The Old Barn in Craven

Popped in for lunch with my parents after a great walk. Great food and lovely welcoming staff. We had a toastie which was served with a generous salad and chips…just what we needed! Ended up staying for another cuppa and huge chunk of cake! Delicious 🤩

Lovely place with very friendly staff. The bunting made by the owner is really great. Very welcome coffee and scone after a walk.

Spotted this spot before we started the climb for Malham Cove. On our way back to car, stopped for a coffee and cake. Great choice of food, seating areas and shopping opportunities (homemade bunting looked incredibly well made)

We arrived at 16:45 hrs after a 13 miles walk and thought we might just be too late for a cuppa as staff was taking in boards and clearing up. However, the staff were welcoming, not rushing us, servicing us with a smile - what a delight! The range of cakes was amazing and the shop stocks lots of gifts, bunting and Christmas crackers sewn by the owner, cookies, preservatives, useful items for dog owners … 5 stars from us!

This is a very good stop for lunch, they do great cakes, sandwiches, salads, coffee, also sell a lovely range of scarves and local produce, have a pleasant area to sit outside to eat

Lovely cafe, very nice staff and snacks /coffees were welcome after the walk. Very keenly priced. Would have to agree with a previous review. The courtyard is a letdown. A little tlc and the space would be a credit to a great cafe

Tea, cake & service all good but what a depressing courtyard at the rear! Empty boxes thrown in the corner, litter on the ground, weeds everywhere and a row of pots with dead and half dead plants in. The wooden tables look as if they haven't been treated in years. What a pity the owners don't take more pride in this space which could be made so pretty. It was a depressing place to sit in.

Great breakfasts, coffee and cake. We were staying at the old barn so it was lovely to nip down for brekkie and to stop for coffee and cake after a long walk. Staff all really friendly. We also did some pottery decorating which was great . Well definitely be back x

A great little cafe! The coffee was great and the choice of Gluten Free cakes was excellent. I would definitely recommend and re visit

Nice place for breakfast or a meal after a long walk. We had "The big breakfast" which was very tasty and coffee was good too. Place is dog friendly and has a restroom.

Stopped in for a vegan BLT and a slice of red velvet cake, staff were lovely and the tearoom was amazing and cozy. The food was 10/10!!!! I’ll defiantly be going again. 100% recommend to anyone going Thank you

A welcomed pit stop after the Malham Cove circular walk and before heading home, a popular tea room in the village. Friendly welcome from the owner & later his wife who gave us some advice on the local preserves/pickles that were on sale in the tea room..we bought the Boxing Day Relish, they found it to be so popular it’s made all year round and thank goodness it’s delicious.!!🥰 we had coffee’s & cake, both lovely, there’s also a courtyard at the back which I’m sure is lovely in the summer, AND it’s doggy friendly 🐶👍

A smashing spot very friendly team and wonderful cakes - worth a visit just for that…go on you’ve earned it after that walk

This a small café in honeypot town of Malham. The café serves hot meals as well assortment of pastries and sandwiches. It’s quite small and very popular, staff busy. Food nice to

Food good,staff very unwelcoming and table extremely sticky. I would not recommend to friends and family on our experience.

Great choice of gluten free cakes, including two types of scones! We got two hot drinks and two large cakes/scones for £10.50, so good value. Plenty of room with a nice courtyard area. There was also a nice range of gifts, cards and postcards inside. Staff were very friendly and service was great.

Stopped here after a long walk. A great variety of cakes and coffees. I had the Biscoffi cake which was lovely. They also do full breakfasts and lunch.

After a walk to Janet's Foss, on return to Malham, dropped in to The Old barn. Myself, wife and granddaughter. I had a black coffee and a breakfast bap, Linda had baked potato salad an a pot of tea, granddaughter had coffee chips and chicken nuggets. All meals were delicious and piping hot. Staff were attentive and friendly. Sitting outside and in with lots of customers Will definitely be back

Lovely little cafe. Oat milkshake £3 amazing. Would recommend. Black spot for data usage but Wi-Fi very good.

