The Queens Arms in Craven

Only stopped for a drink,everything 👍

The greek lamb burger is a must, but make sure you're not facing the windows and looking at the little baby lambs skipping about in the fields.

Just a great pub, we've stayed 3 times in the last 18 months and are never disappointed, great beer, from their own Lamb Brewery, exceptional food and a lovely cosy room to boot, what's not to like?

Sometimes you read a review and think can that place really be that good! YES IT IS!!! Amazing staff, brilliant food and a place packed with character. You feel as though you belong the moment you walk into the place and that is a really rare commodity! We loved our meal and have being singing the praises of this place to everyone.

A fantastic little pub. Friendly staff, great food and perfectly kept ale. I'm already planning my next trip.

What a great place: welcome, hospitality, friendliness (including towards our black lab puppy), ambience and, not least, delicious, well-priced food. We chose The Queens Arms for our Sunday lunch whilst on a break in the area. This was wholly as a result of its super reviews on Tripadvisor. As we drove along Littondale through Arncliffe the road became narrower, but we held on to the hope that we were journeying on to somewhere which had so impressed many previous diners. And so it was. The fire was alight, our reservation and time were chalked on to a board on our table and our Sunday roast ultimately proved memorable. Most tables had three bookings over an extended lunchtime, and some people who came on spec were not able to be seated. So, book ahead and relish all that The Queens Arms has to offer. You won't be disappointed. Thank you to all staff concerned, and we are sure to return.

We were returning visitors to the wonderful Queens Arms in beautiful Litton Stayed in a lovely room that was cosy and warm and special re the amazing bed and bed linen so comfortable Michelle and her team are friendly approachable and nothing is too much trouble The food was top notch especially the award winning lamb pie Bakewell tart sticky toffee pudding and the best cinder toffee ice cream Matts presentation and quality of dishes sent out is to be applauded ! Big Thankyou The fire lit to accompany a great breakfast started our mornings off just right We can’t wait to return!

Spent two nights here in April and just before leaving I booked Sunday lunch for October. There was, unsurprisingly, no one else in the diary at the time. Well, October came and we arrived to a full house. A splendid lunch is now over and I have just one slight niggle. Six months was too long to wait. It won't be so long next time.

Outstanding beer and proper Yorkshire fish and chips- it’s tucked away in the valley so you’ll have to work for it but well worth it

Drove from Buckden to visit this pub based on reviews and the menu. It’s a trek down mostly single track roads, through some tiny villages, past lots of other pubs, but it is well worth it. There are two things a pub has to do to be a success, be a top notch boozer and also turn out great food, and this one does just that! The beer is great, the atmosphere is friendly and very local, and the food is absolutely top notch. The staff all seem happy, and everyone seems very proud of the food. Cottage pie (meat from on site/ next farm) Steak and ale pie Children’s sausage and chips All of it, brilliant! We also left our daughter’s wellies under the table and called back the next day for them, staff were great when we called about it. Great pub, well worth the trip, thanks!

The pub is fantastic. We had Sunday lunch again and it’s the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. The staff are so welcoming and service second to none. A fantastic place to eat and stay, beer is pretty good too!

I discovered this glorious little pub a couple of days ago, but didn't have time to eat. Not sure why, but I don't think I'd ever been here before. Pretty remote, but such a lovely place: very friendly staff, great, creative menu and excellent ales. All wrapped up in gorgeous Littondale. I had to go for their "award winning" pie: - Littondale Lamb Pie with Slow Braised Lamb Steak Topped with a Honey & Minted Lamb Cutlet Baked inside and I chose it to be served with "Triple cooked beef dripping chips" and mushy peas. You could tell you were in Yorkshire as it came with an extra jug of gravy! This was really delicious: the pie was a triumph: succulent lamb steak in a rich gravy with a whole lamb cutlet! Beautifully tender. The chips were perfection: very crispy on the outside and beautifully fluffy inside. I chose their own brewed X Mild to accompany my excellent meal. Then I had a superb drive back to Horton, as the sun was setting behind Pen-y-ghent. Absolutely perfect!

Best Sunday lunch ever , 12 lunches everyone perfection . The beef and pork spot on . Wonderful staff great surroundings complements to the chef . Ate in bar so friendly . Highly recommend . 👏👏👏

The food was absolutely beautiful , the service was outstanding & the environment, very warm, cosy & welcoming. The only thing that spoilt the evening was, the large group of people who were sat at the table apposite us. They were extremely loud, even shouting across the table to each other,. The noise was awful.. My friend & myself had met up for the first time in several weeks so we were looking forward to having a nice meal & a catch up. Sadly, the noise was so bad that despite sitting across the table from each other, we couldn't hear what the other was saying.. So after eating our meal, we left, we'd have liked to have stayed for a dessert & coffee, but the noise was just too much...

