and haddock and leek tart for starters - plenty of squid, crispy and hot, so tender... steak sandwich (melt in the mouth), pork loin and lamb rump for mains - couldn’t fault it. Homemade chips to die for and they weren’t stingy!! All in all one of the best pub meals we’ve had for ages and the pricing very reasonable... when in the area we’ll definitely be back! Staff lovely especially the lady with darker hair - so welcoming and friendly in these challenging times...

Food excellent , value for money , staff very friendly and efficient. Week worth a visit plus covid safe and social distance adhered to . Thank you will visit again when in the area

We came in on Friday evening as a table of 7 to a nice warm welcome and saw a business putting real effort into social distancing. The whole building was operating a one way system and all the tables were very spread out to allow the waiting staff to move around safely.Service was slow to start but overall was very good.It was a reasonably extensive menu with some truly lovely sounding options.We had a range of starters from salt and pepper squid to just bread and olives and the portion sizes seemed very generous. For mains we again had a range of items. The lamb looked amazing and was reported as very good, the sea bream tasted very nice but the dish was dry due to a lack of sauce. The falafel burger was a little dry but did taste nice. I had the pork and apple burger with crispy onions and chips. The patty itself was very nice, but i wasn't a big fan of the crispy onions, although i did order it so i shouldn't complain. All the portions were very generous and a number of our party failed to finish dinner and so we didn't order desserts.The wine selection was quite good despite being a reduced menu due to the current obvious supply restrictions and the beer selection was still good.On the whole it was a nice enjoyable meal and I'm sure if we holiday in the area again we will be back.Thank you.

Because if illness and then shielding this was our first venture out to eat for nearly 6 months.......it was fabulous! The food and service as always was superb, high quality ingredients delivered to a high quality product and what really impressed us was the professionalism in delivering the above safely, well organised and totally safe environment and I am high risk so any nervousness I had prior to visiting soon disappeared. Brilliant Charlotte and the Team. Just brilliant and thanks.

As usual the Queens Head was Awesome. The T Bone steak melted in my mouth. Steak night on Thursday is an incredible deal, £30.00 for 2 steaks and a bottle of very nice wine. Be back soon.

Visited whilst in the area and having been before we knew what to expect. The food is excellent, nothing to outre or different but enough to show that they have a decent chef in the kitchen. It was Sunday so opted for a traditional roast dinner, The beef was a generous, fatty (in a good way!) piece and the Yorkshire puddings were 'marvellous'. The belly pork, pork scratchings were amazing and then the dessert.....Rhubarb bavarois was phenomenal. The staff were lovely and whilst chatting they were giving recommendations of places to visit and amongst others recommended Thorpe Perrow...(see separate review)...and for that we thank them.WELL WORTH A VISIT.

My husband and I stayed last night at The Queen's Head and had a lovely time. We were greeted very warmly on a cold, wet January evening and shown to a clean and comfortable room. (We loved the teddy on the bed.)Dinner, in the old world pub with log fires, was excellent. My husband particularly enjoyed his starter of mushroom, cream and pasta and his main of venison. I had delicious lemon sole, perfectly cooked. We had a bottle of Alsace wine to accompany the meal.Next morning we had a choice of breakfast foods freshly cooked to order- a perfect start to the day. Our host couldn't have been pleasanter and we would love to return. Thank you so much.

Absolutely brilliant, we have eaten at many places in and around the Dale's, this is by far the best.... relaxed atmosphere, spot on food, perfect staff,attentive but discreet....what more could you ask for. We will be back, thank you.

We love this place, it’s a gem. The food is excellent and the staff are so accommodating. Going above and beyond to please. The ambiance is perfect for a country pub. The fire is lit and fed throughout the evening and there is a constant flow of people through the doors. The chef offers an amazing diverse menu and always delivers to the highest standards - he is exceptional and I am not sure how he does it as the place is always packed. This evening I had Fresh lemon sole which was the most generous portion and delicious. Great choice of beers, wines and G&T’s.

As always the food and service here is excellent. Popular with locals and visitors and all made welcome Tonight we had steak with home made chips and a steak and kidney pie with shortcrust topping. Fresh veg came with it. We also had a couple of nibbles plates to start. Calamari and battered black pudding fritters. Both delicious Great choice of ales and wines plus extensive gin stock A firm favourite

We went for steak night amazing food brilliant service atmosphere so happy and cheerful would highly recommend

This is a really nice, traditional cosy pub. We had a very good 2 course meal and the staff are very welcoming. Dogs are not allowed in the pub.

