Wow. What a delight that was. Two nights at The Foresters Arms. Warm reception from Keith and Lesley, warm, open fire in the pub at night and a warm bed to sleep in. The only bitter comment I can make about Keith is that he serves a great pint. I had to try all five bitters before I could choose a favourite and during my tasting sessions Keith related his tale of Zanzibar. I 'm thinking of turning it into a six part mini series for Channel 5. And, thanks to the lovely Lesley, I tasted one of the best meat pies ever. Again, I 'm thinking of penning a follow up to the latest James Bond move entitled Lots of time for pie . Licensed to fill? You bet your 007. And last, but not least I must menti...
Myself and my partner visited the foresters for our evening meal during a weekend break in middle ham, we were made to feel very welcome by the owners Lesley and Keith who were very attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic and even amongst Covid restrictions the atmosphere was great. We booked for Sunday lunch the following day and were not disappointed, food was excellent again and I was greeted by a birthday card on the table on arrival from Lesley, Keith and not forgetting Barney the dog! Which I thought was a lovely touch as it had been mentioned the previous night it was my birthday. All In all a fabulous experience and we have booked to stay at the foresters for our next trip to...
I am amazed by the reviews I have read based on our encounter with Keith .. I understand the community own the pub but surely it is a business and not a toy for the locals?? We booked a Lunch here months ago and was looking forward to a hearty home made roast in a warm, friendly yorkshire pub but all we got was a rude, impolite barman whi was not helpful and clearly disorganised. In contranst we were served by a very polite young waitress and had several chats with a lovely Geordie lady but that is where it stops. So disappointed and we had high hopes of using here throughout our stay in the dales but this encounter put us off. Such a pity.
I highly recommend the Foresters Arms pub. Whether you are a tourist or a local, you will feel very welcome here. Whether you are looking for a long walk and lunch, or a good pint of well-kept real ale and a hearty meal, this pub is perfect for you. As a solo traveler, feeling comfortable in your surroundings is crucial, and this charming little pub delivered perfectly. My two dogs and I were treated like regulars and it truly felt like a home away from home. Thank you to the Foresters Arms, and a special thanks to Lorri for making my holiday so enjoyable. I will definitely be returning!
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The restaurant owner greeted us coldly, but the two waitresses were very welcoming. The table was sticky, likely due to a cleaner that negatively interacted with the table surface. Despite my attempts to clean it, the stickiness remained. The music was unnecessarily loud and there was added noise from the open kitchen door which affected the overall ambiance. The liver pate starter was excellent, but the main dish of chicken skewers was extremely spicy, not mentioned in the menu description. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.
A lovely pub with great hosts. We were made welcome from the minute we walked through the door. Room was spotless with an extremely comfortable bed. The food was very good and plentiful with a great selection of beers and wines. Lesley and Keith were fantastic hosts and looked after us a 'proper ' landlord and landlady! We will definitely be returning.
The restaurant offers a great selection of beers and draft ales. The fixed menu is diverse with options to suit everyone's tastes. I highly recommend trying the homemade chicken and sausage pie from the specials menu, as it is delicious and quite filling. Just be mindful of your choice of starter as the portions are generous.
We stayed for three nights in the double room. Nice little pub in a beautiful setting. Breakfast was amazing. Good food choices in the evening. Comfortable room. Keith and Lesley were fantastic hosts. Would highly recommend and will hopefully have the chance to come again.
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Immaculate accommodation, superior professional service, excellent food and a great village dale location, couldn't be bettered in our experience around the UK and globally.
Fabulous traditional Sunday lunch, booked in advance excellent freshly cooked food and friendly staff. Will go again
