The Bluebell Inn is one of three pubs in this small village of Kettlewell, situated at the foot of…read moreGreat Whernside. A 17th century coaching house which has kept many of its original features. The bar area is cosy with log fires and a couple of tables. The well stocked bar serves cask ales, beers etc and has a magnificent choice of malt whiskies. (we went with some Scottish relatives and they were most impressed!!) Mostly local foods, Dales, Lamb and Beef and Trout from the nearby Kilnsey Trout farm. The fish is from the east Coast, (I asked, well you have to don't you!!) They have a magnificent specials board in the main bar area, which may require many visits before you make your final choice. Always a soup of the day, Roast of the Day and plate pie. Vegetarian options are good as well. Cannot complain about anything we ordered, and we have all had different things every time we have been. The steaks are particularly good. The pub is long and there are various tables of differing height and sizes to choose from. Some hidden away and others in the large dining room. Lovely views from the windows and all en suite bedrooms. The toilets are a little bit out of the ark, but very clean. Loads of leaflets on things to see and do around the area. The staff are all locals and are very eager to help if you require any assistance. Parking to the front for a few cars and also a car park around the back for customers only. Tables to the front with umberellas to shield you from the baking hot rain we have had this year. Worth a visit when they have the Scarecrow displays on in August as there are always other things to see. Great after a walk or if you require good wholesome food at a reasonable price in a very friendly country pub.

I visited Kettlewell late February 2011 with my wife and child. The village itself is beautiful and…read morean excellent location for walking and other outdoor pursuits etc. After a long day walking we called in for a much deserved Sunday roast which was reasonably priced @ £9.95, children's portion half price. The bar/restaurant was relatively quiet however the girl serving seemed somewhat confused with basic orders and prices. After being served with the incorrect drinks we found our table which was cluttered with glasses and spillages. After the incompetence we had experienced I did not trust our host to take care of such a tricky task as cleaning our table so I politely asked for a cloth I was ignored and it was cleaned. The food, 3 roast beef dinners came to our table in a average time and the standard was very average to poor. The amount of food served seem some what scarce however once we had finished we were served with a nice dish of semi roast potatoes. Why are 20 pubs a week closing down in the UK?

We sat outside in The Fat Badger's lovely hidden garden, with a perfect view of York Minster's bell…read moretower--and were even treated to the sound of its bells ringing while we ate. The food was excellent, the beer was cold, and the waitstaff could not have been nicer. A beautiful setting, delicious food, and warm hospitality in the heart of historic York--what more could you ask for?

Love to see smaller plate options on the menu. The pea risotto and octopus salad tasted very nice…read more We also ordered fish and chips. Service was polite and quick. The atmosphere was pleasant.

We stopped for a lunch break. We all ordered sandwiches from their menu. They were freshly made and…read morepleasant enough. There was no wow factor, but it was decent enough. The establishment is situated in a pretty area in the Yorkshire Dales.

The hotel is beautiful and well run. We were greeted warmly and shown to our room, which was…read morecomfortable, quiet, and spacious. It's not fancy, but still conveys a feeling of luxury and comfort. If you have an option to, ask for one of the higher floors - they seem a shade nicer than the ones lower down, although everything was very pleasant. The diminished star rating is for the restaurant service. The food was fine, although I wouldn't say outstanding. But the restaurant is severely understaffed. Dishes took a really long time to emerge - at breakfast, we allowed an hour, and were still in danger of missing our transportation (which we told them about) about 45 minutes in. And getting them to bring us the check was a monumental effort that required us to relentlessly buttonhole multiple staff people, and finally camp out at the front desk til someone showed. I understand that it's really hard right now to hire staff, but this was a bit extreme.

We ate here during a trip two years ago and really liked the food and atmosphere. This trip, we…read moredecided to return for two dinners. The first night was a Thursday and the restaurant was not very crowded. However on Friday it was very busy and they were turning away people who did not have reservations. On Thursday night, we both had the lamb and it was really good. We almost ordered it again Friday but decided to try something different. On Friday my wife had the Wensleydale beef and I had the venison from the specials board on the wall. We shared a bottle of French red wine that the chef recommended to us. I requested that the chef prepare the venison the way he thinks it should be prepared. We can both honesty say that this was an excellent meal and a great night out. We will return here the next time we visit Leyburn. Reservations are highly recommended.

We visited this Inn while on a cycling holiday as we had decided to treat ourselves to some really…read moretasty food after a rather harrowing day in the saddle. As you can imagine we were also pretty hungry after pedalling for a whole day, and we weren't carrying our smartest clothes either. First impression of the bar was that it was very cosy, warm and welcoming. We did feel a bit 'downmarket' amongst the rather tweedy, well-heeled types waiting for their meals but we ordered anyway and found the dining room was very pleasant - candle-lit and atmospheric. The food itself was, thankfully, marvellous and the portions were hearty enough for our ravenous appetites! Although it was probably an expensive option, we thought it was just about worth the money because we enjoyed our meals and the surroundings so much. (Then it was back to the tent!)

