The Sundial in Craven

Ate and drank at the Sundial on Friday and Saturday - food and service absolutely brilliant as indeed it was when we were last here just over three years ago. Beer excellent.

If you are staying around the Low or High Bentham area, this is a must visit establishment. Food is fantastic, great array of drinks especially malt whisky’s and the staff were extremely friendly especially Tony and Molly who looked after us during our visit.

Great local village pub, landlord and staff were very friendly. We visited over numerous nights for food and drinks whilst staying nearby doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Great food with locally sourced produce. Highly recommend stopping off for food or a drink here.

Lovely friendly pub. I would recommend italian pizza with mozzarella cheese and basil. Partner had home made pie, mash and peas and said the meal was lovely. For afters we had Eton mess and creme brullee. Delish. Local beer lovely

The menu is simple and short, that said, everything we ordered was excellently presented and tasted really good. The service was also first class. Would we go there again, absolutely

Landlord and all staff very friendly and welcoming Our party of 3 enjoyed a lovely meal, steak pie, chicken schnitzel and beef burger - all meals were delicious A great village pub Definitely worth a visit

My friend and I popped in at short notice for tea as we were hungry from frolicking on the Dales. We chose Chilli and Mediterranean Pasta, they were both flavoursome and filling. To top it all, the service was second to none. The gentleman who served us had a smile on his face and was very welcoming and the food arrived promptly. Would highly recommend. Will be returning when we are in the area next time.

Great food and great service. Very friendly pub. Just like a village pub should be. We just called in for tea and were well looked after. Food was lovely and Beer was excellent. A little gem that we will be going back to

Cracking little village pub with good food. Set in the small village of low Bentham this pub is almost hidden away. Driving past, blink and you’ll miss it. According to the web site it’s only open from Thursday to Sunday each week. We visited on a Friday for a bite to eat to eat in the evening. Nice pint of real ale with a decent selection of beers. To eat, I had their special lamb burger. So very tasty and a lot of it. I highly recommend this place if your in the area.

A decent enough pub with good beer. The Eagle IPA was a bit bland. We visited earlier in the week and the pub had a good atmosphere. On this last (Sunday) night visit we were 2 of 6 customers in total so I understand the reluctance to stay open longer than 8.30 pm, but feel a ‘ last orders’ call would be more respectful.

I came here with my boyfriend in the summer for food on our way to a friend's party. We ordered the beef burger and vegetarian burger and both thought they were the best burgers we'd ever had. We made the three hour round-trip again six months later to see if we'd maybe been so hungry we had imagined it, but they were just as good as we had remembered. The landlord and chef were also really friendly. We hope you guys stick around for a long time!

We were on holiday and the welcome was great. Good beer and very friendly staff. Check it is open (not all week) but if it is, make an effort to call in.

Very well run pub. Friendly service, offering good local beers and very good food. Even dog friendly, which helps when you’re staying in a local cottage. Only open Thursday to Sunday though.

Fantastic little pub - beer, food, service were all top class just a pity they don't open Mon, Tues or Wed but then again you could then end up having too much of a good thing - we will come back again for more

Nice village pub, great beer, first class food, good atmosphere and reasonable prices. Friendly service. Two good nights there, hope to return in the future.

Had a meal in here one Friday and the pizza was just as well like it, thin base and tasty. Food and drink was reasonable price and the was a good atmosphere in the for such a village tie pub.

Proper Italian pizza, great atmosphere, good selection of beer and whiskey, excellent service, tasteful decor. A warm welcome, talented chef and a great evening had all round.

What a delightful little pub, a real gem. It was a sunny day, so we sat outside for a lunchtime drink. Good Beer too. From the cottage it was a brisk walk away. We only visited once, but thoroughly recommended.

It can't be an easy matter sustaining a small village pub in a small, but very pretty village these day. But thank goodness the Sundial Inn keeps going. We called in the other evening for a few pints and food following a lovely walk along the river Wenning. The welcome was sincere and the beer (from a local brewery) was fresh. Whilst the menu was slightly limited, the food was good. Probably best to book It's a simple but characterful pub which somehow connects with the history of village. The new managers/owners seem to me to have got a lot of things right. And I wish them good luck.

