The Wheatsheaf in Wensleydale in Richmondshire

Stayed for two nights without booking first, we were made to feel very welcome and given the ground floor apartment which was really comfortable. The bar had a great atmosphere and food was excellent, a lovely small break, we will return for more.

We went for Sunday lunch. It was outstanding! We had a traditional roast beef lunch with all the trimmings. There was a huge pile of beef, mashed carrot, broccoli, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and lots of gravy. It was quite simply delicious.

A lovely friendly place to stay, food was outstanding, rooms comfortable, staff were very friendly, chatty and helpful. Would highly recommend, - try the steak and Merlot pie - you won’t be disappointed!

Great menu, amazing food, friendly staff and dog friendly. Wonderful atmosphere. I would highly recommend it!! Will be visiting again.

What a lovely place start to finish. Sat in a lovely front room felt like a living room (cosy from the start) The staff were warm and welcoming. Food lovely. Perfect for hubbie and me. Thank you for the warm welcome.

Excellent pub very good food at reasonable prices. Good selection of alcohol and drinks pleasant staff. Toilets clean. Highly recommend staff.

Great food with a friendly and well managed service. We were a family of 8 and all our meals were delivered to the table at the same time and to the same high standard. Absolutely delicious, can’t wait to return.

Hi all, Many, many thanks to Andy and all the staff for the welcome given to us. Although it had been 44 years since we last stayed at the Wheatsheaf you all made our 2 night stay very special. The accommodation, although changed somewhat from 1980 was excellent, and the food was above and beyond what would be expected from a country pub. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Wheatsheaf to anyone wishing to explore the Yorkshire Dales safe in the knowledge that the welcome, accommodation and food at The Wheatsheaf is possible the best in Wensleydale. Once again many thanks-----and we WILL see you again. Kind regards. Colin & Chris Jones. Ludlow.

A true gem of a dales pub. A Warm welcome, great service, a great pint and excellent honest home cooked food. To top it off it’s dog friendly.

Such a quaint country pub and it never disappoints!!! Staff always polite and on the ball !! Today I decided I’d try something a little diffent as I had spotted it was new to the menu mushroom and blue cheese risotto and it was very tasty and full of flavour and you can’t visit the Wheatsheaf with out ordering a pie it never fails to impress us . We will be back

Have visited in past and food looked good so came back for lunch. Service was excellent as always, however was disappointing lunch, having ordered a prawn salad and chips, the salad was basically some leaves and a bit of chopped up items with prawns in bowl. Expected far better. Bit boring really and lacked what a good salad should be. A few more chips would not have went amiss. Probably a poor choice. Lovely place and people.

10/10 highly recommended for the rooms, food and customer service. Very friendly staff. Perfect stopover on a Coast2Coast cycle ride and an offer of a lift from the landlady if we got stuck on the big hill just outside Carperby! Will definitely revisit on a more sedate visit to the Dales 😃

Absolute 10/10 experience here. Lovely atmosphere, proper home cooked food and stellar service. The landlady (we think she was the land lady!) went above and beyond to help us and our little boy when he was unexpectedly poorly - he thinks she is fabulous!! We will return to this hidden gem!

stayed 3 nights had a wonderful time from the minute we arrived, the staff and owners are such lovely friendly people, the food is wonderful, service great will be back thank you for a wonderful stay Janet and John

This weekend we came for a family meal for my mums 70th. There were 13 of us, a mixture of children and adults. We prebooked a table and preordered our food to try and make the meal as simple as possible for us and the staff. The communication from the start was fantastic. Polite and professional. They allowed us to take over the dining room which worked perfectly and even added birthday banners and hats etc for the occasion. the staff were so attentive. always checking we didnt need anymore drinks etc. my sister has a severe allergy and the manager spoke to her and went through all ingredients and recommended a different meal in the end but it was reassuring to know they had thought of everything. The food itself was fresh and very tasty. Thankyou so much, you made my mums birthday weekend complete and I would recommend to anyone.

