The White Hart Country Inn in Richmondshire

If you can walk easily It's fine.

Three of us ate at the White Hart Hawes this evening and had the best meals we have had for a long time. Excellent quality ingredients, nicely cooked and well presented. Friendly and helpful staff and a lovely atmosphere. A great evening out. Thank you.

Sharing the review I placed on Trip Advisor. Reading the owners response to the other low scores, I think the owner(s)/managers need to rethink their customer service. Really looked forward to eating here after reading the reviews. Unfortunately the food and service were sub standard. We ordered the belly pork for £26 and the chicken and leek pie for £20. I thought both were a little bit on the way expensive side, but had it been good, we would have happily paid. The belly pork meat was dry, the skin on top not cooked enough to be edible. The mange-tout was undercooked. If this was supposed to be al dente, it was not. The chicken pie was full of chicken, which ordinarily would be welcome. As this was also incredibly dry and without sauce, it wasn't something that could be easily chewed with a tiny pot of gravy. I can only assume the better reviews are those who live locally and dine there regularly. Remaining polite for the sake of village solidarity. That, or they're happy to pay because of the area. Which isn't Harrogate. We left more than half of the food on both plates. When this was raised with staff, it was said it was unexpectedly busy, which is why is wasn't to the normal standard. The attitude changed when we were only prepared to pay for half of the food bill. They attempted to only remove the cheapest meal, which we disagreed with. Paying only half of both meals. We were then told to finish our drinks and get out. Given we'd already sat and enjoyed three drinks and had legitimate complaints was unacceptable. When 1-3 Restaurants and Pubs are closing, they'll be lucky to be here in the next 2 years. Unless the locals run a go fund me page. Anyone can Google a wine off their list.The Shiraz has 220% mark up. That'll only keep you going so long. Check out the picture and decide for yourself.

Lovely evening meal i the restaurant

Simply the best place to eat in town. Great food, lovely atmosphere. You need to book as evenings are busy, busy, busy.

Pedí el plato principal de coliflor especiada, patata y garbanzo. Tiene un precio de £ 19 , apenas £ 1 menos que platos principales como pollo, tocino y pastel de puerro. Cuando llegó me sorprendió el pequeño tamaño de la porción - unas cuantas flores de coliflor, un par de patatas y un número muy pequeño de garbanzos. Tenía un sabor agradable y felizmente me preguntaron después de solo un par de bocados lo que pensaba. Respondí que estaba muy bien saborizado, pero la porción era demasiado pequeña para un plato principal. Me dijeron que la retroalimentación sería dada al chef. Lamentablemente, no había ninguna oferta para proporcionar un tamaño de porción más razonable y simplemente terminé mi cena mientras mi marido estaba aproximadamente a un tercio de la suya. Es increíblemente molesto sentirse estafado simplemente porque elige una comida vegetariana. Los ingredientes deben haber costado menos de £ 1 y será un plato de margen mucho más alto que probablemente cualquier otra cosa en el menú. Sin embargo, lo que es realmente pobre es no hacer nada cuando se le ha dicho que un cliente está decepcionado y todavía puede hacer algo al respecto. La camarera era muy agradable y amable y parece un lugar lo suficientemente agradable. Nos dijeron que ha sido más tranquilo que en el pasado - tal vez algo para el establecimiento para reflexionar, ya que mi experiencia no me permitiría recomendar.

It is right in the middle of the village . We stay b n b . Breakfast was fantastic. We had our evening meal there too and the food was plentiful and excellent

Excellent all round, staff very professional and friendly. The pie is probably the best we have eaten anywhere, good value superb food.

Excellent elevated pub food, cooked to perfection - we will definately be stopping by again!

Had a great evening as a group of 5 ,all enjoyed excellent mains including vegetarian option as well as sweets. Atmosphere was friendly and service was excellent, highly recommend

Fabulous service, friendly staff and amazing food

Just had the most incredible chicken and beef pie for brunch! The pastry was perfectly golden and flaky, and the filling was rich and flavorful. Seriously, one of the best pies I've ever had. I will have to visit again to try the steak sandwich and the breakfast burger which looked and smelt amazing. And a big shoutout to the lovely staff – you guys were amazing last night when we came in for drinks. Great service and a fantastic atmosphere!