This is our local and we love it. The food cannot be faulted, they mix a mean G&T and the Sauvignon is so good you may as well order a bottle. What more can I say other than try it - you won’t be disappointed!

This pub is small, friendly and absolutely lovely. Great staff, clean premises and well appointed seating. Three good local real ales to choose from and a decent wine selection. Today we had their Sunday lunch and wow its worth choosing. You need to book in advance but the quality is outstanding. Roasties to die for and (as you would expect) awesome Yorkshires. All in all a cracking little venue in a lovely village.

We recently visited for food & drink while away on holiday in low bentham! we found the service,decoration of the pub & food to be outstanding! the ales are also worth trying & the pizzas & burgers are homemade & super delicious well done ‘sundial’ !!!!!

Visited whilst staying at a local caravan site. Limited menu due but it’s the same in many places now due to Covid. Really friendly staff & nice decor. Had the burger which came with home made onion rings & picked veg. Added a side of home made chips which were great. Also orders dough balls with garlic butter & pepperoni pizza. Well worth a visit & would def return.

We are currently staying in Low Bentham and decided to take a short walk to the Sundial for a quick drink and some lunch. Unfortunately they weren’t serving lunch due to staff shortages but we were told food would be served after 5pm. We stayed for a couple of drinks and ventured up to the garden. What a sun trap!! Gorgeous afternoon sun, nice, quiet and dog friendly. We returned in the evening for dinner and even though a very limited menu, we couldn’t fault anything. Our pizzas were amazing. Generous size and we were able to take left overs home, which is always a bonus. The staff were super friendly and very easy to have a chat to. Can’t wait to have a few more pints later on in the week.

Fantastic Little Pub , with great and friendly service, limited food menu but what we had was excellent, best burger I have had in a long time and same goes for the chips. Both members of staff we encountered took great pride in that what they offered. Will be back next time we are round that part of the world.

This is our local. Great beer and food. Well worth a visit. Very friendly staff. A proper cosy pub. Handmade pizza and burgers - very tasty.

Visited for lunch. Excellent plate of food. Proper homemade gravy and Yorksire Puds. Delicious beef, cooked perfectly pink. Veg served nice and al dente. Lovely homemade Banoffi Pie to finish. Fabulous!!

Sunday lunch was excellent, friendly and very polite staff just added to the experience. Best in Low Bentham.

This pub changed hands in lockdown. The menu is restricted to pizza and burgers. The staff were really good and the food we had was delicious - just not what we were expecting

We decided to get a take out meal from the Sundial pub, we chose the burgers with all the trimmings. It was delicious. the food came in recycled containers which was good, the staff there were very polite and friendly and didn't have to wait too long for the food

Visited this fine establishment with friends earlier in the month and was instantly impressed with the fine array of drinks to choose from (Budvar is my favourite beer).The owner, chef and waitress were some of the friendliest people I've met in my life, so much so we made it a point to visit every night of our short stay.The food was delicious and accompanied by great service and a wonderful playlist which resulted in serious amount of reluctance when leaving.A certain must visit for anyone even remotely in the area.

This is the best place for food and drink in the Bentham area - Pizza is outstanding and made by hand. Great, friendly vibes and two fantastic chaps that run the place. Spent the weekend around here recently and ended up here on both nights - MUST VISIT!!

What more could you ask for on your first visit to a pub in four months? Being made very welcome by the landlord and waitress, drinking good beer and eating delicious freshly prepared pizzas and chips - a good evening at The Sundial. Nothing more needed. Perfect.

Had a take away tonight and it was absolutely perfect. Will definitely recommend and order again. Thankyou.

We stopped off for a drink, but the food looked so good we decided to eat there, the food was excellent, definitely recommend the homemade pizzas, a warm and friendly welcome and a cozy fire, well worth a visit.

