The Victoria in Craven

Visited as a group of 16 for an 80th birthday celebration. Beautiful place, great service for our Sunday lunch. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and staff did well to serve such a large group in good time. I had the small roast beef, it was delicious and definitely enough for me! The Yorkshire pudding was excellent. I had the treacle sponge and custard afterwards- yummy!! Highly recommend visiting if you’re ever in the area.

We were a party of 16 for Sunday lunch we prebooked a couple of days before to give the chef a heads up. Only one chef on duty that day. We had wonderful service. We all had different meals and all served on time to eat together. A very happy 80th birthday meal. Thanks to all the staff on duty on the 29th September. Everyone enjoyed there meal and well done the chef

Our first visit to The Victoria, and it was amazing. I can highly recommend this little gem. We walked into a spotlessly clean bar with a roaring welcoming fire. My husband had a beef roast ( £17.95) Served with yorkshire pudding , roast potatoes, plenty of gravy and perfectly cooked veg too. The beef was plentiful and cooked pink but tender and very tasty. I had a fantastic ox cheek in red wine jus. ( £19.95) Served on silky mash and again perfectly cooked veg. The meat was so tender and the jus amazing. The chef told me he cooked it for 24 hours. My husband ordered pudding, treacle sponge with custard. I had to try it, naturally. It was very light and fluffy sponge with a rich treacle taste. I only wish we lived closer, but a 2.5 hour journey is a little bit far to go for dinner! So, if you are in the area then don't hesitate....you are in for a treat.

Visited twice whilst holidaying in the area. Lovely welcome on our first visit enjoying roast beef Sunday lunch. Very clean bar area, & our dog was made very welcome. Excellent stout. Second visit had different staff who were not as welcoming, although the braised beef pies were very tasty, albeit the beer dripping chips thin & poor. The exterior of the pub looks nice with orange flowered hanging baskets everywhere. A good pub with good drink & food choices. Some staff much nicer than others which was a shame, but still enjoyed our visits.

the restaurant is attached to a nice country inn. We had lunch (in addition to our stay) which was hearty and delicious. Great beers on tap as well, welcoming staff.

Excellent local pub serving good quality meals. Lovely little bar and very welcoming. Very good service. Bonus was that we could walk there from our nearby accommodation.

I have had my eye on this pub for a quite a while as a good stopover option for the end of Day 1 of the Way of the Roses cycle route from Morecambe to Bridlington - and it did not disappoint. We had two rooms for our group - mine was Eshton set up as large double overlooking the front of the pub but very peaceful at night. It was lovely, well decorated and lots of thoughtful touches (great chocolate biscuits!). And an amazing large shower! The pub had great character and the evening meal was superb - especially the desserts (which we weren’t going to have but they looked so great!) - treacle sponge got the top recommendation. Breakfast the next morning was hearty - cereals etc then cooked breakie with some lovely local sausages and bacon. Finally there was somewhere secure to keep our bikes at the rear of the property. All in all a great stopover and would definitely stay again - though the first hill of the morning back to Airton was a little brutal after that great breakie :-)

This was a fairly last minute booking for us and we were lucky to get bed and breakfast in this lovely pub. We know the area very well and have stayed in nearby Malham in the past. Our room was small but lovely, clean and comfortable. The rooms don't have televisions, but actually that was a refreshing change! We enjoyed a tasty evening meal and a hearty breakfast, the quality of both meals was excellent. We really enjoyed our overnight trip and even though it rained the majority of the time, it did not spoil the trip in anyway. We will be returning to stay at The Victoria and will take our friends with us!

We popped in to the Victoria on a walk around the area. We did not eat but had drinks and it is clear that they know how to keep a good pint. There were a selection of locally brewed ales and the person serving us was knowledgeable about all of them. The Victoria feels like a proper English pub. The menu does look lovely and next time we will take advantage.

I can't wait to return. Best scampi and chips I've ever had. I didn't think it was possible to taste that good! Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was perfect. The lady behind the bar was lovely and provided great service.

Fab food and fab service. Walked over from Malham and had a delicious steak and ale pie served with mash, gravy and 3 vegetables. Hubby had the slow pulled beef in bbq sauce in a baguette served with fries and homemade coleslaw. Nothing too much trouble for the lovely staff and a good chat with mine host Peter. Walked back feeling replete and quietly happy. Nice. A real gem of a village pub which served the locals (and tourists) really well!!

