North Yorkshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of North Yorkshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Maltings, York
Address: Tanners Moat, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6HU [map]
Phone: 01904 655387
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Nearest train stations: York (0.2 miles), Poppleton (2.9 miles)
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Brigantes Bar and Brasserie, York
Address: 114 Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JX [map]
Phone: 01904 675355
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Nearest train stations: York (0.2 miles), Poppleton (2.9 miles)
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Excellent food and beer, good atmosphere, reasonable prices. Feels more like a pub than a restaurant, staff very friendly.
21 Feb 2010 23:08
Good food reasonable prices. Good ales again at reasonable prices. Real good attempt at creating a old feel in a new place.18 Feb 2010 17:13
Excellent food and ales. Well worth a visit. Congratulations on making a new bar such as this so good. 17 Feb 2010 17:43
The Station Inn, Whitby
Address: New Quay Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1DH [map]
Phone: 01947 603937
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Nearest train stations: Whitby (0.1 miles), Ruswarp (1.2 miles), Sleights (2.8 miles)
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Love this pub on a Friday night and I disagree about the live music- thats what keeps us going back and although not much room the atmosphere is great and quality of bands are excellent. The Old Rosie Cider is rather good as well!
We visited several times over a long weekend. 11 out of 10
20 Jan 2010 11:19
Definitely the best pub in Whitby as far as I am concerned. A very good selection of well kept beers.We visited several times over a long weekend. 11 out of 10
13 Dec 2009 16:56
Brilliant pub. We went there every day/night of our holiday in Whitby. Very friendly and excellent barstaff who remembered our order the second time we went in there! We felt like locals by the time we left and even entered the Christmas Draw! 18 Nov 2009 12:28
The Blue Bell, York
Address: 53 Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TF [map]
Phone: 01904 654904
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Nearest train stations: York (0.6 miles), Poppleton (3.3 miles)
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Can't believe its the first time I have had a drink in this gem of a pub, but I have looked in when visiting York before without buying a drink. Made it to the bar this time and enjoyed Moorhouses Pride of Pendle and Rudgate Ruby Mild. Lovely friendly atmosphere in the front bar.
A few old guys sat around, very relaxing, read my paper.
Beer - 7 real ales were available a good choice too including a dark mild and a lager beer from Harviestoun. I had a pint of Adnams served at a hint below room temperature (possibly the ideal heat) and very good it was too.
The multitasking barmaid/landlady was busy cleaning away as well as being a good hostess.
A good hideaway 7.
1 Jan 2010 23:39
Nice enough pub this. Serves a range of ales, which are well served. Food is more snacks than 3 course dinner, but adequate if you want a quick bite with your beer.14 Dec 2009 16:04
Sneeked in here whilst wifey was shopping in M&S. Walked into the small front bar with its Edwardian interior, dark wood walls, big old fireplace, grandmother clock stopped at 9.39 and flowers on the bar (how sweet).A few old guys sat around, very relaxing, read my paper.
Beer - 7 real ales were available a good choice too including a dark mild and a lager beer from Harviestoun. I had a pint of Adnams served at a hint below room temperature (possibly the ideal heat) and very good it was too.
The multitasking barmaid/landlady was busy cleaning away as well as being a good hostess.
A good hideaway 7.
16 Oct 2009 10:21
The Dolphin, Robin Hood's Bay
Address: King Street, Robin Hoods Bay, Nr Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4SH [map]
Phone: 01947 880337
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just spent a great night in the dolphin counting down the grandfather clock to my 50th birthday. good company, great atmosphere, lovely pub. the family room that's tucked away at the back was full too. it made my fiftieth a memorable night.
We visit only once or twice per year but the standard is well maintained.
13 Feb 2010 21:04
Denugo has it spot on. If you are in RBH, this is definitely the pub to visit. We visit only once or twice per year but the standard is well maintained.
13 Dec 2009 17:16
Good pub, good choice of real ale. friendly staff and good pub grub.30 Oct 2009 21:25
Harts Head Hotel, Giggleswick
Address: Belle Hill, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BA [map]
Phone: 01729 822086
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Nearest train stations: Settle (0 miles), Giggleswick (0 miles), Horton-in-ribblesdale (0 miles)
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Top pub inthe area.