Stayed in a holiday cottage just up the road. Decided to visit the pub on a quiz night. Very clean, cosy pub with a good choice of drinks. Run by 2 very friendly, welcoming gentleman. Even serve complimentary supper which looked lovely. We declined as we had already eaten.Thoroughly enjoyed our night. Very entertaining .We did come last in the quiz!!!Will definitely visit again when next in the area. Thanks guys

Very small but friendly pub. Good food several days a week, cask beer well kept. Can hightly recommend.

Fantastic place. The guys who own it are really friendly, and the food is fantastic. I had the Burger both times and it was honestly the nicest burger I have ever had in a Pub restaurant. The decor is lovely too, really classy and modern. I can see why this is the number one place to eat in Bentham, it really is that good, if you are in Bentham you HAVE to try it.Kids loved the food too, and we will be back as soon as we can in a few weekends. Really great place to Eat, relax and enjoy a night out!Thanks Guys!!

Lived in low bentham until I was 28. Seen many landlords come and go. Still kept coming down until I moved away 5 years ago. Heard how good it was now. Called in for pint after an average visit to the punch bowl. Sunday afternoon, 2.30pm, and I was the 2nd customer in. No music, no greeting. Beer was ok. Necked my pint coz I felt unwelcome, the barman and only other customer were whispering. Had my 2yr old daughter with me, nobody offered to help with the door (as I'm a stereotypical dad) Said goodbye, to be muttered a 'yeh bye' and off we went...WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO LOW BENTHAM???

Friendly local pub with excellent beers. Always a good welcome from the hosts, food looks terrific, alltogether a good experince

We were staying in the area for a few days and were recommended to the Sun Dial by our Host.We booked a table for the Thursday evening and were very warmly greeted by the hosts - and Philip the Labador - who took an immediate shine to both my wife and sister in law!The table was next to a roaring log fire and was (probably) the warmest in the room, and helped the draft ciders and beers go down a treat!There was no pressure to order unlike some places, and when we finally did place our food order, it was freshly cooked to order.Clearly this takes a little extra time but Philip kept us all entertained......I can thoroughly recommend this place!!

Group of 6 friends visiting area to complete 3 peaks challenge. Stayed in cottage short walk from the sundial. Booked a table last minute. Staff very accomodating... .very friendly. Service great.. Wide selection of gin’s. Great food. Generous portions. Would highly recommend.

This gem of a pub is just seconds from our front door which is lucky for us because it’s brilliant. Looks stylish, has a very extensive gin menu, does great food, has a log fire burning away and in residence is a super cool Black Labrador called Philip … what more could you wish for?

Visited this year February 2018, what a lovely place very friendly staff + locals .Good choice of gin, we are returning to the areaa in July and will be trying the food .

The meal was superb and Shaun and Simon were excellent hosts as always. Well conditioned beer and quality wine. I would particularly recommend the chicken breast stuffed with black pudding and wrapped in parma ham - divine. Thanks!

Second visit in the last few weeks and on both occasions we could not fault, the welcome and service oh and the food as well.

New to Ingleton, we were recommended to go visit The Sundial Inn in Bentham and we were not disappointed.

Being local and a big fan of pub food of course I have tasted the pizzas from the sun dial . Beautiful . But for once I thought I would try a burger....beautiful . Lovley and fresh.Highy recommend !

We had a delicious evening meal at this on trend place...was a traditional pub originally..but now modern bistro style place. Lovely decor. The menu was compact - all freshly made and food is hot. It is a great place, try it. Country location with chique! Reasonably priced and great produce. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious. We had pizza and burger with the onions rings the food was delicious. The owner was so chilled out. Very good place to go. Would highly recommend.

We have been visiting Bentham for many years and only found the Sundial Inn in Lower Bentham.

We have stayed in the area a couple of times now and visiting this pub is something we look forward to! You are instantly made to feel welcome by the landlords and locals. It has a lovely cosy feel whilst incorporating a modern and fresh interior. We love it even more as it’s so dog friendly.

Well worth many visits: Simon & Sean have created a friendly & convivial atmosphere and provide excellent food and drinks. Fine hand pulled beers, wines of a far better quality than one might expect in a pub, along with an eclectic range of gin and whisky. Additionally there is a comfortable dining room and a newly-established garden at the back of the premises.

