The Eskdale Castleton

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   Brian

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was delicious and service was warm and friendly The only thing that their is not enough lighting in the car park as I was on crutches and the ground a bit slippery and uneven found it difficult. Shame about this overall dining experience was great. Would recommend.
   

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   Kevin

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great evening. Lovely staff and great food. Will return.
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 19 December 2024

   Hi Kevin, Thank you for your great review! We look forward to seeing you again soon for more of the same! Thanks, Kate
   

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   Allison

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A wonderful experience! Gorgeous food and atmosphere. A big thank you for making the stew on the main course into a starter. Will definitely be planning a return visit.
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 19 December 2024

   Hi Allison, Thank you for your lovely 5* review - I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Don’t worry about the stew - we’ll try to make some smaller dumplings just for you next time! Thanks, Kate
   

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   Amanda

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 26 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food, friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 30 November 2024

   Hi Amanda, Thank you for your lovely 5* review. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks, Kate
   

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   Helen

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was good. The ambiance was bad. Like a cafe not a cosy pub. Very stark. Cafe table and chairs not comfortable. Food very average to poor. Dry burger overcooked reheated chips. Set meal stew dry and small portion of stew large portion mash so overall won’t return
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 30 November 2024

   Hi Helen, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I’m sorry that you weren’t happy with your experience. It’s very sad to hear that you think our tables and chairs are ‘cafe’ fodder - the pew your party was sat on was actually hand crafted by the owners father. We had both log burners on so should’ve been quite cosy? I’m surprised you found our Xmas decorations ‘stark’ - because quite frankly, there’s an awful lot! (It took hours!) I am sorry you weren’t happy with your food - I’ll look into the dry burger, but we never reheat chips, they are steamed, and then double fried. Never reheated. If we were made aware of the issues with your chosen meals then we could have rectified it there and then as we don’t like our guests to leave unsatisfied. I’m sad to hear you won’t return.
   

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   Scott

   Yorkshire

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had an excellent meal, great value too for such good quality in a great setting.
   

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   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 30 November 2024

   Hi Scott, Thank you for your lovely 5* review - we hope to welcome you back soon! Thanks, Kate
   

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   Caroline

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely place, gorgeous food. Friendly service and very peaceful place
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 21 November 2024

   Hi Caroline, Thank you for your lovely 5* review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your afternoon with us. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks, Kate
   

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   Kayleigh

   Yorkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Perfect for Sunday dinner - came with our 4 month old, booked in advance and had a table made available with space for a pram in a quiet area, absolutely perfect. Warm and welcoming service, great range of drinks, perfect roast with great veg. Loved the beef cheek starter and ganache desert. Only thing that would improve it is a better range of 0% drinks, especially beers.
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 12 November 2024

   Hi Kayleigh, Thank you for your lovely 5* review, I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thank you for the constructive feedback, we do have 2 non-alcoholic beers, alcohol free gin and mocktail list but this certainly something to look into and build upon on the beer front. We hope to see you again soon with Baby in tow! Kind regards, Kate
   

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   Jonathan

   Yorkshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant place! The staff were great, welcoming , helpful and knowledgable which just added to the lovely feel of the place. The meal was excellent, rump steak that was cooked perfectly and a great onion tart that was very tasty. The selection of deserts was no less impressive and the pickled walnuts , Brie and tea loaf was cracking. Great selection of wines and all at good prices. A great effort from all involved and made for a lovely night! The Eskdale punches well above its weight and we will be back!
   

   The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 12 November 2024

   Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your cracking 5* review - I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thanks, Kate
   

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    Richard

    London

    172 reviews

    4.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great menu and friendly staff. The crab ravioli and pigs cheek starters were very tasty and were followed by a good stew/dumplings and Goan fish curry. A great stop off in the moors
    

    The Eskdale CastletonResponded on 12 November 2024

    Hi Richard, Thank you for your lovely review, I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Hopefully our pork cheeks put a smile on yours! Kind regards, Kate
    

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