What a gem of a find this place was! From hearty breakfasts to home-made cakes, the wares in this delightful village cafe will do nothing for your waistline - but you won't regret it! Delicious food, lovingly prepared, and all at genuinely bargain prices. If you're exploring any of the fabulous walks in the Malham area, don't forget to stop at the Old Barn - it'll make your day.

An outstanding tea room right next to the car park. Extensive menu of savoury and sweet including breakfast. Lots of gluten free options, including gf bread and gf cakes (plural) - no gf brownies here!. There are other pubs round the corner but no need to pass this one by,

After visiting Malham Cove and doing the hike round the area we stopped for a well needed lunch at the cafe, although very busy we sat on the benches round the back outside. The server was very helpful when asked about Gluten Free options and we all had various sandwiches with pots of tea or hot chocolate, finishing with some cake. Definitely in the prefect place for the many people visiting the area and a very good experience all round!

Lovely spot with friendly sparrows in the garden. Delicious cakes, plenty of choice and we loved the mugs.

Stopped for ice cream after a long walk on the Dales. Reasonably quick service given the time of year, good selection of ice cream. Would plan on stopping here if we were back in the area.

Cakes very good. The "outrageously good coffee" was somewhat oversold. Staff friendly and welcoming.

Unfortunately the breakfasts we had were below average this week we have been here several times over the last couple of years hopefully it will have improved when we are back next year

We popped in here as a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 young children) on Friday after a very windy walk up Malham Cove & could not have been happier to stumble upon this little gem. The people serving were super friendly and welcoming. We all had something different and all were delicious and freshly cooked. We will most definitely be back on our next trip in warmer weather! Highly recommended.

stopped off for a "lite bite" after a mornings walking. Good honest food, good prices and cheerful service.

Wonderful to find a CHOICE of delicious, home made GLUTEN FREE delights! Savoury and sweet!! A friendly wee tea room, providing a wide selection of food and first class coffee (&tea of course!) Accommodating a "free from" range too. Exceptional. Muddy feet & paws most welcome too... Don't miss it.

Lovely place to spend with or without children . Pottery painting studio great. Prices reasonable. Tea rooms lovely. , food good and prices reasonable. Staff friendly. Everything lovely and clean and tidy.

We were very impressed with this charming little cafe. (Outside tables too.) We had Coffee and Cake. Delicious. Friendly service and spotlessly clean tables. We will be back there for the Big breakfast. Plenty of food choices and homemade soup to warm up after a...

Popped in here for lunch after walking to Malham Cove. Toasties were exceptionally good. Offered with a choice of chips or a cup of home made soup. The soup was delicious and very hot. The cakes and pies on display looked wonderful too. The service...

This is a great little place to stop off before (or after!) a walk at Malham Cove. Super friendly staff, very quick service and great value for money (especially the sandwich lunch meal deal). And they do gluten free options as well. Thank you!

I’d give it 6 stars if I could. Efficient, friendly service, good value for money and delicious food. We stopped in for cake and were so impressed we came back for breakfast the next day (and got more takeaway cake!)

The food offered really good value for money in a prime holidaying location. The jacket potatoes were amazing with more than enough filling and fresh ingredients. I have to say that the staff were brilliant and very warm and welcoming. I will definitely return on...

Had lunch here after walking Malham Cove. Great value for amazing toasties, tons of filling with salad, crisps and coleslaw. Yorkshire tea in big pot with a mug. Friendly happy staff and lots of different seating areas. Highly recommend.

I visited today with my two boys and baby. The service was fabulous, the food very tasty and well priced, and the cakes were superb. Excellent facilities with baby change. Thank you!

What a gem of a place this was. As soon as we turned up the staff were friendly and welcoming. There are two outdoor and one indoor seating areas, as well as a covered area outside if there’s a bit of rain around. The choice...

I visited the Old Barn several times during a four-day stay in Malham. It's the focal point of the village. The Old Barn has a delightfully retro interior and serves a range of classic cakes--coffee and walnut, lemon drizzle, carrot, Bakewell tart--as well as up-to-date...

