Best find on holiday ever!!…read more Set in a beautiful little village with a huge village green with loads of parking round and about (although im sure that on a mid summer sunny day parking may be somewhat difficult!). The pub has a bar area and a restaurant area - we only ever went into the bar as you could eat int here and it was really cosy (dogs are also allowed!). The staff were incredibly friendly and chatty (lets face it, Yorkshire, particularly North Yorkshire folk are possibly the most friendly on the planet - i challenge you to disprove this!). The food was INCREDIBLE. Nothing fancy pants, just really good food, VERY big portions (trust me on this, you dont need three courses - choose your weapon of starter or dessert to go alongside your main - we made the mistake one night and 1) couldnt eat it all and 2)pretty much rolled home). We spent an evening in the pub, had a meal and then sat playing card games - we felt incredibly welcome. So welcome that we ended up visiting three times in a week long holiday. You cant really get a better recommendation than that can you??

The Red Lion is amazing! Would highly recommend staying here. The service was amazing, and everyone…read moreis very nice. They breakfast comes out very quick, and servers are awesome. We stayed in a cottage and a room, and it was great! Will be back!

Set in a beautiful location, but if you go in summer expect lots of children. Food in the…read morerestaurant is subpar and you could tell it was all highly microwaved. We sat in the dining room area and it was very tired and worn, sit in the Pub area instead. Outside seating is very smoky. No A/C or even ceiling fans especially since we were in the new set of rooms. No one opened up the windows prior to our arrival and it was literally like an oven. As secluded as it is there is another hotel/restaurant nearby which we enjoyed better.

Late Aug 2016 menu was outstanding the village is very pretty as well had a 3 duck starter with…read morehandmade crumpets in place of bread. Staff brought us out a mini handmade prawn cocktail starter. Fab. My husb crab soup was stunning cannot rave enough about this place

I visit this pub regularly. The service is always friendly, I get a great pint of bitter and the…read morefood is good. Definitely the best pub in Kirkby!

My wife and I were out for a drive the other day and happened to pass the Henry Jenkins Inn. We…read moredecided to call in for a drink. There were people eating fish and chips when we went in which looked very tasy. We decided to try them ourselves. We were certainly not disappointed. The fish was a generous size and tasted wonderful. We would certainly recommend it to anyone. The landlord and landlady passed the time of day with us and we found them to be very warm and welcoming. We spent a pleasant hour or so in the pub and would certainly call in again whenever we are passing. The pub is open all day every day which is ideal as not many pubs in the area are open all day.

This was one of the worst experiences of my life. First of all we walked in and had to wait 15 mins…read moreto be seated. The staff walked past us without acknowledging us or asking us if we wanted a table. When we eventually did get a table, it took the water another 20 mins to come over and take our order. We wanted to order the Haddock (battered in beer) and chips, without the beer in the batter being non drinkers. The waiter said they couldn't arrange this after asking the chef. Next we wanted Haloumi chips, and again the waiter said they couldn't do this for us as "it took a long time to prepare". So after much deliberation, we eventually ordered fish pie on a menu not really catering for halal meat eaters. What ensued really pushed us to our limits. We waited close to an hour for our food. It was absolutely ridiculous. When the food eventually came, there was no apology or any empathy shown by the waiter. The food was very sub standard. The only thing I liked where the mozzarella chips. When we paid the bill, the waiter asked if everything was ok, at which point my partner and I voiced our concerns. The waiter became really rude and defensive. There was again no apology and a lot of excuse making. We walked out and heard this waiter mumble something from under this breath. I had to restrain my partner from going back in and having a word. I wouldn't even give this place 1 start, as even that's being too generous.

After an 18km walk round Bolton Abbey, three hungry people needed some decent food down their neck…read moreand boy, did we find it here. A lovely country village pub with a roaring fire and a lot of people enjoying good food and great service (and dog friendly). The starters were go good the three of us couldn't choose which one we wanted, so a surprised staff member delivered their first (I'm sure) four starters for three people (there's nothing wrong with one for the table right!?). There was quite a strange silence fallen over the table as we devoured our starters. The creamy garlic mushrooms were amazing, the goats cheese peignet with pickled beetroot (for sharing) was delicious, and the pork spring rolls and pâté were met with equal delight. The mains of slow cooked pork belly (with roasts not mash), the steak & ale pie with chips and corn fed chicken supreme were all very well presented and more importantly, tasted amazing. The pork with LOTS of crackling was only let down let down by the lack of Yorkshire pudding (I know, not meant to have it with Pork dinner but I wanted one and it wasn't allowed due to exact numbers being made). The food was washed down with two bottles of white Rioja and followed by some beautiful desserts of chocolate brownie and Baileys Creme Brûlée with cookie. All in all, a perfect Sunday roast and for £122, was pretty impressive. Note: the staff were young but were absolutely honest and professional. It was great to see and they brought the food out promptly and couldn't have been nicer. A great find.

The place really is excellent, as you would expect for a pub in the middle of nowhere…read more.. We sat outside for an hour or so before lunch, just enjoying the views. It really was a pleasure to hang around here, despite being ever so slightly chilly (I'm used to the balmy climate of London). The views are awesome, there's wildlife everywhere and plenty of dogs around if you're a dog person. The lunch was in the cruck barn and this is really an. Exceptional building, it looks old despite being only 10 years old! The decor is perfect. Except maybe the projection of the menu, not the biggest fan if that (it was hard to read). The food was impeccable, I had the pigeon and venison and it was perfect, the table generally seemed very pleased with their food so I think everything else was good too! The roast looked incredibly, serious food envy there. The drink selection, as you would expect in a decent traditional Yorkshire pub, was local and very very good. If you're in the area (or even just in the north east) then I would definitely recommend coming here for some food. Beware the roads however, super difficult to drive around.

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Whilst searching for a rental property in North Yorkshire, we visited a house in Kirkby Malzeard,…read moregreat house, but before committing we walked the village and the local pub, we were totally convinced by the great hospitality, food and really helpful manager, Rocky. Great atmosphere, the food is very yummy and we'll give the Rabbit pie 5 stars. We're proud to call this our local from now on !

Whilst staying at Ivy bank campsite one very rainy weekend we nipped to the local pub for some food…read moreand drink what a lovely family run pub with great food and a proper local pub atmosphere look forward to coming back in better weather

Well, the inside has been changed and made much more homely with the arrival of David, Hugh,…read moreRebecca and Helen. Much more welcoming with a clever range of food. Pork pies from Appletons or Hugh's duck paté with foie gras for example. Suffolk cyder, Black Sheep, and "bitte ein Bit" are complemented by a classy short wine list. A lovely pub that will develop into a destination beauty when the stables are re-furbished. Accommodation is available, but limited, as the rooms are getting re-modeled to a high, comfy standard during 2010. I'm glad I found this pub on my hols in Wensleydale. Can't wait to return in the Spring PJS - Devon, Dec 2009

Great pub ambience especially in winter, log fires, traditional food executed gastropub style. You…read morewill often get a shooting party in there for a drink and meal - a very country experience in a fabulous small village. Definitely recommend it.

Stayed at a Air BnB Farm in Glasshouses and hiked the mile or so to the Birch Tree Inn. Totally…read moreworth the effort...after a great walk admiring the little village and surrounding dales, we had a fabulous meal in an extraordinarily lovely inn that's basically in the middle of nowhere! The service is first rate and the atmosphere is friendly and classy. They were so kind and accommodating of my toddler granddaughter.