Stopped here recently. Really nice pub with rooms. Great cooking at breakfast and dinner. Of course the beer is excellent. Hosts go out of their way to help. The atmosphere is really relaxed. And not noisy! Windows double glazed. Right next to Pennine way and Brysons old house. What not to love?

First weekend away after lockdown, staying 1/2 mile down the road, what a welcome, Covid secure, the owners couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome, the food was fabulous , ate there both nights!! Our friends had rooms in the pub and they ditto my comments Definitely call and experience the welcome

Good beer, great food, lovely setting and friendly staff and locals to chat to. What’s not to like??

Stopped for some food after walking Malham Cove. Dogs allowed which is a plus. It was rammed outside but got seated inside. The service was brilliant and the food was amazing. Really well presented and incredibly tasty

Excellent food and drink with great service. Well kept real ales. Lovely outdoor seating area. A real gem in the Yorkshire Dales.

Brilliant chicken box takeaway. Brightened up an otherwise fed up Saturday. Mac n Cheese, southern fried thigh, drumstick and wings, spicy chicken fillets, homemade onion rings and tasty hot fries. Comfort food at its best. All for a reasonable £11.50.

Stayed for one night the weekend before lockdown 2.0. Beautiful little pub in a tranquil setting in the Dales. Felt cosy and comfortable all evening, with the weather awful outside! To our surprise though, still lots of customers sat outside all evening (under cover) despite the weather. Peter and Sue the landlords are lovely and accommodating and it was a pleasure meeting them. The room was beautifully decorated, feeling homely and fresh, with a gorgeous en-suite bathroom. Peter’s breakfast the following morning was by far the best full English I’ve had in any hotel we’ve stayed. We will definitely be back next year when it’s possible! Thank you again for a lovely night away!

We were wet, cold and tired and the staff were perfect. Hot teas and coffees were served all round as we sheltered from the rain under the huge umbrellas. We really did not want to leave!

We stayed for one night in this lovely comfortable pub \ B&B. Our room was very comfortable and well appointed. The staff were very friendly and the place was very Covid friendly. The beer was top quality and the food excellent we both had pies which were top quality and well filled. The home made apple pie desert was fantastic. A lovely breakfast rounded off a great stay. The area around the place is very picturesque and so quiet compared to the Hussle & bustle of Malham

A lovely warm welcoming hotel, we stayed for 2 nights and we will be going back again. Great food well cooked and a good quality Yorkshire sized portion. A nice selection of beers all sourced locally. The room we stayed in was much larger than expected and the shower room was a good size too. The room was clean, tidy and beautifully presented. I cant thank Peter, Sue and their team enough, a cracking weekend break.

Good honest pub food, well run during covid restrictions. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Cannot fault

We found staff to be professional and friendly. Covid Safe throughout. Since 17th February I hadn’t been in a pub due to covid. It was wonderful to be able to sit down have a drink in 30/9/20. Beautiful surroundings inside and out. We was going to go back for dinner however we had a bad experience when our sat navigation took us down Mark house lane such a terrifying journey down that lane after we past the point of no return. However we will definitely visit you again next time we’re in the area. Thank you to all of you at the Victoria pub

What an absolutely little gem of a pub. The staff here were so friendly and the food was lovely. Our Stan the Jack Russell made friends with all the staff and social distancing with all that’s going on was exceptional. Anyone feeling a little apprehensive about going for a drink or meal don’t as these guys have done everything possible with table service only.This pub deserves all the support people can give as they have gone above and beyond. Thank you so much

Booked this hotel as an overnight break, it was amazing. The hosts were friendly, the food was fantastic, the location is great and the rooms were clean and comfortable. What a little gem.

We ate here on Saturday after venturing out for a walk with the dogs. Social distancing seemed to be working well and they explained the protocol pretty well but I think they were concentrating too much on the current situation and this showed in their food order. Food looked and smelled lovely but my burger had to be sent back due to being undercooked and we specifically asked for NO beans in the nachos due to my allergy but when they arrived there were beans present so unfortunately I had to stay clear. We didn’t bother pestering about the nachos after the burger because they were clearly working hard and a little stressed themselves which is understandable in the situation.Belly pork was beautiful and the pizza was equally as nice so not all bad at all but I do think they need to remember that the rules with food allergies still apply. Food is a little pricey but this is to be expected with the location of the business.

