Pies and mash pie was amazing and staff very friendly I would advise anyone to try the pieread more

Pie and mash. Sounds simple - and it is, but it IS extremely tasty and decent value for money…read more Two of us ate here today and were greeted by two very friendly, smiley young ladies who were good humoured, polite and pleasant. They sell pies and mash (obviously), chips, gravy, mushy and garden peas, beers (mainly Copper Dragon) and soft drinks, and two of us had a tasty and filling lunch including drinks for £15. Well worth a visit if you don't fancy yomping up and down the main street in search of somewhere that isn't packed or over-priced, though I do believe they get quite busy in there at certain times.

Plan your special occasion dinner here!!! The Waterside Bistro and Bar hosted a very special…read morefamily dinner before the wedding for my nephew and his bride and her family. Despite the challenges of planning something with hosts who were in the U.S., the Waterside made this dinner a night everyone will remember. It was the first time bringing together different strands of a family that literally came from around the world. Ian kept everything running perfectly. We met up earlier in the day to iron out a few details and then those of us hosting didn't have to worry about a thing. Paul Huddlestone is a world class chef who works with fresh, organic, Yorkshire ingredients to make a menu that is both local and international in flavors. We are a family who really enjoy good food -- with many avid cooks, including professional chefs -- and everyone loved the food. The wine selections were perfect. And the prices were reasonable too, which was also a factor selecting the Waterside as a place for the dinner. They worked with us to please the tastes of everyone. Despite having a larger group, the selections were customized. The staff were all so warm and friendly. Chef Paul even surprised us with a lovely amuse bouche for our sparkling wine toast at the start of the meal. By dessert there were many more toasts thanks to a dinner that made us now one family. I have attached some photos just to show how happy we all were -- and the good food and relaxed atmosphere made that possible. If you want to have a dinner with some world class food that is firmly rooted in local cuisine, you should dine here. In addition, if you are planning a larger special occasion dinner: I cannot recommend the Waterside highly enough.

We came here once for the early bird meal - The Roast Belly Pork is still the topic of conversation…read more- we came here once because we enjoyed the food so much - we came here once because the chef is amazing - we came here once because the restaurant is so relaxing - we plan to come here every week - once - too much of a good thing can be heaven - and believe me - we do stop ourselves coming here every day. Why??? Thank you James

Went here for the first time for a date and the food was amazing, I had the baked vegan ragu and he…read morehad the spicy pizza which was huge!! The service was great, such friendly staff and pretty quick service considering how busy it was. The atmosphere was lovely too, amazing decorations and a slightly dim light which made it feel more homely. 100% recommend, such a cute 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.

The main reason for giving this place a 5 star rating is that we got married here this year! It is…read morea fantastic venue which as well as offering full wedding packages, also runs as a restaurant (Jimmy Savile has been known to dine here). We had the wedding ceremony and reception here and the wonderful, friendly owners also arranged the flowers and the buffet for our guests. There really couldn't be a nicer venue, set in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales next to the remains of Barden Tower which make for a wonderful backdrop for photographs. The main room seats around 25 to 30 people and there is a separate bar as well. The food we had was excellent and when we visited at other times the place was packed out (especially for Sunday lunch). I could rave about this place all day I don't want to make the review too long. If you are looking for somewhere to eat with a lot of history, whilst exploring this lovely part of the British countryside, or if you are looking for a lovely secular wedding venue then I can't recommend this place highly enough!

I am giving this place 5 stars because of the absolutely beautiful setting. Barden is a ruin and…read morethe restaurant is the adjacent priest's house, which is decorated in a lavish, medieval style. The views are amazing and walking up to the restaurant is quite magical. The food was perfectly nice but be warned the portions are humongous so choose either starter or dessert if I was you!

This is a fantastic old pub that has stood forever. It has great Yorkshire food and is not part of…read morea chain. It's a little out of Otley, but the views and award winning food make it worth the walk. It's a warm welcoming family atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more.

Heading back after a morning walk around Swinsty reservoir we decided to stop here for a bite to…read moreeat. Good sized car park. Very friendly staff greeted us as we entered and the dining room was busy which was a good sign given that it is under new ownership for just a year or so now. We ate in the newer section of the pub which had sky lights and was very light with a great view over the valley. The menu seemed quite simple and to focus on local type dishes and at first glance, I thought the menu looked a little pricey for lunches and so decided on a sandwich (I think it was £6) while many of the dishes were up in the £8-10 range). When the sandwiches came, they came with a small salad of very fresh greens which was the first surprise. Then the second surprise came in the form of a pickle plate containing a selection of beetroot, pickled onions (small (so not too strong in flavour), but numerous), pickled cabbage and a pickle/chutney all of which we were told were made on site. Honestly, I'd read it on the menu and not really given it any thought, but the presentation of the pickle plate was great and their flavours were sublime. For me the pickle tray was the star of the meal and tied the local/home-style together perfectly. The sandwiches were very tasty and combined with the salad and pickles offered fantastic value for money. The sandwich (coronation chicken), wasn't too overly spiced and the bread was thick cut and very tasty. Others in my party were equally impressed. My only regret, given the flavour and quality of the pickled onions and pickle/chutney, I should have got the cheese sandwich as I bet combined, the three elements would be amazing! At this point I'm looking forward to going back and will be trying some of the more expensive dishes on the strength of my experience here. If all their dishes are made with the same quality of ingredients and given the same attention, then I'm sure it won't be long before this becomes a very well known local spot.