This review is from an evening meal my wife and I had recently with a couple of friends. The Sunday menu is varied and the quality of food they provide is top class, I really couldn't fault anything on my plate. The rest of the group were also happy with what they got. They have a good selection of drinks both alcoholic and no-alcoholic and, even though the prices reflect the fact it is a four star hotel, we didn't feel we were being ripped off. Staff are lovely people and a credit to the establishment, they looked after us from the minute we stepped into the room.

This lovely dog friendly pub set in Hawes town centre and managed by a friendly team. Super clean (5 on the doors ) We had brunch one day and then went back for lunch the next. Lovely menu and everything was cooked beautifully. Dogs well looked after (water and treats) We would have eaten there every day but my waistline wouldn’t allow it! Lovely friendly service and great value.

Lovely pub with nice ramge of drinks, friendly staff, great location and outside seating

Amazing food. Dog friendly. Wonderful staff.

No space if you just are after a drink, small 'inn' which tends to just cater for customers after food

An exceptional Sunday lunch, we went for the chicken and beef which were top quality. Came with all the trimmings which were equally high quality. One of the best Sunday lunches we’ve had, would definitely recommend.

Impromptu drive out to hawes today for a pub lunch and we walked into the first pub which was The White Hart Inn. The food was delicious 😋 a different style of food that was very tasty. The staff were also really lovely and helpful. Definitely be going back.

Lovely restaurant delicious food although not the cheapest Friendly staff in a nice setting

Weekend get away Absolutely loved staying for a weekend get away with my husband as a surprise get away. A warm welcome straight away upon arrival from wonderfully polite and efficient staff. Taken directly to a quality room that was clean, and fresh overlooking the church yard. The hospitality was second to none with a beautifully presented and delicious evening meal served by attentive staff. Breakfast was a great start to the day and again was served by down to earth and funny staff. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning.

Great place to stop for a bite to eat and a pint A+++++

We were rather disappointed with our meals - mine was a veggie dish, wasn’t hot and was rather uninspiring for the cost. When I mentioned the heat it was zapped in the microwave. . My partners was an okay burger. We have been here several times but were less impressed this time

Stayed 1 night, room was lovely and fairly quiet for above a pub also! Food was absolutely amazing, cosy little pub.

Came for my Birthday meal, returning after visiting in 2023. Great service and really enjoyed our meal with a bottle of wine. We had the lamb crumpets starter, sirloin of beef, sweet & sour belly pork and desert of sunken chocolate cake, recommend these dishes all ever nice.

Had a few great beers and saw some lovely food being serve do went back for a meal on Saturday. It was the perfect end day to a great day walking. We all had the pies and loved them. The service was excellent as well.

Fantastic 3 meat Sunday roast, locally sourced produce cooked to perfection- along with excellent friendly service would highly recommend.

Great place for either drinks or food. Need to book for food as a popular spot & they have a dining area for those with dogs. We had the Iberian ham croquette & the crab ravioli starters - fabulous. Followed by the ravioli beef main & the mushroom Bourguignon pie. Great food, great service , great place . Sarah our server was fab to say she had only been there a few days, very informative on the area as a local sheep farmer, kindly informing us of a road closure in ten day we are due to leave the CAMC site. Will return as management & staff, are great ambiance. Keep going guys, see you soon. Justine & Richard.

We have had food here in the past and its always been lovely so booked again without any doubt however something has changed and the food is now even better, we received excellent service from the moment we walked through the doors, drinks were brought to our table soon after we had ordered and the food was not far behind, my wife had a pie dish and i had a burger however these were far from the usual, my wife's chicken pie have a chicken fillet inside not the normal 2 or 3 small pieces and the rest just pastry this was full of chicken and my burger had top quality beef, but then came my desert which was Ginger sticky toffee pudding with custard and it was insanely delicious i mean if i could 11 out of 10 i would.

Me, my husband and our dog walked in Saturday 15th Feb. We asked if there was a table for a drink to be told 'no we're busy' by the young man behind the bar with short dark hair. We suggested we could stand near the bar until a table did become availale, to be told no, despite there already being a man stood at the bar with his pint! Our plan was to have a drink and look at the food menu for another night but obviously not given the rude and unwelcome attitude of the staff that made us feel pretty rubbish to say the least. So fair to say we most definitely won't be coming back now either given you clearly do no need the custom! Awful experience in the few moments we stepped foot in the door. I think your staff need some customer service training to say the least.