A welcoming, friendly pub with open fires, great food and great beer. Lovely rooms for an overnight stay. We stayed for one night and had a lovely dinner. The beds are ridiculously comfortable and breakfast was delicious. We will be back!

Our first visit to the Victoria Inn, it won’t be the last. The Sunday lunch was exceptional. The Yorkshire puddings are a prize winner!

We had a lovely pre-Xmas stay here. Warm hospitality, good value, cosy and clean, hearty food, and great walking nearby.

What a wonderful time we had in this lovely hotel it is in a great location had lovely rooms great food and fabulous service

I have been to the Malham area quite a few times over the years and never tire of the wonderful limestone scenery but I had never stopped in the Victoria before. We were booked in for two nights over a weekend and I've got to say that this pub is a real gem. Peter and his family are really welcoming everything about our stay was fantastic. It also had lots of friendly local people using it to, which made it feel like a proper pub and not just an eatery.The rooms were clean, well decorated and comfortable. The food was excellent including the large breakfast and there was a nice selection of local ales. The Victoria would be a great base for anyone wishing to walk, sight see or cycle in the Dales/Malham area.

We took my son for a Dales weekend and were very lucky to find the Victoria. From start to finish everything was excellent. It’s a traditional family-run pub, with rooms. They’ve paid attention to the right details, and do the important things really well. Hearty food, good drinks and charming hospitality. Peter, Sue & Jack all took great care of us and accommodated my son’s peanut allergy with no fuss. We are going back soon to try the monster Yorkshire puddings! Thanks to Peter for showing Ted how to play dominoes, we’ve got a champion on our hands now!

We stopped at the Victoria's for Sunday lunch after a walk at Malham Cove and before setting off for a long journey home. The fire was lit, the beer was good, the food was comforting and service was friendly and on point. We could have spent the whole afternoon there. Big up for the fresh home made food (only criticism was that my yorkie was a bit dry). You should definitely try the sticky toffee pudding - sooo fluffy and light, to die for.

Perfect 3 days of rest at malham cove and the surrounding areas, the staff and locals at victoria were exceptional at welcoming us and making it a very present stay. We will certainly be going back.....

Just had three nights at the Victoria: what a find. A welcoming atmosphere with friendly, efficient staff; very tasty food for hungry walkers, and good breakfasts; comfortable and very clean bedrooms. What we particularly appreciated was the company of the locals who were always ready for a chat or offer advice on playing Dominos! A good base for exploring Malham, Settle and the surrounding beautiful countryside.

A very warm welcome the bar was vice and busy and offered a good range of Real ales.We look forward to going back to the Victoria

Very friendly welcome with a good room and excellent shower. Didn't stay for an evening meal but the breakfast was really good. Had a lovely walk to Malham avoiding using the car

Had a lovely traditional Sunday lunch at this old inn. We both chose the pork which was accompanied by Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables.

Say nav took us here accidentally and I'm so so glad it did. Wonderful hosting, friendly and relaxed and very reasonable prices, lovely choice of drinks and great food. Added perk is it's free parking and a lovely lovely walk to Malham Cove along the river.

Had lovely dinner first night, quality food and service, chef was able to cater for veggie options too.

Had a very nice meal here when in area. Reasonably priced and was delicious. Plate sizes were good and filling.

Came here for Sunday lunch with family. Inn with loads of character. Catered for wife who is gluten intolerant with gf Yorkshires. Young daughter had cheese and onion pie which looked homemade. I had slow roasted brisket of beef which was very tender. Well kept beers. Not the cheapest Sunday lunch but very good. Great hospitality.

Popped in after along hot walk round Malham Cove. Lovely traditional pub, friendly landlord and locals. Very nice real ale well kept with lots of choices. Definitely worth a visit

We called in for lunch on our way to stay at Beck Hall. The service was friendly and polite and the food good. There is not a wide choice but the food is home cooked and honest. The ales well kept and the decor friendly and country style. Dogs are welcome in the bar too, perfect for walkers.

First time I’d been for the Friday night fish night and came with family and friends.

We stayed here for a couple of nights and the friendliness of Peter, Sue and Jack completely bowled us over - nothing was too much trouble! The room was very comfortable and everything had been thought of including fresh water, tea making facilities and snacks! The pub is an incredibly friendly place and the only thing was that the menu was limited with no salads - however the Friday fish and Chips were to die for! It is in the most beautiful village and lots of walks and places to explore. Thank you Peter, Sue and Jack and see you soon!

