The Sun Inn in South Lakeland

Had the privilege of staying in this beautiful village overnight with the idea of climbing whernside. The pub itself is quaint with rustic Yorkshire Charm, very friendly staff and reasonably priced. The hotel room was beautifully laid out with a stunning view of the scenery and complimentary toiletries. Book room number 5 for the very spacious ensuite. The fittings although dated fitted perfectly with the location and the breakfast was beautiful with a very attentive member of staff! My recommendations would be forget civilisation, enjoy spending time with loved ones and savour every second in such a beautiful little village! Can't wait for my next stay and hopefully manage to climb whernside!

We spen 2 days in this beautiful village. We were lucky to arrive whilst there was a group of people over a couple of days jamming in the bar . Guitars, flutes, double bass and many more instruments. What an atmosphere. My kind of pub , warm welcome, traditional, log fire and cask ales . Only negative was no food being served. Definitely will return.

Sadly The Sun Inn does not do food. We have eaten there in the past, but no longer, they're not interested. Shame really as food establishments in the village are relatively few.

Does not do food at the moment. Nice friendly old fashioned pub with 4 ales on pump and a nice place to sit outside. Good value too

Good choice of well kept beers, if a little pricey. FOOD NO LONGER SERVED HERE! And at the only other pub in the village you must book in advance!

Second time visiting. Wonderful pub with friendly staff, great service and a great menu with a lot to choose from. Caters well for vegans and vegetarians. Outdoor seating with amazing views, peacocks and beautiful nature. Warm and wholesome atmosphere.

I stayed here one night while running the Dales High Way and it was honestly one of the best stays I've ever had. The room was cozy and spotless clean, with good wifi, TV, and tea/coffee. The shared bathroom was nice and clean too with a really nice hot powerful shower that I really didn't want to get out of. The breakfast in the morning was 10/10 and huge! But the best part was that the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. Due to lack of planning, I arrived at the pub without any food and assumed I could eat at the other pub in the village which turned out to be closed. The manager had been trying to call me all day to let me know but I was out of signal up in the hills. Even though they don't do evening meals, the lady behind the bar (I can't remember her name, sorry!) very kindly made me an amazing bacon sandwich. If I'm ever in the area again I will definitely stay another night and I'd recommend it to anyone.

Wanted to stay here for awhile, but was disappointed with one toilet and one shower for three room, no en suite. Beer was good, food was okay. At breakfast though, the floor was covered in dog hair.

Well priced and large portion, traditional pub fayre. landlord was nice and friendly and food was excellent.

Very busy as it was weekend but good food at a reasonable price range & quick service, would visit again

Great food , great ale and a warm and friendly welcome ! We would highly recommend. Visited 2nd December 2021

A fabulous traditional pub with a wonderful welcoming open fire to enjoy on a cold November afternoon. Delicious pub grub served by very friendly staff enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Highly recommend & we will be back with our darts next time!

Great food staff great very helpful will be back Good car parking beer was great View to Dent first class well worth a visit

Just to say a massive thank you to all the staff for a warm welcome. Really great place the kids loved the friendly bar staff and the bar snacks. The open fire is such a bonus Love to visit again.

Warm welcome for an on spec midweek visit. Small menu but food excellent. We had homemade quiche served with chips, salad & homemade onion chutney- to die for!! Also, Cumberland sausage, mash, fresh veg and onion gravy. Good size portions & food fresh to order. Thank you. Would definitely recommend. Excellent beers too

We have eaten here before and this time was no better - I'm gf / vegan but I will eat fish if I have to. £7 + for a jacket potato - and tuna mayonnaise. The jacket potato was very small rather like a McCain's microwave one - basic tuna mayo and salad - well a bit of lettuce that was turning to an off colour. Hubby had sausage with thick chewy condom coatings and microwave veg - very disappointing and we want be eating here again - not cheap either. On the plus drinks are very reasonable Come on guys get in gear please up your game

Had a nice couple of hours in here after walking with friends. Friendly staff, good service, great sandwiches and chips, hit the spot perfectly. (Excellent chips in fact! ;-) x )