An excellent range of real ale...,any local breweries including Wensleydale and Lancaster.
The Lancaster Black was too good!
The staff here are very friendly and welcoming.
A family run pub with good beer, good food and good people.
What more do you need.
I am not local sadly otherwise my beer consumption would rise at an alarming rate!
This place is fantastic - a popular place most nights of the week. Great range of real ales and well-priced good food. Highly recommended. A well-earned 9.
An excellent range of real ale...,any local breweries including Wensleydale and Lancaster.
The Lancaster Black was too good!
The staff here are very friendly and welcoming.
A family run pub with good beer, good food and good people.
What more do you need.
I am not local sadly otherwise my beer consumption would rise at an alarming rate!
13 Oct 2009 07:20
Have stayed round the corner three times in the last two years.This place is fantastic - a popular place most nights of the week. Great range of real ales and well-priced good food. Highly recommended. A well-earned 9.
9 Jul 2009 21:54
Called in here yesterday as we were passing. Six beers were available and those tried were in very good condition. There was an extensive menu on a large blackboard and although we didn't eat, many others were & the food looked extremely tasty. Clean welcoming pub with outdoor seating and lower level garden at the rear. Good Beer Guide entry. Would re-visit again if passing. 1 Jun 2009 12:25
Duke of York, Whitby
Address: 124 Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4DE [map]
Phone: 01947 600324
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Nearest train stations: Whitby (0.4 miles), Ruswarp (1.5 miles), Sleights (3.1 miles)
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Black Sheep, Deuchars IPA and Directors ale available here, all in reasonable condition. As said before, its the views over the harbour that make it special
12 Feb 2010 13:07
Very much a tourist trap. Serves average pub grub. Has your usual real ales on without anything out of the ordinary but never much to write home about. Has some great views across the harbour.9 Feb 2010 14:27
One of our favourite pubs in Whitby. Best during the day when not too busy, as you can peacefully while away the afternoon at one of the lovely window seats overlooking the harbour.1 Nov 2009 14:03
The Elsinore, Whitby
Address: Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3BB [map]
Phone: 01947 603975
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Nearest train stations: Whitby (0.2 miles), Ruswarp (1.3 miles), Sleights (2.8 miles)
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Small but perfectly formed. Sunday night live music is a must.
The only fault is that, other than Strongarm, there other handpull beer, was the dreary Tetley and John Smiths casks. If the Strongarm ran out, so would I. Score has gone up a mark since last visit.
13 Dec 2009 16:48
Yet another great pint of Cameron's Strongarm. But I only managed to get in once this year. The place was packed out!24 Nov 2009 20:38
Visited a few times over the weekend. This is a lovely little place, with a white rendered exterior, with red touches. The inside is open plan to make most of what little room there is. There is lots of marine memorabilia on the walls and is very friendly. On the first visit, we got a seat, the second, the following night, was jam packed, as there was live music. The only fault is that, other than Strongarm, there other handpull beer, was the dreary Tetley and John Smiths casks. If the Strongarm ran out, so would I. Score has gone up a mark since last visit.
14 Jul 2009 18:28
Valley, Scarborough
Address: 51 Valley Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2LX [map]
Phone: 01723 372593
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Nearest train stations: Scarborough (0.4 miles), Seamer (2.6 miles)
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This pub had about 5 ales on and the owners were friendly and chatty. We had the Sunday roast buffet on the first floor for £5.50 - help yourself to Pots, Veg & Sausages. Magic! We explored their 100 or so Belgian beers, the prices were around £3 - compare with places in the south where they charge £4-£6. They've also got loads of Cider on. Best pub in Scarborough.