Lovely pub in quiet village. Plenty of parking. Nice greeting by staff when entered the bar. Very clean and an extensive menu with lots of specials too. Opted for tandoori chicken kebab which was delicious. Staff were really friendly. Would definitely eat here again

We booked for a New Year’s Eve lunch meal and it was super. The service was great - all staff very friendly and attentive. Food was lovely - hot and cooked to perfection. Great price too! Certainly visit again soon

Warm friendly and welcoming hotel and restaurant. Attentive staff. Good atmosphere. The food was well priced and very tasty. Generous pudding portions. Well worth a visit but booking recommended as it was very busy.

Just returned from 4 night break at The Wheatsheaf Inn. It was fantastic. The warm welcome we received set the tone for the whole stay. Our room was warm and comfy. The food at breakfast and dinner was first class with plenty of choice. The staff were very friendly and helpful and really contributed to the expetience. We would wholeheartedly recommend the Wheatsheaf. Well done everybody. 👏

Whilst holidaying in the village we called for a drink Saturday evening to book Sunday lunch. The pub was clean and bustling with most tables full with diners, a;ways a good sign. The barmaid arranged a table for us to have our drink and booked us in for the next day. The Sunday lunch is beef but the chef who was at the bar kindly offered to do a chicken breast instead for my son. Flip forward to Sunday lunch, there was plenty of it, not over facing just enough. The waitress topped up our gravy and brought plenty of carrots as they were my son’s favourite. As with the night before there was a lovely friendly atmosphere and the staff were attentive but not intrusive. We did give feed back that the beef was cut thickly and very tough. I had been given the end bit which was very hard. The waitress said she would feed this back to the chef. Hopefully the feedback will improve the tenderness of the beef in future and definitely would eat there again if in the area.

Cozy pub with hearty food and good local beers. Staff very efficient. Great for a quick stop on a walk back from Castle Bolton to Aysgarth. Make sure to book ahead for evenings.

We visited this pub on the first night of our trip to Yorkshire and my husband, who is a vegetarian found the vegetarian/vegan menu to be very good. The staff went the extra mile to ensure we had a nice meal and the service was friendly and efficient. The young man at the bar also gave us a warm welcome on arrival. Last Sunday evening we needed a meal but hadn't booked and the pub was full. Many pubs would have dismissed us at that point but the manager went out of her way to try to accommodate us and we were were offered a table on the understanding we would vacate it by a certain time. As a result we again enjoyed a delicious light meal which suited us perfectly and we greatly appreciated the fact that we could get something to eat. This is a really lovely pub and we will certainly visit it again when we are next on holiday. Highly recommended.

Always great food and great staff - on it and very attentive. Lovely environment too. It’s a pub we go too every time we’re in the area!

Apologies to Luis for the tardiness of this review: Luis looked after us admirably and it is now over three weeks since our Friday lunchtime visit. We were extremely pleased with our experience at The Wheatsheaf: we hadn't eaten there since we lived locally in the 1990s and were meeting up with a dear friend from that time. We made the reservation on the strength of Tripadvisor reviews, and our food and service more than lived up to our expectations. We enjoyed the lasagne and the lamb special. Thank you to all staff concerned, and we hope to return before too long. Keep up the good work!

Great food, great staff and beautiful location. Luis behind the bar was a delight as was the rest of the staff! We’ll be back.

Super friendly staff and the loveliest food. Dog friendly and excellent picturesque location. Good value and menu variety. Couldn't ask for more!

We came here 2 nights running as a family with 2 small children. The food was outstanding. Not just usual burger and pie lots of choice and variety. Staff were all so lovely and Accommodating. It's really popular so I would highly recommend booking a...

What a brilliant place for inexpensive good quality food. Probably not what you'd expect to find in a small Yorkshire Dales village, but it was always full when we passed it (we were staying in the village). They also have accommodation; thinking about a long...

We have beeen coming here on holiday for many years now with our little dog,book bed and breakfast and all ways drink and eat there in the evenings, we have always been treated warmly the food is superby as the range of drinks, all staff...

We travel regularly from Kirklington near Bedale to The Wheatsheaf for Sunday lunch. We always book the same table tucked away in ‘The Snug’ … it is perfect for us and our two children and our Westie. The food is always FABULOUS & my Slimming...

My daughter and I popped in for a quick drink and warm up on our circular walk from Aysgarth falls. We needed a warm up after going over our boots in an icy stream and we realised on our arrival food had stopped being served...

