When looking for the best things to do in Yorkshire, one of our absolute favourite pastimes is sitting in a pub with proper beer, delicious food, a friendly atmosphere, and great company. What a perfect way to while away the day! So, if you are planning a trip this autumn to one of the many beautiful places our region has to offer and are looking for accommodation, you should consider staying at one of the many wonderful Yorkshire Dales pubs.
Many pubs in the region offer luxury accommodation that provides everything you need for a comfortable night. To help you plan your next trip, we have put together a list of six of our favourite Yorkshire Dales pubs with rooms. Our first stop is the remote village of Reeth.
1. Tan Hill Inn, Reeth
It is arguably one of the most famous Yorkshire Dales pubs. Built in the 17th century and located near Reeth, North Yorkshire, it holds the record as the UK’s highest public house at 1,732ft above sea level. Its picturesque and dramatic setting makes it a must-visit place for hikers, cyclists, road-trippers, and anyone who loves good food and an ale.
It hit national news in 2021, when approximately 60 people, including an Oasis tribute band called ‘Noasis’, spent three days trapped in the pub due to a heavy snowstorm. (Beer and great tunes sound like the perfect lock-in to us!). It is also a spot visited by a number of famous faces, including Clive Owen, Toby Jones, Natalie Imbruglia, Chris Moyles, and Rishi Sunak.
With all this fame and star power, is this remote Yorkshire Dales pub worth all the hype? The answer is definitely yes! Those who brave a trip across the wild landscape are greeted by a cosy and friendly pub with a roaring fire, perfect for warming up on those colder days.
Then there’s the food! You can choose from hearty pub classics such as steak and ale pie, fish and chips, ploughman’s platter, lasagne, and an enormous and very tasty Sunday roast.
If you fancy washing it all down with a pint, then there are plenty of fantastic options, including Tan Hill Ewe Juice, Black Sheep, and Theakston Old Peculier.
Accommodation for all Tastes
After trekking all that way, you may have weary legs and heavy eyes. Well, the Tan Hill Inn offers a range of accommodation options. If you are looking for uber comfort, then they have classically decorated bedrooms with modern en-suite facilities and highly comfortable beds. There are double, family, and twin rooms available. If you are in a group, there are bunk rooms which sleep up to eight people.
If you want to get in touch with nature, why not book a pitch and go wild camping? You can enjoy stunning views and the great outdoors for just £10 per person.
Go see what all the fuss is about and get yourself booked into this famous Yorkshire Dales pub. Visit the Tan Hill Inn’s website here for more information.
2. The Lister Arms, Malham
Malham is one of the most spectacular and popular locations for people looking for the best things to do in Yorkshire. It attracts a wide variety of visitors from hikers to nature enthusiasts, all wanting to explore its magical woodland walks and breathtaking limestone landscapes. This Yorkshire Dales village has a charming and tranquil atmosphere, making it perfect for a countryside getaway.
After a long day of sightseeing at Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, and Janet’s Foss, we are sure you want to stop somewhere for a hearty meal, a nice ale, and a relaxing sleep. Well, there is the perfect spot – the Lister Arms.
This charming and cosy pub serves home-cooked food using carefully sourced produce. You can tuck into delicious dishes such as shin of beef and Thwaites original pie, sausage and mash, Yorkshire rare breed salt-aged 10-ounce sirloin steak, and monkfish tail. For those with a sweet tooth, you can enjoy desserts including sticky toffee pudding, lemon posset, and their very own Lister Mess. If you visit on a Wednesday, they have ‘Welly Wednesdays’ where you can enjoy a beautiful venison Wellington with a glass of wine.
Rooms that Ooze Comfort and Luxury
If you fancy staying the night, then the Lister Arms offers a number of comfortable options for your stay. You can choose from:
- Stay at the Inn – The rooms at the Lister Arms provide all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay while allowing you to experience a traditional Yorkshire Dales pub.
- Lister Farmhouse – Their new Lister Farmhouse consists of 13 cosy bedrooms in a carefully restored Victorian coaching inn built by MP, landowner, and philanthropist Walter Morrison. So, if you want to combine history and comfort, then this is the option for you.
- Lister Barn – Just a short walk from the beer garden, you will find Lister Barn. This is a peaceful, spacious barn conversion offering luxurious double, twin, and family suites, perfect for a night’s stay in the countryside.
For more information on accommodation at the Lister Arms, check out their website here and book yourself in.
Want to discover more great Yorkshire Dales pubs? Then discover our guide on 42 Yorkshire Pubs Featured in The Telegraph’s Best Pubs in the UK for 2026.
3. Queens Arms, Litton
We are staying in the area for our next best Yorkshire Dales pub with rooms. Hidden away in Litton, just a short drive from Malham, you will find the Queens Arms. Now, this 17th-century inn is a classic British boozer, with low ceilings, stone walls, and a roaring fireplace.
A Classic Yorkshire Dales Pub – Proper Ales, Good Food, and Cosy Rooms
The food is everything you want from a Yorkshire Dales pub, with handmade pies and puddings, Sunday roasts, free-range scotch eggs, and fresh haddock and chips, all made with locally sourced produce. Love a pint? Well, they have an excellent line-up! They serve up a selection of drinks including beers from the Lamb Brewing Company, ciders, lagers, and Guinness. If you are feeling fancy, they have wines supplied by the local Wright Wine Company.
