The Shoulder of Mutton Inn in Richmondshire

Not being local to the area, travelling through earlier in the day for a walk in the Lake District, we wanted a nice cosy traditional pub tea in the way back home, and this venue did not disappoint. A warm and welcoming atmosphere and food to really write home about! Compliments to the chefs! If you come across this beauty, be sure to drop in! Shame we live over 100 miles away, else we’d definitely be here more often!

Nice place to be with fantastic views and friendly staff

Stayed there while doing the para 10 miler, really good place too Stay. Food was amazing, location was spot on and Mark and lynsey ( obviously spelt wrong) were fantastic people and Mark loves to talk, will definitely be staying there again next year for next years 10 miler.

What a fantastic pub this is. Mark and Lyndesy run a warm and welcoming place, the beer is top draw and the food is amazing. The best thing about the pub is the atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome and all the locals we spent the days with were very friendly. By the end of our week staying at a local cottage we felt right at home as did our two dogs. Brilliant traditional country village pub and a must visit if you are in the area. We will certainly be back to the area again.

My husband came across this place while on a road trip and raved about the food so we returned together and I have to say I agree. The food is delicious and all home made we will definitely be back if ever we’re passing by. Staff are so welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend.

Great place...beers are perfect and not tampered with and food is excellent.

We ended up here on a road trip and were made to feel welcome from the get go. Had a good crack with landlord Mark and two of his local guests who were a lovely couple. Great selection of drinks and food was amazing. This pub is amazing. We had a great night's sleep and will definitely be returning. Cannot thank mark enough for his hospitality.

Came across this pub in passing one lunchtime. A gem of a place. We had lunch and a drink. Both were excellent. Well worth a visit. I would definitely recommend it.

Traditional pub servicing cooked to order lunches. We selected from the lighter lunchtime menu , we all had the broccoli and Stilton soup, which was superb full of flavour and hearty. For our main courses we made separate selections, the ham and eggs were excellent as indeed were all our dishes. Service was great we felt very welcome including our dogs in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Certainly well worth the visit. Thank you

The food was amazing, it was so good we went back the following night 😀, wonderful menu something for everyone

Met and welcomed by the owner who was friendly and accommodated our late arrival. Showed us to our room and explained all the finer details. Room was very comfortable with the added touches of tea/coffee, bottled water and biscuits. Breakfast was amazing and Lyndsey, the owner is lovely to chat to as well as a great cook! Would definitely recommend!!

Lovely food and great service. Well worth the drive to Kirby Hill.

Staying in our Motorhome in the car park as I write this, we’ve had a lovely time today at the Shoulder of Mutton , great welcoming hosts, varied menu and excellent food, lovely setting with views across the valley with several public footpaths across the fields for walks. Our dogs were more than welcome. Highly recommended will definitely return

A party of four of us stayed at the Shoulder of Mutton on 24th June for 3 nights, it is situated in a quiet village of about 15 houses and a church, in a beautiful rural setting. The rooms were lovely, very clean, the rooms had refreshments, coffee, tea, chocolate & biscuits. The breakfasts were the best I've had in a pub, and the evening meals were great. Mark & Lyndsey were brilliant hosts, and the staff were great, also the locals were very friendly. This place is a hidden gem

Lovely warm welcome...great home cooked food...good craic with locals...hope to return 👍

Brilliant view from the garden. Great beer & food. Engaging staff👍

We was stopping nearby in a cottage so booked in advance for the Sunday afternoon. There was 6 adults and a child as we sat down in this busy welcoming local. We opted for the 3 course Sunday lunch offer giving us great value for money. The beef with vegetables were plentiful and delicious as was the steak and ale pie. I had prawn cocktail for starters with sponge pudding for desserts all of which were spot on. Our total bill came to £155 with drinks so we was happy and very full after our enjoyable visit.

We stayed for 1 night in our Motorhome in the car park, paid £20.00 deposit which was deducted from our food / bar bill. Great pub which was busy with locals & visitors alike. Dog friendly, great views, quiet location.

Stopped on a bike ride for a pint and snacks with my wife then went back next day for dinner. Very good food and very nice people with reasonable prices

Beautiful little hidden pub. Spectacular views from the beer garden. Good selection of drinks and the food is superb. Very friendly place, nice staff. Has quickly become my new favourite place to hike to.

I came here three nights in a row and ate on two of them. Lovely owners and great food. I can’t comment on the rooms as I was staying somewhere else.