This pub is renowned for its pies and quite rightly so. The 15 minute journey off the main road into Littendale is more than with it for the scenery and, the FOOD! Recommended - the lamb pie - what a winner (it is a literal award winner!). A cosy venue with friendly staff and a varied menu.

We had a family lunch at the Queen’s. It was fabulous. We have chicken liver pate and some olives to share to start. Then we had steak and ale pie, fish and chips and chicken goujons. Everything was excellent and we all enjoyed it. All the food was excellent. The pub offers a warm friendly welcome and a great atmosphere.

I have stayed here before and always tried to come back. Perfect hidden place that you can get to. Food and people great. Many thanks.

We came across this little gem today. We stopped in for a light lunch and sat out front. It’s a charming proper country pub. We decided to order 4 starters to share. They came fairly promptly and we were very impressed with the presentation and the flavours were great. Pictures uploaded. We would highly recommend this fabulous establishment and will be returning.

What a beautiful tranquil get away. Perfect in every way. Wonderful hosts, amazing food, beautiful rooms and a fantastic place to stay. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend

We visited again - this great unspoiled Dales pub never fails to deliver. The staff are so welcoming - always a smile. The beer and food delicious. What a warm atmosphere - we will always go back. Thank you

One of the best pub lunches I have ever had! The welcome and service were outstanding, from booking a table a couple of weeks earlier, to welcoming me, damp, muddy and scruffy after a night's wild camping on the fells. The food was delicious -...

It’s tempting to say it was terrible so that it doesn’t get so popular that we can’t come again - but it wasn’t terrible it was brilliant. It’s a lovely place and a great pub. Staff were lovely , we had a great stay for...

If you want some quiet time with plenty of walking & stunning views coupled with a comfortable bed, food - second to none - really fab; to say nothing of friendly, welcoming staff. This is the place for you.

Arrived soaked and tired after a 10 mile walk in the rain and, as before, received a warm welcome. I only had time for a starter (Scotch egg) which was lovely and a local beer (also lovely). However it’s the blazing fire, cosy atmosphere and...

On our arrival, we received a very warm welcome into the bar. The service from all the staff was outstanding. We enjoyed a wonderful meal cooked by Matt. Our room was extremely comfortable, clean and spacious. Throughout our visit, we and our dog (Mutley) felt...

A wonderful hospitable unspoilt pub in a beautiful location for high and low level walking in and around Littondale. Great food and they brew their own beer.

This is the best pub in the Yorkshire Dales. Incredible welcome as ever from the lovely owners and workers. Always a pleasant atmosphere. The pub was busy and we had gone in for lunch. Despite this the meal was incredible, piping hot and fantastic service...

We stayed for a night this week with some friends to enjoy a catch up. It was a fantastic night away, the rooms were so cosy and warm, and all the little extras were appreciated. The evening meal in the bar was excellent , a...

Still the best pub in the Yorkshire Dales. Been visiting for over 35years. It’s the best it has even been thanks to Michelle and Matt and their team. Great food, beers, rooms, local characters and the best location!

We stayed locally for a week and had multiple visits to pub both as a couple and with a larger group of us. The food choice was good and the quality of food even better. I tried several pies and all were excellent, another one...

Lovely, friendly country pub serving hearty and tasty food. They even brew their own ale on site. Went in winter so had two roaring wood burners in action but beer garden also looked very appealing.

Good beer, staff, home made food and reasonable prices. Had one of their pies plus pudding - excellent. Lovely place with scenic drive from Settle.

We have visited on more than one occasion and this year we booked for New Year's Eve meal......not disappointed. Food was excellent, Fizz, canapés, really appetising choice of starters, mains and puddings,service really friendly and good atmosphere. A place not to be missed....their pies are...

Went for Christmas meal nice atmosphere food tasty well looked after table decorated nicely nice to take our time

We live within a short drive but decided to book a night B&B so that we could both enjoy a drink with dinner. Busy with friendly locals early on Friday evening. Roaring fire in the bar and a cosy dining room with a very effective...

Another amazing stay at the Queens Arms. Been visiting here for over 30years and it is the best it has ever been. Michelle and Matt should be very proud of what they have achieved over the last few years! Be back again soon.

Struggling to find a good place after covid and finding the old haunts stale. Well this place surpassed my expectations by 200%. One of the best meals I have ever had with great service the best pub in the dales is now here without doubt

Doesn’t time fly? 9 years since we last ate here even though we visit the area fairly often. The landscape and building remain largely unchanged, the food however is unrecognisable! What a massive improvement, it’s in a completely different league. Warm welcome from the friendly...

