Where Christmas Feels Like Home
This Christmas we are your home for festive cheer. We’re bringing all the sparkle, all the flavour and all the feels. Whether it’s a work’s do, a catch-up with mates or a festive family feast, our pub is where Christmas truly feels like home.
A traditional family-friendly pub
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Kirkby Stephen. We’re the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.
We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again! We are also dog friendly!
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Seriously good pub food
There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.
With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.
RAISING THE BAR
Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.
Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.
STAY A WHILE
The Black Bull Hotel is host to nine comfortable rooms for a place to rest your head after a day exploring the nearby stunning areas of the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District or the North Pennines.
The perfect retreat for walkers and visitors alike looking to make the most of their visit to Kirkby Stephen and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Find Us
The Black Bull is located on Market Street, right at the heart of the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen.
Just a stone’s throw from the Upper Eden Visitors Centre, you can enjoy the hustle & bustle of the locals passing by as you take your favourite seat. Whether you’ve been exploring the high street or just wanting a pub outing – we’ll see you soon.
🔥 Mixed Grill Madness at The Black Bull Hotel! 🔥 If you’re hungry… like properly hungry… our Mixed Grill is calling your name! 😍 🥩 Tender steak 🍗 Succulent chicken 🥓 Crispy bacon 🌭 Juicy sausage 🍳 Fried egg 🍅 Grilled tomato 🍟 Chips 🌱 Garden peas A plate absolutely loaded with all your favourites — freshly cooked, piping hot, and served with a smile! Perfect for tonight’s tea or a weekend treat. Come and get stuck in at The Black Bull Hotel – where good food and good times meet 🍻 📍 Pop down and join us!
🔥 The fire’s on at The Black Bull Hotel! 🔥 With the cold weather rolling in, there’s no better place to get cosy than right here by our open fire. Come warm up with a proper pint — we’ve got Landlord, Wainwright, and our guest ale: Black Sheep all pouring fresh on draught. 🍺🐑 Whether you’re popping in after a chilly walk or settling in for the afternoon, we’ve got the perfect spot waiting for you!
🎄✨ What a Saturday we have lined up in Kirkby Stephen! ✨🎄 It’s all happening here at The Black Bull Hotel this weekend — and you won’t want to miss a moment! 🚦 Christmas Light Switch-On kicks things off in town, bringing that festive sparkle we all love. 🚜💡 Next up, we’re thrilled to welcome what’s set to be a fantastic Tractor Run, packed with colour, creativity, and Christmas cheer! 🎤 And to round off an amazing day… Back by popular demand, the incredible David Hutchinson will be performing live from 7.30pm right here at The Black Bull! Get ready for a brilliant night of music, atmosphere, and festive fun. Bring your friends, bring your family — let’s make it a Saturday to remember! 🎉🍻 Photos: Pennine Young Farmers Club float & David Hutchinson warming up for the night!
