Pubs in the Northern Dales

The 18th Century C.B. Inn is named after Charles Bathurst, great grandson of Oliver Cromwell's physician, Dr. John Bathurst. The Bathurst family owned many of the mines in the Langthwaite and Arkengarthdale area. The Inn offers nine en-suite bedrooms with good views of Arkengarthdale and a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Inn offers conference facilities and is licenced for civil wedding ceremonies.Beers from Black Sheep Brewery and other local breweries.

Telephone: 01748 884567
Website: www.charlesbathurst-
arkengarthdale.co.uk

Situated near the top of the market place with Norman Castle to the rear. This is Richmond's oldest pub and is named after St. Blazius, the patron saint of wool-combers. Bed and breakfast
accommodation.

Telephone: 01748 823065
E-Mail: geoffaddy@hotmail.com

A listed building, an attempt to restore the Black Bull to it's original state (without it's white cladding) fell foul of local planning regulations because the hotel was listed after the white cladding was added. In protest some pranksters hung it's name sign upside down. An upside down sign is still displayed over the bar entrance.
The Black Bull is popular with visitors and locals and offers food and drink in a pleasant enviorment.

T: 01729 840217
E: ratkinson@blackbull104.wanadoo.co.uk
W: www.theblackbullreeth.co.uk

Sometimes described at the only 'true pub' left in Middleham, the Black Bull on the Market Square is popular with the local racing fraternity for which Middleham is famous for.
Bar meals include snacks, soups, sandwiches and main courses.
Accommodation in three rooms with tariffs to suit those on a budget and include breakfast.

Telephone: 01969 623669
Website: www.bullhotelsedbergh.co.uk

Popular former coaching inn in Finkle Street offering accommodation in 14 rooms. Disabled access. Children welcome. Bar and bistro meals available. Special diets catered for. On site parking with space for up to eleven cars.
Award winning cask ales.
Free 80mb fibre-optic Wi-Fi.
Dogs welcome in accommodation.
Open all day.

Telephone: 01748 826217
Website: www.blacklionhotel
richmond.co.uk

Intriguing town centre pub on Leyburn's Market Place. Wide range of beers, wines and soft drinks. Children and dogs welcome.
Accommodation in nine en-suite rooms.
Eat as much as you can carvery on Sundays.
Look out for the interesting old man-trap mounted on the front wall of the hotel.

Telephone: 01969 623131

17th century pub in the shadow of the castle walls in Richard III's home town. Oak beams and open fire. Bar and a la carte restaurant meals served using daily fresh local produce. Middleham is famous for it's training of racehorses which can often be seen on their way to the gallops on the moors and visits to stables can be arranged at the Black Swan. Accommodation available.
South facing beer garden ideal for al-fresco dining.

Telephone: 015 242 42427
Website: www.theblackswan
hotelmiddleham.com

18th Century coaching inn on corner where the A6108 Leyburn to Masham road sharply bends in village. The bar has open fire and stone-flagged floors. Meals served in bar and a la carte candle-lit restaurant. Accommodation in 12 superior ensuite rooms with premium tariff. The village of East Witton has a huge green, typical of this part of the Yorkshire Dales. The Blue Lion is under the same ownership as the White Swan in Middleham.

Telephone: 01969 624273
E-Mail: enquiries@thebluelion.co.uk
Website: www.thebluelion.co.uk

Pub on National Park boundary halfway between Richmond and Leyburn.
Accommodation.
Closed weekday afternoons.
Food served lunchtimes and evenings (except Tuesday lunchtimes).

Telephone: 01748 823716
Website: boltonarmsdownholme.com

Traditional family run 18th century pub. As well as an extensive bar menu, the Bolton Arms serves two and three-course evening meals in the upstairs restaurant. Because the Bolton Arms is a listed building they are unable to provide disabled access to the upper floors but alternative arrangements can be made in advance.
The function room with it's own bar can cater for 80 people for various events.

Telephone: 01969 623327
E-Mail: info@boltonarmsleyburn.co.uk
Website: www.boltonarmsleyburn.co.uk

One of two pubs in the large village of Redmire. Meals, accommodation and beer garden. Accommodation in en-suite rooms in stable block and superior rooms upstairs. No dogs except guide dogs please. Traditional pubs games, quoits, darts and dominoes.
Quiz nights on Thursdays.
Open seven days a week from 11am until late.