Recommended visit as just arrived in area for a couple of days, wait in lounge area of comfy settees for order to be taken then transferred to table. Food spot on, gammon and chips & wild mushroom on puff pastry tart with white wine sauce which was delicious. Shared a platter of 6 puddings to share which were yummy staff were very attentive and helpful

Ordered beef medallions- supposedly with fondant potatoes- got one old roast potato with dodgy sauce full of cornflour! £24.50! Staggering- pub food at its worst

Lovely pub with good beers, great staff, fantastic food and also a very generous family suite (4). I have no hesitation in recommending this as a great place to visit for drinks, food or an overnight stay. Thank you Ian and crew.

Visited this pub on the last night of our holiday. A nonchalant pub that hides at the back a high quality restaurant with an outstanding menu that uses local produce cooked to perfection. I had baked squid as a starter (don’t get the smaller mains as starters they are huge) that melted in my mouth. The main consisted of roast chicken breast stuffed with blue Wensleydale cheese with fondant potato fresh seasonal vegetables in a leek onion and cream sauce OUTSTANDING and yes I left room for a small pud in the form of creme brûlée with homemade ginger ice cream. A couple of glasses of a nice fruity New Zealand white and I was in heaven. My question is why is this not in a good food guide somewhere. CAN NOT RECOMMEND THIS HIGHLY ENOUGH. Go ahead and treat yourself, supplied by high quality serving staff that always have a smile.

We were staying on a small campsite in the village and booked a table for the Friday night. Very impressed by the selection of beers, all Yorkshire based breweries, and a couple of unusual ones at that. Staff were charming and helpful. Our meals were good - the fish and chips was superb. My wife had the braised venison, and unfortunately found it a little salty. We mentioned this to a waitress, and the restaurant manager came over and asked us if we would like another main course. As my wife had eaten about half of it and had enjoyed her starter we said no thank you. We also had an excellent treacle and stout pudding for dessert. When we came to pay the bill we found they had adjusted it to take into consideration our comments about the main course. So impressed by this type of customer service, which is lacking in so many places. Would we go back again - definately!!!!!!

In the past five weeks we have eaten here three times - and cannot fault the service or the food or value ! Our first time here was and evening visit as a group of eight friends, and there were delicious choices of food for everyone. The fantastic thing about the Queens head is the extremely reasonable 2 courses for £15 , 3 courses for £19........ and amazingly they were extremely generous portions, not a small amount for a smaller price ! The service was prompt and friendly, and the restaurant has a wonderful view across the Dales.

We had a booking and arrived 8 minutes ahead of time. We were given our table and then ignored and had to ask for a menu after some time. The order was eventually taken but well over 30 minutes later we had not received our starter even though food was constantly going out to other tables. We asked the waitress about ours and were told we had arrived late! She was apparently going on the time the order was taken. An hour after our arrival we were served our starter which was very undercooked. This was followed by the fish and chips but the plate was swimming with water, presumably from the peas not being drained properly. and so the batter on the fish was very soggy underneath. Extremely disappointed.

great food, great staff, nice inside good beer ,a bit strange going from the garden to the bar looks like an old caravan park clubhouse .cheap and broken outside seating ,come on spend a little cash on customers comfort and safety but go for the food

We have just returned from the most excellent Sunday lunch - the roast beef was superb, beautifully cooked - medium to rare. My partner's starter of prawns and smoked salmon was superb as was my desert of creme brulee. And the staff were also very nice and helpful. Definitely will return.

Owner of our rental cottage recommended the Queens Head so we pitched up un-announced on a Tuesday night to find the bar area almost full with diners. Friendly welcome and a table was found wiith no fuss

Stayed here for one night whilst visiting forbidden corner. The accommodation is ideal for a family of 4. Although it needs a bit of TLC it was clean and little extras made all the difference (teddy bears on the kids beds and hot chocolate in their room). The evening meal was very nice and the breakfast was good too. Definitely recommend this B&B; for families.

Stayed for two nights at this Inn recently. Accommodation very comfortable and food exceptional. Will definitely go back when visiting this beautiful area. Sandra Y

We had a lovely overnight stay here with our 2 children. Amazed at the accommodation area as we had two bedrooms and a separate living area with sofa and tv too. Owner lovely and staff in pub so helpful and nice. The breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Couldn’t fault it and we’ll definitely return. Great place in a beautiful spot. Many thanks.

