The Crown Hawes

Really impressed. Friendly, welcoming staff in a cosy, rustic dining area. Good selection of wines and soft drinks. Food was delicious. We went for dinner and got a table, no problem. We had yummy fish and chips and a particularly tasty chicken ceasar salad. Will definitely return if we're visiting here this part of Yorkshire again.

A lovely old stone-built inn located in the busy marketplace. I stopped off here for lunch on my way to the Wensleydale Creamery. There are outside tables in front of the pub and a beer garden at the back, but I ate my meal in the cosy and rustic bar lounge with its traditional wooden furniture, and historic quotations and old photographs on the walls. The bar staff were hospitable and friendly, and although the restaurant area was busy, I did not have to wait long to be served. Good choice of Yorkshire ales, and they also do cocktails. There was a nice selection of homemade pub meals on the lunch menu including burgers, sandwiches, wraps and a couple of mains. Opted for the chicken fajita with peppers, onions and a spicy sauce, served with tasty dressed salad, tortilla chips, sour cream and guacamole. Very flavoursome indeed, and the portions were generous. The blackberry and lemonade made a refreshing accompaniment to the spicy food. Overall a really enjoyable meal and not expensive either. Would recommend.