A really enjoyable stay at the wheatsheaf with my wife and my mum. Very pleasant staff. A nice lounge area in which we enjoyed chatting to the other visitors, some of whom return several times a year. Breakfast was very good. Evening meal also great....

We stayed for two nights. Friendly staff and excellent food. Very welcoming of our dog too. A number of other people were returning visitors which we feel is always a good sign. We discovered James Herriot stayed for his honeymoon and Greta Garbo was a...

Lovely food highly recommended Large variety for everybody. Highly recommend the Steak pie with Guinness. The Breakfast is excellent and will set you up for the day. The real ale is fantastic

A quintessential Yorkshire dales pub with perfectly cooked food. The beer was excellent as was the service

First visit here, yet only 10 miles from home. What a Fabulous surprise. A Yorkshire countryside Pub and Restaurant. Homemade food at its best. The attention to detail and service was excellent, Best steak and ale pie ever. Were already bookink for a Sunday lunch....

After a long walk in the area we called in to the Wheatsheaf and booked a table for later in the evening, The staff were all warm and friendly, the choice of real ales was good and didn't disappoint. The meal was amazing, perfectly cooked...

booked online for a 2 day getaway before we went back to work, perfect place ! Warm welcome from start to finish . Staff cant do enough for you . Rooms are very comfortable, fresh & clean with kettle , teas, coffees hot chocolate &...

Warm welcome awaiting here! Room a little small but perfectly functional, for our needs, travelling with a dog, and needing a place to sleep, comfortable and clean, good food, great location. What more can you need. Would definitely visit again.

Brilliant friendly and welcoming staff and a delicious menu. We visited twice whilst we were staying in the area and are so glad we were recommended the Wheatsheaf in the first instance.

A lovely meal at the Wheatsheaf. We all had the roast of the day - which was beef. The food came out promptly and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. We have since booked another meal for the later in the week. The...

On a drive through the dales we happened across this pub. Stopped in, dogs welcome which is always a plus. Food was nice, staff super helpful and friendly.

They do have some walk-ins for inside but there are non bookable outside tables. But beware, they outside tables sport a different menu to the one inside. Staff are helpful and its dog friendly

We had eaten here previously when we were in the area last year and we decided to return as the meal was very good. There are many dishes on the menu to chose from plus a specials board. The food is delicious and the staff...

Sandwiches are generous, being served with salad and crisps. Its a busy pub but the staff are really pleasant and eager to help.

We stuck to the fish throughout and we were not disappointed. A lovely meal in nice surroundings with good friendly service. Carpark was full, so had to park on the road side.

Went with my wife for evening meals. A friendly pub with excellent staff and very good food. Great traditional country pub. Will go again when in that area.. .

I stayed in a holiday cottage in Carperby for a week in early March ,just down the road from this delightful pub . It was so nice to dine here most days of the stay . Food was well presented and delicious 🤤 and the...

Tasty pub food served promptly by friendly staff and accompanied by delicious Yorkshire ales - good idea to book a table at busy times

Lovely pub lunch after a walk around Aysgarth falls. Food was great and tasty. Nice specials. Would recommend to anyone.

Carparking at the front of the hotel as well as main car park at side. Arrived earlier than expected for lunch but staff happy to take order. Food was excellent freshly cooked and very tasty. Also dog friendly

After getting lost we stumbled upon The Wheatsheaf and a lucky find it was. Lovely friendly staff cosy bar with fire and excellent food and beer.

Dined in the restaurant on 3 successive nights, both in the main bar area and the adjoining restaurant. The presentation of the food was excellent and taste to match. Excellent.

We had a lovely lunch here on a circular walk starting at Bolton Castle via Aysgarth Falls. I had the Haddock and Spring Onion Fish Cake with sweet chilli sauce which is a starter but did me very nicely for lunch. It was fresh ingredients...

Great 3 day break superb food great friendly staff and a lovely room at the front many thanks to Emily and Clare see you in a few weeks time cant wait from Linda and ray

we stopped off here for lunch while driving through the area, the staff were very friendly and we shared a platter of chicken, scampi etc. which was very nice.