It’s rare nowadays to experience a proper pub. The Queens Head always exceeds expectations. The fires lit and a cosy interior draw is in everytime we are in the area. The food is amazing and staff always friendly. The toilets immaculate (this matters so much as I always think the kitchens reflect the toilets). It’s a gem and not to be missed.

We stayed for a night and we have had a great time. From the very comfy clean and spacious room to some really lovely food, as well as lovely people ! we will surely be back :)

We visited as a family for lunch and were greeted very warmly on arrival. The food we each had was very good and clearly homemade - taking from the set menu, a la carte and children’s menus. Portions were definitely true to Yorkshire and the beer was also kept very well. We are fairly local and so will definitely be back soon.

Lovely food and very friendly staff definitely worth a visit.you can eat I bar but there is also a restaurant and function area.woethical noting this is not a dog friendly pub.but in good weather there is a great outdoors area with beautiful views

We visited last Sunday for Lunch. Great menu, plenty of choice! Lunch was beautiful - beef is amazing!! Will be back!

It was a quiet Sunday evening, as we sat in front of a superb panarama and ordered a two course meal. Starters would have passed for main courses in another restaurant. I had lambs kidneys on black pudding and my wife had grilled goats cheese on a walnut salad. Both were excellent. My wife had Sea Bass while I had slow roasted belly pork. The quality was excellent, and the service was very good. This is my first ever review on Tripadvisor, but this occasion forced my arm. This is a MUST if you are in the area.

Another excellent meal freshly prepared by Ian and served by his wife, Helen. Generous helpings, very reasonable prices, especially considering the high standard. Well worth the mile diversion of the A684 for anyone travelling between Bedale and Leyburn. It's by far our favourite restaurant in the area. Well-stocked bar with a long list of gins.

We are on holiday in Yorkshire and are so pleased to be staying just a stone's throw from this fantastic little pub.

We stayed at the Queens Head for 3 nights as a base for our visit to the 1940 w/end in Leyburn. We had the rib eye steak on the first night and we were both overfaced with the meal it was excellent. The breakfast menu was such a delight to choose from, all well cooked and served by Ian the host who was a really nice guy.Our room was very spacious and had all the home comforts. Just one observation the washbasin was obviosly of new design but being in our seventies we prefer a simple plug and plughole.

What can I say. One of the best weekend we have had. The people were great. Breakfast was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for better. The gentleman who served the breakfast was very polite and helpful. We had our evening meal there the first night we stayed couldn’t fault it. Freshly cooked lovely and hot. And very tasty. Thank you for a great weekend

Having read the previous review, it seems we ate at different pubs! 2 of us had the roast beef main course, which was succulent and delicious, we also had the chicken dish and pork loin, which again were excellent! Our starters were tasty and well presented, and promptly served. Each speak as we find, but did feel that balance needed to be made!

Having been to queens head on numerous occasions we were really looking forward to this meal.One starter of asparagus was far too oily, .left that.The goats cheese was lacking any dressing!The main meal of rib beef was so tough it was inedible, one sirloin steak was awful and tough, one adult burger was also not nice.The vegetables were cold and reheated, one yorkshire pud had been reheated from lunchtime.Chips were not double cooked but four times cooked.all our meals were Luke warm.Service was very slow ,but on a plus side staff were all polite and good.Come on Queens Head please sort this out you were my favourite place in North yorkshire very disappointed

We found this pub / restaurant we arrived to find a very warm welcome ordered the meal special board from the starter to the desert it was so nice the main meal Cod and salmon, but the starter was so good . The staff so friendly and a great atmosphere

My family had a meal at the Queens Head two nights ago & have to say it was very good, One of our servers was Grace who introduced herself & said pleased to meet you it was a breathe of fresh air. I had the pork which was awesome the wife had venison & my boy had a burger really good food & really good service.

After having an excellent meal here with my husbands walking group, we suggested The Queen's Head as a venue for a Sunday lunch with friends. The sitting area is very comfortable and we enjoyed our pre-meal drinks there. Our only slight criticism is the length of time we spent in the sitting area. As we were having a wonderful catch-up chat with friends we don't see very often, we didn't mind. The dining area is light and bright. Food is very good and the staff are really pleasant. All told - a great experience.