Telephone: 01969 624336
E-Mail: info@boltonarmsredmire.co.uk
Website: www.thedalesman.co.uk

Peaceful pub by River Swale with good views of the hills and moors. Bar and restaurant meals available as is an excellent range of facilities including B&B, disabled access and family room. The pub is open all day every day.
Meals served all day at weekends.
Live music Thursday nights.

Telephone: 01748 884224
E-Mail: atkinbridge@btinternet.com
Website: www.bridgeinn-grinton.co.uk

One of three pubs in the village of Reeth offering accommodation, bar meals and refreshments. Formally an 18th century coaching inn. Ask about the secret walled garden.
Dogs are very welcome here.
The main bar has a beam adorned with interesting horse brasses and unusual door knockers.
Open 11:00 - Midnight seven days a week.
Check out their Christmas and New Year offers.

Telephone: 01748 884210
E-Mail: enquiries@fatlamb.co.uk
Website: www.buckhotel.co.uk

Inn overlooking Richmond's large cobbled market place. One of a number of pubs and hotels within easy walking distance of all the shops, car parks and Castle.
Accommodation available.
Regular entertainment, live bands, discos and charity events.

Telephone: 01748 823187
E-Mail: thecastletavern@btconnect.com
Website: www.castletavernrichmond.co.uk

This historic 16th century coaching inn can be found on the banks of the River Cover near it's confluence with the Ure at the entrances to Coverdale and Wensleydale. The inn has changed little with open beams, wooden settles and log fires. Accommodation in three en-suite rooms. Children and dogs welcome. The Inn is about halfway between East Witton and Middleham.
Open all day.

Tel: 01969 623250
E-Mail: enquiries@thecoverbridgeinn.co.uk
Website: www.thecoverbridgeinn.co.uk

Popular traditional Dales pub in the village of Askrigg. The pub is open all day for drinks and meals cooked using locally sourced produce and are served from 12 midday to 2pm and 6:30pm - 8:45pm.
Bunk barn available.

Telephone: 01969 650387
Website: thecrowninnaskrigg.jimdo.com

Small, three bedroomed hotel. Main bar and smaller rooms with three open fires. Beer garden to rear with views of Wensleydale..
The Crown Hotel is both family and dog-friendly.
Meals served lunchtimes and evenings. Light bites served afternoons. Three restaurant areas.
Nearby are the Wensleydale Creamery, Dales Countryside Museum and Hawes Ropemakers. Accommodation in en-suite rooms.

Telephone: 01969 667212
E-Mail: crownhawes@gmail.com
Website: www.crownhawes.co.uk

One-roomed Dales local with open fire, stone flags and much of it's old character retained. Accommodation in a self-contained holiday cottage opposite the pub. The Farmers Arms offers a warm Dales welcome and muddy boots, families and dogs are welcome and the pub is wheelchair accessible.

Tel:    01748 886297
E-Mail:    enquiries@farmersarmsmuker.co.uk
Website:   www.farmersarmsmuker.co.uk

Hotel with bar open to non-residents in Hawes Market Place. 17th Century coaching inn with 11 en-suite bedrooms which all include colour television and tea/coffee making facilities. Single, double, twin and family rooms available.
The public bar which is popular with the local set as well as visitors offer a wide selection of local ales, lagers and other beers as well as wines. Bar meals served lunchtimes and in the evenings..

Telephone: 01969 667206
E-Mail: enquiries@fountainhawes.co.uk
Website: www.fountainhawes.co.uk

Pub by picturesque green with it's village cross and set of stocks. This 17th Century coaching inn at the entrance to Bishopdale offers traditional food and real ales.
Accommodation in six en-suite rooms. Dogs welcome in some of the rooms for a small extra charges. Coaches welcome.
Telephone to book meals and accommodation.
Open 09:00 - 00:30 Monday to Sunday.

Tel: 01969 663111
Website: www.foxandhoundswestburton.co.uk

Small one-roomed inn in village at entrance to Bishopdale. Several dedications to deceased regulars can be seen around the bar. Accommodation and food at reasonable prices and fine beers.