We popped into The Old Barn cafe for coffee and cake after a walk around Malham. We decided to sit outside where we enjoyed our coffee in the lovely courtyard garden. We were so taken by the friendly service that we took a look at...

A very nice place to relax after a walk to and from the Cove. Good service and lots of seating - mostly inside with a few outside tables.

Don't be fooled by the quaint, single plot stone frontage, this place is 'like the tardis' inside, so, highly unlikely that they won't be able to seat you ! Welcoming and friendly, they have a great array of standard fare with cakes/pastries and entrees, so...

Called in for tea and coffee after walking to the Cove, lovely surroundings and pleasant staff. The drinks were very good and good value for money, would recommend.

Stopped off here on the Sunday 5th June for breakfast. We'd seen this cafe earlier in the week when we did malham Cove so we decided to call back. On a Sunday it was quiet at Malham, although the cafe was full there is also...

We spotted this place on arrival and saw they offered packed lunches, which we thought was brilliant as we didn't manage to bring anything with us except water. We asked the cost and was advised £3.50 which we thought was very fair, as you get...

Perfect place to go after a walk, cake slices huge, great toasties, chips, hot meals if you want something bigger. Something for everyone. A must go if in Malham!

A fabulous cafe to get your lunch for local walks. The staff are very friendly and the sandwiches freshly prepared. So nice that we returned on the second day to purchase lunch for our walks. Certainly a place to stop. Thank you 😊

Stopped here after a walk and had a nice freash toastie and a slice of amazing cake ! staff were all very nice and friendly

Four of us turned up in Malham without packed lunches - thinking we would find a little Spar or something - how wrong we were! We stumbled across the Old Barn and saw they did take away sandwiches and even meal deals. A freshly made...

Good coffee and friendly staff but the cafe and toilet feel like they could do with more cleaning esp in these post Covid times.

We had lunch (2 adults, 3 young children) and later returned for cake and ice cream. Great choice of cafe classics, fresh and tasty and beautifully presented. Very family friendly and welcoming staff. Big selection of generously sliced fresh cakes and great tasting ice cream.

This was a welcome stop after a two hour walk around Malham Cove. It was around about lunchtime, but I didn't spot what was on the menu. We opted for hot drinks and cake. A good choice of cakes, and even fresh cake being made...

Stopped by for a quick sandwich while camping nearby then the next morning for a full English after finishing a long walk. The place is great with loads and loads of tables out the back so don’t be put off if the front is busy....

Staff at the cafe were very friendly and very helpful in helping us decide the plan for our walk - they gave us lots of information and options and asked questions to assess what best answers to give so v positive experience and nice breakfast...

We descended upon the tea room absolutely soaked from our walk to Malham Cove and Gordale Scar and we had the back room all to ourselves which was fantastic as it was warm and spacious. The tearoom offers a big variety of food, we had...

After our circular walk around Malham Cove I took the little one here for a well deserved lunch. It's sited on the main road opposite the stream. There are tables out the back as well as inside. I had a beef and horseradish sandwich while...

We stopped for a quick bite and some tea before heading to the Melham Cove. We thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches in the back open terrace area in the sunshine. The tea was delicious and hot chocolate was amazing! The staff were extremely warm hospitable and...

My family and myself popped in after doing the Malham Cove walk. We ordered toasties and coffees to takeaway as time was nearly up on the carpark. The menu stated toasties came with salad, coleslaw and crisps. However, because we had ours to takeaway, we...

Friendly welcome and good range of food and drink. Located next door to the main car park. They don't mind muddy boots so its good for walkers. Prices reasonable.

Great selection of sandwiches and cakes at reasonable prices (unlike the Buck Inn). The big breakfast looked a bargain at £10 but unfortunately I had already had a cooked breakfast that day. Friendly staff. Would definitely come again.

Perhaps five or six tables well spaced. Lovely ladies that make the most sumptuous cakes (too big for the trays haha). A range of sandwiches and warm lunches too. But best of all was a big pot of tea after a three hour walk....and a...