Staying at dalesend cottages on recommendation we called in for a early evening meal we was not disappointed my husband had chicken in a red wine sauce with selection off fresh vegetables and I decided on fish and chips both meals were beautifully presented and delicious. Well worth paying a visit if your in the area

We called here for lunch at 1.55 pm when the kitchen closed at 2 pm. Not a problem. The barman couldn’t have been nicer. We had fish and chips from the lunch menu having been told the only difference from the a la carte menu was that this one would be smaller. It was huge! The fish was fantastic, chunky and white and the batter was out of this world. The desserts of plum crumble and mango and coconut pana cotta were also fantastic as was the Black Sheep. Lovely place and fantastic food. We’ll definitely be back for an evening meal next time we’re in the area.

We were recommended this place by the owners of our accommodation and we not disppointed! We battled through the snow and it was worth it! Staff were delightful! The food was exquisite! The venison and haggis sausage roll is AMAZING! All the food we had was beautifully cooked and very good portions. Highly recommend tourists and locals to go to this place!

Went here for a birthday celebration. Service is prompt and attentive. Our food was from a pre booked menu so probably not a fair reflection of the usual fayre. The beef dinner was excellent, tender and tasty. Would recommend and will try again as a couple from the main menu.

Went here for a friends birthday and had a lovely meal. Unfortunately it was not very busy but the bar area is very nice and the restaurant is more modern than you would expect.

Have been on many occasions. Food is really good. Fantastic for seafood/ steaks/ Desserts- well everything really. Have a really interesting and changing specials board. Good wine list & well kept beers.

The service and food doesn't get any better than this, stunning place, stunning views and flawless food. Had the Veal, I couldn't even imagine in my wildest dreams on how it could have been improved. I will 100% return.

I live in North Yorkshire and we are lucky enough to be spoilt for choice in good pubs around here,...

Very friendly helpful staff fitted us in for a meal even though pretty much fully booked. food great, brilliant gin...

We had a very enjoyable evening meal here. We were welcomed by a friendly waitress who took us through to...

We live local to the Queens Head and we haven't been for 12 months, and for no other reason than we have just been busy at weekends and haven't eaten out much. We went for my Father in Laws 70th and we wanted a place we could rely on. We weren't let down and realised just how good the Queens Head is. It's ahead of its game in the area by and handy mark too. Food is just impeccable using local produce in inventive ways, something for everybody but something for the curious. My wife and I started with the Deli platter (enough for 3 easy) we all had Steaks for mains but all were different. Veal T-Bone, Ribeye, and 2 x fillet all different with their delivery and taste. Puddings followed with a chefs slection. Good wines to accompany, good beer too. The young gentleman that served us was brilliant. Look ! You can ignore this review or take my advice that's up to you but I know my food and I know you won't be dissapointed. Go!

Me siento un poco culpable con mi crítica porque me parecen de acuerdo con la mayoría de los otros. Esta crítica es sólo de las instalaciones del restaurante, no aquí.

Un gran lugar para comer y vistas de los Dales. . . . Qué bedroom aturdidor que es este lugar. La comida es excepcional, con una tabla muy creativas especiales. Fui un viernes a mediodía y la selección de pescado era rape, langosta y rodaballo con peces típicos y patatas fritas. Toda la comida estaba bien presentada y probado una buena como parecía. El servicio era fantástico, amable.

Aunque nos dieron terriblemente perdido en las calles country & lanes, nuestra comida en el Queens Head fue sin duda vale la pena el tiempo para encontrarlo. Había un buen pescado y marisco menú además de más selecciones con carne. Mi marido y yo elegimos el cerdo y horneadas y nos quedamos muy contentos con nuestra elección. Llegó con una fuente de tres verduras diferentes, cocinado a la perfección (la licitación, pero no blandas). La comida era fresca, colorida, abundante, y el cerdo era tan tierno que se podría cortar con el tenedor. Aunque hay una sección específica del pub restaurante, puede sentarse en otro lugar si lo desea. El servicio es rápido y no hay sensación de estar presionados para terminar su comida, para hacer sitio a otros comensales. Tiene un ambiente muy cómodo, relajado y con personal amable. Ya que estaba familiarizado con la zona, nos preguntó uno de los aunque bromee personal para dibujar un mapa mostrando cómo volver al ser y estar donde estábamos. Ella escribió muy instrucciones específicas e incluso incluido su número de teléfono en caso nos perdimos (de nuevo). Si alguna vez nos encontramos en la zona de nuevo, definitivamente comer en el Queens Head en Finghall. También lo recomendaría a familiares y amigos que viajan por esa zona. El pub está orientado a los niños y tiene un pequeño país ambiente agradable.