So glad we managed to book dinner at The Wheatsheaf, what a great find as soon as we entered we were met by friendly attentive staff, the food was amazing especially the vegetarian lasagne and sticky toffee pudding, in all a perfect evening. Will look to stay on out next trip to Yorkshire hopefully.

We have been coming to the Wheatsheaf for 9 years now.. that must say it all! Emily and Claire and all of the staff are so welcoming, friendly, professional and genuinely decent people. Service is second to none, food is varied, delicious traditional pub food of high quality and great portions. Breakfast is delicious and always cooked to your liking.The rooms are lovely, everything is to a clean standard.The place super dog friendly, which is great for us with our labradors, so not a place I would recommend for people who don’t like dogs or indeed have allergies..Great choice of real ales, kept to a high standard.There are amazing walks on the doorstep in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and other villages are easily accessible by car or by the little white bus.For us it’s always been home from home and will continue to be that way, hopefully for many more years to come. Keep up the hard work, it’s a fabulous gem of a place!

We were staying in a cottage in the village and this was the only amenity. Great pub, staff, food and we'd highly recommend. You need to book though as it gets very busy. We were fortunate that the weather was good and we could sit fir a drink outside, as all the tables inside were fully booked for the 6pm and 8pm dinner sittings.

We visited here as we were staying in the village. The staff were attentive and the food good, as was the selection of beers. I had the Ham Egg & Chips. There was a good portion of ham, not shop bought with delicious eggs. Well worth a visit, but book ahead.

Popped in for lunch on a wet Saturday in July after visiting Bolton Castle. We hadn't booked and it was fairly busy but they found us a table.Home made soup with warm crusty bread, sandwiches and paninis for the rest of the party. All delicious and good service. Several dogs in the pub.

Pre booked a table for BH Sunday before travelling to stay in the Yorkshire Dales based on other reviews. So glad we did, the food was lovely and all freshly cooked, the staff were very friendly and it was obvious it was a pub/restaurant much used by locals, always a good endorsement, and visitors staying in the area. The atmosphere was very happy and the outside areas were also full. Lovely family meal with our daughter, son in law and little grandchildren, thank you.

My wife had been here pre covid. And said how good it was and we should all go,excellent decision,nice pub,good staff,great food,a treasure on our doorstep

The pub is great and has great food , the only issue was our room was underneath a spotlight so had to wait for pub to close to go to sleep so don’t book a twin room apart from that the hosts are lovely will always try and accommodate their staying guests for a table at dinner , the staff were very friendly, the room was so nice and clean and was always topped up daily with tea and coffee clean cups etc , it is a 25 min walk to Aysgarth falls totally worth it

Stopped off here on the way back from Bolton Castle. Lunch was excellent. The brie, bacon and cranberry open sandwich was really good. A welcoming team and lovely locfation.

Every time we stay in Yorkshire we head here. Always guaranteed amazing food, excellent real ales and really friendly staff. Visited again tonight and it didn’t let us down. Lovely home cooked food, varied choice on menu and the locals are lovely. Can’t recommend enough. Oh and James Herriot stayed here for his honeymoon

Lovely and clean, warm and welcoming, staff were so kind, helpful and pleasant. Food was gorgeous, bedroom was spotless, fire warm and welcoming. A true Yorkshire weclome!

The Wheatsheaf is a lovely, friendly 'gastro' styled pub in a stunning part of the Yorkshire Dales.We elected to sit outside as the pub was experiencing a busier than expected lunchtime with good grace and good humour!The beer was top notch - an excellent pint. Food-wise, the sandwiches with side salad were good. The Steak and Ale pie was pleasant enough but effectively just a very liquid beef stew with a slice of, very nice mind you, short crust pastry. It seemed pretty clear that the 'pie' filling and pastry had only just been introduced!A lovely pub nevertheless!

We booked this pub for a meal and were not disappointed. The service was welcoming on arrival - all COVID precautions were being taken. The pub was immaculate. We ordered homemade soup (onion and thyme - really tasty), homemade veg lasagne and homemade chicken pie. All were absolutely fantastic - we eat out alot and have eaten at some great places but this homemade food was tasty and plentiful. We shared an ice cream - local produce - it was also lovely. Would highly recommend this lovely country pub to anyone, Thanks to all who served us and prepared the food. We loved it.