Telephone: 01969 663256
E-Mail: thegeorgeinn@thoralby.com
Website: www.thegeorgeinnthoralby.com

17th century coaching inn in Aysgarth, ideal for the waterfalls and exploring Wensleydale. Superb meals cooked using local ingredients whenever possible. Children's menu. Wines from throughout the world. Excellently priced accommodation available in seven individually styled rooms with all the facilities. Ironing facilities and trouser-press available. Dinner, bed and breakfast, three-night offers and Christmas packages also available.

Telephone: 01969 663358
Website: www.georgeand
dragonaysgarth.co.uk

Saved from closure and now run by the local community the George and Dragon featured in a television documentary series about the Yorkshire Dales. Opened in June, 2010 by local Member of Parliament, William Hague, this pub is located in the north-eastern extremity of the national park. The beer garden has spectacular views over Swaledale.

Telephone: 01748 518373
Website: georgeanddragonhudswell.co.uk

Market place hotel noted for it's good food and 15 comfortable rooms at mid-rate tariffs.
Extensive menu from locally produced food.

Tel: 01969 622161
E-Mail: goldenlionhotelleyburn@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.goldenlionleyburn.co.uk

The 'Goldie' as it is known by the locals, the Golden Lion is at the heart of Richmond's market place directly under the castle tower. Accommodation in four rooms. Open all day.

Telephone: 01748 822388
E-Mail: dave@thegoldenlion.idps.co.uk

Set in 14 acres of grounds which includes Hardraw Force, England's highest single-drop waterfall (which can only be accessed through the pub for a small fee), this 16th century coaching inn features a hotel as well as a large bar room with open fire.
Regular live music performed here on Saturday nights and camping is available to the rear of the pub. Annual brass band contests are held here in September every year.

Telephone: 01969 667392
E-Mail: info@greendragonhardraw.com
Website: www.greendragonhardraw.com

Traditional pub and restaurant with bed and breakfast accommodation. Located above the Georgian market town of Richmond on the road to Hudswell.

Telephone: 01748 822192
E-Mail: hollyhillinn@yahoo.com
Website: www.holly-hill-inn.co.uk

Hotel in the delightful village of Thwaite. Multi-roomed layout downstairs include several eating areas and a lounge with a curious central fireplace with overhead cowling and collection of old irons. The tiny bar at the front of the hotel is open to non-residents as well as guests.
Meals served all day but non-residents need to make a reservation for meals served after 18:30.
Free Wi-Fi throughout.

Telephone: 01748 886277
E-Mail: info@keartoncountryhotel.co.uk
Website: www.keartoncountryhotel.co.uk

Opened in April 2007 in the former youth hostel. Hotel with bar open to non-residents. Restaurant meals can be enjoyed in the a-la-carte dining room which has stunning views of Swaledale through huge windows.
Rooms en-suite and with shared facilities. Special rates for children. Dogs welcome in rooms for a small fee. The nearby campsite includes accommodation in yurts.

Telephone: 01748 886259
E-Mail: info@keldlodge.com
Website: www.keldlodge.com

Coaching inn dating back to the 18th Century with large fireplaces and is popular with walkers. Award winning restaurant and extensive bar menu. Interesting artifacts in the bar. Pub open lunchtimes and evenings. Bed and breakfast available at the King's Arms, free to holders of Holiday Property Bonds.
Visit www.hpb.co.uk for more information about Holiday Property Bonds.

Telephone: 01969 650817
Website: www.hpb-kingsarms.co.uk

Cosy village local serving a good variety of home cooked foods including game dishes and fish. Humourous murals on walls. Bar heated by open fires and stoves. Bed and breakfast accommodation in several well-appointed rooms.
Open seven days a week 11am to late.

Telephone: 01969 624336

Next door to the Black Bull. The Kings Arms Hotel has regular live entertainment. Bands are advertised regularly on Fresh A.M. radio at 986 and 1413 KHz Medium Wave. The Inn has has two spacious bars and is open all day every day offering lunches and evening meals as well as the traditional Sunday lunch.