The lovely village of Dent is graced by two pubs, The Sun and the George and Dragon. In the summer the village is also graced with very hungry walkers, campers, holidaymakers of all kinds. So you’d think that the pub would have the creativity to offer home cooked, tasty meals. But no. They described it as ‘traditional pub food’ - what they mean is lazy catering. Everything in the fryer or the microwave. No imagination in the menu. Forget it if you’re vegan. And it’s not cheap. Pennies short of £30 for fish and chips and steak pie and chips with a couple of pints. We felt depressed after eating there. And we think the beer is better in the George and Dragon - local Dent brew.

Once upon a time; or to be more exact 22 May 2011 three People living in Sweden who were walking the Dalesway from Ilkley to Bowness when the gods decided to do their best to stop their hike / ramble / walk. The Hikers /...

Is it open is it closed who knows no one ine the whole village seems to know either... Shame really wanted to have a drink here again. More information is needed and more information needs to be displayed

Warm welcome, cosy traditional pub. good choice of drinks, reasonable price. friendly staff and friendly locals

Stopping the night localy, we popped in for a pint and some food. What a great atmosphere. Food good and well priced. Staff friendly and helpful. Then the band arrived. Brilliant, what more could you want. Thank you!

Good food good real ale dog friendly and rooms basic but price reasonable although only one room with en suite

The whole village of Dent is something of a very charming step back in time and this lovely pub is in keeping with that. Great service, fantastically kept ales and tasty pub food. I’ve been in here many times and I’ve never been disappointed.

We ate here just after new year 2020. The pub is lovely and genuinely old fashioned but comfortable. Great beer. All 6 of us were more than satisfied with our meal. Portions were large enough for the biggest appetite and very tasty. Only snag was...

Visited The Sun Inn in Dent being my most favourite pub ever. I spent my 50th birthday there having Cumberland sausage, chips and peas with a pint or two of their locally brewed ale. We visited again this year some 26 years later and had...

As usual the Sun Inn provided excellent beer and good food with a really good atmosphere even though we were out of the main holiday season

Menu is quite low key could do with a few other options however can't fault the food. Bar staff always helpful and friendly and a lovely old style pub. Please don't ever modernise it.

Good beer selection mostly from the excellent Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery, and at reasonable prices (unlike the George just a few yards away who seem to have one price for locals and another for the rest) decent food, dog friendly, no telly or music... what’s not...

We ate in the Sun a few times whilst we were in Dent and the staff were great and very helpful with seating us where our dog would not disturb other customers Thanks

Despite the numbers of visitors Dent attracts, The Sun gives the feel of a good old-fashioned community pub. We dropped by on a chilly Monday evening; the young barman was friendly and the coal fire was burning merrily. We had a roast ‘special’ which was presumably what was unsold from Sunday, but still great grub. The beef was thick and juicy. Great value at less than £10. Good selection of ales as well. There was no background music to spoil the atmosphere and the background noise was the ticking of the clock, the crackle of the fire and the chatter of the locals. Pub heaven!

Visited the Sun Inn everyday while staying in lovely Dent for a week. It's a good, straightforward pub with good beer (especially Tiffin Gold) and simple pub grub. No frills or flounces, just a friendly, local pub.

I went to The Sun for a glass of wine and sandwich while I waited to meet up with family. The service was relaxed and friendly, the sandwich was delicious - superb hunks of real ham served with a substantial side salad, and really nice...

This pub is old, but probably doesn't make the most of itself. The tired decor and furniture needs a makeover, and this would be a good opportunity to strip the gloss paint from the beams and generally celebrate the building's story. Food is generous but...

You don't pass through Dent on the way to somewhere or arrive by accident. You will be there because you have planned to be there. It's a hidden gem of a village, secreted away in the bottom of steep dale, off the beaten track - or any track for that matter. And it's a stunningly lovely village, as pretty as a picture.