Many say that Tan Hill is the highest Inn / pub in England - judging at how my ears poped on the…read moreway up to it, I don't doubt it for a minute! The drive is a beautiful one on the right day - do make sure you watch out for sheep and wildlife along the road though, particularly if it comes in misty etc. I visited with my husband, inlaws and nephew and I have to say it was wonderful! We all had a cooked dinner (mine was Roast beef, Hubby had Scampi, InLaws had lasagne and the little one had a plate of chips!). The food was divine, very quickly made and the portions fantastic. A side roomed houses a pool table which provided much entertainment for the little one and we were happy to retire to the comfy armchair seats in the bar, in front of a lovely fire to let our food go down and bet the family dog! Everyone, staff and local patrons were friendly and chatty and we felt very welcome. There is an extensive collection of real Yorkshire ales and some new rather peculiar ones to try! Mainly Theakson and Black Sheep. The accomodation is excellent and there are many different packages to choose from from B&B to self-catering rooms. Christmas and seasonal specials are run throughout the year which are increasingly popular. Located in Reeth it is an ideal place to go and stay for their annual country show which I have also attended and it is excellent! Tan Hill really is the One stop shop for a good holiday or day out in Yorkshire.

The Tan Hill Inn is reputed to be the highest pub in England and I've no reason to doubt this. It's…read moresituated in Swaledale in Yorkshire at the top of a very large hill. But don't worry because you can drive to it and it's well worth the effort. It's definitely a pub for walkers and outdoorsy types and they do some great hearty food and a selection of real ales - mainly from the local Theakstons brewery. There's a collection of animals that live there too; dogs, cats, lambs and mules and they will delight kids and adults alike. You can stay at the Inn or you can camp in the campground alongside and I'm told that you can actually get married there too if you wish. It's even got wifi so being in the highest pub in the land needn't mean you can't get Internet access too. A great, unusual and very friendly place to have a beer or two.

Meh. My first…read morethought is, if you claim to be famous for something very specific, try better not to run out of it. I was so excited for our trip to the Yorkshire Dales, to hike all day and then experience the Giant Yorkshires at the "famous" Tan Hill Inn. I made my reservation back in February for our trip in July to ensure I would be able to get in. They portrayed themselves to be THE spot to go when in the Dales so I wanted to make sure we had our spot reserved. My heart was settled on the lamb and my husband was looking forward to the Beef Stew and Dumplings. Sorry. Sold out. Sold out if every option except the Swaledale Sausage Ring. Unfortunately we had paid first, sat back down, only to have the server come to tell us. What were we supposed to do? We came for the Yorkshire Pudding and dammit, we was going to have it. The Yorkshire Pudding was massive and delicious but the sausage was just okay which was disappointing. We literally left and thought... meh. Not at all what it's cracked up to be. Very disappointed in our experience. The servers were friendly though so this review isn't a reflection on them at all.

We so enjoyed the scenic ride up to the highest Pub in England! The views are amazing and the…read morehistory of this pub interesting. Enjoyed the famous Kings Pit Ale.

Being big fans of All Creatures Great and Small, we couldn't not visit the Drovers Arms! We…read morehappened to come through on Sunday, so the roast was not to be missed. The adults enjoyed two cask ales, which were superb, along with the sirloin Sunday Roasts. Our smallest shared the adults, but the older kids enjoyed the cheeseburger and chicken sunday roast from the children's menu. Everything was delicious, service was great, and the perfect conclusion to our holiday. As far as the show goes, they mention it on some things, and there are photos in a few places. Overall, just a lovely pub atmosphere. We'd love to stay overnight sometime.

Great food! Friendly service. They were out of ham on the Ploughman's lunch but gave us a very…read moregenerous portions of extra pork pie and cheese. All very good!

Excellent service and a lively crowd on a Saturday night. We were in more for food than drinks. The…read morekitchen is competent but not on a par with most pub meals we had during our tour of UK. The menu is extensive and struck me as trendy fast food than classics. Reminded me of some American chains like Fridays or Applebees. If you want a pint in a cozy but roomy setting with nice local customers this is a good choice. Town parking is nearby.

Comfy squashy leather sofas or just sit at a table ~ watch the world go by ~ have a drink ~ alcohol…read moreor coffee.... good food but allow a lot of time because it does take a while to get your food but it's usually worth waiting for & you'd sit in a bar for a while anyway wouldn't you ~ nice menu & early bird suppers.