please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Dived in during last Wednesday's all-day downpour to find a slightly basic pub with a limestone effect floor in the bar and a carpeted restaurant. My point of Tetley's Original Cask was good; other handpulls were Black Sheep Bitter and Riggwelter, Timothy Taylor Dark Mild and Landlord.
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The Foresters Arms is situated on Grassington's main drag, which was thronged with tourists on my Sunday lunchtime visit. It feels like a fairly traditional pub, that is obviously popular with locals and tourists alike. There is a main bar area, a pool table at one end and further seating at the end nearest the kitchens. Ales were Tetleys Cask & Mild, Black Sheep Best Bitter & Riggwelter, Wharfedale Blonde & Timothy Taylor Landlord. I initially chose the Mild. But luckily the barmaid was having a few issues and I ended up with a Riggwelter, which was quite a decent ale. Better than I had expected.
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The only place in Grassington that had entertainment (if you exclude eavesdropping). A solo singer entertaining the masses.
Like everywhere, very busy but the staff did well to cope with the numbers. Unusually, Black Sheep Riggwelter was on at £3.40.
Some photos at my walking blog - http://bit.ly/23NJ9E0
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Still as good as ever. Great beer and real fire.
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Visited again yesterday and this is still a top pub... its dog friendly, the beer is well kept, there is a real fire..
The food is great, although a little pricey, but the fillet steak is to just great !! there is a pub table and they have footy on the TV... well worth a visit !!
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this is clearlythe best pub in the village ! beer is always exellent and a good selection of proper beers, also good set of lagers, wines and spirits some say the food is a bit steep (tight gits) owners and staff are on there toes at all times and very friendly if your going walking have your meal on the way back otherwise you,ll end up rolling back to the car park also good accomadation if you can get in bring your guitar sit in a corner and sing all night
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we went to bolton abbey for a day out from bacup in lancs the foresters was recommended to us so we went omg the food, mega portions, hot tasty fresh the staff were very attentive asked if we needed anything said enjoy your meal which we did thoroughly, were very polite. greeted us on arrival spoke to us when we left, the landlord came to speak to us, hot beef baguette salad which contained everything, chips, coleslaw and a drink, steak and ale pie, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and a drink �25, well worth it cant wait for our next visit excellent
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Fantastic food and beer. Great staff, dog friendly - even came over with a dog chew for my dog. Been many times over the last few years and will continue to do so.
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I visited this pub over the Easter 2010 holiday and was quite impressed overall. The real fire in the evening was lovely, it was dog friendly which was a plus for me and Mr Mole. The beer was well kept with the Black Sheep and Timothy Taylor being spot on for a good evening session.
I had the most amazing fillet steak in here on the Friday night to.... I took a look at the food going out and it all appeared to be fine and smelt lovely. There is a pub table which can be a pain in the arse when people are eating or watching the TV for the sky sports... overall I would say this is a cracking pub.... especially on a nice day when you can sit outside... I would recommend it without a doubt...
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Nice selection of beers and a nice pub to share a few drinks with friends, The service was pleasant and a mixture of locals and tourists made it a good atmosphere. I would say it is the best pub in the village for drinking. Was not impressed with the food so i went next door to a great place called "The Retreat cafe". Fantastic service and fabulous food and a great price. I even got a couple of Sam Smith's beers in there to eat with my food. Sam Smith's is a fantastic local independant brewery in Tadcaster, York. After this went back to the pub for a couple more beers. between the pub and the cafe i had a great few days there and will be going back as soon as i can. A must for anyone in the area.
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Attractive looking pub from the Black Sheep brewery. A few tables out the front and a good choice of beers, plus Strongbow cider.
Quite an extensive menu and a dedicated restaurant area. Pool table in the bar and a small, unobtrusive TV next to it.
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Not a bad pub. Never been a favourite of mine, but it's good to sit outside. Very localised but friendly. Real ale is ok but the barman nearly chocked when I asked him to top up my Black Sheep! All in good faith though. It's a shame they don't have more beer on and there's a distinct lack of local decent ale in the area. Grassington House Hotel has a nice bar and outside area with views over the square and nice beer from Thwaits (Wainwrights) and Landlord.
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Saturday March 21 2009 6pm.
Landlord very amenable to a party of 10 inc 2 kids, and pub was busy.
Old Bear guest beer was sour, Taylor Landlord was fine but does anyone actually like it these days? Other beer selection usual run-of-the-mill N Yorks rubbish - John Smiths, Tetleys etc.
Food good but not cheap. (Make sure your order has been taken correctly). Wasn't quick but wasn't unpleasantly slow either, staff fine.
Worth going back.
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Best pub in the Village. Don't bother with the food unless you've got nothing else to do for the rest of the day. Pool table and sky sports on a small screen. Good few beers on tap but never had the same change for a round of identical drinks twice; seems to vary depending on mood.
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Great atmosphere, the best Black Sheep beer in the Dales! Friendly hosts who make you very welcome even if you are not a local.
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A great pub which is friendly and local. Great beer and home cooked food which is hearty and value for money.
denise - 4 Nov 2004 13:09 |
