Talbot Arms, Settle

Still easily the best pub in Settle, with reliable beer quality and always an interesting and varied range of mostly local real ales. I've never had the food here though it always seems to be fairly busy in that regard, but I've probably been here three or four times a year on average and never been disappointed.

More traditionally pubby than the other establishments in Settle despite the carpet and slight food emphasis. Roughly square with a central servery, the front is mainly seating for eating, at least during food hours, to the back left are darts and pool, toilets and car park to the right. It's also dog and family friendly. Six pulls of good local beers, Settle, Dark Horse, Kirkby Lonsdale, Wishbone, Roosters and Theakstons all having a place in the well balanced if a little weak (3.6-4.2) range. Fizzy tastes are catered for on two low T-bars of national standards plus cider and Lagunitas IPA on solos. A small blackboard lists crafts, I suspect some child portion bottles/cans and a real cider in a box from the description. Real cider and excellent customer service seem to be standard in Settle as I found them everywhere I went. Only criticism is I didn’t find any sit down facilities for gentlemen.

Visited most recently around midday on a weekday at the beginning of December. I have been before and found it as good as ever. Half a dozen or so ales were on including two by Settle Brewery (Main Line Bitter and Attermire Session IPA). When weather permits, the beer garden to the rear makes for a pleasant area to sit and enjoy your pint. Inside can fill up pretty quickly especially at lunch time. A must visit when in Settle.