Telephone: 01748 884259
E-Mail: enquiries@thekingsarms.com
Website: www.thekingsarms.com

This pub re-opened in the autumn of 2014, following a closure of two years and an extensive refurbishment. Like the Punchbowl in nearby Low Row the King's Head came very close to being lost to the Yorkshire Dales. It is early days yet but visitors to the re-opened pub have praised the new owners and the quality of food served here.
Meals served lunchtimes and in the evenings.
Pub open all day seven days a week.

Tel: 01748 886261
E-Mail: enquiries@kingsheadgunnerside.com
Website: www.kingsheadgunnerside.com

Pub on Grove square only a few yards from the town centre.

Telephone: 01969 622272

Imposing hotel in Richmond's Market Place. Refurbished Georgian building with a collection of antique clocks.
Accommodation in 26 en-suite rooms.
Owned by Best Western group.

Telephone: 01748 850220
E-Mail: res@kingsheadrichmond.co.uk
Website: www.kingsheadrichmond.co.uk

Comfortable town centre pub and hotel next to the Crown in the market place. Traditional ales and homemade food. Meals served all day.
Accommodation in five rooms with a full range of breakfast options.
Dogs welcome.

Telephone: 01969 667223
E-Mail: ann@theboardinn.co.uk
Website: www.theboardinn.co.uk

Fully licenced hotel and restaurant with traditional local bar. Fishing is available on private stretch of river in four acres of land. This hotel is ideal for visiting the famous Aysgarth Falls. The hotel takes it's name from pilgrims bearing palm branches from the Holy Land. Accommodation available in eleven en-suite rooms.
Now called the Aysgarth Falls Hotel.

Telephone: 01969 663775
E-Mail: info@aysgarthfallshotel.com
Website: www.aysgarthfallshotel.com

A welcome return to the Yorkshire Dales scene after a long period of closure and uncertainty.
Superior Yorkshire Dales pub with everything for the outdoor enthusiast. The Punch Bowl offers accommodation in eleven en-suite rooms.
The restaurant serves seasonal produce including game from the surrounding moors and beef and lamb from nearby Swale Hall. Fish is delivered fresh from Hartlepool six days a week.

Telephone: 01234 567890
Website: punchbowl-swaledale.co.uk

One of 630 or so pubs in the UK bearing that name, the Red Lion, Langthwaite has featured in several television programmes including All Creatures Great and Small. Full length films have also featured the pub. Today the Red Lion remains unspoilt. The bar offers a good range of souveniers as well as beers and hot drinks. The ancient out-door pub game of knurr and spell is played here, having been revived by two of it's older regulars.

Telephone: 01748 884218

Cosy 17th century hotel in Richard III's home town with log fire and oak beams. Home cooked food serve in bar and a la carte restaurant. Meals served all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Accommodation in six attractive en-suite roomswith mid-rate tariffs, check in preferably after 6pm.
Some of the 500 racehorses trained in the area can be regularly seen passing through Middleham on their way to the gallops.

Telephone: 01969 623240
Website: www.richard111hotel.com

Hotel at the top of the market place with views over the town. Recently refurbished offering a high standard of quality accommodation.

Telephone: 01748 823112

Superior Dales pub and hotel dating from 1445 by the large village green. Three bars serve a vault, snug and lounge. Pool table and juke box in the vault. The lounge has several curious artifacts and a large inglenook. The a-la carte Dales Room restaurant can seat up to 80 people.
The pub has a large garden and private fishing can be arranged. Children are welcome.
Accommodation in eleven en-suite rooms.

Telephone: 01969 650225
E-Mail: info@theprideofwensleydale.co.uk
Website: www.theprideofwensleydale.co.uk

17th century freehouse in Leyburn overshadowed by adjacent church. Bar and restaurant meals available.
Two en-suite bedrooms available.

Telephone: 01969 622206
E-Mail: hsandpiper99@aol.com
Website: www.sandpiperinn.co.uk

Oppulent hotel in village two miles from Hawes on the Buttertubs Road. The hotel has a large garden and facilities are provided for children of all ages. Relax in one of the luxuary lounges with large open fires. 18 en-suite rooms. Meals are served in the Fell and Brasserie Restaurants. Famous for the incident involving Jeremy Clarkson!
The Game Tavern is a welcoming bar open to non-residents offering bar meals.

