The Green Dragon at Hardraw

To have our first ever adventure out to Yorkshire be complimented even further by this place was a total blessing. The scent of an open fire and exemplary food hits us as soon as we open the front doors. I have ran many pubs myself, yet non compare to this. Heart, soul, kind people is just a few of the things that ads to the total tranquility that The Green Dragon offers. Forget the southern almost, forced, approach to hospitality. There is no fake “ hi’ guuuuys!” , no forced politeness all for some BS validation of some corporate noose that seems to be tied round the heart of the every day “customer service rep”. Just honest working, caring folks who will treat you with respect, kindness and compassion. Like most, your manners will be reciprocated if you show the same level of respect!! Within minutes of putting our bags down in the room, we found ourselfs heading down to the bar to be met with the Thursday night live music. This was as authentic as a feel good band gets. Open fires in all areas of the bar was complimented by our steak sharing platter. Of which we enjoyed SO much, we had it again the following night! All incredibly reasonable in price. The chefs, no joke, were nothing short of culinary wizards. They know what the did :D Our room was left nice and warm throughout all hours of the day. So if you or family are taking a nice long trek through the dales, we guarantee you’ll be stoked to find yourself back at the green dragon over anywhere else. They all catered to me and my partners somewhat overly kind nature. And that meant a lot. We have been totally blown away by our trip here. These places are falling by the waistline. So it’s important we support and love our public house roots like the green dragon. Also! THAT WATERFALL WAS AWESOME! Solo, partners or family, the green dragon shreds! ✌🏻

Warm, authentic, brilliantly located. Had a lovely walk round the fall, in the late afternoon, beautiful and quiet. Hardraw Falls (pay to enter as privately owned) was stunningly breathtaking and all paths well maintained. Saw beautiful red squirrels. Checked into the Green Dragon, room 1. Huge, comfortable, warm and clean. Our room had a huge bed and two bunk beds (not needed but handed for family). Towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee and large tv. Pub itself served us amazing food and locals provided a lovely atmosphere (chat with Yvonne if you get chance). Rooms were unbelievably interesting and authentic, ranges, log fires, candles aplenty. Breakfast was hearty and tasty and set us up for the day. 100% recommend and will return (maybe with the dogs) again.

Last visited this pub 4 years ago and had very good food. This visit was such a disappointment. Limited menu, cold food, disinterested staff. We were hoping for sandwiches but they were not on the menu. Neither were children’s meals so our two young members shared an adult portion. Two of our party of five were served a good 5 minutes before the rest but were given no cutlery so had to sit and watch their already lukewarm food get even colder. I went to find someone but was told they would bring cutlery with the rest of the order! ‘Homemade’ meat pie looked like supermarket brand and was filled with mushy meat. Homemade pate was slimy and inedible. We paid over £70 for the experience. I will not be returning!

Rude beyond belief, having booked a table for two ages before we finally arrived at the pub to find it busy as expected, we were early but were asked to take our drinks to a table while they cleared table 4 by the bar , it actually had a reserved sign on it with our names on for 3.30 pm , so at 3.45 I asked the people if they were vacating and they got more drinks and carried on , the staff were clueless even bringing wrong orders out to tables .We tried to order from the table we were told to sit and were totally ignored at the bar as staff seemed more intent on sitting outside smoking, worst place we’ve tried to eat in .