Visited the Sun Inn in the lovely village of Dent. Been here many times and can't fault the beer and atmosphere, however weve just had an awful meal, l opted for the Cumberland sausage with chips and mushy peas, the chips were dry and tasted of cardboard, the peas were tinned, but the shocker was the very tasty looking cumberland sausage. 3 large sausage which looked very appetizing, ok if you like herbs mixed with what tasted like sawdust. My wife's meal didn't fair much better, her meal consisted of undercooked new potatoes, steak and ale pie which looked like it had been thrown on the plate, over cooked and lookwarm, we left leaving virtually full plates and made haste to the next pub just a stone throw away. Wont be eating or recommending this pub again.

This is a lovely country pub with a good atmosphere and friendly staff. They serve locally brewed beers which are well kept. The food is no frills, just a traditional country pub menu, but well prepared and served in plenty. The rooms are spacious, clean and traditionally furnished as befitting an ancient coaching inn.

Spent an enjoyable evening here. Had a warm welcome even though it felt like it was a pub for locals. We were impressed with our veggie option (mushroom and spinach stroganoff) followed by sticky toffee pudding. Rounded off with another beer and a game of dominoes. A very enjoyable experience, unrushed, and great value too.

After 22 miles of walking the Dales way, I paid £10.25 to be served a burger, made up of 2 ‘beef patties’ which were basically frozen burgers (we’re talking a 4 pack for 99p from Farm Foods) 3 anaemic frozen onion rings, with half a block of cheddar melted on top, held together in a defrosted burger bun. The best bit was the salad which was fresh at least. I wasn’t asked if the meal was ok when the remains were taken away - probably because they know it’s awful and wouldn’t serve it to their own dog! Shame as Dent is such a lovely village. As a local, you’d no doubt have to drive out for a better experience. AVOID!!

Small cosy pub with a roaring real fire. Limited menu of pretty basic fare, sausage and chips, fish and chips, usual pub grub , not exciting but nice enough. Portions were generous.

Very pretty cosy pub in the heart of dent village. Great selection of beers and exceptionally friendly staff. Great atmosphere from the locals too.

Very disappointing ordered sausages and new potatoes. Sausages were very spicy new potatoes Were cold

Visited her several times with friends for beers. Friendly staff. They also sell takeaway draught beer in cartons!

This is perhaps a basic and down-to-earth pub, but it is an excellent example of the type. We were immediately made to feel welcome and there was a roaring fire. There was a bit of banter between the locals and it was in no way a soulless place. The choice of food was limited but adequate and tasty - and there was some more unusual food on offer: I had a delicious beef stir-fry on one visit. I would go back there with some enthusiasm if I am in Dent again.

Lovely place with great food and very friendly staff! Very welcoming of our dog Buddy. Will be coming back!

The pub is looking shabby, no towels in grotty toilets... Guy behind the bar was miserable and not in the least welcoming. We ate a sandwich which was okay to be fair, but we won't return as the was lack of any kind of welcome was lure ignorance

Nice pub dog friendly. Food was ok. Very sparce but comfortable and people friendly. Fire warmed us up after a short walk to get here.

Fantastic proper pub. Fire and good ale. No recorded music and no tvs. Huge portions of good basic pub grub. The cumberland sausage and steak pie were excellent...but save a little room for the sticky toffee puding which was lovely.

I just spent a week in Dentdale. Magnificent Yorkshire Dales terrain, albeit apparently now moved into Cumbria in order to irritate people and waste public funds. Found three local pubs. The Sun was by far the best. Handsome white-washed pub in the narrow cobbled main street with a cosy interior, warm welcome and some very good beer from Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery. Hard to leave.

A great meal sitting by the fire on a chilly day in Yorkshire. Excellent food served in v large portions accompanied by great ale. Pleasant speedy service. Particularly recommended is the Cumberland sausage with two fried eggs on top (must take the mushy peas option!).

A group of us had travelled up from the midlands to stay with a friend who lives down the valley in Barbon. We decided to do the 7 mile walk from barbon to Dent. It was excellent. At the end of it we were ready for refreshments and we ended up here. A great choice of fabulously well kept beers accompanied by warm and friendly service in an archetypal Dales pub. Perfect!