The view from the dining room is stunning! The third time we have eaten at the Queen's Head in as many years and once again we were not disappointed - we all had the hot smoked salmon starter with a poached egg ... brilliant! Three had the sea bass and I had the turbot again wonderfully cooked. The service was a little slow but it did not matter good company, great surroundings and that view. Looking forward to our next visit.

This was my 2nd visit in 2 years and it did not disappoint. The food is excellent, the price very reasonable, the staff very friendly and the view across the countryside superb. Very good choice on the specials board with lots of fish dishes.

We had spent the week self catering in Patrick Brompton. We chose this Pub for an evening meal as it was recommended in the Visitors Book.The staff were very friendly and attentive. We sat with our premeal drinks in a cosy lounge area.I chose salmon with lovely fresh veg and my husband had the fish and chips. Everything was piping hot and freshly cooked. Plenty of it too.There was a slight delay with the desserts but worh waiting for. l had an enormous cheesecake and my husband had treacle and ginger pudding. He loved it The view from the dining room is beautifulWill definitely revisit next time we are in the area.

Beautiful pub very old, full of character, quirky and looks small from the outside but don't be fooled very big inside with a gorgeous airy dining area at the back along with accommodation rooms.Food and service amazing, dishes are fresh and locally sourced. The menu details dishes that are not your normal 'pub grub', extremely different with amazing tastes and flavours. The guy (I think his name was Ian??) that served us that evening was polite, pleasant and chatty aswell as other members of staff which made our visit most pleasurable along with amazing meals.We would definitely like to return when in the area, we were recommended and reservation made for us at 'The Queens' by our hosts at the B & B we were staying at which was 'Elmfield House' (Review has been posted) and we were delighted for their recommendation and help.Most certainly excellent places to visit on both places named.

Been to the Queens Head a few times in the past when have been in the area.always enjoyed our meals and had some favourite dishes. This time our past favourites not on the menu any more...but the biggest issue was the time we had to wait.You wouldn't mind that if when you went in the staff would tell you honestly that if they were very busy and you would most likely be waiting an hour to eat ! Then at least you could accept this and decide if you wanted to wait....we got our meal 1 hour and 10 mins after walking in!,Other people were waiting as long in front of us...the meals we chose were nice,but due to the long wait we cut our meals to a main course only..the owner ( I think) was very apologetic...not sure what the main cause of the delays were,but we may now give the dining a miss when around in the future,pity really as past meals were excellent.

The Queen's Head was the venue for a wedding reception, but well worth reviewing due to its superb food and excellent service. Cheerful, friendly staff went out of their way to ensure everybody was served as quickly as possible, and maintained vigilance throughout the afternoon and evening to supply all with extra food and beverage. The quality of ingredients, preparation and presentation was outstanding.

We arrived at the Queens Head and I found a table, while Ade waited at the bar for far too long. Although both the staff were serving on entry, one of the staff finished serving another customer, then just walked away, while the other staff member appeared to be busy working out her tip from a prior customer. We felt ignored by the young staff, but asked for a menu to order food. We waited again, to order and had nearly finished our drinks before we asked a young staff member clearing another table, if we could order. The owner appeared and took our order. We mentioned our wait and she said the kitchen had been busy. The food arrived and it was very very nice, thankfully worth the long wait. They did say sorry (for the wait on ordering the food) on two occasions but it was a shame, as the rest of the evening was lovely.

Thank you Queens Head for another relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Excellent food, friendly caring staff and great accommodation. All in the Lovely Yorkshire Dales countryside. See you in the Autumn. Regards Kate and Charles

After having seen some excellent reviews and staying nearby in Leyburn we booked for a Saturday night. Walked into the pub and felt immediately as if it was a local welcoming place with a full bar of people eating.Did not have to wait long for table in formal dining room at the rear.Cannot fault the food nor the service. However if I were to book again (and I will next time in area) I think I would ask to be seated in the bar area, where there was a good atmosphere. I just felt the rear dining room to be a little too quiet for my liking to the extent it felt like you were in a library.That's maybe just a personal thing for me, but I like a place to be not lively but at least not too quiet. I can imagnie it would be a great room to hold a formal event and would suit a party booking, but not a couple.Food 100%Service 100%Ambience 40% sorry!