A well hidden little spot found purely by trawling the internet for ideal places to eat. Rarely do you go to anywhere nowadays and feel that your visit was worthwhile. That cannot be said of the Shoulder of Mutton. From the very first footstep inside , the convivial host Mark was accepting us like long lost friends. Not over bearing but genuinely welcoming us . The food was very nice and the prices were more than acceptable. Compliments were passed to the chef, Lyndsay who also spoke to us and again it was as if we had known them both for years. A very welcoming place that is deffo on our list of places to re visit when next back in the area.

Sunday lunch ,ok ,meat was nice and veg but roast potatoes let it down ,warmed up ,very unappealing,I'd give it 6 out of 10

Fantastic pub. We had a lovely stay and the owners and staff are fantastic. The food was delicious and the pub was great crack. We'll certainly be back when we're back down that area. Great place.

Amazing home cooked food in this traditional pub, a friendly welcome from all the staff. Deffo recommended the Lasagne and steak pie. Good selection of ales. Thank you

Great place to stay! The lady who checked us in and served us breakfast was a great host and that breakfast was first class. Would stay again

We were holudaying at Kirby Hill for a few days and visited this lovely local 3 times, once for drinks, once for a meal and once for desserts. Each time was a lovely experience. The landlord and landlady made us feel special and valued and nothing was too much trouble. We had a laugh and our 2 teenagers loved it....no easy task!!! The food was delicious, fresh, hot and plentiful. The onion rings are worthy of note, as was the sticky toffee pudding and chocolate bombe. Delicious! We would love a friendly local pub like this one at home and would definitely love to return.

The three course Sunday lunch for £24 is an absolute bargain. The beef came lovely and pink and the veggies were bob on. Staff very friendly

The Mother's Day Sunday lunch at The Shoulder of Mutton in Kirby Hill was a delightful experience. The cozy atmosphere, accompanied by friendly staff, created a warm and inviting setting. The menu featured a variety of delicious options, and the roast was particularly outstanding – tender and flavorful. The attention to detail in presentation and the overall dining experience made it a memorable occasion for celebrating Mother's Day. Additionally, the welcoming dog-friendly policy made it even more enjoyable. The establishment's accommodation of furry companions enhanced the family-friendly atmosphere, allowing everyone to partake in the celebration. A perfect spot for pet-loving families to share a delightful meal together. Highly recommended for those seeking a charming and tasty dining experience.

Lovely country pub! The owner was really friendly and welcoming. We didn’t stay for food unfortunately but definitely will next time!

Haven't been here for some time. It is under new management im sure the new management will put there stamp on the place. The view across the valley from the car park is so beautiful.

A big thanks to mark for his hospitality and thanks to Lindsey for great food. Highly recommend and will be back. Steve and dan

We stayed here 21 Dec 2023 on our way to Keswick as the Pub is a motorhome stop over with prior booking. You need to be a self contained unit though. A quiet spot was given to us in the carpark with great views in the daylight. We had a very warm welcome in the pub from the owners and locals. The pub has a varied menu with a good selection vegetarian & meat eater food, plus a good selection of drinks. It seemed to be all home food cooked too. It seemed a very popular pub with the locals which is always a good sign and the Pub does a lot of charity fund raisers for local charities. It is dog friendly also to well behaved dogs.

Brilliant local pub good atmosphere

Stayed here a few times an as always it was brilliant. Mark an Lyndsey couldnr be better hosts than they are. Food was great and plenty of it ,bedrooms have everything you need. We will be returning ×

Visited MANY times and we are NEVER disappointed. Great hosts and excellent food great value for money.

We have breakfast here before we start our game shooting days. Mark and Lyndsey are excellent hosts. Good service and the food is always hot and tasty. It is an excellent way to start the day for us, fantastic.

Wouldn't call it a sports bar!!!! Village pub showing football, friendly place

We popped to this lovely pub for Sunday dinner today. The food was absolutely incredible. Everything tasted amazing and the portion sizes were very generous, for a very reasonable price! The staff were so welcoming, friendly and attentive! Dog friendly. Would absolutely recommend!

Fabulous place for Sunday lunch, three course menu excellent value & great quality food. Great vegetarian options. Friendly staff would definitely visit again 😊

Loved it!! Over the last few years we’ve tended to stay at Air BnBs. Problem there not many have a pub attached…… So this was a very pleasant step back in time. Communication from the start was clear and timely, I booked direct rather than through a 3rd party provider……it was cheaper…..😘 Anyway upon arrival we were shown to our room, small and compact would be the best way to describe it. But it was exactly what we wanted….. Downstairs for a pint, unfortunately arrived too late for dinner. Had a great chat with the owner who was engaging, even allowed me to buy him a 🍺 TBF he did offer to return the compliment but I was too tired to take part. Next morning, down to breakfast and partook in the offering of a full English, delicious….. Unfortunately it was early October and the promised views were unavailable due to the local fog……will have to go back and take in the full alleged majesty of it all. Bottom line, if you need somewhere for a holiday, 1 night stop or just a Sunday lunch, this is the place if you’re in the vicinity. BTW good luck with the ongoing renovations……

Very friendly and attentive service. Wide choice of ales on tap. The food was freshly cooked and excellent, the best whitebait I've tasted. Would definitely return.