Can’t rate this hotel highly enough. Came for my partners birthday. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing as was the service. Jack or John or (Kevin) Peter & Sue thank you so very much. Will be back xx

Pub with a selection of rooms - although we sat outside. Beer good, but menu limited, only 1 relatively healthy option and lunch took a long time to arrive -+ 30 mins - but was tasty.

This is an excellent pub in every respect: food, drink, ambience, staff friendliness and efficiency, decorative order. It can easily be driven past by people eager to get to Malham, but it is in fact superior to any places further up the dale in the busy village.

Stayed here for one night as attending a funeral. Beautiful clean rooms and a delicious breakfast. We were made to feel very welcome. Would recommend this place if you are ever up in the Yorkshire Dales

We stayed at The Victoria for one night on our return from a sailing holiday in the Hebrides. I particularly wanted my wife to see Malham Cove, because I had visited it back in 1968, on a school geography trip!

We visited here a couple of years ago and the pub was definitely going through a tired phase. However, it changed hands towards the end of 2018 and has improved significantly. Note: virtually all of the poor/terrible ratings predate this ... may be worth the owners contacting TA to have them removed.

A small country pub with a great selection of real ales and good quality food. A very welcoming traditional pub.

Called in on spec as Malham was heaving with people. Good call. What a great local county pub. 6 real ales - the two we tried were excellent.

Visited today four persons. Nice well kept selection of ales and good bar menu with value for money lite bites. Under new management and they certainly know how to please. Open fire providing a warm welcome. The owner and staff very hospitable We will return.

We stayed here for one night and chanced on one of their pie and a pint festivities. It was great and we had a very enjoyable evening. The night’s stay was excellent in a newly refurbished room. The staff were helpful in the extreme. There was no TV in the bar we chose and we along with several of the other guests availed ourselves of traditional games provided. The trivial persuits went particularly well. The tone was set by the sign, muddy boots and soggy dogs welcome and both were well represented.

From the moment we arrived at the Victoria for our three day break we felt at home. The greeting we received was warm and welcoming. Our room was nicely furnished and had all the amenities we needed. The room backed onto the village church and we found it quiet even though it was over the bar. We were very pleased to find that the rooms didn't have TV's which meant we didn't have to listen to other people’s choice of shows.

The Victoria has struggled in recent years so when we saw the outside had been vastly improved with lovely new flowers in hanging baskets, we decided to try it, and so glad we did!

Stayed with our Great Dane who was made to feel like a star guest! Nothing was too much trouble, our hosts even offered to keep the Chef back after hours to accommodate our plans and family walk. The room was spotless and food delicious. We would highly recommend a stay and hope to visit again ourselves.

A traditional pub, with a rustic look and feel. Full of nice touches, free lemon iced water.. on a hot day love by cyclists, walkers and families out for a drive at an Easter weekend. A range of real ale and lager, the food was typical pub fayre and good value. The service was good, attentive and friendly. This pub is a little gem off the beaten track. A charming hamlet with a medieval church and a short walk to Malham

We called in for lunch after a walk around Malham Cove and were very glad we did. The staff were very friendly and were happy to provide 2/3 portions for our children. The food was traditional pub grub so nothing fancy, but verytasty and lots of it!

We've been staying just outside Kirkby Malham for the last few days and have been to the Victoria for dinner twice - and both times, we've been very happy. The current management team and chef have only been in place for 6 months or so, and have done really well - warm, welcoming, and efficient. We were there for Pie Night on Wednesday and Fish & Chip night on Friday, and both times were very happy with our meals - good quality, and well priced. I can especially recommend the steak & kidney pudding, and the fish & chips!

My partner and I visited the Victoria on a Sunday and stopped for a late lunch - we both had fish and chips and absolutely loved every morsel! The pub has a new Landlord and Landlady who are extremely welcoming, you can see that their heart and soul has gone into refurbishing the pub and making it a warm and friendly place to visit! Will definitely be returning!

As a regular visitor to Kirby Malham, we have noted the fortunes of The Victoria over the the last few years - changes in management and a decline in the conviviality of the establishment. Fortunately the tide has turned and the future seems bright. We met the new management on our last visit On December 16 2018, and what a delight to find a conciencious couple working really hard to restore The Victoria to a welcoming and cosy pub. Although food wasn’t available at the time, we are assured that once the upgrade to the kitchen is complete, bar and restaurant food would be served once more. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit for a good pint and meal after a walk in this beautiful area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Stayed for one night and the room although small was clean and tidy Breakfast in the morning was really nice

Called in for a drink 10/07/18 3.15pm on a lovely summers afternoon out.