Large spacious modern room with excellent new bathroom in annexe of the inn.Very clean and professional friendly staff .Located in a quiet village with good access to the Dales.Good value.

great food lovely place warm and friendly staff dined twice in 3 days so good a, lovely walk round too .A large dinning room great for functions and weddings with a fantastic views from afar

What a find, a jewel in the crown of Restaurants.Not your ordinary pub grub, The Queens Head is the next step up without paying through the nose for it.Attentive staff without going over the top, certainly well worth the visit.

Utterly fantastic!! After the first visit on a weeks holiday we went back for a second time before leaving for home. Fabulous food and definitely don't skimp on portion size and quality of food. Prompt service from very friendly staff who also gave us recommendations of where to visit in our weeks holiday. Well worth the visit!!

Another lovely meal always is... plenty to choose from & plenty to eat. Welcoming and relaxing. Food is of a good standard and the service is personal . Well done again .

Recommended this pub by the owner of the Friar's Head in nearby Akebar which was under renovation at the time. That was my good fortune. The landlady of the Queens Head was absolutely delightful and made us feel very welcomed. The menu was very tempting so we ordered a variety of dishes and shared. Fabulous food and swift service. We'll definitely return. Makes a great break during a nice ride in the countryside. Good facilities, clean, warm, and excellent service. Just the sort of friendly bar you want on a day out.

We visited twice in the space of a week, partly because w enjoyed it do much the first time and partly because we couldn't believe he lunchtime special could be consistently so good for the price. It was !! Beautiful traditional pub, excellent lunchtime service and a quality and portion of food that you hope to find in many country pubs but sadly don't get all the time.The 2 courses for £11 is a steal.....can't stop going on about the quality for the price !The haddock goujons as a starter are what many inferior places would call fish and chips as a portion....delightfully white and perfectly cooked fresh fish , almost fillets in size, first time in batter , second in breadcrumbs , both perfect. Belly pork for main melted in your mouth , the tuna perfectly cooked and pink and no scrimping on fillet size again. If you find room for pud , plum crumble in season and not disappointing.It's our local now !! Ought to try on a night but with such lunchtime value why bother .Keep up the good work .

Cracking little pub with great restaurant. Top quality service and very friendly. Cosy rooms and very nice for a meal and a few drinks. Had a very good meal.

great food staff friendly had to wait over an hour after our booking time which was a disappointment they were busy but we were not kept informed or given an apology

Eat here twice while spending a week walking in the Dales. The food on both occasions was of a high standard. The specials, mainly fish, could not be faulted. The staff too were helpful, very pleasant and welcoming. With the second visit the pub was full and the staff were very good in keeping you informed as to the wait time and not taking orders until the kitchen could manage it. More importantly orders were taken from waiting customers on a first come basis. The beer was excellent too!

This is a good pick if you're wanting good quality home cooked food. The deserts are to die for! The only thing it I would say if that the dinning room could do with a bit of a spruce up as its looking a bit tired. Apart from that it's bob on!!

What a delight to dine both in the restaurant and bar. Amazing choices we were struggling to decide between them all.Good specials board to peruse all at reasonable prices.Fabulous view from the restaurant.Tip to the proprietor ...be as friendly as your staff would make the experience even better !Tip.. stay at the Elmfield house guest house and receive a 10% discount if you book your reservation first.

If you like large portions this is the place to go! I had a starter of black pudding and kidneys which was excellent. The piece of black pudding measured 41/2 x 21/2 x 1/2 inch! This was followed by a very good pork belly slice on black pudding...the same size. I enjoyed both courses but could not face a pudding. My wife had a smoked haddock dish with a sauce. She didn't like the sauce as there was too much of it and it overpowered the fish.Service was excellent.

Only there over night, but what attention to detail in the room we stayed in and the lovely service in the restaurant. The range of food on the menu was excellent, plenty of fish dish options- my favourite, plus so many other good choices. Staff were really efficient and friendly. I'd recommend this for anyone wanting a quiet, stress busting few days away in a beautiful place.

Had a brilliant meal here again, never fails to deliver. Bar and restaurant areas are nice places to eat. Friendly staff

Wide ranging menu and nicely served. We've dined here several times over the past couple of years and the food has always been good and nicely presented, although the service was a bit on the slow side on one of the evenings we visited. Also the vegetables were rather undercooked on one evening but these are small niggles as overall it is a good pub with a large restaurant which I would recommend.