Delicious food. Excellent service. Had Sunday lunch - beef, which was delicious. We went again a couple of days later and I had the Wensleydale pie, which was fantastic. I had the Bakewell tart on both occasions which was delicious.

Just about an hour's drive from home in sparkling clear sunshine. This was our first visit and a random choice at that. What a lovely location and what a lovely pub. The food and the staff were fantastic and we will defintely return. For the...

An idyllic setting and an attractive tradtional ambience in the bar. The staff are exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The beer is brewed on the spot and is great too. One of the best pubs it has ever been...

Visited here when staying in Kettlewell with my parents and my two sons 7&11. We are not the easiest to feed with all adults being vegetarian, me GF, my eldest nut & sesame allergies and my youngest just really fussy! They couldn’t be more accommodating...

Highly recommend this traditional Yorkshire Pub just a few miles up Littondale. A really friendly welcome from staff and locals alike. The food was the best we have had in a long while, prepared fresh using local produce and very reasonably priced. Can highly recommend...

Just had a great stay at the queens ..room was good and did the job and the food was fantastic 👌..Great breakfast probably one of the best I've had and great hosts very welcoming ..the pies are amazing ..pity we had to come home...

Beautiful pub with beautiful views. The food was fantastic and great value for money. Views from the bedroom were outstanding and the family that run it along with the local farmers made us feel very welcome. If we are ever in the area again would...

We stayed for a week in a cottage in Litton in May and ate in the Queens Arms each evening plus for Sunday lunch…….. the reasons being the exceptional food served by the most professional, friendly team of staff that you could ever hope to...

What is there not to like about this hidden gem. We had it recommended to us during a trip to Grassington and thought we'd like to try it for ourselves. It was bustling with locals and the odd tourist and straight away we felt at...

Visited for dinner whilst staying with family. This place has got things absolutely right, a real old style Yorkshire pub/inn that has a classic menu routed in local produce and contemporary flavours. For atmosphere eat in the bar, rather than the restaurant, if you can,...

We'd give The Queens Arms a 10 rating if we could!! Absolutely brilliant in every aspect! Its in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales with stunning views in every direction, Loads of seating outside, inside low ceilings, oak beams and stone floors. a selection of...

We stayed at the Queens Arms for the second time in 12 months yesterday. I knew we were assured of a lovely and hospitable welcome, great real ale and fantastic food in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, but the award winning Littondale lamb pie...

Lovely traditional pub, food really is delicious and service is brilliant. Would highly recommend for family meals out.

stopped here while walking in the area.partner had lamb pie and me chicken goujons both very nice.beer also good !.pub in a lovely setting staff very attentive and friendly. thank you

A great little pub with excellent food and warm hospitality used by locals and travellers set in a beautiful remote location

Just an amazing little cosy pub so warm and friendly, renowned for its amazing pies and the menu is well varied,and the staff were very friendly, I would highly recommend, we had the Lamb pie and lasagne it was delicious 😋 👌

We visited the pub numerous times in our short visit to the area. Staff were always friendly and welcoming. It serves good pints and nice food. What more can you want?

Had a Sunday dinner here yesterday with 5 of my friends. The pub was lovely and in a great setting. The food was amazing, big portions and great value. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Perfect Yorkshire pub Warm and cosy great welcome Visited 3 times on a very cold wet weekend All staff lovely food outstanding pies memorable

Housesitting in the area, so our nearest place to eat out. Ate there 3 times, very good indeed. 2 Sunday lunches, beef was beautiful, medium rare, but also had the pork, delicious. The other occasion was the giant fish and chips, great food.

We ate as a large family group during the February half term break. The food was absolutely delicious and the service friendly, efficient and helpful. I had the steak, stilton and caramelised onion pie from the specials board and I can honestly say it was...

Myself and 3 friends visited The Queens Arms while staying 100 metres away in our perfectly placed accommodation (that's another review for Litton Hall Barn Cottage). I contacted the pub/restaurant by email before we arrived to ask if they could give my 3 friends, who...

A perfect Dales pub. Friendly hard working staff, fantastic real beers, amazing food and a roaring fire. The bedrooms are en-suite, comfortable, very clean and breakfast is beyond delicious. The views, the locally sourced food, beers - many brewed on site, the warmth of Michelle,...

Stunning Sunday roast - beautiful roast pork and roast beef with all the trimmings. Snow showers and gales outside; roaring fire, friendly welcome, great food and excellent locally-brewed ales inside. What’s not to like?