Stayed here for 2 nights it’s a very nice area to get away to, the room was very clean. Comfy beds and the shower in my room was brilliant. The food is great, had some lovely fish and chips one evening. The staff seemed to be very friendly and helpful. Will come again

Stayed a couple of nights and staff should not be in the hospitality industry as they are not friendly and view guests as an annoyance. Food is appalling, rooms basic. Looks like they are desperate to make money by cutting staff and serving inedible food.

Having had a couple of previous visits to The Victoria Inn - both quite pleasant - I decided to take my friends there for dinner after a long day’s walking. What a mistake! We ordered food from a menu where most dishes had been crossed out with a pen, and having being told that there is no fish. While ordering we were told that there were no lamb cutlets and that the steak pie was actually cottage pie (!). Nevertheless, and despite already feeling quite annoyed from all this and the “landlady’s” rotten attitude and non-existent customer care, we placed our order and paid. Three of the dishes were delivered around 45min later by a flustered “chef” (who apparently is also the waiter). A few minutes later he delivered two more dishes - jacket potatoes - completely inedible and uninspiring-looking on the plate. He proceeded to tel us that they were out of chicken and so we had to change three of the remaining dishes. My friends told the person behind the bar (“Matthew”) that they wanted a refund for the jacket potatoes as they were not going to eat them. One and a half hours after placing our order 2 more dishes materialised - the £9 breakfast consisting of a plateful of baked beans, 2 small sausages, a slice of bacon and an shrivelled egg which looked like it had be dropped and picked up from the floor. That was the final straw! We complained to “Matthew” who was not impressed or interested and said (in a rude manner - one thing they are consistent about at this establishment is their rude manners) that we were talking to the wrong person. When the right person came to see us she did not want to hear anything from us, turned her back on us and proceeded to give us a full refund for all the food. She implied we do this systematically and was rude and abusive towards us. We told her in no uncertain terms that waiting for 2hrs for a food order only to be served inedible excrement was unacceptable and pointed out that she should be apologetic for her incompetence as the manager of this place rather than accusing us of trying it on. Tired and hungry (upset and annoyed) we drove back to Malham and went to Lister Arms where we had one of the best meals ever! My review for them is already posted. Sorry for the long rant but this has been the worst experience of my life. Being accused of trying to swindle money when 2hrs after ordering a burger I hadn’t even laid eyes on it is a bit too much for me! AVOID at all costs! It’s not worth the hassle!

The pub lacks any rural charm and is very much a local venue. This in itself might be something to recommend it, but sadly not. The service is underwhelming, the decor befitting a true country pub but lacking anything of note. There is not a lot of space in the lounge bar area, you will be cheek by jowl with the drinkers, which is a bit intimidating because of the very local, adult nature of the bar.

Having driven past, seen 2 roadside boards saying good food, one of which preceded it with "we have"(present tense implying they're open) and an open door, we drove on for 2 miles then walked back over the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside only to find it was shut. To add insult to injury, when we told them their being shut, but appearing to be open, was a particular problem as my husband's diabetic they didn't offer any advice of open places near by or offer to sell him a Mars bar or anything.

First the positives. I didn't see any bugs in the bed and the breakfast didn't make me sick.

Spent 11/11/17 with friends. Very accommodating(over 30 of us watching rugby) food/beer excellent and very popular with the locals who were also very friendly. Recommend if near Malham.

In June 2017 I reviewed the Victoria and said it was going down hill. I'm glad to say, the decline has ceased, with the pub in new hands. A delicious in-house prepared menu now gives high customer satisfaction and the overall style of service is welcoming and friendly. The beer's good too. The pool table and fruit machine have been banished, thankfully removing these detractions from this Yorkshire Dales pub's traditional character. The Vic's now on the way up.

Booked a room for £70 and paid deposit. Arrived to find new owners and a price increase to £90. Didn't honour our booked price. Rooms clean but didn't do a breakfast earlier than 0900, so we had a multipack cereal, long life milk, a tube of yoghurt and a sugary breakfast bar! Not a breakfast one would link with a £90 room. The evening meal we had was average with an over-cooked gammon. Unless you have plenty of money and a late riser avoid this place. On the positive side they did upgrade us to a larger room when they realised we were a father and daughter.