Made a point of going to the Wheatsheaf Inn due to the link with James Herriot and the kids enjoying the new adaptation on TV.Food was excellent ( lasagne, wensleydale sausage and sandwiches). Sticky toffee pudding , cheesecake and ice cream to top it all off. Washed down with some local beer from nearby brewery.Kids decided that it was so good that they wanted to come back again and eat and stay. High praise indeed!Walked back to Aysgarth via signposted public footpath. Simple easy walk.Recommend and we will definitely return. Thanks.

The Wheatsheaf boasts hosting famous Yorkshire vet and author, James Herriot and his new bride, Helen, on their honeymoon, but they also played excellent hosts to me and my bride of over 40 years.Lovely food, attentive and friendly service and all located in a lovely pub/restaurant in the heart of Wensleydale. Fish and chips and homemade lamb pie were followed by creme brûlée cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. All washed down with excellent drinks. Our first visit ... but hopefully not our last.

Stopped in before walking the falls. The steak and merlot pie is to die for and would totally recommend. All the staff are really friendly and the extra precautions made you feel v safe. Even got a couple of sausages for our dog .... will def be back. Thanks v much xx

Great quality food, good portions and plenty to choice from the menu. The homemade meat pie was exceptionally tasty. Would advise to book in advance as this is a popular place and covid alert. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Good professional service.

Went for a meal here on our last night in the dales. The staff were lovely and very friendly. The food, not so great. We were very excited to come here as all the reviews seemed really good. My partner ordered the pulled pork burger, I ordered the chicken burger. My chicken burger was supposed to be a grilled breast of chicken, however what I got was a pan fried chicken breast which was so dry I couldn’t eat it. The pulled pork burger didn’t even have a burger it was just a pulled pork sandwich. I know menus are limited at the moment with RONA and everywhere is stretched to the limit but we were quite disappointed with this food. The place looks so lovely. Will have to give it another try but first impressions for us wasn’t so good.

We had a delicious Sunday lunch here after walking from Aysgarth Falls via Bolton Castle. My husband had beef and I had a veggie sausage roast with crispy roast potatoes perfectly fluffy on the inside and plenty of vegetables, Yorkshire pud and gravy. The staff were super friendly and efficient and their covid measures were spot on.... a one way system, plenty of hand gel and the staff wore masks. Tables were well separated, some with screens and it felt safe and relaxed. We were staying at the delightful Stow House near Aysgarth Falls and Sarah our wonderful host had booked us a table at the Wheatsheaf that night so we ended up going for dinner too. We wouldn’t usually eat at the same place twice in one day but the food and service was so good we did and dinner was just as good. Dog friendly, so welcoming and definitely worth a visit.

Managed to get on outside table for Sunday lunch over bank holiday when passing by. Lovely food, friendly staff and well organised. If you are interested... apparently James Herriot if All Creatures Great and Small honeymooned here.

We booked a table here at 12:30 , with the intention of walking from Aysgarth . We under estimated the distance as well as our ability and was fully prepared to lose the table as halfway into the walk we knew we would be late . We phoned and thankfully they held the table . Arriving eventually half an hour late to a warm welcome and Roast Beef , which was delicious. All COVID precautions were obvious , with notices advising social distancing and tables divided by screens. . Well done and thank you

Absolutely fabulous service, Staff were lovely and very accommodating. Food was plentiful and really tasty. They have done a great job with the social distancing and in fact we were given an almost private area to eat. Highly recommended

Good social distancing Great plentiful tasty food6 of us had lunch for brothers birthday Starters - soup, bbq chicken wings, fishcake, garlic mushroomsMain - liver, fish and chips, curry, lasagna Desert - creme brûlée, lemon tart, trio ice creamsAbsolutely superbWould thoroughly recommend it - been almost 30yrs since last in the premises wont leave it so long given this performance before we go back

Had dinner here one evening as a party of 5. Service from the guy serving was super friendly. I ordered liver and onions and it was really tasty with plenty of gravy. Great little local pub.

Great service with a warm welcome, even though the pub was busy the owner found us a table which not many places have done due to covid. The food was delicious and generous portion sizes, great value for money.