Was staying close to here for a special birthday for family member. Chose the restaurant/pub after reading good reviews. Was not disappointed. Food and service were fabulous! Home cooked food done in a professional restaurant style. Very tasty. Good portions and service was impeccable. Very...

Stayed at this Gem of a Pub in stunning Litton, thank you so much to friendly and kind landlady Michelle for welcoming us and my dog, nothing was to much trouble Food is delicious to.

The food was wonderful. All served with a smile and some great beer. We sat by the open fire and had a wonderful time. We had three courses and it was a 10/10 from us.

We were staying near by, pre-ordered for 34 people. I have to say that 34 delicious meals all arrived, all correct and just fabulous. Everything from the pies, fish and chips and curries were lovely. Thank you to the entire team we had a lovely...

Pubs are having a tough time at the moment (staff shortages, cost increases etc), so it must be hard running a pub in a remote spot like Litton. So it was so lovely to find such a warm, welcoming, friendly pub serving delicious, well priced...

A stone's throw away from our b&b was this beauty of an old school traditional pub.We were advised to book here to eat by our hosts over the road and we were not disappointed.Firstly on Sat night and secondly Sun aft.Both meals outstanding and the...

This pub with its warm welcome, cosy fire and local ales was a welcome sight at the end of a bracing walk. Will definitely plan a walk to end up here again next time we’re in the area.

Excellent experience from booking to collection was all the very easy and communication was outstanding. The food was amazing and just as good as if we’d eaten in.

The reception and service for a party of 9 people was great, food was really good and the menu wide ranging for a small kitchen. Thanks to the staff who were kept busy both indoors and outside on a sunny afternoon.

Great old country pub, brewing its own beer with lovely simple food. We sat outside on one of the many tables, a lot with dogs (it is the Dales).

We stayed in Litton 4 nights and just a few steps from our B&B is this amazing pub/restaurant. All 4 days we ate here and every single meal was fab. The menu is great. There is a specials board, a burger board and the main...

We (a family of four adults and two children) for an evening meal last week and enjoyed an excellent meal. The service was prompt and very friendly and the food top quality. It is not haute couture but is tasty, well prepared and very satisfying....

This is a charming little pub with delicious food, excellent customer service and wonderful ambience. Make sure you’re very hungry as the portions are quite substantial.

An absolutely charming country pub with excellent food, ales and service! The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the prices are very reasonable for drinks and food of that quality. The award winning lamb pie was amazing and the little bar area is...

The whole of Wharfedale speaks to the excellence of the Queens, and the pies in particular. After years of living here and getting fed up with the talk I decided to get up there and try one of the pies out. I was worried that...

Staying in Hellifield we had spent the morning traveling to Carlisle by train, we returned back to our cottage and decided on a drive out to find somewhere for tea. During the drive we realized we were near the Queens Arms having previously visited. We...

Came for a 2 night stay in the Potts family room. The room was very spacious and had ample amenities available. Comfy room which was clean and well maintained. The food was incredible, plenty of choice and always came hot with generous portion sizes. Breakfast...

We stayed in Litton for the week and ate here most nights. The food was so good that most of us could not resist 3 courses each evening. Every course on each night was excellent. The ales on tap (brewed onsite) are also excellent. Prices...

Chef’s Kiss. We stayed in Litton about 100 yards from this pub and ended up eating there 4 times. Arguably the best pub food I’ve ever had but definitely the best pie I’ve ever had. Some of the meals have won awards and now it’s...

We recently stayed in a small B&B in the beautiful hamlet of Litton where the pub The Queens Arms was only a stones through away. From the moment we stepped inside, we had the most wonderful welcome from the landlady Michelle. We initially stopped off...

Excellent food and service. Too full fir desert but will be back. Fabulous views sitting outside. Good value for money.

Super family Sunday Lunch. Roast Beef/ Pork with lovely veg, top roasties! Fabulous puddings. Michelle and team looked after us really well. Thank you. Highly recommend.

My wife had the sirloin with a treacle glaze, followed by bakewell tart. The main course was voted 'the best Sunday lunch ever', the bakewell tart was a master class in baking perfection. I had the lamb steak pie, cooked to perfection. Probably the best...

Came here with our dog and sat in a booth. We had the lamb pie which was lovely, as well as some battered prawns which were also nice. The staff were very friendly and it’s in a beautiful setting in Litton. Would defo recommend.

Gorgeous environment and great drinks. Extensive menu and superb quality. The steak and Ale pie was the best I've ever tasted and the sticky toffee pudding was sublime. The staff were lovely too. So glad we only live 40 mins away! Highly recommend.

Lovely old pub serving a wide selection of fabulous food in a stunning location. What more could you ask for? Dog friendly.