Called for a bite to eat late afternoon to-day along with our two friends. They confirmed that food was still...

Very average hotel. Positives Comfy beds Lovely location plenty of countryside Reasonable price for drinks Easy to check in and...

Nos hospedamos en el Victoria por una noche después de un día paseando Malham. Habíamos reservado a través de reserva. com y tenía desayuno incluido. La Victoria es un gran pub rural en un pequeño pueblo. El hecho de que mientras estábamos allí un número...

Tenía una perfecta cerveza, que estaba a la temperatura adecuada. El pastel es tan delicioso de Heidi. Increíble tener una buena comida vegetariana. El pastel de carne también fue excelente!

Me alojé aquí con un amigo. Tengo que decir que no es el más amable que recibe. La habitación era básica aunque clasificado como premium. No había televisión ni sillas, pero las camas estaban limpias y cómodas. También una buena ducha en el baño. De lo contrario básica

Stayed here during my Pennine way walk the room was nice and comfortable clean and welcoming definitely recommend and stay again

Under the previous managers the Vic had improved significantly with great homemade food and a vastly improved/updated decor (which had been the same for as long as we'd been living nearby-a decade). Sadly with the 'new new' managers the place is declining again rapidly. The pub has the potential to be a great (and I would assume profitable) Dales pub, much like the Listers in Malham, but sadly anywhere trying to sell frozen chips while going back in time and installing a massive TV and fruit machine in this area is destined to fail. It is quite possible that the new managers are tied into some awful profit related contract with the new owner but it is a huge loss to the village to undo the good work that had been put in place restoring this pub in the last few years.Sadly even when passing by and walking through the adjoining churchyard we now find there are discarded sugar sachets/coffee sticks et al which I assume just aren't cleared up anymore. Add that into the fact that at 6pm the managers were sitting outside with aquiantances swearing loudly (in fairness that might not have been the managers all the time, rather their friends) and not manning the bar, hence when someone wanted a drink they had to come outside to find them. Given we were with our young child at the time this was most disappointing in terms of the swearing... This place could be a goldmine for the right managers /owners, but they need to judge their potential clientele better aiming for the Listers/Angel standard and not a rough pub that is off putting to locals and tourists alike.

Popped in for a bite to eat after walking and found a free table. The bar staff and manager were very helpful and friendly. My husband ordered a pie and I had a cheeseburger with fries. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal and mine was pretty good. The portions were a good size and reasonably priced and we didn't have to wait too long for it to arrive. The pub welcomes walkers and dogs and has a car park. Worth a visit.

Under new ownership so thought we would give it a try despite poor reviews I will never returnThe food was inedible when I gently complained , something I never do but on this occasion there was no choice I was met with indignation and rudeness and when I stated I was simply not going to pay aggressionWho produces chicken Kiev that's fried and as dry as an old kipper I Was forced to paySimply do not go to this establishment - just awful

As a local, I've frequently eaten at this pub for several years. Reviews up to April 2017 give a fair description/critique of the Victoria. However, the pub's now changed hands and, sorry to say, there's a deterioration. The menu frankly, lacks a lot in comparison to earlier offerings - no fish and chips, no Sunday roasts, no home made pie, etc - is anything home made? In fact, the current menu has few attributes to put it ahead of average with, frankly, some items only just satisfactory. The beer's still OK with a selection of real ales/lagers, and the friendly and welcoming managers try hard within limits (I'd guess, under a tight set of profit-related controls from their absentee tenant boss). The Victoria has been top performing as a typical Yorkshire Dales inn over the past few years. But sadly, in the food arena, it's now going down hill. And, its character has changed with the introduction of a pool table, 50" TV and a fruit machine (not, at least for me, the stuff of a country pub). One hopes that the decline can be arrested.

Having never stayed here before, we were looking forward to a little trip away and thought after seeing previous reviews that it would be a lovely pub/hotel. The pub it's self could do with a lick of pain and a tidy up and the food needs improvement, although it was funny at the time, playing 'pie pot luck' is not really acceptable!! It's a shame for a pub based in such a beautiful location that they have not taken advantage of the local suppliers and served food from local people. The two guys were really friendly and have only taken over recently, hopefully things will only improve. The accommodation was very basic, no mirror, no TV, no hairdryer etc. Also, two single beds in a double requested room. Not sure we will be staying there again anytime soon.

