The Crathorne Arms Blog

The Orange-Erier

Put your sunglasses on and dine like a rock star in our fabulously, outrageously vibrant orangery.  Its like a wake up call for your eyeballs!  No one else could get away with a colour scheme like ours, mixed with our vintage plates and decades of mix and matched...

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Mellow Yellow

Our Reception area was the next to receive the paint treatment....welcome to the mellow yellow room.  Relax in the comfy sofa and get toasty by our fire, even eat here if you desire.  We warn you, once you sit down, you wont want (or be able) to get back up!!  the...

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The Green Room

Next on our painting agenda, The Restaurant.  As usual, we havent been shy when it comes to picking colours.  The Blue and green compliments the out door eating area, maybe a bit chilly at this time of the year, but come summer, the perfect place to dine al fresco....

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Crathorne Rouge

  Welcome to our new Red Room!  As you all know, we've been here for over 2 years now, and we decided that we needed a lick of paint.  So in true Crathorne style, we went all out!  The first to get the treatment was our music room.  As long as we've been open, it has...

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The Hunt Comes to Crathorne

As tradition dictates, every year we host the Crathorne Hunt! Locals and Hunt riders came to partake in a bacon buttie and a shot of whisky, medicinal obviously. One of the oldest hunt packs in the country, a great day was had by all, and lots of manure to fertilise...

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Hey! We Might Not Be The Costa Boys of Yarm……

.....but we do make a mean cup of coffee.  Aaannd, its local!  Our supplier, Andrew Henley at Railtown Coffee comes from Darlington and sends us the most fantastic coffee beans.  Now here is man who knows his stuff.  He regularly pops in to check our machine and to...

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Foodies & Farmers

We've only gone and made it into a guide! Hardens, the "foodies bible" has featured us...... "Eugene & Barbara McCoy (until lately of the Tontine) are back in the game at this lovely village venue. Transforming a sleepy pub into something special and their loyal...

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Music Night

A date for your diary music lovers!  Pens at the ready.........  The next music night at Crathorne Arms will be Friday 26th February.  We will be hosting the fantastic Shiver from Redcar.  With haunting vocals and a vibrant live set, you will be blown away! Doors at...

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Bar Menu

Our bar menu this week features: Hearty Winter dishes to banish the January Blues........... Steak and Ale Pie with Peas & Mash - Scrumptious slow cooked beef and local ale, rich gravy and a traditional suet crust, all made freshly every morning by our head chef,...

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scone anyone?

We are now serving hot scones with either a tea or coffee for £5.00 You can choose from either cheese or traditional fruit! Served piping hot! Pop in and try one

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Happy New Year!

We've had a great 2015 at Crathorne Arms.  We would like to say thank you to all of our customers old & new for their continued support.  Stay tuned for some upcoming events and things to get your teeth into! Here's to an even better 2016!!

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Up & Coming Events 2016

Up & Coming Events 2016

We welcome you all to join us for some fantastic Events...   So here are the must have dates in your diary for the next 3 months:     .......We are just finalising the last few details, Please bear with us! we will post as soon as we know the fine...

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Up and Coming Events

We welcome all to join us for some fantastic Events... So here are the must have dates in your diary for the next 3 months: September 25th 8.30pm : Return of Soul Rebels  £6 tickets available October 14th & 15th Snake Davis & The Colin Holt Band: £10 per...

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Soul Rebels Return

Soul Rebels Return

Back By Popular Demand... The Music Room Presents... Soul Rebels Friday 25th September £5 per Ticket Tickets Available from Tim at Crathorne Arms   http://www.soulrebels.co.uk/ Soul Rebels are a North East based, seven piece, authentic soul band who deliver an...

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Friday Feeling….

Friday Feeling….

Not got any plans tonight? Or simple fancy something nice for dinner!!! We have some tables available with Prix Fixe menu from 6pm-7.15pm New Menu some great highlights.... Come try out Squid Ink Risotto or pop in for a Crathorne Burger....

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Come Join Crathorne Team

Come Join Crathorne Team

Come Join our Family   We are currently recruiting for some new additions to our front of house team led by Eugene McCoy. We have a fantastic current team who work hard & have fun doing it with great opportunities to learn & develop. Current Positions:...

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Beaujolais Day is Coming!!

Beaujolais Day is Coming!!

Beaujolais Day 19th November 2015 After a successful Summer the next big thing is always Beaujolais Day. After such a successful & fun time last year we are taking bookings now for November 2015. £26.50 per person for 3 course menu & coffee... TBC Don't Miss...

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New Prix Fixe Menu

New Prix Fixe Menu

New Pixe Fixe Menu     David Henry & Team have been hard at working sourcing the best ingredient & suppliers to create a brilliant menu. David has ensured that this Prix Fixe menu is full of flavour, flare & still at a great value. See Menu &...

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Ladies Lunch 25th June

Ladies Lunch 25th June

Ladies Lunch Thursday 25th June Apple Cider with Rory McCoy £20 per lady includes 2 course lunch & a glass of wine At this ladies lunch Rory McCoy will be making and talking us through his apple cider vinegar tonic drinks he is currently serving a Raw Duck London,...

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Emma Wilson Blues Band

Emma Wilson Blues Band

The Crathorne Arms Presents..... Emma Wilson Blues Band Friday 26th June 2015 Proudly from the North East of England Emma Wilson is Dynamic Soulful Blues Singer whose influences include Aretha Franklin, Ann Peebles & Koko Taylor her voice also echos her admiration...

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