We dropped in for lunch on Sunday 18 September 2018. Unfortunately, we didn't have a reservation. This did not prove to be a problem. The staff were so warm and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious and the drink selection was brilliant. All in all, a wonderful experience and really excellent value for money. We will definitely be going back. Many thanks for being such excellent hosts. BTW - the directions back were exactly right, we followed them to the letter and got straight back on to the A65. With our best wishes from Ed and Rita

We arrived quite late, but they were welcoming, and produced a great meal, substantial too! at a very reasonable price. The beer was excellent, and well kept.

The chicken tikka curry was just like a chicken casserole but with curry sauce added later! There were surprise carrots and peas! Very odd ☹️

We called in for an evening meal around 7.30pm on a Saturday. We didn't have to wait long for the food, presumably as none of it was freshly cooked. The fries, potato wedges, and jacket potato were obviously reheated (several times), the quiche was both hot and cold as well as rubbery and tasteless, and the cumberland sausage was overcooked and poor quality. We ate very little of the food and it was eventually cleared away by a member of staff who seemed very irritated when we confirmed that we had finished eating, but didn't enquire as to why we had eaten so little.

Went for my partners birthday on the 1st of August, never been in before but they was very helpful with keeping cake and ballons for a surprise for her.

We last stayed here before Children.

The Sun Inn used to be a great little Dales pub but sadly it's looking very tired, unloved and shabby now. The table we sat at was sticky all over and the bench seat filthy and worn.

Had several visits, either after a walk or bike ride, and made to feel very welcome on each occasion. Not much choice of beer, but well kept and very welcome.

Last visit some years ago in Winter, was quite cosy and welcoming, so we took friends, to this once-quaint village and a lunch at The Sun...

Visited with family and friends for a drink and a chill. Traditional English pub. Decent real ales and a bit of a beer garden next to the car park. Pretty chilled out place for a couple of hours on a summer afternoon. 😊😎

We ate here as a family of five. Three adults had a mixture of Scampi, Cod and Cumberland sausage and the grandchildren had pizza. There was a 40 minute wait which turned into almost an hour. All the food was bland and dry - a massive disappointment. The place is scruffy and hasn't altered from our last visit 10 years ago. We will not be back.

The welcome could only be described as something from the League of Gentlemen, despite being polite to the staff the barmaid was very short and unwelcoming, the pub itself was scruffy and the food was reheated mush.

Struggling to find somewhere to eat on our travels through Cumbria we stumbled upon the Sun Inn and decided to go inside. First impressions was overall a bit stark and not very warm (even though there was a fabulous open log fire) but after meeting the staff and eating the food my views changed.

We stopped in here as we were staying in Dent for the weekend. We had dined in the George and Dragon the previous night so thought we would try here. The pub itself is a lovely setting nice open fire and a rustic feel to it. However we overheard another couple ask if food was being served to which the bar staff said there was no food until Wednesday being that today was Monday and the previous week there was no food being served as shown on their Facebook page. The range of cider (this is our choice of beverage) was average the only draft was Strongbow with a few choices of bottled. Go over to the other pub and they have Reveller on tap hence we only stopped for one at the Sun and headed over to the George & Dragon.

The manager Joffe is a lovely kind accomodating man and goes out of his way to please customers. So glad the grumpy bar maid has left

We came in here after finding the George and Dragon heaving with rugby fans and not being allowed to sit at one of the many empty tables.

Real fire, real beer & real people. great place to enjoy a few pints and chat to nice people. Dogs welcome to. Food was okay, homemade pie, not the best put this isn't what this pub is about. it's the atmosphere that makes it.

Jogged into here to sample the George and Dragon's competition (where we stayed). Quieter and slightly more rustic, beer selection good, and we got a seat easily on NYE teatime.

A one night stopover in Dent saw us check out both pubs. The Sun Inn was for us. Real fire, quality ales + food ( steak pie a winner ) and no big screen tv. Helpful bar staff and quality filter coffee available made this the sort of place you could easily while away an afternoon into an evening and beyond.

A beautiful home baked pie was my choice; beautiful pastry, wonderful tasty filling. Similarly, all, in our party of five,...