Parked overnight in our motorhome, had a few pints, very friendly staff and owner beers n cider were great. Had full cooked breakfast in morning, nice walks and village dog friendly. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed here for one night as a camper stopover. Had dinner which was superb. A very warm welcome, very friendly hosts and locals. Also has rooms. We will certain stay there again on our way to Scotland.

We had a lovely meal here, 5 different dishes (all homemade), all beautiful. Pizza was excellent and would highly recommend the burgers. Also an excellent choice of vegetarian options. Choice of 4 casks, 2 X Black Sheep (lovely couple of pints of best bitter) 1 X Theakstons and TT Landlord. Staff and Landlord very friendly (an old school landlord who actually takes time to speak to you and have a laugh). Would definitely recommend

We had a lovely meal here, 5 different dishes (all homemade), all beautiful. Pizza was excellent and would highly recommend the burgers. Also an excellent choice of vegetarian options. Choice of 4 casks, 2 X Black Sheep (very good pint of best bitter) 1 X Theakstons and TT Landlord. Staff and Landlord very friendly (an old school landlord who actually takes time to speak to you and have a laugh). Would definitely recommend

Stopped off for Sunday lunch on the way back from Scotland. It was an excellent roast, absolutely loved it. The Sweet was also excellent. We will definitely be back if going by that way again. Cheryl & Kevin, Nottingham

Rocked up and asked if we could stay for the night in our camper van. No problem as long as we ate and spent money which was to be fair the best night ever. Staff were brilliant especially the beardy bloke working the bar, who was so professional. The food was lovely and my husband enjoyed the pie and I certainly enjoyed the lasagne. The atmosphere was of an old proper pub and we certainly met the locals. Loved the entrainment and everything about this special pub and village. Hats off to Mark and Lyndsey who don't know us from Adam for taking on such a challenge in these challenging times. We will be back if you have space for us in your car park. You are so lucky to have such a lovely village full of interesting people. Carry on the good work

Absolutely lovely pub with fabulous views from the beer garden. Landlords and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Food is home made and cooked to order. Highly recommended.

Super little find for dinner - warm welcome and super food

Stayed in campervan in carpark great views great staff and good food well worth a visit

I went for Sunday lunch on Sunday 13th August, My pooch and I decided we would eat out and have a beer. The Sunday Roast was superb, compliments to Lyndsey and her mum

Great food, the mustard mash was delicious, good size portions, excellent quality and value, nice selection of cask ales and really friendly staff, if I could give 6 stars I would. Went back the next night so that tells you all you need to know, very highly recommended

Celebrated 50th wedding anniversary, son's birthday and our wonderfull little ladies end of term reports. The service and food were amazing, thank you all at this establishment for helping make wonderful memories.

Stayed overnight at short notice, wanted somewhere in the Richmond area and so glad we found this place. On pulling into the spacious car park we were taken aback by the stunning view and the lovely little village setting. It’s a pub with rooms but the facilities and provisions are excellent. The hosts Mark and Lyndsey have been here since November 2022 and are professional but witty and talented at what they do. Mark runs the bar and Lyndsey the kitchen and rooms. The food was fantastic, and piping hot, we had dinner as well as the complimentary quality breakfast. Four hand pulled ales available as well as lagers and cider, Guinness etc. The rooms are spotlessly clean and have everything you need from a room in a pub! We found this place by chance but will be returning as the impression it left was that good and that’s all I can say. Thanks again Mark and Lyndsey for a wonderful stay.

Really welcoming staff and good cervice catered 8 members of our family plus two doggies. Definitely call there again 👌

Great food, lovely atmosphere and the landlord was really friendly, proper Yorkshireman.

Stayed one night whilst in Dales. Clean, comfy accommodation with great view, lovely food and very friendly owners and staff. Hope to visit again soon.

Had dinner here, food was good. Well portioned. Friendly staff

Beautiful views, food was top quality. Stayed with my Sister's. I hopeing we can do it again.

Wonderful pub. Good schoice of ales. Lively setting great views.