Saw great reviews on trip advisor for the Sun dial and thought we would give it a try. Well all the reviews were spot on, what a cracking place. We both had pizzas which were beautiful. The menu had both usual pub food and other more unusual dishes. The beer was excellent and the homemade cheesecake finished off a very enjoyable meal.

Found this very hospitable pub in Low Bentham, whilst on holiday with wife and two dogs. Called in on Saturday evening looking for evening meal and we were warmly welcomed by the staff, we then had drinks followed by a meal and desert, which was home made sticky toffee pudding with cream( Which was to die for.) We had forgotten our dogs toy , the Landlord did no more than go upstairs returning with a squeaky ball for him . What more could we ask for.

We had a family meal in the dining room last night, this is a small pub with a great atmosphere - it was really busy but they kindly fitted us in. The burgers were a highlight - served in a real brioche bun and the best I've had in the area, the best I've had anywhere for a while. Others had pasta and pizza which was also looked lovely! Don't get me started on the homemade cheesecake.... we will be back!

Staying nearby we needed dinner on a Friday night. This friendly local provided a wide selection of drinks and delicious food. And they like dogs too!

Hired a lovely house in Low Bentham with some friends for the weekend. Visited a number of pubs in high Bentham, ingleton and low Bentham. This was by far the best. Situated at the end of the road where we were staying.What a result having a pub as good so close by! We had drinks on the Friday night. Very impressed with the decor and atmosphere. We returned on the Saturday evening for pizza. They had just finished serving food however they turned everything back on just for us. The owners are so friendly and welcoming, amazing service. The pizzas were great too. We will definitely return when we come for a weekend again and would also make the one hour drive from home for a visit. We all loved it.

Had a great meal. We both had burgers and they were lovely. Great variety of drinks especially all the gins (although I only had one! ). The landlords are very welcoming and Philip the dog is gorgeous. Great village pub.

Best tasting pizza we've had along with great beer.Timothy tailors ale and a good selection of gin.great price.

We were staying just up the road in our caravan and called in for a pint. One of the best pints of Timothy Taylors I have had in a long time

We booked a table for dinner here on a Saturday evening whilst visiting friends in the area. A fabulous 'proper' local pub with a very freindly atmosphere. The menu is thankfully not very large meaning everything is home cooked with mainly locally sourced produce. Service wise nothing was too much trouble. Our group sampled most things on the menu that evening and everything was delicious.We'll definitely return! Highly recommended.

Este fue nuestro 'local' en una reciente estancia en Bentham y no podíamos haber deseado algo mejor.

Visited for drinks to find a very welcoming, warm atmosphere. Just perfect. Great to find such a cool place on our doorstep.... we will return....

What a find. Lovely food, great bar and really sociable friendly atmosphere. The owners are brilliant. So recommend this pub

A warm welcome and VIP treatment in The Sundial. So lovely to have the best landlords here at The Sundial and on my doorstep. Frankly I get great pleasure in bringing my friends out to the pub where we are served great food, accompanied by...

El personal es muy amable y acogedor y son tan amables, la comida es muy buena, todo el pub

Excellent from start to finish. Exceptional food from an inspirational menu. Starter was fresh and mouth-wateringly tasty. The Frangipan Tart was absolutely gorgeous and my other half claimed the crumble and custard was the best he's ever eaten. Staff really attentive and friendly. Will defiantly return again.

We booked a family lunch on Easter Sunday for twelve people and the landlords kindly gave us exclusive use of the dining room which was much appreciated .Sunday lunch was amazing, home cooked and plenty of choice. The veggie option was a fragrant Thai curry which even the meat eaters had a try of and enjoyed . The portions are large , the veg perfectly cooked and there is plenty of gravy! All this at a very reasonable price .Certainly one of the best roast lunches we have had in ages .In the bar there is a warm welcome, a roaring fire and real ale . Well worth a visit.