I got more veg! I'm half way though a two night stay and couldn't be happier with everything! At £35...

We had a sandwich lunch, beer and coffee. Staff were polite and the food was served very promptly. Good value.

Really looking forward to a great pub Sunday lunch. Checked on the Sun Inn's website ''In addition to our regular menu there's daily specials and on Sundays, the Sun Inn serves up the traditional Sunday Roast with Roast Beef and Yorkshire Puddings plus all the trimmings.''

We had a brief walk before lunch and chose the Sun.

It is nearly always packed in this pub, and for good reason. They serve good food in huge portions. Me and my brother had cycled from Threshfield, and were very hungry. We both ordered the Cumberland sausage served with two duck eggs, chips and beans.

If you enjoy a local village pub then the Sun is for you. We arrived late on Friday and were welcomed to a good meal and a good selection of real ales brewed in the local town of Kirkby Lonsdale. It is clear that it is the locals' favourite too so striking up a conversation is easy and the welcome genuine. Dogs are welcome. Enjoy

We felt welcome on our arrival , a traditional old country pub , with a log fire on a rather damp windy day for August, a lady was strumming a guitar and singing when we arrived , which added quite a nice atmosphere , we never ate on this occasion as we were just passing through Dent. The pub had quite a few people in at the time of our visit who all seemed pleasant, the barman seemed friendly striking up a conversation and even replacing my glass of wine after I knocked it over , over all a pleasant friendly experience . We would return.

Imagine looking over a splendid landscape, listening to a soft recording of piano music in the background, and enjoying a first-rate sandwich or shepherd's pie. I'm already longing to make another visit.

We visited again on a day trip to Dent after our week long stay here last year. The pub didn't let us down, the food is still great pub grub. Big portions which were just what we needed after a morning walking. The beer was as great as ever. The staff here are lovely, really friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome and ensure you have everything you need. Fingers crossed we will be back again soon!

We are staying at a cottage in Dent and thought we would try the Sun Inn for our evening meal after a fantastic day out walking in the Lake District. First impressions are not good when you walk in as everywhere feels worn and grubby. Given the age of the buildings in Dent this probably feels authentic for a lot of visitors but it's not for me.We ordered two Chicken Madras from the "specials" board, Scampi, Fish & Chips and Steak and Ale Pie. Portion sizes are very generous but the quality of the food ( with exception of the pie ) was poor. The "Madras" was chicken pieces in a tasteless luke warm gravy. I didn't eat it.The scampi had a very heavy deep fried coating which stuck to the teeth, very unpleasant. The fish was greasy with a very heavy batter. The pie got a thumbs up but accompanying chips and mushy pees were below par.I struggle to understand the 80 plus very good and excellent reviews. Either people have very low standards or a different chef was on when they visited.I don't like to leave negative reviews but I feel that visitors to the area need to know what to expect and hopefully the Sun Inn will act on the feedback.

Stopped at the Sun for a spot of dinner. Limited menu but the quality was excellent and nicely presented. Very large and tasty Cumberland sausage. Beautiful tasty new potatoes with fresh veg. Excellent pint of IPA. Decor and furnishing very basic. Could spend a couple of grand on new tables etc. and this place would be spot on.

Great meal very friendly service cannot fault at all great prices food fresh would definitely visit again many thanks to everyone

While staying for a weeks holiday in a lovely cottage in Dent we called in The Sun Inn for a drink. We sat down to enjoy our drink. Throughout the time in there we had to listen to four men at the bar continuely using bad language while in conversation with the landlord. The language was so bad we left without finishing our drinks and won't be returning on our next visit later in the year. Also the pub needs a massive facelift.

Having read some of the reviews prior to staying in Dent we were somewhat cautious about what to expect. We shouldn't have been worried. Excellent beer - just perfect after a long day, and very good food. The food was simple fare but was cooked well and was always good quality. Don't go looking for cordon bleu, it is traditional stuff such as steak and ale pie or gammon steak. Lots of seating available. All the bar staff were friendly and welcoming. We were staying just round the corner, about 20 paces. There is parking for cars round the back. If you are coming from Sedbergh the turning is to the right just before the cobbles start. If you are coming from the opposite direction you will have to go over the bridge, along the cobbled street and as the cobbles finally stop turn left. We ate at the pub 4 times and were not disappointed. We recommend the real ale as it is properly kept. Normally from the local brewery.

