August 2025 by Kate
Good food and service. Hard to reach the bar as it was busy.
August 2025 by Tony Maxwell
A lovely overnight dinner bed and breakfast stay at this lovely traditional pub.
Room was clean and tidy with a comfy bed and nice bathroom. We had dinner here and the food was really honest, well cooked and nice and fresh. Service with a smile and a nice selection of wines and local beer.
Breakfast in the morning was really nice as well.
The pub is set in a lovely little village with easy access to the local area.
Anyone in the area really must visit. You'll not be disappointed.
July 2025 by Colleen Henderson
Fabulous meal well worth a visit
June 2025 by John Rhead
Called in on a whim for Sunday Lunch as we had seen it advertised at the Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham. It is owned by the same people and it shows.
The food was excellent and drinks prices fair.
May 2025 by SUSAN PRICE
Friendly landlord
April 2025 by Adam Craig1
Went there for a family outing, staff were nice and friendly, service was quick and the location was superb. I would totally recommend especially with friends.
April 2025 by Jonathan Craig
Booked a dinner for 5 with one gluten free guest. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were delightful food was great and the location superb the best pub in the village by far
March 2025 by Sarah-Jane Skaife
Lovely country pub in such a nice village! Always open, And the landlady (Lydia) Behind the bar always so welcoming and smiling! The food is absolutely gorgeous and staff look after you perfectly. Love it here!
February 2025 by 1974bazzaaa
Bern here twice now, love the fire, but need more comfortable furniture. The pub is set out as more of a restaurant pub than a drinking pub despite its location at the foot of Blencathra. A few more comfier chairs would be really appreciated after a long walk.
Ate here the first time and the food was really tasty so would recommend that for sure, seems to be busy around food times but pretty quiet in between.
February 2025 by Phil robinson
Stopped off for a late Sunday lunch. Lovely cosy pub with a roaring fire. Smart, sociable, thoroughly engaging barman couldn't have been more helpful. Excellent staff and friendly clientele. Star of the show was the homemade steak pie. Vegetables cooked to perfection. Delicious lemon tart and chocolate mousse. Won't hesitate to return.
February 2025 by Tom Appleby
Situated in the lovely village of Ampleforth this pub offers tasty hearty pub grub.
The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Great atmosphere, friendly locals and others on holiday.
Dog friendly.
Would highly recommend.
Thanks again you.
January 2025 by Sue R
An absolutely delicious slice of steak and ale pie with very moorish chips. Such a lovely place - really friendly, lucky Ampleforth. If we lived here this would be a regular weekly treat.
January 2025 by Paul Mckenna
Called in for a drink on an afternoon. A lovely little traditional British pub in a quaint Yorkshire village.
December 2024 by Mike Holland
Had Sunday lunch with my family, absolutely top drawer , great service and lovely ambiance, Christmas dessert menu was amazing , thank you so much
November 2024 by Andy Baxter
Reopened recently and great to have it back. Really lovely food and ambient atmosphere. Thankyou
