The Forresters Arms

We ate here three times recently. The atmosphere is very friendly and the food is good. However on the third occasion, despite booking a table, we waited 90 minutes for our food. The pub was very busy, but they seemed to have taken more orders than they could cope with. There was no explanation offered for the delay, which would have helped. After we had complained, they waived the price of our meals in recognition of the delay, so fair play to them. Despite providing side plates, bread was only offered on one of the evenings. What are the side plates for?So while we would recommend this pub, they need to sharpen up a little.

We recently stayed here for three nights on the way from Scotland to London. We wanted somewhere in a beautiful location, that was cosy, unfussy, with good food and beer/wine. This was it! From the minute we arrived to the moment we left we were looked after so well. Kimberley and Allan (and the team) are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious, with a variety of locally sourced options on the evening menu, and breakfast was everything you could ever want. The room was very comfortable and warm, tastefully decorated, and the underfloor heating in the bathroom a particular treat. The pub had a lovely villagey buzz to it. Three nights wasn't enough!

Very friendly and buzzing pub owned by the community and run by Allan , Kimberley and their lovely helpers with professional ease . The rooms are modern and very comfortable no chintz in sight ! and the food great 'pubfood ' with very very good puddings . Nothing too much trouble either for us or our four legged friends

Located a few yards from the cottage we were renting went to try and get in for dinner but it was packed...stayed in same cottage last year and went here a few times....the food was great good freindly atmosphere...great G&Ts Was dissapointed this year sat outside and had drinks but the resturaunt was really busy

Just popped in for a pint after walking Great Whernside. What a delightful pub! The publican and her husband were very friendly and the atmosphere was most welcoming and although an old building also felt light and airy. We didn’t have food but we over heard some pleasant murmurings so to speak. Look forward to returning.