Stumbled upon this lovely pub when visiting the local creamery. Really glad we found it as we had a fantastic lunch here. Great service, friendly staff, cosy pub, and food was brilliant.

Just had the best weekend in hawes. And this hotel/bar/restaurant was a major factor. The rooms are fabulous the food is amazing and the owners and staff are brilliant, they really catered for our big group. And made then80th celebrations even more special. Thank you everyone.

Lovely hotel, warm, good food, friendly staff, comfortable beds...couldn't ask for more. We'll be back.

I highly recommend this place. The staff, rooms, and food are all excellent. One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time!

Excellent lunch which suited people with different dietary requirements

We have eaten at The White Hart on many occasions when we have been staying in Hawes, this was the first time we have stayed at The White Hart, we wanted to experience Hawes at Christmas, we had the most delightful time, on entering it was lovely to feel the warmth of the wood burner in the bar area, our room was cosy and warm, the breakfast had a good choice,we had dinner both evening’s both were excellent. The service was friendly and efficient. Thank you for a perfect few days.

We gathered in Hawes for a family lunch at thhe White Hart. It was the first time any of us had been to this particular pub but the general feeling was that we all had a good meal at a reasonable price. Serving staff were friendly and efficient and our food came in good time. All in all a good experience.

Brilliant food and great service, though the rabbit terrine gave my brother food poisoning…

The Carrot and suede was amazing!

Great atmospheric pub with a good selection of beers and friendly staff.

Popped in for a roast dinner and a pint. Good value and the food was delicious. Pleasant and warm on a cold rainy day.

Headed here on our first night in Hawes and it didn't disappoint. The fillet of beef was immense and my wife's steak pie and gravy was also superb. Would lovely to go back and lots of nice items on the menu

Stopped a few times now , staff and food excellent. Beautiful place

Lovely Sunday lunch and very friendly staff.

Two great meals, including a Sunday lunch

Really nice pub. The food was exceptional here, we came two nights on the trot. Recommend the fish pie.

Tuvimos una comida encantadora, el servicio muy eficiente, muy amable. Ambiente agradable y agradable. Esperamos volver a visitarlo.

Enjoyed a fantastic meal at The White Hart last Saturday, on line booking simple, food and wine great, service very friendly and welcoming. On Sunday morning realised I could not find my wallet. A quick call to the venue, yes found and put ready for me, unfortunately I was cycling and already 30 miles away. Not a problem, posted and received back safely a couple of days later. A great experience from start to finish. Thank you!

Lovely place with very friendly service, good beers and sensational food. Compliments to the chefs. Great work

La comida del sábado por la noche, llamada en la hora del té del viernes para una cerveza y reservada, la única vez que podían darnos era a las 6 en punto sábado, mesa para cuatro durante una hora y media (buena señal debe ser buena ) , la comida era un poco caro para la comida del pub pensé inicialmente, pero wow era bueno, calidad del restaurante, excelente amable personal eficiente, tenía la carne de res, verduras enmantequilladas y un postre, excelente ! Sin duda recomendaría! La única cosa molesta era que la gente estaba de pie en la entrada (barflies) bloqueando la entrada a las habitaciones a ambos lados, un sábado por la noche muy agradable para !

Vinimos por la noche de carne y realmente disfrutamos! Una bienvenida muy cálida y amable fue muy apreciado. Pedimos dos filetes y quedamos tan impresionados con todo. La presentación fue excelente. Las brochetas de verduras, patatas fritas y ensalada Caesar que acompañaron nuestra comida estaban deliciosos. Los filetes estaban perfectamente cocinados. Qué gran relación calidad-precio también. £ 70 incluyendo una botella de vino! ¡No puedes equivocarte! ¡Muy recomendable!

We came for the steak night and really enjoyed it!! A very warm and friendly welcome was much appreciated. We ordered two fillet steaks and were so impressed with it all. The presentation was excellent. The vegetable skewers, chips and Caesar salad which accompanied our meal were delicious. The steaks were perfectly cooked. What great value it was too. £70 including a bottle of wine! You can't go wrong! Highly recommended!!

Me and my wife had an excellent meal and drinks last Friday evening, the food was top notch as always and the staff are great . It even came in at a cheaper price than expected, well done White Hart Inn.

