Tan Hill Inn, Keld

Always make a point of stopping off here after walking in Swaledale or Arkengarthdale. It has a fantastic location, and on a clear day the views are amazing.
Inside, once you get past the pet lambs(!), it feels warm and snug, with that comforting smell of a low coal fire. Always a good choice of ales - tried Old Peculiar and their 'house ' beer which is a tasty 5% er brewed by Dent - both were in excellent condition.
Sat in the lower room - very comfy, and chatted to a local about all the music gigs that go on here...never been able to make one of those yet, but they sound epic!
A great pub if in the area.

23 Apr 2011 09:26

The Kings Head, Richmond

Stopped off here on a sunny spring day after a great walk up Gunnerside Gill - recommended if in the area.
Sat outside in the sun and enjoyed Black Sheep (Golden Sheep) and York ( First Light) - both in excellent condition; there was ordinary Black Sheep on as well. A great local pub if you are ever in Swaledale.

23 Apr 2011 09:16

The Crown Inn, Manfield

Like others have mentioned, the two negative posts below dont match this lovely country pub - were they thinking of 'Mansfield' rather than Manfield??
Anyway, I always make a point of visiting this pub whenever in the area and have always found a great range of beers (6 to 8 on tap), friendly and knowledgeable staff, and clean, spacious, welcoming surroundings. This pub has won so many local awards and continues to do so (local CAMRA pub of the year 2011), as well as hosting interesting community events and beer festivals.
Always a beer on from local brewer ( white boar), then rotating guests - on my last visit tried Marston Moor, Tim Taylors and Sharps. The food menu looks good, but I go for the beer not food, so can't comment on that.
My only complaint is that because this is in a quiet, rural area it doesn't open until 5 pm during the week, so no good if you wanted an afternoon drink in their sunny garden, or to browse their extensive collection of interesting books if it was a rainy day in the dale.

23 Apr 2011 09:06