Had a really nice meal here tonight. Staff were great and really friendly, food was fab (albeit very filling) and really nice snug which meant well distanced from others and quiet without losing ambience. If we’re in this part of the country again I would definitely eat here again.Allen family

Stayed over one night on our weekend away which was super. No problem getting a table to eat. Food was really good and homemade. The pie was to die for. Social distancing was good with screens between tables. Highly recommend this lovely pub.

Great pub food. service was excellent. social distancing in place and well thought out procedures used. lovely pub will visit again.

Such a quaint country pub we had an amazing stay food and drink all great and social distances all taken care of

We booked a one night stay in the duplex suite for ourselves and our dog. Fantastic set up felt completely safe. Really good atmosphere all tables were filled. Dinner and breakfast was lovely, big portion sizes! Completely dog friendly ours joined us for dinner and breakfast! Great base for walking, we enjoyed a 5 mile stretch to Bolton castle and back. Claire and her team are doing a fantastic job, we will be back!

Wonderful experience . Felt so safe . A one way system was in place ,hand sanitisers available and taking names and numbers . Safest I have felt since lockdown ! Plus the wine and shared platter we had was great just what we were needing after a long walk . Thank you x

Our daughter got married at the castle bolton on the Saturday and not wanting to end our short holiday we decided to stay on another night, meeting family for an evening on the Sunday. The meal we had here was amazing and the staff - who both cooked and served us - was lovely. The best fish I have tasted in a while. Thank you to the one lady/owner as I'm afraid I didn't catch her name. Everyone in the bar was really friendly too.

We have stopped here many times when out and about. Reliable food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Always a fire when it chilly

popped in on our way back from richmond to Aysgarth lodges at lunchtime,just had a drink had a look at the menu;s thought we would return that evening for a meal,glad we did, proper country pub, roaring coal fire,our food was excellent and well priced.staff very pleasant.10 out of 10

Excellent! We were staying in another village as drove here for an evening meal, having checked the flooding would not stop us arriving. Everything was a delight- staff, food, surroundings. We will certainly be back and plan to stay over.

Had two meals here while staying in the area. On both evenings we were very pleased with the quality of the food they served, and good size portions. The staff were friendly and polite. We would eat here again when in the area. Well done to all the staff.

We enjoyed our meals here. On the Saturday night we ate in the dining area and the service was excellent and friendly. I had the grilled cod with a plentiful selection of vegetables and my husband had the steak and ale pie (which a customer recommended) which he said was excellent, homemade with plenty of meat. I had the vegetarian curry the night before which wasn't the tastiest I had eaten, but my husband's scampi and chips was excellent. On our next visit, I will keep to the traditional items on the menu.

This is a great pub and well worth a visit If you’re in the area. We visited twice whilst on a weeks holiday in the Dales. The first time was an unscheduled stop as the pub was on a walking route we were following. Our boots and clothing were covered in mud and our dogs were filthy so despite the pub welcoming dogs we sat outside. The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us, they told us we were welcome inside despite the state of our clothing/dogs. We decided to stay outside and ordered two sandwiches and drinks, the food was great and very reasonably priced.We were so happy after our first visit we went back a day later for an evening meal. The food was excellent (good honest pub food). The service was again great and the staff very welcoming.

A party of six of us. One had steak, two liver and onions, one battered fish and one steak. All meals were generous and delicious. The staff were very friendly.

lovely place to stay with good food clean rooms lovely staff, we took the dog and they were very welcoming with him. 1st rate highly recommend

a very welcome roaring fire mid way through our walk from Bolton castle - the food choices and service was excellent.

I went today for the first time the pub as a big carpark at the rear the pub was on.the main street the food was very good and it was hot very good the puddings were quite large the staff were excellent well worth a visit especially if you are going to aysgarth falls a little gem

Dropped in for lunch whilst walking in the Dales. Food was fantastic, we had the sharing platter followed by the chocolate cheesecake and treacle sponge, all of which we can thoroughly recommend. The staff were friendly and welcoming. When we are in the area again we will be sure to make a return visit to this truly wonderful authentic pub.

Parking was easy. Great food ,relaxed environment,staff friendly. I would recommend to anyone. Would definitely visit again. Dog friendly too. I was surprised I didn’t need to book.