Below, my review in Google submitted on 15/12/25…read more Who do they think they are? Reserved a table for two people on 24/12/25. To make the reservation, I was asked to produce my credit card details. On 16/12/25, at around 20.00 h., I had a call from a gentleman from the restaurant asking me for the dinner's full payment in advance. I couldn't believe it. So rude!! It's the same restaurant where they missed to charge me for a whisky and the morning after, they called me to my work to pay for it over the phone. So, so wrong!! They will not see me ever again there. Who do they think they are? Advice for anyone thinking to book there: go to the Higher Buck in Waddington, instead. They are by miles better in all aspects. After the above review, the owner (called Stosie) had the "audacity" of sending an email to my personal email account calling people like me "rude, entitled, fraudulent people & time waster." Needless to say anything else. That sort of replies define a business. Never again.

Twitter buzz, personal recommendations, a day out in the county with amazing weather - and…read moreultimately a bit of meh! and disappointment. So much has been said about the Parkers that it's been on our "to-do" list for a long time and with a day off and the sun shining we drove the 90 minutes there from South Manchester. Ok so the drive up there was amazing (after getting off the M60), with the scenery stunning and lovely country roads being a fitting antidote to city life. As we pulled up to the Parkers it was exactly how I thought it would be - charming and countryfied. First off I have to say that I really enjoyed the hospitality and the service was excellent. It was just the food that really let this place down. We tried to go for the sharing platter's of local gourmet delights, only to be told that the vast majority of it was out of stock and they only have it in on certain days when they think they'll be busier. OH... Disappointment no 1! After that I ended up ordering the fish and chips (£11). Basically the chips were really good and the fish was one of the worst I've ever eaten. The fish was basically just all batter with nothing inside - and alongside the chips was a bowl of tasteless, pale looking mushy peas. Basically the whole plate looked anaemic. My wife also had the skirt steak (£16.50) which she didn't think was the best. We did have the black pudding sausage rolls for a starter which were very tasty and they give you a few free nibbles if you book through and then contact them on Twitter in advance and these were probably the highlights of the meal. So yeah quite a shame and although we had a fun day out, the food just wasn't anything to get excited about when driving a 3 hour round trip so I doubt we'll make the effort again.

They bring a photocopied menu few options to choose on it and the description make it look as if…read morethe meal will have big portions but what they are describing are the ingredients they are adding in the food. then they make you wait for more than 40 minutes for the food and its just a big plate with tiny portions. Very bad experience and wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Drink, fine food and accommodation in the Ribble Valley…read more Refurbished in spring 2011 with more available sumptuous bar seating. Wooden floors. Friendly to walkers, riders and aging bikers. Now increasingly renowned for its ability to stage functions, wedding parties and host parties. The daily food here is a triumphant delight. Good local guest beers on tap which change regularly. Every Wednesday is the amazing value "L'Auberge " menu for £10. We suggest you book in advance and await the surprise OR ring late morning to confirm the menu. Usually fully booked if you leave it late, but the menu never disappoints. When we visit the place is usually buzzing and the restaurant soon fills. In a tiny rural village! Much enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Restaurant planning means more than one sitting even at dinner. Service is friendly, chatty and helpful, too. You can visit for just a drink and perhaps enjoy a bar snack. Retains customary values of a village Inn, but better food nowadays. In the best category for eating in the Ribble Valley. Just brilliant food and service. Overnight guest accommodation available in newly styled bedrooms. The "Coach and Horses" in Bolton by Bowland has won a fine reputation. We have eaten here often, as a couple and as a family group. We also enjoy the novel takeaway menu which is both delicious and excellent value. Friendly, professional welcome. Lunches, too, have been outstanding and matched the quality of the dining room furnishings. Log fires burning in season. Sunday lunch menu now available. Authentic home-made soup and choice of fresh roast meat with several vegetables. The in-house puds are wonderful. Try a "trio" of choices from the menu which all can share. The main daily menu is a proper chef selection of several dishes which clearly proves that food is freshly prepared and cooked to order. Wide range of ages eating here catering from single visitors, big family groups and romance couples. There is a bar with adjacent leather sofas which devour you in comfort or you can sit at bar stools. Or stand and chat. Fine changing guest beers at a reasonable price. Bowland and Skipton b It is still a welcoming place just to drink. What a joy to find local residents. Some real and proper farmers enjoy the place! The renovation of this house was sensitively done. Lots of village photos of a bygone age in the secondary dining room and overall it was expensively fitted out in choice of furniture and decor. Bolton by Bowland is one of the most beautiful riverside villages in Lancashire, set in rolling countryside on an historical road between the Lancashire Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. The "take-out" menu. Regularly we have enjoyed champagne battered haddock and chips cooked in beef dripping, steak and kidney "rag" pudding or a real burger. What an original idea and well-packaged. In-house, locally-sourced food, perfectly cooked and true value. The wine list is well chosen and very reasonable. Consistent and enjoyably high standards that now compare favourably with great cooking anywhere in the UK.

Stayed for a week and liked it. Good food, great staff, no problems. Walls are a bit thin, but…read moreguests knew it and were considerate. Good location for Yorkshire Dales. Beer is Marston's. I think they own it. Management is about to change as of 10/2014. I hope it stays good or gets better.

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.