Evening meal while staying in Hawes was lovely, food and service excellent.

Great food easy to find great staff parking is best to park in the main square and walk back to it

Called in on a Tuesday night which just happened to be Steak Night . We had 2 Rump Steaks and a bottle of wine £45 . Great atmosphere friendly staff . Highly recommend The White Hart Inn.

Great creative menu (and super tasty), friendly and attentive service. Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. Look forward to dining here again.

The Sunday lunch was completely tasteless and the service was adequate. It seemed that every item had been bought in frozen/precooked.

Great night, a large group of us visited for a meal on a busy Saturday night, we'd pre booked and pre ordered. Abby our young hostess was waiting to greet us and looked after us all brilliantly. Everything was really good, the food, the drinks and the service. Definitely recommend and we will all be back soon.

Fantastic stay at the White Hart - spacious room with a comfy bed. Food was fabulous - both breakfasts and dinner with great attention to detail. For me a sign of a good chef is how the vegetables are cooked and these were outstanding - cooked to perfection and seasoned with fennel seeds and salt. However, the best part of our stay was the staff - all were friendly, helpful and made our stay very special. Already planning when we can come back . Thank you

Food was fantastic beer great atmosphere spot on very friendly staff

Afternoon spent on Hawes and a cheeky beer before we left friendly atmosphere and quick service.

Lovely pub with a nice selection of beers and a good food menu. A little pricey but definitely worth it, nicest steak pie I've had in years!

Stopped for a few pints with family. Lovely and clean and bar lady was very nice. Would recommend.

Brilliant food, presented really well. Had a great evening meal here. Beer excellent also!

Wow! We had the seafood sharer and it was some of the best food we’ve ever eaten! Such good quality and great flavour, and really good value! Highly recommend :)

Thank you White Hart! In the area on holiday we held a birthday celebration meal here and no-one could fault it. They made every effort to make the evening special particularly with the surprise birthday cake (having been made and delivered to them by J W Cocketts). Thank you White Hart.

The food is beautiful, definitely try the pie or the fish you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful food, lovely location, been coming here for years and it just gets better.

A brilliant pub in the centre of a busy village. We had a smashing meal, with some different choices from normal pub grub, especially for vegetarians. Good beer and wine too and an excellent cheeseboard. Will return!

Sunday roast was a surprise..very tasty and big portions..one of the best I had. And village is beautiful..a little jewel in middle of the yorkshire dales

Gave me the wrong pizza then said they couldn't change it because they're all pre-made.

Wow just had a fab fish sharing board for 2 just excellent and a real treat. Wine and beer top notch too all served with a smile and extra attention. Will definitely be back thank you

Superb inn in the centre of the town of Hawes. Friendly service and some great food - possibly the best steak I've ever eaten! Add a good selection of beers, fast service and great indoor and outside space and you have a winner. Dog friendly too! Not cheap, but worth every penny.

Great food! Tasty and delicious! Bit pricey

Sunday lunch was awful. Very small portions & the beef was incredibly dry. Only saved by a decent pint of black sheep

Sunday roast was gorgeous! Really nice vibes at this pub. Beautiful location. Nice staff

Decent pub - wouldn't recommend the pizzas, didn't see any other food so couldn't comment on this.

Booked dinner after looking at reviews beforehand and was really impressed with the service and the top-quality food as well as the menu choices - superb experience, especially after a long day of cycling.

Everything about this place was great!

Superb Sunday lunch, great interiors, lovely service

Anniversary meal with friends, cleaned our plates, absolutely fabulous food with great service and reasonable pricing

Cosy vibe with beautiful decor, lovely friendly staff and superb food, what more do you need?!

What a special place the White Hart Inn is! We greatly loved our two nights in Hawes and the White Hart Inn really was a wonderful choice. The staff were just so friendly and helpful! Big thank you to James for all that he helped with : ) Our room was a twin room as that was all that was available at booking time. The room was very spacious, clean and comfy. The beds were great and the bathroom was large and well appointed. Our breakfasts were just out of this world yum and we also had dinner on our first night. That was probably one of the best meals we had on the trip. Thank you Andrew for your tips and suggestions for our day out. You have a lovely place and we look forward to returning again one day soon!

