The Black Swan

Food & Drink

The Black Swan Ravenstonedale is a multi-award-winning pub renowned for its character, warm hospitality, and delicious food and drink.

The pub has won an abundance of local and national accolades and holds two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

Critically acclaimed, recent successes include being a finalist at the Cumbrian Food Awards and featuring in the Estrella Damn Top Gastropubs list.

Their food is driven by local, seasonal ingredients. Expect comforting, refined pub food with a creative slant.

Book a table in the restaurant and enjoy signature dishes, delicious desserts, and roast sirloin of beef on Sunday. Pre-booking is especially advised at weekends and for dinner.

Try their homemade cakes and bar snacks in the afternoon after a long walk.

Reflect, unwind, and relax in the cosy lounge with a pre-dinner drink.

Behind the bar you will find local ales, draft beers, Somersby cider, artisan gins, and mixers.

To compliment your food, there is also an eclectic wine list, featuring wines from the New and Old World.

Outside, a tranquil stream runs through their beautiful garden.

Beautiful Bedrooms @ The Black Swan Ravenstonedale

Bedrooms: There are 16 rooms ranging from comfortable doubles to a luxurious superior king suite.

Each room comes with complimentary organic toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen, a TV, tea & coffee making facilities, fresh milk, hairdryer, and WiFi access.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement in five of the bedrooms.

Family friendly? Yes, rooms 9, 6, and 11 are perfect for families. Three further rooms have an additional z-bed.

Accessible rooms? Yes, room 11 is fully accessible.

Glamping Yurts: Choose from three yurts situated on the banks of the river, in a private forest garden.

Each yurt is fully furnished with a king bed, antique furniture, and amenities such as tea and coffee. The yurts share outdoor bathroom facilities.

One yurt (room 20) is suitable for families and all three are dog friendly.

Breakfast is a real treat and includes cooked and continental options.

There is ample parking and a charging point for electric vehicles. Guests must bring their own charging cable. A nominal charge applies.

Location near Ravenstonedale

The central Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Durham Dales, and Scottish Borders are within proximity.

So too are the market towns of Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, and Barnard Castle.

The Coast to Coast walk passes close by. There are an abundance of walking and cycling opportunities on the doorstep.

The village also has a golf course and tennis court.

The pub is located ten-minutes off Junction 38 of the M6 motorway, and a short drive from the A66 which connects Cumbria with the North East.