The Cradock Arms
Dining at The Cradock Arms
Our relaxed restaurant and bar deliver a great pub and food experience whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat at lunch or more leisurely evening or Sunday dining, we’ve got it covered. Our talented Kitchen team create classic modern British dishes with new and exciting flavours using fresh, seasonal local ingredients. The team prides itself in providing something for every taste and occasion and diners can choose from popular pub classics such as traditional fish and chips and our Homemade Pies or why not try one of our new home made pizzas or even our farm assured steaks sourced from our local butcher.
We also serve traditional Sunday roasts from 12pm to 5pm which quickly sell out so make sure you book in advance.
About us
The Cradock Arms is one of few buildings that exists today from the little village of 'Old Knighton', dating back to the 17th century. Back then as one of only two pubs in the village, the Cradock was originally named the Bulls Head. In 1855 it was renamed The Cradock-Hartopp Arms after the Oxford Baronet, Sir Edmond Craddock-Hartopp, who owned the hall and most of Knighton parish at that time. It was in 1907 that TW Everard leased the pub from the Craddock family, and by 1925 it was fully transferred into the Everards estate.
Local rumour has it that the Craddock family bought the pub from the Church. However, after a minor argument between the local church it was agreed that the family could only have the pub if they removed one 'd' in order to remove any relationship to Craddock Church, hence the pub is only spelt with one 'd', The Cradock.
The origins of the ancient name Craddock belong to the rich Celtic tradition that comes from Wales. The surname was derived from the Welsh personal name Caradoc, meaning "amiable". This name was made famous by the ancient Welsh military leader Caratacos, whose name was Latinized as Caratacus. He was celebrated for his opposition to the Roman occupation of Britain, and was taken to Rome as a prisoner circa 51 AD.
Dining at The Cradock Arms
Our relaxed restaurant and bar deliver a great pub and food experience whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat at lunch or more leisurely evening or Sunday dining, we’ve got it covered. Our talented Kitchen team create classic modern British dishes with new and exciting flavours using fresh, seasonal local ingredients. The team prides itself in providing something for every taste and occasion and diners can choose from popular pub classics such as traditional fishread more
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