Stayed here with my 2 daughters due to circumstances,mark and his partner couldnt do enough for us the place was beautiful cleaned daily and the food was outstanding,such a beautiful place would highly recommened this place we will be back ;)

Popped in for lunch as staying local and this place didn’t disappoint. We sat outside as the weather was beautiful. Amazing views from our seats. The food was delicious and all handmade. I had the burger and chips….. all handmade of course and hubby had the pizza. Little one enjoyed her fish fingers and chips. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

A wonderful place to visit.... Which we did twice. Once midweek for evening meal which was excellent. The second was for Sunday lunch. This proved to be truly amazing. For me as the only vegetarian...... This was without doubt the best vegetarian roast I have ever had. All meals were absolutely fantastic and all three of us couldn't have asked any more for quality, quantity and friendly service. Indeed, we abandoned the rest of our walk and spent the afternoon in the garden overlooking a brilliant view with a bottle of wine before our walk back across the fields to Mount Pleasant Farm Cottages. The new landlord and landlady were charming and have worked very hard to bring life and reputation back to what we gather was a failed previous management. Good luck to them and if what we experienced was their start.... The future of them and the pub is assured. Thank you for such great experiences.

Stayed here for a week & the accommodation & food were just perfect. The hosts Lyndsay & Mark made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble, It’s a great place for walks with beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend staying here.

We stopped by for an impromptu Sunday lunch and received a friendly welcome when we walked in. First thing was a great selection of draft ales and lagers ✅ The Sunday roast lunch was delicious! The options were roast topside of beef, roast pork or "a bit of both". Our plates arrived along with lots of perfectly cooked veg including crispy roasties, lovely buttery mashed swede, and extra gravy (without having to ask for it!). There are lots of other choices on the Sunday lunch menu and the chips we saw being delivered to the next table looked really good. We will definitely be back to try more of the food and hopefully will have room for dessert next time.

A really nice Sunday lunch with great service. Would thoroughly recommend. Will definitely go again when in the area.

Exactly what we were looking for! Our family of 4 stayed in the family room for a quick get away in the dales. Communication prior to our arrival was reassuring and allowed mistakes that we had made. Upon arriving we were thrilled to see it was as we hoped, a rural pub with a great view of the dales on the edge of a small village. The owners greeted us with a drink and we enjoyed a much needed walk across the fields before dinner. The menu was plentiful with a great choice for the kids and vegetarians among us. The food was declared delicious by all. The bedroom had a considerate additional gift for the kids and we found the room met our needs. Breakfast was equally delicious and we were delighted to have found such a great place to stay at such short notice. Highly recommended.

Friendly welcome and it’s clear the new proprietors are trying their best but … Our Sunday lunches weren’t great, tough beef, average pork, reheated roast potatoes and tasteless leeks in cream sauce. The other veg was ok but if you haven’t got the basics of the meat and roast potatoes right the rest is superficial. My prawn cocktail starter (£7.25!) was a plateful of lettuce with a tablespoon of prawns and the garlic mushroom starter was stodgy with shop bought garlic bread. The decor is tired and in dire need of a refurb but I’m sure the new landlord will make this a priority.

We had a family dinner at the shoulder of mutton, a wide variety of meals and everyone was very impressed and enjoyed each course. The atmosphere was nice even with the landlords dad jokes :-) we will be back

Superb food, we’ve tried several dishes on the menu now. The pub is warm, cosy, spotlessly clean, and has a great ambience. The hosts, Mark and Lindsay are so welcoming, you want to return again and again.

We booked a table for 8 at short notice. When we arrived the car park was full but we managed to squeeze our car in. We received a warm and friendly welcome from Mark and his staff. The place was buzzing! The menu offered options...

We popped in for lunch en route from Richmond to Barnard Castle (check opening hours for food service) and had a great meal. The hosts are welcoming and the traditionally furnished bar comfortable and spotlessly clean. There’s often a daily deal so check out their...

Marvellous pub in a lovely part of Yorkshire.. Mark & Lindsay are the friendliest hosts I've come across..lovely food and lovely atmosphere. Really worth the visit

Service superb, food top quality, homemade, friendly staff, beautiful old traditional British pub serving exceptional food, location was exceptional, country village, stunning .

Hate to be negative but it has to be said The people running this pub are leaving in a couple of weeks and someone else is taking over. Tbh it's fine but needs a bit of tlc on the decor it needs a freshen up...

Walked from Haggs Farm over the fields and the meal which we ordered at the pub was delicious- best steak and ale pie I have ever had. Staff genuinely friendly and helpful, lovely beer garden.

Found this pub when looking for dog friendly pubs in between Manchester & Newcastle so we could meet our son for a meal with their puppy. What a charming tiny ‘hamlet’? It was and it was a gloriously sunny but cold day.. The views were...

