The Craven Arms

06/04/2026

Thanks so much Plumhall for setting yet another fantastic gig here at The Craven Arms looking forward to it.
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05/03/2026

14/02/2026

08/02/2026

17/01/2026

PLAYING LIVE HERE 27th Feb.
Space are a band from Liverpool, England, who formed in 1992 initially as a trio of Tommy Scott (vocals, bass, guitar), Jamie Murphy (vocals, guitar) and Jamie Island (drums), who was later replaced by Andy Parle in 1993. Keyboard player Franny Griffiths joined the line-up a year later, and the band signed to Gut Records in 1995, eventually rising to prominence with hit singles such as "Female of the Species", "Me and You Versus the World", "Neighbourhood", "Avenging Angels" and "The Ballad of Tom Jones", the latter a duet with Cerys Matthews of Catatonia.
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29/12/2025

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If you’re looking for the soul of the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll find it sitting by the fire at The Craven Arms in Appletreewick (or "Aptrick" to the locals).
This isn't just a pub; it’s a time capsule that perfectly captures why Yorkshire is "twinned with paradise." Here is a quick guide to what makes it special:
🍻 The Atmosphere: Gaslight & Grit
Walking into the main bar feels like stepping back 200 years. It is famously lit by real gaslights, casting a warm, flickering glow over the stone floors and low-beamed ceilings. The walls are packed with local history, farming memorabilia, and the general feeling that nothing has changed—and nothing needs to.
🥧 The Food & Drink: Proper Yorkshire
• The Pints: Expect a masterclass in local ale. They take their beer seriously here, with perfectly pulled pints of Timothy Taylor’s and rotating local guests.
• The Food: This is the home of the "proper" pie. Think massive, hand-raised crusts, rich fillings, and gravy that has its own postcode

24/12/2025

Our most excellent kitchen, bar & service teams would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas. Here ready to welcome you, do that extra mile & make your visit special. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

18/11/2025

This Friday night folks, well worth the trip.
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the West Countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. We are delighted to welcome Phil back to the Cruck Barn at The Craven Arms.
With a professional career of over 35+ years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries.

25/10/2025

Log Fires, real gas lighting, cosy corners & a traditional fully heated Cruck barn for larger parties. The perfect spot for a Christmas dinner. Groups over 10 ppl choose from his menu & for less than 10 our usual menu will include lots of scrummy festive choices. Booking always advised its 01756 720270 or [email protected]

24/10/2025

A great mention in the Guardian today. 😊
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/oct/24/readers-favourite-uk-country-pubs-with-great-food

22/10/2025

This Friday night.... 🎵🤗🎵

19/10/2025

🟥🟥🟥* NEWS UPDATE * 🟥🟥🟥
A shock result here at the Craven Supping Arena as Wales trounce England 85 - 60 at this year's Craven Beer Festival.™ A strong performance from both sides, with Wales dominating the 2nd half of the weekend. 🍺😁 🏆