This is just the most charming pub....it's a country inn dating from the 1700s...it's a traditional, cozy welcoming pub that serves some good local Yorkshire beer on tap as well as a good selection of wines by the glass..There are fabulous views from the back overlooking the woods and dales making it a tranquil location to relax, unwind and enjoy a meal....this is not your average pub fare...the food is really good and relies on lots of local in season produce to create relish plates of food....asparagus featured strongly on the menu (it was in season!) and was served simply with a soft poached egg and home made hollandaise cause...pork loin was just wonderful as was the lobster...highly recommended if you are in the Leyburn area of lower Wensleydale....

What a fantastic place for either lunch or an evening meal. Fresh food cooked to order and the staff are friendly and helpful. The view over the dales is fantastic, good beer and a roaring fire on a chilly night. Looking forward to a return visit in the near future.

We (mum and I) visited here as for my aunt and uncles 70th birthday afternoon tea. What a beautiful find! The drive up is through some of the most beautiful countryside I've ever seen and the area is just stunning. We pulled up along side this tiny pub and thought it was very picturesque. Oh though, what a treat was in store for us. The pub looked like one of those tiny English countryside pubs that's dark and small and cosy inside and we weren't wrong. Well, not technically. As you first go in it's small with loads of cosy nooks and tables - the mind you can just settle into for the day. But that's not where we were having our lunch. We were invited to go through to the lounge. Along another little corridor through to the most amazing room! Sets of leather sofas, traditional fireplace and a bookcase full of engrossing books - I think I found heaven. But that's not the best part. At the other end of the lounge are enough tables to seat around 50 people that lead through to the veranda and one of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. This place is perfect in any season. I so see myself next to the roaring fire in winter with a book or on the veranda on a summers day. The food is just amazing. Homemade vegetable soup, roast beef, fresh vegetables, cheesecake with raspberry sorbet - all just amazing. We only went over for a meal but reading the reviews I think you can stay over?? I'd love to do that and show my husband this little pub that I fell in love with.

Called today on Saturday night was very busy. Service was ok but the food was excellent and very tasty. We liked the option of sitting in the pub or more formal dining of the resturant. Great pub

We booked a family room here (2 adults and a 4 year old) as we were visiting the Forbidden Garden and didn't fancy the long drive home afterwards. As it was a last minute booking it was a case of 'what was available' rather than choosing a place but we fell really lucky with this place. Our family room (Warren) was fantastic, warm, clean, spacious with a separate living area to relax in and huge bathroom. The food was marvellous, the evening meal was delicious and even though the children's menu listed 'fish fingers' it was lovely to see proper pieces of fish, cut and shaped into finger shapes instead of the usual Birds Eye type normally associated with children's menu's. Breakfast in a B&B tend to be a quick in and out affair but not here. It was treated like any other meal, not rushed, well presented and very tasty.The service was impeccable from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. We didn't have to ask for anything, all the staff knew who we were and which room we staying in. It's little things like that that make certain places stand out for me and this place ticked all of the boxes. We didn't want to leave in the morning as it was a gloriously sunny day and there were fantastic views over the dales from the outside decking area. A great place to stay and we will definitely be staying here again next time we visit the area.

We stopped off here when we were trekking around Leyburn. They have a beer garden with absolutely fantastic views of Leyburn. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I know they serve food throughout the day but we only stopped off for a rest and a drink. We will definitely try out the food the next time we pass by.

Excellent friendly and cosy place- great menu and food to match. Very relaxing ,quiet and well situated, Warmly recommend.

We attended the Indian Sampling Night. The menu was extended and varied. All of the courses were excellent. On a normal evening the menu is excellent using local produce. There is a good selection of local ales as well as a very good Gin selection. In the Summer the views from the restaurant are very good. A great venue with a friendly welcome and great food.

My wife and I stayed here in September for one night. Our very spacious and comfortable room was behind the pub overlooking the lovely remote valley. The owner could not have been more welcoming. We ate in the pleasant pub dining room that night and the food and service was first class as was our breakfast the next morning. The price of the room and food was very reasonable, particularly the decent wine list!I would thoroughly recommend the Queen's Head.