Warmly welcomed into a friendly atmosphere by Kirsty who made us feel at home as soon as we arrived for one night stay. Small room but warm, clean and comfortable with a lovely view. We didn't have a dog but there were dogs in other...

We enjoyed a meal for 4 at the Shoulder of Mutton in a friendly and relaxed environment. Decent food and helpful service.

Went for a family meal, had previously been nice when been before in past years. However, went tonight and was not up to scratch. Food was what can only be described as bland for some dishes. Another two steaks were actually inedible and disappointing. Has...

Oh dear!! We have visited previously and had excellent food, well presented. Perhaps tonight was a bad night?? Starters were random and £8.20 for two slices of black pudding and an egg is - steep to say the least. The chicken sweet and sour was...

This being our 1st weekend away since the pandemic, we were happy to be out and in such a lovely place! Ordered drinks and was happy playing pool until we were approached by who we think was the manageress. We were the only 4 in...

I would not recommend it to anyone. we rented the whole hotel. the owner of the bar is not wearing a mask. immodest, arrogant, he challenged the police because of it. under the rules, the police did not send us. WiFi and heating were turned...

Stayed here for the week with our old collie dog. Stopped in the Annexe, which is like a self-contained apartment. Comfy and spacious with a fridge and microwave, which is handy. Had a lovely cooked breakfast every day. Evening meals were great and the locally...

Visited for a Saturday afternoon into evening bite and a drink and not disappointed. The place itself is looking dated to be fair. It’s a sign of the times and rural pubs have had it rough but recent Covid events have made it even harder....

We stayed here for 2 nights from saturday 29th August with our 2 dogs.The owners are a lovely couple and there staff are very friendly. The breakfast is very good so we ended up having our evening meals there as well which was very good . The hotel is in a nice quiet location with great views from the beer garden. We recommend it and would certainly stay again

We stayed here for one night. Lovely couple running the Inn and meals were ok. However we were disappointed with the room, very dated and requiring some care and attention! Views from the Inn are wonderful and the Garden lovely to sit out in.

We have just come back from this amazing place. The location is just fabulous with beautiful views and the hosts including the chef were outstanding! Friendly and welcoming... The accommodation was like home from home! The food was fantastic. The boys enjoyed having a pool table downstairs too!Thank you for a perfect stay and we are really looking forward to returning soon!

Such a lovely, friendly welcome. We came in for an evening meal with our dog as we were staying in a nearby camping pod and we are so glad we did. The food was absolutely lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming and we felt really safe with the Covid measures. Thanks for a lovely evening.

What an absolute gem of a find! We came for a little family night away with the kids and puppy and have not been disappointed. A fantastic pub, beautiful country views, friendly bar staff, lovely locals and the food was out of this world. Thanks so much, we will definitely be back again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3 crusty bikers stopped for a fabulous night with great ales, food and banter followed by a scrummy breakfast which sobered us up for the next episode. Thanks Kirsty and Matt and the gang for looking after us, top job!! Will be back!

We stayed here Saturday evening in our motorhome. Kirsty and Matt were super hosts. Extremely dog friendly, real ale great , food really tasty and good value. Thank you for making our visit so enjoyable, we will be back !

Matthew and Kirsty were absolutely brilliant hosts Food was outstanding Rooms are clean and comfortable Just what we needed Thankyou and we shall return again We are grateful for your hospitality and down to earth approach MARIE AND RICK &POOCHES 👍👍👍💕

After staying at a holiday cottage in the village we decided on our our last night to get a takeaway. The whole family chose battered sausage and chips and it was the best we had ever had the chips were amazing, both the gentleman who took my order and the lady in the bar were lovely we wish we had tried it earlier on in the week as we would of definitely of tried the Sunday lunch .

Highly recommend, excellent fish n chips, thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely return if in the area.

Very friendly pub in lovely area, great choice of food from an interesting menu and altogether a very enjoyable evening will definitely be returning.

Wonderful meal today at the shoulder off mutton in kirby hill, Richmond,north Yorkshire. served by two very hard working young ladies ,the pub had a very friendly atmosphere about it ,will return

Only stayed one night here on our way to a reunion close by. Very friendly welcome - nice beers and a remarkably extensive menu. Room small and basic but very clean and orderly. No problems at all in recommending this small country hotel which delivers very good value accommodation with gastro-pub cuisine.

What a great place.... fantastic atmosphere which made the meal so enjoyable we were welcomed by Shannon (working on her birthday) who said we must try the specials board.. we weren't disappointed I had locally sourced meat platter which is the best I have ever had.. will return very.