The High Street

The country's best hot chocolate

A tiny, legendary cafe on the High Street that has built a national reputation for exceptional handcrafted chocolate drinks made from solid, single-origin chocolate - never powder. Featured on BBC Countryfile, ITV, Channel 5 and named best hot chocolate in England by the Daily Mail. Rated 4.9 stars. Open Mon-Fri 10:30-4, Sat-Sun 10-5:30.

Artisan coffee and a little shop

A beautifully curated cafe and boutique at 14 High Street. Wildish serves exceptional specialty coffee and pastries alongside a thoughtfully stocked shop selling artisan chocolate, prints and bags. Dog friendly, 5-star rated, and one of the most talked-about small businesses in the dale.

Fresh food by the River Nidd

A relaxed cafe with a lovely position by the River Nidd serving fresh, high-quality food. Popular for lunches, homemade cakes and a sit-down by the water after a walk along the riverside path.

Freshly baked goods on the High Street

A welcoming bakery cafe serving freshly baked bread, tiffins, sandwiches and pastries. A reliable stop for a coffee and something sweet after exploring the town.

Fresh pizza on the High Street

A highly-rated local pizza and kebab place at 19 High Street - a favourite with visitors and locals alike for fresh, flavourful food. Perfect after a long walk in the dale.

Homemade food in a Georgian townhouse

A proper tearoom spread across several characterful rooms inside a handsome Georgian building on the High Street. Toasties, paninis, jacket potatoes, scones and homemade cakes, all made on the premises. Strong vegan and vegetarian options throughout the menu, and a full drinks list including loose-leaf Yorkshire teas and Pendlemas local ginger beer.

Indian restaurant and takeaway on the High Street

Pateley Bridge's go-to for Indian food - a proper sit-down restaurant and takeaway serving a full menu of classic and contemporary Indian dishes. A reliable and popular choice for an evening meal in the dale, whether you are eating in or taking food back to where you are staying.

Pateley Bridge's 17th-century coaching inn

The Crown has been at the heart of Pateley Bridge for over three centuries. Now a proper pub-restaurant with rooms, it serves excellent food made with local produce alongside a great selection of Yorkshire ales. One of the finest pub meals in the dale.

A proper Yorkshire pub

A warm and inviting traditional pub known for its hearty pub fare and friendly atmosphere. The steak pie is something of a local institution. A good spot to recover after a walk up to Yorke's Folly.

Working studios and galleries in the old Workhouse

Housed in the building that was once Pateley Bridge Workhouse on King Street, the Makers Yard brings together a group of working artists and designers with national and international reputations. Visit studios producing ceramics, hand-blown glass, textiles, jewellery in precious metals, and more. Many studios are open to visitors - you can watch makers at work and buy directly.

Contemporary art in the heart of town

A well-regarded gallery on the High Street showing contemporary paintings, prints and original artwork by regional artists. A good place to find something original to take home from the dale.

Award-winning local history across 11 rooms

One of the finest small museums in England, packed into 11 rooms on King Street. Step into a Victorian parlour, a cobbler's shop, an original schoolroom and a general store. Covers the dale's lead mining, textile and social history in vivid detail. Fully accredited, multiple award-winner, and free entry for children.

A Victorian theatre on King Street

The Pateley Bridge Dramatic Society has staged productions in this intimate Victorian playhouse since 1945. Three or four productions a year, from drama to comedy to musicals. The theatre seats around 100 and tickets sell out fast - worth checking what's on before you visit.