Telephone: 01969 667255
E-Mail: enquiries@simonstonehall.com
Website: simonstonehall.com

One of the oldest coaching inns in the Yorkshire Dales, dating from 1730. The original beams are well preserved. The inn stands at what was once the only way into Newbiggin. Food served. Carvery on Sundays. Beer garden and pool room. Bed and breakfast available.
Bunkhouse accommodation in the Old School House next door to the pub.

Telephone: 01969 663282 or 07769 553589
E-Mail: info@thestreetheadinn.co.uk
Website: www.thestreetheadinn.co.uk

Located at the top of the market place, the Talbot is popular with the local set and is an essential stopover on any Richmond night out.
Regular jazz & blues and folk evenings throughout the year.

Telephone: 01748 829734
Website: talbotrichmond.co.uk

The highest pub in England, the glorious Tan Hill Inn is the preeminent inn in the Great Britain with rich histories and devoted regulars you can expect to be greeted by ardent, professional, experienced crew who always try to ensure that visitors have an enduring stay. Live music. Accommodation.

Tan Hill Inn, Reeth, Richmond, Swaledale,
North Yorkshire Dales, DL11 6ED

Telephone: 01833 628246
E-Mail: info@tanhillinn.com
Website: www.tanhillinn.com

Situated on the A684 2 miles (3.2km) out of Leyburn going towards Hawes. A perfect Dales pub offering a selection of hand pulled beers from the Black Sheep and Theakstons breweries in Masham. Wide selection of snacks and bar meals. Restaurant meals in the evenings.
Families with children welcome.
Dog friendly.

Tel: 01969 622327
E-Mail: threehorseshoes@unicomemail.co.uk
Web: www.thethreehorseshoeswensley.co.uk

On Richmond's Market Place. One of a number of pubs and hotels within easy walking distance of all the shops, car parks and Castle.

Telephone: 01748 823112

On main road between Bainbridge and Aysgarth. A fascinating, cosy two-roomed pub with outside loos. The bar has a large fire, adorned with horse-brasses, hunting tropheys and other rural artifacts. Many postcards from around the world adorn the bar along with plenty of old photographs.
The pool room contains various video games from the early 1980's including Space Invaders. A welcoming pub that is well worth a visit.

Telephone: 01969 650314

the Wheatsheaf in Carperby not far from Aysgarth Falls is an ideal honeymoon location, indeed, James Herriot and his bride, Helan stayed here soon after they were married in 1941. Family run hotel with bar, restaurant and residents' lounge. Accommodation in en-suite rooms.
Other famous patrons include Greta Garbo who stayed here while entertaining the troops at Catterick Garrison in 1942.

Tel: 01969 663216
E-Mail: wheatsheaf@paulmit.globalnet.co.uk
Web: www.wheatsheafinwensleydale.co.uk

The White Hart Inn is an old 16th century coaching inn offering a good range of bar and restaurent meals. Accommodation is available in seven en-suite rooms. The Inn is nice and handy for the Pennine Way. Indoor attractions such as the rope makers, Dales Countryside Museum and Wensleydale Creamery are nearby.

Telephone: 01969 667214
E-Mail: info@whitehartcountryinn.co.uk
Website: www.whitehartcountryinn.co.uk

Family run 19th century Georgian Hotel and restaurant with licensed bar on Askrigg's main street between the Kings Arms and the Crown. Formally the Winville Hotel. Ten en-suite rooms available for standard rate tariffs which will suit travellers on a budget and midweek offers include three nights for the price of two. Residents' lounge available.
Dinners served in a-la carte restaurant and conservatory.

Tel: 01969 650515
E-Mail: stay@thewhiterosehotelaskrigg.co.uk
Web: www.thewhiterosehotelaskrigg.co.uk

Old coaching inn dating from Tudor times with oak beams, stone flagged floors and open fires. This refurbished hotel has eleven en-suite rooms. Restaurant and bar meals served by chef who enjoys creating new dishes as well as serving more familiar pub meals. Meals include local delicacies such as Wensleydale Cheese and Masham Sausage.
Dog welcome in all rooms except the restaurants.

Telephone: 01969 622093
E-Mail: enquiries@whiteswanhotel.co.uk
Website: www.whiteswanhotel.co.uk