You hear about places like this that time has forgotten and you just drove past on the way to a better place but if you have, you have missed a little hidden time machine.This is a quite country pub with a old fashioned feel. Yes the restaurant reminds me of a Gordon Ramsey kitchen nightmare on LSD but move on from the decoration of salmon pink and sofas and when you sit to eat you forget the decor and fall in love with place. With sharing platters, game meats and fish to choose from its a menu of delight. The chef clearly knows what he is doing and the service is polite and attentive. Overall 5 this is a time machine that needs more people to come and enjoy it. Well done to all once they come update the decor or don't maybe that's its charm.

We visited with friends one weekday evening. The food was fantastic. We had the mushrooms to start. Wow, so tasty and an enormous portion. My hobby has a fab steak and all of us enjoyed our meals, some of the best we have ever had in a pub.The only thing I would say is that we were the only people eating in the restaurant so it did lack atmosphere. It was very bright too so did not give a good ambience. Think it may have been a good idea to offer us seating in the main bar area which was cosy due to it being a quiet evening. The service was really friendly and food outstanding, so have given a 5 stars as my comments on ambience can be easily rectified.

Visited here on a recent break. The pub its self was clean friendly and welcoming, there is seating both inside and outside for a nice day and a juke box available indoors.

We booked to ensure we got a table. The menu was varied and we chose roast chicken and beef mash. Both had a varied selection of vegetables and were were delicious! For pudding we both had plum crumble, and again this was excellent.The staff were very courteous and obliging, even going to the lengths of making a list of available malt whiskies for me.Although there are many retaurants available, we always ensure that we dine at The Queens Head whenever we visit the Yorksshire Dales. Well, why not spoil yourselves at the best!

Friendly staff, with appetizing food, good service and excellent beer. Situated in a quiet and attractive village, the views from the back are outstanding. We opted to go there every night of our stay in the area.

We visited here for a meal while staying at the nearby Sun Hill Lodges.On arrival it seemed very quiet and we were beginning to doubt our choice however we had no reason to worry. As the place filled up around us we considered the early diner menu.I had black pudding and lambs kidneys and the other half had mushrooms in wensleydale blue cheese sauce - both starters and both beautifully cooked. We then had sea bass and pork loin again stunning dishes.The pub also has a good selection of real ales and extensive wine list.We couldn't recommend this enough and we'll worth wandering off the beaten track for

We were very disappointed when we had lunch here today. Nothing wrong with the food, in fact it was good, but my friend who hates bog standard vegetables asked if he could have chips or salad instead of the veg’s. We were gobsmacked when the waiter said ‘NO’ and if we wanted a substitute we would have to pay the extra. We have been going to this pub for years and years and all the previous owners have been very accommodating as most places are!! I would have understood if we asked for something out the ordinary or more expensive, but how hard is it to swap veg for chips or salad when both are on the menu! And there were only two other people in the place,!! We weren't even offered an explanation of apology-just a short and stern ‘NO’ So, come on Queens Head give your customers what ‘they’ want to eat as a side dish, without charging them extra on top of what they already have to pay for sides they DON'T want! We both decided that that was our last visit to The Queens Head. Its a shame really but there are better accommodating places to eat where the food is great!

Booked to stay here a week ago and told them we would have two dogs, we were told that's fine, rang up the day before to confirm about the booking and the dogs and we were told that all is fine but the dogs were not allowed in the bar at anytime due to all the areas are eating areas, no where is this stated on the website or were we told this when we booked? dogs can stay in the rooms but we like our dogs with us, we cancelled due to the dog issue and they tried to charge us 70 pounds for cancelling which after a bit of faff was also cancelled. We would have looked elsewhere without booking and causing hassle to the management if they were a more transparent about the dog issue?

Planned to break up a 3 hour journey with a lunch time pit-stop and decided on this country pub by its "mostly" favourable reviews and we can only say that based on our meals please ignore any negative comments printed by what I can only say must be some very hard to please customers.The service was faultless ,the fish & chips cooked to perfection and even when I asked if it was possible to have "the best gravy in Yorkshire as a previous tripper had posted " there was no response other than of course! and by the way it really was lovely gravy.The pub was exactly what I was looking for in a country inn and was full of a mixture of locals and passing trade by the time we were leaving.The barman was full of local knowledge and more than happy to advise.The toilets were spotless and stocked with "The Bath House " toiletries which tells its own tale as to this pubs standards.I would not hesitate for a second to recommend this pub !!!!!