30 Jan 2010 20:44
Brilliant pub..clean..tidy...friendly ..good quality beers on ...good priced food..a pleasure to visit11 Dec 2009 16:33
Excellent pub and worthy of its GBG entry. A great selection of beers and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.30 Jun 2009 10:28
Blind Jacks, Knaresborough
Address: 18a Market Square, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AG [map]
Phone: 01423 869148
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Nearest train stations: Knaresborough (0.2 miles), Starbeck (1.6 miles), Harrogate (3.3 miles)
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It may look the oldest but it is probably the youngest pub in Knaresborough, being established in an old shop in the 1990s by Ian Fozard (of Market Tavern fame and also the Mitre down the hill by the station.) Now I think it is in the hands of Rooster's as their only tied house (but with the same extensive range of other beers) and they have re-introduced food with a limited range of bar snacks, which seem to be very much appreciated by the punters, particularly the cheese platter. Dedicated to quality - a wonderful pub!
27 Jun 2009 18:38
Great little pub with good range of well kept beers including smart selection of guests. Wife and I were on the hunt for a particular Roosters beer today and so visited Knaresborough. In discussion with the staff they told us it would be on tap in a couple of days but because we couldn't come back they filled us a 4 pint carry-out from the cellar. We were blown away by the friendly service and the staff's enthusiasm and knowledge. Can't wait to revisit. Highly recommended,20 Jun 2009 17:12
The best pub for beer in Knaresborough but not food. They really need to sort out the Gents toilet so it is at least out of public view! I like the dark wooden interior. 26 May 2009 21:16
North Riding Hotel, Scarborough
Address: 161-163 North Marine Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7HU [map]
Phone: 01723 370004
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Nearest train stations: Scarborough (0.7 miles), Seamer (3.7 miles)
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The beers on offer were in excellent condition, just as I've come to expect from Stewart and you must try the food. Great pub.
The juke box was on fairly loud on my last visit on a Friday night, playing the likes of Led Zep, Pink Floydd, punk and ska.
Would give my right arm for a pub like that as my local.
21 Feb 2010 11:09
We stayed here for 2 nights last week, the room was clean and tidy and the noise from the bar could not be hard (not really relevant as we were in the bar more often then not). 6 well kept ales were on including ones from York and T Taylors. Not so sure about the sports bar - the pool table is set in the middle and rather dominates everything around - everyone congregates around the walls. The other bar is better for peace and quiet - some of the elderly folk were turning up about 11pm on Sunday night. A good base for exploring the town.30 Jan 2010 20:38
Very good pub. I use the bar when I'm visiting my home town. The beers are excellent and the landlord is knowledgable as well as friendly.The juke box was on fairly loud on my last visit on a Friday night, playing the likes of Led Zep, Pink Floydd, punk and ska.
Would give my right arm for a pub like that as my local.
19 Dec 2009 13:50
The Old Bell Tavern, Harrogate
Address: 6 Royal Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SZ [map]
Phone: 01423 507930
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Nearest train stations: Harrogate (0.4 miles), Hornbeam Park (1.4 miles), Starbeck (2.1 miles)
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Never had a bad pint in here yet - this is the last call of the Knaresborough Mummers pub tour in Harrogate. Beers are from local and northern breweries, always something to suit all tastes, and a good place to introduce people to real continental beer.
This pub has many faces, it can be a quiet haven to read the paper with a pint, escape from the shoppers, or have a rollocking good time on a night in a place where conversation is the entertainment. You always seem to meet up with old friends from way back, particularly at Christmas. Well done, Fozzy!
Distinguished, heritage exterior and interior - although that is perhaps much owed to its retail origins and the fiercely conservationist nature of the council. Despite the enormous amount of dark timber on the walls, the seating set up has a whiff of Cafe Rouge about it, rather than a pub, but far from disastrously.
As for the ale, only sampled Landlord which, frankly, was not great.
As per the opening: go here for a bit - and then go to Hales. Where, 20 minutes later, the Landlord was great, as was the Daleside, Bass, Copper Dragon(s) etc etc.
This pub has many faces, it can be a quiet haven to read the paper with a pint, escape from the shoppers, or have a rollocking good time on a night in a place where conversation is the entertainment. You always seem to meet up with old friends from way back, particularly at Christmas. Well done, Fozzy!