This pub has atmosphere,charm and comfort all rolled into one.The food came piping hot(just as we like) exceptionally good quality beautiful presented,we can recommend the lamb pie and also the beef in ale, To top all this up the views were amazing, and fantastic walks...

An excellent Yorkshire pub, with great food, great service and brilliant beer. We stayed in a local B&B and ate in the Queen's Arms for a coupe of nights. The food is excellent - especially the pies. The staff are super-friendly and attentive and the...

Stopped off for a bite and a pint and was extremely impressed with both the food, surroundings and staff. Thank you Michelle for your hospitality, was lovely to meet you and your food is well presented and VERY tasty. Will definitely be back. Jo, Ju...

Wife and I visited April 2021. Not been up to the Dales since early 2020 thanks to Covid. Glad to say nothing has changed at the Queens Arms - had two lunches there on consecutive days. The food is outstanding. Their steal & ale pie...

Called ont way home last night to get fish chips mushy peas and of course home made tartare sauce drove up to Halton Gill parked up and had our feast Best fish supper you will get in the Dales I usually have when we call...

Superb stay! This is ye olde pub so rooms are not very big. We did not come here to spend time in our room. However, it was adequate and cosy with a good, hot shower. The bar area is lovely, just how I imagine an...

We had a througly enjoyable 2 night stay, accomodating 5 of us in a link attached family room. The food and atmosphere was excellent, plus the staff couldn't have been more accomodating for our dairy free needs. We came in like drowned rats from a...

We called in for an early lunch whilst traveling up through the Dales on route to Barnard Castle and it was well worth the five mile deviation from the main road.Having booked a table in advance due to Covid we were pleased to say that we were seated by a lovely fire in the small cozy bar area. There was plenty of hand sanitizer and notices displayed so it was reassuring to know that the Covid guidelines were being adhered to. There were already another two couples eating despite the early hour, just after midday. The pub is apparently well known for its homemade pies so when in Rome......We both had the Steak and Ale pies which are made on the premises and they really were excellent, I had chips and peas, my wife mash and veg. My wife had a Chilean Sauvignon blanc wine which she enjoyed whilst I sampled a pint of the Wharfedale Blonde ale. Had I not been driving I would have happily stayed on for a few more to really do it justice.The landlady who was serving us was very courteous and engaging and we had a good chat about a few things of local interest.All in all a very enjoyable lunch and definitely on the return visit list.

Friends invited us on a socially distanced walk with a lunch stop at the Queen's in order to try the on site brewed beer. I hadn't been there in almost 20 years. The walk was wet but the beer and food were excellent. A good range of menu choices. The two beers we tried were superb. No complaints. In addition, in these difficult times the pub had clear Covid19 signage and instructions. The staff were masked and careful in their distancing and the toilet facilities had clear instructions and guidance in place. Ten out of ten on all counts. We will be back.

Superb little gem in the heart of the Dales. Very warm and friendly welcome for my husband and I and the dog too! The food is amazing! and very reasonably priced. We felt very safe inside the restaurant good protocols in place for sanitising and track and trace. 5 star service - definitely looking forward to returning next year. Thank you!

We stopped at this pub, on one of our regular drives through this area, for lunch. I had the chicken, leek, and bacon pie, and OH had a steak. Both were delicious, and came with very good chips and veg. Reasonably priced, we've added this to our list of preferred dining venues. Will definitely return.

We booked to stay here for two nights in early October 2020 as a point from which to explore the Dales for a walking holiday. Michelle is a wonderfully polite and attentive host and we immediately felt welcomed into her warm cosy pub. We ate in the bar on the Friday night and unlike a previous reviewer I couldn't fault their Covid biosecurity measures which tables AND chairs getting a cleanse after each diner. There were also tables in front of the bar to prevent people approaching. First things first.... the food. Now as a vegan in a small local pub I can sometimes be left feeling a bit excluded from all the yummy options but they had really gone the extra mile with a fabulous vegan burger and even a pudding! I was so happy (and full!). Wine was really good and reasonably priced and there was a small selection of local ales. My boyfriend had what he described as the best pie ever, a lamb cutlet pie - it certainly went down a storm with him. There were plenty of options for breakfast in the morning so we were set up for a days' walking. The room was lovely, warm and cosy with a wonderful view of the mountains and a lovely hot shower. On our second night we travelled to Cartmel for dinner and it was a filthy rainy night travelling over the fells in terrible weather. When we arrived back there was a little something courtesy of Michelle waiting for us outside our room. A welcome treat!We had the best time in Yorkshire and loved our time staying and eating here - it was just perfect.