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!
Don’t miss our news & offers
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.
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.
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.
☀️ SUN’S OUT AT THE BLACK BULL HOTEL – KIRKBY STEPHEN! ☀️
Bank Holiday Weekend is here and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at the Black Bull Hotel 🍻
🌞 Sun’s out & the beer garden is ready
🍔 Delicious food deals all weekend
🍺 Ice cold beers, cocktails & drinks flowing
🎶 LIVE MUSIC from 7PM with Phill Unsworth
🔥 Great atmosphere from lunch through to late
Whether you’re calling in for a bite to eat, relaxing with a pint in the sunshine, or making a night of it with friends & family — we’ve got everything you need this Bank Holiday Weekend!
📍 Kirkby Stephen
🍴 Food served daily
🍻 Walk-ins welcome
Get yourself down to The Black Bull, grab a drink, enjoy the sunshine and stick around for a fantastic night of live music! ☀️🍺🎤
#BankHolidayWeekend #SunsOut #LiveMusic #BeerGardenWeather #KirkbyStephen #TheBlackBullHotel
1 day ago
🌼🍻 Another Bank Holiday… Another Round? 🍻🌼
Join us at The Black Bull Hotel this May Bank Holiday weekend for great times, great food, and even better company!
☀️ Soak up the sunshine in our beer garden
🍔 Tuck into our delicious food menu
🍺 Enjoy a wide selection of ice-cold beers & drinks
Whether you’re catching up with friends or making the most of the long weekend, we’ve got everything you need.
📍 Make The Black Bull your Bank Holiday destination – we’ll see you at the bar!
#BankHolidayWeekend #BeerGardenVibes #TheBlackBull #FoodAndDrinks #LongWeekend
1 day ago
Don’t miss your seats this Saturday we have the wonderful Phil with us 🎶🎸🎤from 7pm. We expect to be busy as we have the last few weeks so get in early to grab your seats.
3 days ago
🍽️ Lunch Deals at The Black Bull Hotel 🍽️
Looking for a great spot to grab some lunch? We’ve got you covered!
Join us at The Black Bull Hotel for delicious lunch deals served fresh and full of flavour 🍔🥪
✨ Tasty dishes
✨ Great value offers
✨ Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
Whether you’re catching up with friends, taking a break from work, or just fancy treating yourself — we’ve got something for everyone.
⏰ Served from 12pm
4 days ago
🔥 Sunday Roast at The Black Bull Hotel 🔥
Nothing beats a proper Sunday roast… and we’ve got everything you need to round off the weekend in style! 🍽️
Join us today for:
🥩 Tender, slow-cooked meats
🥔 Crispy roast potatoes
🥕 Seasonal veg & all the trimmings
🍺 Perfect pints waiting at the bar
Whether you’re catching up with family or just fancy letting us do the cooking, we’ve got your table ready.
⏰ Serving today – don’t miss out!
📍 The Black Bull Hotel
7 days ago
7 days ago
7 days ago
Remember to get here early to get your seats 🎶🎤🎸
7 days ago
8 days ago
🏴St George’s Day at The Black Bull Hotel! 🏴
The sun’s out and our beer garden is calling! ☀️🍻 Join us today to celebrate St George’s Day the right way – great food, cold beers, and a proper British atmosphere.
🔥 Food deals running all day
🍺 Perfectly poured pints waiting for you
🌿 Beer garden open – soak up the sunshine
Whether you’re popping in for a bite or settling in for the afternoon, we’ve got everything you need for a cracking day.
See you at the bar!