Visited on the 28th for a couple of refreshing pints. Was served by Alec whose attentiveness was out of this world, his relaxed manner exuded an aura of hospitality, an example of which was his hand written welcome to campers such as i. His profesionalism was second to his philosophical manner - his quote of the day ' I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. And then it dawned on me' exemplifying this.The cask ales were varied, well kept, reasonably priced, temperate and served with aplomb by the bar steward; in my 20 years experience of customer service i have never had such an experience.Memorable,. In such an industry, it is individuals that make the difference. Alec made the ordinary extraordinary

We came in winter after a walk through the dale with our dogs. This was the perfect place for lunch.=, so much so that we came again .... twice !The food is straightforward, but done well. The welcome is genuine, but not overwhelming, the open fire is warm and the decor just right for those with dogs and walking clothes.Just perfect for what we wanted.

We went to Dent whilst we were doing our Dalesway Walk. It a lovely small village with few people. We were absolutely soaked as the weather was terrible and was looking for a place to get some warmth and a pint and we came across with this put. We went it and found the place next to the fire, what else do we need. So we had a pint and tried to get dried and carried on. The guy at the bar was very welcoming which makes the journey memorable. Would go back again if we have time to explore the village properly.

Reading some of the other recent reviews on Trip Advisor I can hardly believe we're all talking about the same pub! We stopped here for a night whilst walking the Dales Way and received a warm welcome. All the staff with whom we came in contact were extremely friendly and helpful as were the locals in the bar (and their assorted dogs!!)The menu was made up of typical'pub grub' - fish and chips, steak pie etc.. but all well cooked and plentiful quantities. Rooms are basic but well equipped. We had the only en suite. The other three rooms share loo and shower facilities. All however have a lovely view over the churchyard. Breakfast was memorable - a huge, expertly cooked 'full English' served by a real character of a waitress! Thanks to all the staff for a great stay! We'll definitely be back!

Went for a lovely drive around Dentdale. Ended up in Dent, parked up, had a walk around beautiful village and Churchyard.We were ready for a drink and opted for Sun Inn. What a disappointment. I stood by the bar waiting for the barman to take my order. He took order from 2 customers, then proceeded to chat to gentleman sitting by the bar. At no point I was greeted, acknowledged or smiled at by the barman. I must've been invisible to him In my bright purple fleece. There was no one else in.We looked at each other confused (with my husband) and left.Ended up in lovely Pheasant Inn in Carterton. Couldnt be more different. Welcoming, charming staff, great choice of drinks and delicious food.We ended our day out in Dentdales on a high, no thanks to the Sunn Inn.

Been here several times needs massive revamp. Food normal pub food but more chips on plate that anything else. Over weekend there were more dogs than humans, I understand the area attracts campers/walkers but dogs and food not to keen on.

I'm a local and I'm getting sick and tired of hearing the complaints; I went there last month and ordered some food. The ingredients were cheap and... well, it's not what it used to be. The place could do with some entertainment - it doesn't even have a radio! It's the place to go for a quiet drink and low expectations, but this pub could do SO much more! Despite the odd successful attempts of excellent customer service with most of the usual staff being friendly and helpful enough, one particular bar-woman is constantly the topic of village gossip for being rude and indifferent to tourists and locals alike (and rightly so - I've been on the receiving end of the bad attitude also). The place needs an overhaul and I won't apologise for this bad review, despite every likelihood of being recognised - I'm being honest. I used to eat and drink here every day when I first moved into the village, but I got discouraged by some of the bad attitudes I've met there. I still used to go in every week for the brilliant food from their kitchen staff. Now, not so much - it's getting worse and worse with every visit. Every business relies on 'word of mouth' advertising and marketing, no matter how much revenue is spent on other methods, and this particular venue isn't achieving anything good right now. It needs significant improvement and I feel the owners might be losing heart and ambition. They need a kick up the proverbial and do something to change its current image, maybe even modernise and keep up with the rest of the pub trade - otherwise it's in danger of closing like the thousands of other pubs who failed to do so over the past decade. While its trade relies on passing tourism, this pub is just a pub. If some locals prefer it to be 'just a pub,' then you're going to lose it eventually. TL;DR - It's nowhere near as good as it used to be and could be friendlier, modernised, and more welcoming to fulfil the best of Customer Expectations.

