The Lister Arms

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The Lister Arms Malham: AA Rosette Modern British Dining in the Yorkshire Dales

Three Centuries of Welcome

The Lister Arms rises three storeys above Malham's village green, a Grade II listed coaching inn erected in 1723 when the Lister family governed the surrounding lands. A wine glass carved into the date stone above the entrance suggests guests were invited to relax long before the first pint was poured. Modern British cooking sets the tone for the kitchen.

Hearty Dishes and Local Producers

Chefs prepare home-cooked meals using seasonal produce from nearby farmers and makers, earning the kitchen recognition through an AA Rosette award for culinary excellence. The menu champions local suppliers, featuring standout items like the Thwaites Original pie, or black pudding scotch eggs served with blackberry ketchup. Daily specials boards highlight what is freshest, ranging from seared Queenie scallops to pork belly glazed with soy and ginger.

Fireside Comfort and Sweet Finishes

Guests can settle by the open fire in the dog-friendly bar area or reserve a table in the restaurant overlooking the valley. The dedication to modern British standards shines in the dessert course, which features sticky toffee pudding or a lemon posset with fennel biscotti. A selection of Yorkshire cheeses from the Courtyard Dairy rounds out the meal, reflecting the close ties between the inn and its immediate neighbours.