After you’ve eaten, drunk, and got merry at the bar, it is time for a good night’s rest. The Queens Arms offers four charming rooms all taking inspiration from the Littondale landscapes. The rooms have pine furniture, country colours, beams, and, most importantly, luxuriously comfortable beds.
They also offer their Littondale Bar, which acts as a lounge for guests. So, take a seat on their comfy chairs, get warm by the wood burner, and enjoy a nightcap before retiring to bed. Oh, you will have a cooked breakfast waiting for you in the morning, all included with the room.
Got you in the mood for a trip to Litton? Then get booking your stay on their official website.
4. The Blue Lion, East Witton
Number four takes us to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of East Witton. Located on the village green, this award-winning, 18th-century pub offers traditional decor, exceptional plates of seasonal grub, great ales, and comfortable rooms.
Cosy Rooms and Cracking Food
After a day exploring the Yorkshire Dales and famous landmarks including Bolton Castle, Wensleydale Creamery, Middleham Castle, and Jervaulx Abbey, you’ll definitely want to relax and unwind. You can use their real ale bar, which has a roaring fire and the cosy atmosphere of a classic Yorkshire Dales pub. You can choose from real ales from local breweries Black Sheep and Theakstons. If beer isn’t your thing, they also have an extensive wine list.
They have taken pub grub to a whole different level. In their more formal restaurant, you can tuck into delicious dishes such as roast Gressingham duck breast, free-range chicken breast and summer truffle, pancetta and pecorino carbonara, and fillet of sea bass ‘au pistou’. They also do light bites including burgers, sandwiches, and salads. If you are there on a Sunday, you must try their hearty Sunday lunch with a choice of 50-day-aged beef strip loin, salted pork, or leg of lamb. All served with Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables, and lashings of gravy.
The Blue Lion offers 15 individually decorated rooms, helping to make every room unique. The rooms are split between the main pub and the converted courtyard stables. In years gone by, the stables were used to house horses for traders travelling through Wensleydale.
The rooms offer luxury and comfort with en-suite bathrooms, exposed beams, and country furnishings to help you get away from it all. There are also dog-friendly rooms for well-behaved pooches.
Get ready to experience true Yorkshire hospitality and stay at The Blue Lion at East Witton.
5. Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw
Our next on our list of Yorkshire Dales pubs with rooms is a step back in time. Located in the small village of Hardraw in beautiful Wensleydale, the Green Dragon dates back to the 13th century. It has everything you want from a historic pub – stone walls, open fires, flagged floors, beamed ceilings, and of course, great ales and food.
Pints, Pies, and a Record-Breaking Waterfall
As well as being of historic interest, it also comes with a record-breaking waterfall! Just behind the pub is Hardraw Force, which is the highest single-drop waterfall in England. That’s not all; the waterfall also experienced stardom by appearing in the 1991 Kevin Costner film, ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’.
It is easy to see why this is such a popular drinking hole for locals and tourists alike. The menu is full of homemade pub classics made from produce sourced from the best local providers. Dishes include Green Dragon pies, beef stew and dumplings, cottage pie, and bangers and mash. They offer a great range of beers from local breweries such as Black Sheep and Theakston, so you can have a well-deserved pint after exploring the countryside.
After exploring this charming Yorkshire Dales village and the incredible scenery around it, you may be ready to go up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire and have a good night’s rest. Well, the Green Dragon offers you the comfiest of beds in their bedrooms and apartments. The bedrooms are all en-suite and come in single, double, and family sizes. Alternatively, you can choose one of their elegant self-catering apartments. Bringing your furry friend? Great, as there are dog-friendly rooms available.
Get ready to discover the magnificent Yorkshire Dales countryside and book yourself in at the Green Dragon. More information can be found here.
If you are up for a challenge, there is a 15-mile walk that takes you from the Green Dragon to the Tan Hill Inn. Up for it? Then check out our guide – A 15-Mile Walk, 1000 Metres of Ascent, and Two Historic Pubs – Is this North Yorkshire’s Ultimate Pub Crawl?
6. The Fountaine Inn, Linton
Our final stop takes us to the small but picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of Linton. It is a popular tourist attraction due to its incredible natural surroundings and charming stone cottages. It is also home to a local gem: The Fountaine Inn.
The pub is traditionally decorated to give it a charming, old-fashioned feel. It is located near the beautiful Linton Falls, where the River Wharfe drops over several limestone ledges. It is the perfect pit stop after a day exploring the Dales.
Serving Up Pub Classics and Comfy Beds
They pride themselves on serving classic pub dishes to an exceptional standard. You can choose from dishes such as Dizzy Blonde beer-battered fish and chips, Unicorn ale and steak pie, wild boar sausage, roast salmon, and a braised leek, hot honey and taleggio ravioli. On Sundays, they serve the most wonderful Sunday roast, where you can choose from beef, chicken, honey-mustard roast gammon, or a nut roast. The roast is served with all the trimmings – roasties, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, and rich gravy (our mouths are watering).
After all that walking and tucking into delicious food, you will be wanting to put your head down for the night. Well, The Fountaine Inn offers comfortable and cosy rooms. All rooms are individually styled, giving every space its own character. Some of the rooms are dog-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your pooch at home. You also get breakfast in the morning.
For more information about this quaint, friendly Yorkshire Dales pub, visit their website here.
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