"Roaring fires! Malt beers! Red meat off the bone!" to quote a line from The Lord of the Rings. That is indeed the hearty welcome that everyone gets as you walk through the door at the Sundial Inn. The pub has come a long way since my first visit in September '16 when the new owners Simon and Sean were just getting established. They had a fine range of draught beer, wines and spirits and classic pub snacks, but were obviously still finding their feet with the place.I returned for a Christmas visit and wow what a transformation!! The pub looked beautiful with its Christmas decorations and lights, there was a brilliant, roaring coal fire and a splendid Norway spruce. Simon was making everyone comfortable chatting away to his guests and clearly enjoying himself. The entertainment was superb, as there was karaoke and dancing. A new section of the pub had been refurbished to make a new dining room, where there was a gorgeous buffet laid out, all home cooked by the chef Sean and his assistant Joan, who took time to explain the dishes to their guests.I returned recently to the Sundial in the early evening of a Saturday, where it was already very busy with local residents and country walkers. It was a great atmosphere. Everybody talks to everybody, there is not the stuffiness of the city here.The range of draught beers and real ale has improved significantly and is incredibly popular, as is the wine selection and a few surprises that you dont see everyday on the spirits shelf. For me, as a non-drinker, the quality and range of soft drinks is important and the guys do not disappoint. They get 10/10 just for having Fentiman's Dandelion & Burdock behind the bar and framed pictures of Sean Connery and Roger Moore in the Gents!!I shall keep coming back to the Sundial where, even as a man from the city, I will always be guaranteed that extra special welcome!Bravo chaps!

A fantastic little pub in Lower Bentham, well worth a visit if you are in the area. The food is exceptional and very reasonably priced. There always seems to be something going on at The Sundial.

Having recently moved to Low Bentham, we are very happy to have this pub on our doorstep.The guys (Sean & Simon) who run it are doing a brilliant job of making this a great place to socialise, relax, drink and eat tasty home cooked food, Sunday lunch is especially good.The pub is nicely decorated and has a very friendly atmosphere.I definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Spectacular Tai curry, great homemade pies and burgers. The presentation, the service, the ambience, all just right. The only tiny criticism - the veg was a little too firm. The family meal was followed by a great game of cards by the fire with some tasty local ale to wash it all down.

Great atmosphere, the landlords and staff are so friendly and approachable. Food is lovely, we have tried the sea bass, steak pie, chicken & mushroom pie, burger, chilli nachos and Sunday lunch all of which have been well cooked and flavoursome. Well worth a try and highly recommended; a great asset to the village!

Best pub Sunday lunch we've had for a long time, probably The best and very pleasant people running it. If you are in the area try it you won't be disappointed.

Great pub. Warm welcome. Tastefully decorated. Very clean toilets. We haven't tried the food yet but we know a few people that have and give good reports. If you visit Low Bentham the a visit to the Sundial is highly recommended.

I have visited relative's in Bentham for years and always struggled to find a pub that is both inviting and can also serve a decent pint. The new owners of the Sundial have corrected this. A wonderful welcome, an excellent setting and superb hosts who know how to handle a drink. Hope to try the food next time, the menu looked amazing and the big open fire is so welcoming.

Great village pub. Well kept beer friends atmosphere home cooked food well worth a visit. Also great that it's a freehouse so the beers are changed regularly and always well kept

It just goes to show how a place can be turned around by people with the right attitude !Clean nice cosy atmoshere,good beer,food & friendly service,heck it ain't rocket science!Our Sunday dinner was"bob on"!

Everything from the warm and friendly welcome to the quality wine, food and beer makes this little country pub a fantastic experience.We've enjoyed the Sunday roast (proper homemade Yorkshire puds, great veg & delicious gravy) and a evening meal and are so impressed that we've booked in for a Christmas friends celebration meal.Simon and Sean are bringing a little bit of style and quality to Low Bentham.Thanks guys for providing humour and prosecco!!

We had a lovely evening, taking part in the Wednesday evening quiz and enjoying the great beer and curry. We are a group of 8 holiday makers and were made to feel very welcome. Well worth a detour if ever you are visiting this part of the country.. Everything a local should be.