The Sun Inn dates from about 1642, and the narrow cobbled street outside can be tricky for anyone with walking difficulties. This is a very old building which has not had the guts ripped out of it, and which provides good portions of traditional English pub food.We enjoyed our food very much, and stayed the night. Because this is a very old building, the bedroom was basic and the bathroom was shared. There was also very loud live music the night we stayed, which kept us awake.I would happily eat there again. Full of character!. But I wouldn't stay overnight.

There's not a huge range of dishes on offer but what they do is done in large portions and is pretty good and great value, especially if you've just had a long walk. Friendly staff, good beers and overall a really pleasant, friendly place to visit. Visited at different times so had lunchtime snacks and dinner.

Stopped here for a quick lunch while walking along beautiful Dentdale on a cold winter's day.Decent burgers and really fabulous chips set us up nicely for the afternoon. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

We should have known this was going to be a poor experience when we walked through the pub door on a cold and rainy day when we were told "No, don't sit there. I haven't cleaned it yet and there's carrots on the floor" in a brusque and unwelcoming tone. Perhaps the single most unwelcoming comment I have ever received. Nor have I ever met anyone less equipped to work in the hospitality sector than the woman behind the bar. We should have turned on our heels and gone out there and then and saved ourselves about £70 which we wasted on a Sunday dinner that was utterly average for its money. A tiny portion of mashed potato that was cold. Uninspiring carrots and peas and what tasted like a frozen yorkshire pudding with roast beef in it. On the plus side the beef was definitely from a cow. But a tough old cow! We didn't stay around for pudding. We'd had enough by this time. Our advice. Don't waste your time or money.

Popped in here on Halloween. Asked about some darts and the nice ladies behind the bar spent a good 10 mins trying to find some but sadly could not. The service was fast and friendly and the selection of real ales good. We returned the second evening for a meal after a disappointing welcome at the other pub in the village. I mentioned to my fella that the service had been good and we should try the food. I had the steak and ale pie and he the Cumberland sausage. Portions were plentiful and really tasty. The only Improvement that I would suggest would be home made proper chips! If you're going to go to the effort of making your own pie and sausage on the premises, go the whole hog and do proper chips!! You'll be packed out!!

Used to visit here a lot but... the unfriendly, miserable old woman behind the who rarely say please or thank you makes the whole experience a distasteful one. Apart from that the place is ok

First the good bit - it has a car park.Now for the rest - Don't visit this establishment if you have children who dare to make noise. We were made to feel very uncomfortable by bar staff. We arrived early evening and the pub was extremely quiet, possibly 5 people stood at the bar talking to the member of bar staff. We were a party of 4 adults, 2 children and a todler, who planned to have a drink and a meal as an anniversary celebration. The children had tablets with headphones plugged in and the todler had a baby 'laptop' with the volume on the lowest setting. Whilst ordering drinks we were asked if we could turn the sound off on the tablets and baby toy as it can be very irritating for other customers. The only other customers were having a loud conversation whilst we sat in a different section of the pub! I appreciate the pub and vilage are very old however the pub itself is desperate for an update. We didn't even get as far as looking at the menu as we finished our drinks and left.......To go to the brilliant George & Dragon down the street who benefitted from our custom due to their welcoming and helpful attitude.

Popped in for a number of beers earlier this month, and 4 of us all had the gammon meal. Excellent! The barmaid was very friendly and accommodating, even giving us a price list for rooms in case we returned in the future. I'm sure we will be back!