We were here for 2 dinners, as although walking the Pennine Way, we chose Hawes for a rest day as so much to do here. We are vegan to try to help climate change and for our health. We reserved a table for the 2 nights and it was all ready for us. Service excellent Food excellent too. Slightly worried about amount of protein in the vegan Wild Mushroom Bourguignon Pie as we were needing protein and it did not taste as good as my husband's choice, that I had the second night as had more protein Spiced Roasted Potatoes, Cauliflower & Chickpeas, white bean hummus, followed by vegan Boozy Black Forest Mess, vegan meringue, mixed berry compote, non-dairy cream, Kir-soaked cherries. Highly recommend.

More of a restaurant than a pub, but great food!!

Just popped in for a pint & a packet of crisps, nice pub with a good hard standing beer garden & dog friendly. Cheers 👍

We went for dinner, very friendly staff, quick service, we felt it was quite expensive but there isn't really any choice in the village at the moment (the other pub isn't serving food). Having said that, all of the food was excellent and the overall atmosphere great.

From an excellent menu we chose superb roast beef, promptly served by friendly staff. A refreshing change NOT to have an overloaded plate of roast lunch. The food looked attractive on the plate, tasted good and was excellent value. The chef is doing a great job here. Dessert was, again, beautifully served. Next time we are in Hawes, will be heading for The White Hart Inn!

The service and food were merely mediocre, and the meal was therefore very overpriced. Definitely not the “gastropub” they describe themselves to be. We had the lamb roast dinner. Very disappointed. Tasted microwaved. Reminded me of school or hospital dinners. Gravy tasted a bit like Bisto gravy. Mint sauce was good quality - freshly homemade, but the rest was very poor.

What can I say, Staff are fantastic and helpful, even though it was busy they spent time to help us get sorted and in the room. They allowed me to put my motorbike into the beer garden in the evening to keep it secure. The room was amazing and clean with large tv. Now to the food, well, it was bloody perfect 👌... good choice on the menu and well priced. Plenty of beer choices and many other drinks. For anyone reading this, I highly recommend them if you are in Hawes for a day and want food or want to stay, it's just a spot on place. Oh, and the breakfast is top notch. Thank you for a great stay guys. Keep up the good work. Neil

Excellent food, service and beer. Had the vegetarian mushroom pie and chocolate torte. Pint or two of Askrigg Beer.

Had supper here. It was a revelation. Not expensive considering the quality. Real ales. I wish I could eat there again, but sadly our tour of the Dales is over!

Enjoyed a very good meal served by friendly attentive staff. The best of Yorkshire hospitality and food in a very lovely place. Didn't stay the night so could not comment on the rooms.

Just had the best pint ever and I've had a lot; Askrigg Ale 4.2%🫠

Fantastic food, brilliant service, highly recommend

Went for tea food was lovely same as staff but being honest a little bit pricey , but a lovely place

Lovely pub B&B in the middle of Hawes. Rooms are modern and spacious. Food is wonderful. No parking but plenty of free parking within a short walk. Wonderful location in Wensleydale with the creamery just up the road.

I spent 1 night here as I was walking through on the Pennine Way (May 13th, 2024). I received a very friendly welcome from the staff. Even though I had arrived 5 hrs earlier than expected, they were very accommodating & as I was the only guest that day (due to a cancellation of guests they got my room ready early so I could shower and enjoy Hawes. My room was very clean, plenty of space, a nice modern bathroom & a large comfy bed with different pillows (soft & firmer). I had my evening meal there too, the side dish of heritage tomatoes simply drizzled with balsamic was so tasty. Haven't had sweet juicy tomatoes like that for ages. The homemade steak & pancetta pie was great as was the pudding, a zesty lime pie with pineapple & passion fruit sorbet. Great selection of local real ales too, I had 3 different ones and they were all superb. I would definitely recommend staying here. Because Hawes is a very busy market town there is always going to be a little traffic noise especially on the cobbles streets, and as this is a pub you can hear the murmur of voices till closing time, but these things are factors that affect most accommodation in Hawes.

Great food, great service, good beers, and a good time. Menu excellent, although the steak pie was not typical, and I had good envy because the lamb rump my partner had was a thing of beauty. Desserts were good, although the vegan caramel tahini tart was super sticky, so maybe don’t offer that to anyone who is a messy eater… Top tip - at busy times your table time is limited to 90 minutes as they’ll rebook it for someone else. At least that means there’s never a wait for your food!