My wife and I came here for two night at Easter. It's a great location and a cozy warm pub with local beers a traditional basic menu and good atmosphere. The owners are lovely, very welcoming and laid back. Our room was a good size with a comfortable bed and the bathroom had a powerful walk in shower. Great after a long walk!Would definitely stay here again.

On a walk in the Yorkshire Dales. Very welcome place for lunch and to dry out.Had a soup and sandwich. Very good. Beer was a good selection.

We've come in for meals at the Vic a few times since it changed hands a few years ago and it gets better every time. Not only is the food really tasty (and for the Dales not priced at tourist levels which is great!) but everyone working there is really friendly and welcoming and our son loves their chips! The decoration is now in-keeping with a modern village pub, and it looks like the current owners are working really hard. It is certainly worth a visit if you're passing.

Stopped here for refreshments on our way home from a circular walk from Bell Busk, landlady was very welcoming, even with our extremely muddy boots! Had a game of darts, sandwich and couple of drinks each before heading back on our trail home.

Stopped here on the way back from a jaunt up Malham Cove, we arrived just after 2.00 on a Saturday and not too many about. After we ordered it started filling up but was a really pleasant and peaceful place to sit beside the fire. Food was top notch, I'd steak and ale pie, my wife burger and chips and my wife's sister fish pie. Servings were good size for lunch time, not too big but left us all well fed after a morning of exertion. Will definitely be back next time we are in this neck of the woods.

Had a meal there on New Years eve wished I hadn't bothered, had a gammon steak that was approx 1 1/2" thick and not very appetising at all, no atmosphere and very basic.

We stopped at this pub on our way to spending new year in Malham ....and were so glad we did. This is how I remember pubs from years ago...walked over to the bar where we were greeted by a friendly guy...ordered a drink and food...My hubby had the steak and ale pie whilst I went for the sausage and mash.....I can only describe the meal as heaven on a plate....this establishment is a must if you are visiting this area...

We are just finishing off a week staying a few doors down from the Victoria and have been in several times. The people that run the pub have been great from start to finish and we found the pub really welcoming and a lovely place to spend a few hours with the kids and very dog friendly. This is a really good option as the Lister Arms and Buck Inn in Malham get very busy. Steak and Ale pie is not to be missed!

Having looked at the pubs in Malham village we found them overpriced and very tourist oriented so we went slightly further afield to the Victoria. Most welcoming and was much more the locals pub with a heavy domino session taking place. The beer was good and the food excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

This place was ok and so was the food but nothing special.we stayed overnight and found the room great value for money.the food was pleasant enough but only average.overall its a lively welcoming little pub with some nice beers.we did enjoy our stay.

Lovely pub and we were made welcome. The menus are pinned above your head, with quirky food prices (eg £9.21)! The traditional meals of gammon and burgers were fine. Two of the party ordered curries - neither looked very exciting and they came with either rice or chapati - no naan, no poppadum or side dishes or pickles. Some of us ordered jam roly poly for pudding - really disappointing. Two thin slices of pudding, with a smear of custard they looked really unappetising. They did bring a jug of custard to add to it, but it didn't really help. The pudding looked over-microwaved and hard. Really not worth £6. So several of the party left still feeling hungry. A shame, as it is a friendly place with a lot of atmosphere.

Its an ok place to stop for one night but we wouldnt stop here again.Room was very comfy, the bathroom was tiny you couldnt swing a cat in there, the shower was even smaller - but was clean and new.There is no tv in the room which is ok as it is stated in the booking details, the one thing that could be done to improve the rooms is maybe some pictures / mirrors as they are a bit bland and bare.There are no door numbers on the doors either and they could do with a sign at the top of the stairs asking guests coming up on the landing to keep the noise down.

This is a traditional pub, which does B&B and food (Except on Mondays). The room was small but comfortable. No TV, which could be a plus or a minus. But the internet connection is good enough to get TV on your laptop or tablet.Beds very comfortable, and the shower was small bet with a good power.The food in the bar, and the drinks are reasonable price, and the food very good home cooking with very ample portions.There are loads of walks and local attractions, but the top visit is Malham Cove. Lots of committed walkers, but we are strollers and had a good visit.

Located this place with the help of trip advisor -just what we had been looking for - OK so its not the Ritz - its a typical Dales watering hole of 30 yrs ago - good beer - fantastic food with man size servings - will definitely return!!