{"id":699897,"date":"2026-07-19T12:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/699897\/"},"modified":"2026-07-19T12:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:07:16","slug":"first-look-village-pub-reopens-as-a-proper-local-after-being-closed-for-months-yorkmix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/699897\/","title":{"rendered":"First look: Village pub reopens as a \u2018proper local\u2019 after being closed for months | YorkMix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead wp-block-paragraph\">A well-known village pub is back open after months of closure, aiming to be a \u201cproper local\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Oddd Fellows Arms in Carlton near Selby is celebrating with a weekend of events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After closing before Christmas 2025, the much-loved inn is ready welcomed customers back yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1251\" data-id=\"568685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-9.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568685\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1354\" data-id=\"568682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-10.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568682\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"568689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568689\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owners Marta and Nik, alongside their one-year-old daughter Athena, hoping to create a true community hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The couple, who have spent years working in the hospitality industry, say they knew The Oddd Fellows Arms was the right place the moment they walked through the door.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re all about good food, proper drinks, a good laugh, and creating a pub where everyone feels at home. Whether you\u2019re popping in for one pint, a family meal or just a natter, you\u2019ll always be welcome,\u201d Marta said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Athena, already affectionately described as the pub\u2019s \u201ctoughest manager\u201d, has been keeping mum and dad on their toes while they prepared for today\u2019s opening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family say they\u2019re passionate about becoming part of village life and are inviting residents to pop in for a chat whenever they see them hard at work around the pub.<\/p>\n<p>Own lager<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the new team, the Oddd Fellows Arms\u00a0serves up a range of homemade food. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening menu features traditional pub favourites alongside modern classics, including steak and ale pie, rump steak, beer battered haddock and wild mushroom risotto.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1334\" data-id=\"568686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568686\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1443\" data-id=\"568687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568687\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1266\" data-id=\"568692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568692\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinks include its very own\u00a0Oddd Fellows Lager, brewed especially for the pub, as well as beers from Selby\u2019s Jolly Sailor Brewery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It shows the sport on big screens, there\u2019s a pool table and a large beer garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pub opened yesterday (Saturday). The celebrations continue today with\u00a0live music from One Track Mind from 6pm, followed by the\u00a0World Cup Final\u00a0shown live on the pub\u2019s big screens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old York Tea Room has also wished the new owners well, revealing that some of its homemade cakes will be available at the pub during the opening weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1287\" data-id=\"568690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568690\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1364\" data-id=\"568693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568693\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"568691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oddd-fellows-arms-carlton-reopens-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568691\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Marta and Nik, however, the biggest goal isn\u2019t simply reopening a pub\u2014it\u2019s bringing back a place where the community can come together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nik said: \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to meet you all and make The Oddd Fellows Arms a proper local again.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A well-known village pub is back open after months of closure, aiming to be a \u201cproper local\u201d. 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