Author: John Baker (John Baker)

So hopefully we can all agree that there’s nothing better than a cold drink on a nice hot day. And what a few hot days we’re having! As I write this it’s currently 28c outside and Gargrave is looking spectacular in the summer sun. As is our beer garden which is currently bustling with people...

So, The Queen’s Jubilee has finally arrived and there’s lots to look forward to during the unprecedented June four-day weekend! Not least the guilt-free indulgence of party food and drink, sweet treats, and celebrations, which let’s face it, would be rude to turn down. So, we thought we’d run through some party food and drink...

Here at The Masons Arms, it’s one of our favourite times of the year. Not only are we slowly but surely getting some warmer weather (I even took my coat off for the first time since September!), but it really does make a nice change to get up in the morning and not have to...

In our humble opinion, The Masons Arms in Gargrave is situated in one of the most idyllic spots in the country. The village of Gargrave itself is a small community hub, with thriving local businesses, and plenty of local folk with huge personalities to go along with it! Not far from our little village is...

Is there anything better than a wonderfully light, perfectly crisp Yorkshire Pudding? We don’t think so. Having a Sunday Roast without that beautiful cloud of perfection must be considered sacrilege, doesn’t it?! So, it got us thinking, to celebrate what has to be one of the best days of the year; British Yorkshire Pudding Day,...