Only a month ago, this pub gained new owners......well they clearly know what they're doing!We went as a family of four adults plus a 3 year old, not really knowing what to expect as the pub had a pretty bad rep previously.The decor is sensational. Colours and furniture blend perfectly. We were given a table in a window alcove after a very warm welcome.It was a Sunday and we all had roast dinners - even the little one had a mini dinner. The food was just....perfect! Could not fault it. Everything was beautifully cooked. The pudding I had (apple & blackcurrant crumble was......perfect! This was as close to home cooking I have ever had, and I've no hesitation saying it was the best pub food and Sunday lunch experience I've ever had!! Thanks guys!Go there and see for yourself.....you won't be disappointed!

My husband and I had called a couple of times for a drink recently. New owners are very friendly and have created a welcoming and convivial establishment. We booked for food this weekend and we were highly delighted. I sampled the chicken breast with black pudding wrapped in palma ham. It was delicious and the vegetables were exactly to my liking. Not overcooked and fresh. Will definitely be going back soon.

New landlords re-opened end of September after refurbishing the interior over a couple of weeks - what a difference. Cosy and welcoming with a good selection of real ales on the bar. We didn't come here at all before the new owners took over, however we have been at least twice a week since. They have started food again - home cooked food that looks and smells wonderful - I'll post again once we've had chance to sample the menu!

The Sundial has been closed for refurbishment for the past two weeks. Good luck to the new licences.

This pub has new owners. Oct 2016 Food is now available.Friendly and a good choice of beer and wine.No probs with muddy boots or dogs.Any reviews prior to this are superceded, So ignore them.The food service starts on Friday the 30th, I will update when I have tried some.

New owners re-opened last week and, having watched them refurbishing for a couple of weeks, I am very impressed. The two gentlemen who are now running The Sundial are very welcoming and have a great selection of tipples behind the bar. Well worth a visit to quench the thirst, and four legged friends are welcome too! Busy and bustling on a Friday night, and a good mix of locals and visitors. Really looking forward to food starting next week!

The pub doesn't look good from the outside, seems the landlady has a thing for chalk... A small, not very good selection of lager, cider and beer. The food looks good and definitely smells it. Although the landlady herself is something else!!!! Stubborn, rude and stuck in her ways. And the opening hours leave a lot to the imagination!

A local pub in a popular area. To be honest it isn't good it isn't bad. Advantage that they take dogs in, that's all I can recommend. If you are passing through the area there are better and friendlier places to stop in my opinion.

Really friendly welcome. Cosy atmosphere. Nice place to enjoy a drink with friends. Only downside...ladies loos need some TLC

We have visited this pub on several occasions as it is a lovely place to walk to from Riverside Caravan Park where we stay. The owner is so friendly and welcoming and so is her super friendly dog 'Jack'. Our dog is welcome too as are our children who enjoy the variety of board games available to them. My husband and I don't spend a lot of time conversing as we are too busy reading the variety of magazines supplied too. We usually stagger back to the caravan site as a large wine truly is a large wine! Definitely a must visit pub in Yorkshire :-)

Delicious, good value (around £6-7) homemade pizzas. There are a couple of lagers, two beers and a cider on tap as well as a modest wine list. Friendly staff, dogs welcome, games and newspapers available - what's not to like? Highly recommended.

What a lovely atmosphere. Great menu and food . the pizza was lovely . Fantastic band on the night we went. A gem of a bar . Turns out its a fee house too. I expect to return to sample the different local brews.

a welcoming atmosphere combined with great food at very reasonable prices makes this a very attractive eating place. We had an excellent Sunday dinner cooked with locally sourced ingredients by the very pleasant owner.

What a find! Lovely Sunday lunch in this unassuming local pub, fresh local produce used and so tasty would recommend anyone try - thanks enjoyed very much and will return.

On visiting this little known corner of the Dales we were met with a warm welcome from the owner & her team. They serve real ale at less than £3.00 per pint which is unusual for the Dales, have an interesting menu of hot snacks & meals & have live music advertised. After a long day of taking groups caving I treated my staff to drinks & pizza here. There are not many outdoor friendly, dog friendly bars as welcoming as this left on the Dales. We'll be back!