The best restaurants in Swaledale Richmondshire Yorkshire and The Humber

We visited the tea shop cafe on Saturday and had the absolute nicest time. Amongst us we had soup, sandwiches, Welsh rarebit (I’m still complaining to the wife that she didn’t have Yorkshire rarebit) and cake. It was absolutely smashing. A nice fellow on the other table had just said that he had the best sandwich ever. However, upon discovering it was tuna I respectfully disagreed because that simply isn’t possible. Upon having my own sandwich I can see from his perspective that it may well have been. The Muker Tea Shop: changing strongly held opinions. The service was excellent. Everyone was wonderfully friendly and if anyone called anyone ‘love’ then I’m sure it would have been considered entirely normal because we’re in Yorkshire where people are nice! (Apologies but please read the review where the guy complained about this!) Probably… the best tea shop in the world. I really mean that. This is well worth a visit regardless of where you are. I think Michelin define it as worth a special trip or something. Muker is made better by this existing, and it’s already a lovely place. Well done!

Visited for a late breakfast when staying in Richmond. The service was outstanding as was the quality of the food and the Covid measures were spot on. Our breakfast was one of the nicest cooked breakfasts we’ve had in a long time. There’s a little shop on site which has some lovely trinkets and a garden/plant sale too - 3 attractions in one!

This pub serves good honest homemade pies, the beer is excellent and there is a huge choice, something for everyone. The views are lovely. I would recommend this pub.

We were riding the Swale Trail from The Dales Cycle Centre to Gunnerside with our 5 year old and 2 year old. We battled wind and rain for 4 hours and finally arrived at Gunnerside exhausted (especially the 2 little ones) and decided to have a drink and dry off. We purchased a Pint, a half, two glasses of apple juice, Mini Chedders and a Twix for £15.10. We asked if they were serving food, the bar lady explained they were not. Having taken a seat inside, our kids were starving so we gave them sandwiches from their pack lunch that they were unable to eat on the ride as it had been pouring with rain for most of it (we didn't think a twix and mini cheddars were enough sustenance for a 2 and 5 year old). We were exhausted, but happy after a hard ride and thankful to be inside in the warm during heavy rain. 5 minutes later, someone from the kitchen headed over and tells us the kids can't eat their own sandwiches in the pub! I explained that we'd just bought £15 of drinks and snacks and unfortunately they were not serving food and the kids were starving. The lady told us rather rudely that "we should have planned better" and insisted the kids could not eat their tiny sandwiches. Frankly this attitude was so unnecessary and petty. We were going to spend another £15 on another round of drinks, but given the attitude and being made to feel unwelcome we instead headed home. What seemed like an ok pit stop on a bike ride is actually a tired establishment with a bad attitude. Would not recommend.

We were the only people staying in the Kearton, and we were renting the 2 bed apartment. The owners could not have been anymore helpful. Didnt sample any food, but have visited many times and have always found it lovely

Called in looking for some great joke cooked tasty food and this didn’t disappoint at all. Would recommend it to anyone. We had steak and ale pies and also the pulled pork sandwich - all exceptionally cooked

Booked the snug for family birthday celebration. Lovely pub grub, served quickly and everyone had something different. Felt well looked after. A lovely evening. Thanks to all for making it special.

Great area to be. Stumbled across the Tan Hill Inn. Stopped for a quick lunch and some drinks. Ordering at the bar was good. Food got delivered and was good. It's been said before probably but "location, location, location"

Visited on Boxing Day and had a perfect lunch - hot sandwiches and chips, all cooked perfectly. Friendly staff, very welcoming to our fairly wet dog. Would highly recommend and we will be back

Lovely overnight stay at the Kearton. Adam and Caz are the new owners and made us both feel very welcome. Comfy bed and bedroom with all the amenities you need, along with the peace and quiet of Thwaite meant we slept like babies! Woke refreshed and ready for our fabulous English breakfast. We will definitely be back and are sure Adam and Caz will make The Kearton a huge success!

The location is simply fabulous. At the top of Swaledale with views all around. Set up for walkers - so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Mixing with fellow walkers meant a very sociable stay. Room was good size and comfortable. Restaurant bar and lounge were of high quality and brought a high enjoyable stay. Matt and Dave are great hosts. Thoroughly recommended.