Discovered this great cafe one wet Monday afternoon after walking round Malham. Really friendly people and wonderful selection of cakes all at reasonable prices. The Yorkshire tea bread was great but sadly i couldn't sample any more of their cakes as they were closed on...

Perfect Bakewell Tart with generous portions and a lovely cup of tea at the end of our walk. The meals looked great too.

we had a snack here as all the other alternatives were shut to passing trade. we saw some impressive cakes and ice cream being served and sampled toasties and a burger. we also saw some delicious looking home made lasagnes and generous portions we re...

Admittedly we were cold, set and hungry, but this tea room was like finding an oasis in the desert. Busy, atmospheric, and a warm fug. Cakes were fantastic, but lot of tea, and managed to get a table, which I suspect might be difficult in...

Lots of nice veggie and gluten-free options. Just what we needed after tough hike through the dales before heading back to London.

We pooped in, the place was quiet with few tables occupied. We initially chose a table in the main area but decided to move outside because of the smell of cooking here - you could come out smelling like a chip shop! Given all that...

The dog and I had just finished a walk to around the sites of malham we were a bit wet and just wanted a hot drink and piece of cake. I was spoilt for choice. All the food looked amazing but I opted for a...

We parked in Malham and did an 8 mile walk. When we got back we were ready for something to eat and drink. We were lucky enough to find a table outside this cafe. I didn’t realise that as well as seating out the front...

After walking to the top of Malham Cove and back, we were looking for somewhere to have brunch and quench our thirst. The place was pleasant, had a good choice of food and wasn’t over priced. If in the location again, wouldn’t hesitate to pop...

Thought we'd stop off at Malham on the way to Hawes. Had a couple of toasted cheese sandwiches and chips......lovely. Great food and friendly service. Loved the dogs that had been allowed in too!

We only had hot drinks and cream tea on an unplanned visit whilst passing but the food/drinks and service were excellent and great value. Saw a few of the ingredients being collected from the storage area and was pleased to see premium brands being used...

A friend recommended The Old Barn Tearoom so I messaged to ask about vegan options, so called for lunch today after a 9 mile walk. The Old Barn is in a great location near to the car park in the village and has loads of...

Where to start, the owners work so hard and the tea room is a gem of a find. The prices are fantastic for families. The food is awesome. I definitely will be back! Well done Gill and Lawrence!

Tried another cafe first where the staff were very rude so we asked at this one for a table and were welcomed by exceptionally friendly staff. Great choice of tables at the front , inside or outside in a back courtyard. The service was good...

After a walk in the blazing summer sunshine this is a nice little place to stop for a snack and a drink. Good food at reasonable prices - recommended.

Great tearoom. A fantastic stop at the start or end of a walk around Malham. The flapjack is fantastic. - evoked memories of childhood

After seeing Malham on an episode of Julia Bradbury walks we determined to come here for a walk to Janets Foss Waterfall and Gordale Scar. After returning from these we shopped in the village and selected The Old Barn Tearoom for a much-needed rest and...

We arrived in Malham on a Friday afternoon after a long drive and decided to pop in for a quick snack and drink. The staff were really friendly and attentive and we were made very welcome. The prices were very reasonable and the portions of...

Out on a tour with our motorcycle group today and we called at the old barn cafe. As usual a very warm welcome, great food and lovely staff who looked after us really well. So nice these days to find such good service. We'll be...

Our walking group was welcomed in on a busy Saturday afternoon to a socially distanced Covid safe outside extension. They then coped brilliantly with serving 16 of us in 4 groups all at once to a welcome cup of tea and cake.

Visited for lunch after a walk to Malham Cove. Sat in the garden at the back. Food and service was very good. Recommended.

Stopped by for some ice-cream after a long walk. The scoops were huge and great value. Cost about £3 for a double scoop and a flake. Great flavour choices as well, cookie dough was delicious.