16 Dec 2009 10:04
a crashingly superb pub,selection of ale's excellent, bottled and on pump. avoid if pub is crammed, which is always at weekends. it's like drinking in a sauna! good boozer tho!!!5 Dec 2009 07:43
A pretty decent place to have a pint - on your way to Hales around the corner.Distinguished, heritage exterior and interior - although that is perhaps much owed to its retail origins and the fiercely conservationist nature of the council. Despite the enormous amount of dark timber on the walls, the seating set up has a whiff of Cafe Rouge about it, rather than a pub, but far from disastrously.
As for the ale, only sampled Landlord which, frankly, was not great.
As per the opening: go here for a bit - and then go to Hales. Where, 20 minutes later, the Landlord was great, as was the Daleside, Bass, Copper Dragon(s) etc etc.
3 Nov 2009 18:38
The One Eyed Rat, Ripon
Address: 51 Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LQ [map]
Phone: 01765 607704
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This is what i call a pub, caravan a lot around ripon with friends and always visit, we like traditional beers & always try new ones like the stronger beers more taste, favourite beers are jennings sneck lifter, old speckled hen, abbots, & a beer from the rock in cornwall can,t remember name.
29 Sep 2009 15:10
Looked foward to this but i was disappointed. Miserable landlord who just wasn't bothered. Beer was good thou. Prob visit again but could do with friendlier welcome.27 Sep 2009 20:09
Excellent real ale pub, best (only, really) in Ripon. Wide choice of guest beers when we went, 7 or more. Very popular, though it was a Saturday night following Ripon races. Still, has a beer garden which is larger than it first seems so seating not a problem. Good atomsphere and cosy, friendly interior. Highly recommended.19 Jul 2009 16:19
Scholars, Scarborough
Address: Somerset Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW [map]
Phone: 01723 360084
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Nearest train stations: Scarborough (0.1 miles), Seamer (2.9 miles)
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One of the better pubs in Scarborough with the beer in good condition - there were about 5 on when we turned up. Nice place.
30 Jan 2010 20:48
Scarborough on a Sunday in January should = dead, well this place was quiet but certainly not dead and I think that's testament to the great selection of real ale in good condition. it is technically a bar in a hotel (The Bedford Hotel I believe) but to all intents and purposes it's a great Scarborough pub, one of the top 3 pubs in Scarborough, the others are The Valley and The North Riding. The Scarborough pub scene is suffering right now but this pub is doing well, work it out for yourself! Always has the very excellent Durham beers on tap.29 Jan 2010 20:42
The Skipton Copper Pippin was that good here my plan to do several pubs in Scarboro went down the pan. It was that good I had a gallon. We arrived along at 1201 to find gates locked but they were swiftly opened by a friendly barman. The service was good but I kept hearing bells!!!! The landlord was up to something.... quasimodo appreciation society I'd say. Like the previous poster says the tellys were loud and irrelevant-a good rock jukebox would have made this place perfect. But still,definitely a must visit in Scarborough.10 Jan 2010 10:55
Hales Bar, Harrogate
Address: 1 Crescent Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RS [map]
Phone: 01423 725570
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Nearest train stations: Harrogate (0.4 miles), Hornbeam Park (1.4 miles), Starbeck (2.1 miles)
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Called in whilst following the local Mummers team on their tour of Harrogate pubs. An ideal spot for their play - great welcome, plenty of banter, smiles on faces - total contrast to the Muckles (see comments on that "alcohol re-fuelling point"!) Beers were 2 Copper Dragons, Draught Bass and others I couldn't see - but beer was very well kept. Barmaids top notch!
Bar maid was very friendly and offered us several samples of the beer without us even asking.
Highly recomended.
16 Dec 2009 09:49
yes yes yes...go in , ace pub. ale is top notch, barmaids pleasing on the eye. 5 Dec 2009 07:45
Claims to be the oldest pub in Harrogate, and who am I to disagree? Very nice pub, read leather sofa's, large choice of local beers, Strongbow cider on tap (plus Thatcher's Pear, Katy and Gaymers in bottles). Bar maid was very friendly and offered us several samples of the beer without us even asking.
Highly recomended.
30 Jun 2009 16:06
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A spit and sawdust type place.
The clientele was very mixed in dress, age and gender. Some people were just having a swift one or two after work others appeared to be in for the duration.
Good atmosphere and plenty of real ale.