The best restaurants serving British food 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!

We stayed on our drive up north. The room was spacious & bed comfortable. We were in the room above the function room. We didn’t realise until the morning, so were a bit wary of the creaky floors. The bar has an excellent atmosphere and we were lucky to get a table for dinner, it was that busy. The pies are amazing & the lamb shank shepherds pie inspired. Breakfast was also delicious & the eggs Bene possibly the best I’ve had. The village is lovely & the pub a perfect distance to take our dog on a walk to the Ure river along the circuit path.

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.

Our first trip up since moving to North Yorkshire and it didn't disappoint. We had hotpot and gammon and it was lovely. Finished off with crumble and custard. Smashing staff and spectacular views, we will be back definitely.

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.