After the Malham Cove , Gordale Scar And Janets Foss round walk we needed a drink and a snack . We popped in and decided on the Afternoon tea..don't do it please , while I'm sure the food is good the afternoon tea was dry...

Went here before going to Janets Foss and Gordale Scar, ordered a bacon sandwich and a sausage sandwich but unfortunately my wife is not one to complain and she didn't tell me until after she had eaten it. thats why it is a 3*

We visited late afternoon to escape a downpour, had lovely hot chocolates and toasties in their outdoor gazebo. We didn't need to book, service was great - really helpful and friendly staff who were cleaning regularly. The cakes looked delicious but we didn't have any...

Stopped here for a well earned cuppa and slice of cake after visiting the cove. Friendly, efficient service and looked after our pooches too! 😁All round excellent and the best mug of tea have had out in ages!

Stopped off last week whilst on a visit to Malham Cove. Outdoor seating now allowed and the weather was good. Chose 2 cream teas and were not disappointed. Lovely fresh baked scones and a large pot of tea. Would definitely recommend.

This was our second visit to this lovely little cafe having eaten lunch there last year . Felt very COVID safe during our visit and the service was very prompt given how busy it was. Lunch was delicious , good value for money and we...

We dropped in yesterday for a quick bite to eat, and we we're met and served by a lady member of staff who wasn't wearing a mask, as she obviously got close to us while we were sitting with out our masks at the table as allowed we found this worrying, all other members of staff had masks on even those in the kitchen, as your a busy establishment and must see dozens of people a day can you explain why when in contact with the public as front of house she wasn't wearing a mask?

We crashed in here near closing time after completing a long-ish walk. A warm welcome and delicious fare. Only sorry we didn't get an opportunity for a repeat visit.

Called for drinks only. Covid compliant although as well as using NHS QR Code also had to physically sign in. Owner telling us this was necessary to comply with guidance. No other establishment with a QR code system has asked us to also sign in. No big deal but someone is right and someone is wrong. Coffees were delivered promptly and were of decent standard. Muddy boots welcome.

Hot tea was on the cards....to warm us up after walking to Janet's Foss. But when we saw the cakes, we added this too! Good selection and something to suit all ages. We opted for a Bakewell tart and Red Velvet cake...lovely and fresh! And the tea was good and Strong Yorkshire tea!

Went for lunch one Tuesday. Photocopied menus are brought to your table where you tick off your choices and leave your details for track and trace.There were a couple of errors with orders, we received wrong/missing items but the lady apologised and rectified things,including our bill which was great.The food was lovely and hot, fresh and tasty (partly eaten before I remembered to take a photo!)You can sit inside or outside and also with dogs. The menu will have something for all appetites and the special board behind the counter will too and all reasonably priced.I think it would be helpful for staff if the A5 dessert menu sheets were stapled to the food menus for each table, then less chance of getting separated and mixed up orders. Will certainly return.

Good breakfast before Malham walk. Friendly place, felt covid secure. The breakfast was £7, was hot and tasty. Sandwiches and other food on offer with a takeaway option for walkers to take away.

Lovely cafe with friendly staff. Very clean. We had toasted tea cakes and a coffee and tea. Great if you have a dog with you as they are welcome.

Small friendly tea shop / cafe, a welcome stop for a very good cream tea after the walk around Malham cove and gordale scar.

Had a lovely pit stop at the Old Barn. Good coffee and tea and the cakes were delicious. I particularly liked the Yorkshire Curd Tart which was a new thing to try - delicious! Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Give it a try.

Lovely cafe with great food and a very nice atmosphere. Went in for a lunch time meal and was served promptly despite being pretty busy at the time. All the staff were really nice and were working really hard to keep up standards despite the current circumstances. Food was great and very good value. Plenty of space for seating and the garage at the back provides a nice additional area if you are not sitting inside. Absolutely lovely place to go and would certainly come back!!

Everything we ordered was lovely: tuna melt was cheesy and hot, pasty and chips was very tasty and cream tea scone was huge. Very friendly service and great prices too. Would highly recommend.