From historic breweries with coppers gleaming under oak-timbered ceilings and mystic brews frothing in antique stone 'squares', to micro breweries with state-of-the-art stainless steel, today's dedicated Yorkshire brewers are busily producing hundreds of varieties of real ale for you to enjoy!

Those in search of a beer break in Yorkshire would be wise to head to one of our region’s breweries, where we have over 50 to choose from! See our selection below and get ready to enjoy a proper pint or two – a real taste to savour.

• Black Sheep Brewery – Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for a 'ewe-nique' day out! Shepherded tours, fully licensed Bistro & Baa...r and a large sheepy shop.
• Theakston Brewery - Relaxed and comfortable visitor centre with video, story boards and regular guided tours.
• Leeds Brewery - Combine the latest in brewing technology with time honoured skills and the finest ingredients - choicest English hops, select British malted barley and a unique Yorkshire yeast - to create truly exceptional beers.
• York Brewery - No trip to York is complete without a visit to York's friendly and independent brewery, where beer is brewed using traditional methods.
• Little Valley Brewery, Hebden Bridge - Little Valley Brewery produces a range of 8 different varieties of bottle conditioned and cask premium quality 100% organic real ales. Little Valley also produces a Fair Trade ginger pale ale. There is a brewery shop.
• Sheffield Brewery Company - The Sheffield Brewery Company is an independent micro-brewery producing some of the finest cask ales in Yorkshire. The newly installed bar, recycled from the University Halls, means that they can offer groups a fantastic brewery tour.
• Ilkley Brewery - Established in 2009, this business brought brewing back to the town after a gap of nearly 100 years and has a clear mission to brew world class beers in a traditional way but that are distinctive in style, flavour and character.
• Saltaire Brewery - The brewery features a Visitor Centre with mezzanine bar and exhibition about the science of brewing. The Visitor Centre fascinates not only real ale fans, but also all those who are interested in seeing how things happen!
• The New Inn and Cropton Brewery - conducted tour of small country brewery famous for its award-winning ales. Visitor centre in attractive rural setting, unusual gifts, real ale bar and restaurant.
• Ossett Brewery - A family run local brewery with several award winning beers. Tours are available around the brewery.
• Though you can't pay them a visit on site, Timothy Taylors are a quintessential Yorkshire brewery - be sure to try a pint or two! Brewing since 1858, 'Taylor's Taste' is achieved by using only the finest ingredients, pride in the brewing process and allowing full time for the ales to ferment and mature, creating a unique family of beers. Landlord, the brewery's nationally renowned strong pale ale has won more awards than any other English beer. Today the brewery owns 25 pubs in and around West Yorkshire - pay one a visit for a taste of Taylors and a hearty Yorkshire welcome.

• The Durham Ox, Crayke - Three hundred years old, and family owned for the last seven years, the Durham Ox was recently named ‘AA Pub of the Year’ for England.
• The Woolley Sheep, Skipton - Well known locally for their range of award winning Timothy Taylor real ales.
• The White Lion Inn, Cray - Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, nestling beneath Buckden Pike, this is the highest pub in Wharfedale.
• Midnight Bell, Leeds - The Midnight Bell was the first of Leeds Brewery's pubs, being a converted grade II Victorian building. So it scores immediately for being a building of character kept alive by a new use as a pub serving Leeds Brewery's own award winning ales.
• The Wombwell Arms, Wass - This whitewashed village inn dates from 1620, when it was built as a granary using stones from the ruins of nearby Byland Abbey. Sitting in the shadow of the Hambleton Hills, The Wombwell Arms was recently when voted one of the top 50 places to eat in the British countryside by The Times.
• The Green Dragon, Hardraw - With 15 acres of grounds encompassing beautiful Shaw Gill and of course the most famous feature of all, Hardraw Force, England's highest unbroken waterfall, with it's one hundred foot leap guaranteed to impress..
• The Fauconberg Arms, Coxwold - The Fauconberg Arms is renowned for its quality food and attracts visitors from all over the region looking to sample the extensive menu.
• Whitelocks, Leeds – Established in 1715, Whitelocks pride themselves on their quality and diverse quantity of ale. They are also one of the only pubs around today that serve ale in a handled jug, so why not pop in and try a real ale in a real glass?
• Shibden Mill Inn - There's a cosy, friendly bar and an intimate candlelit restaurant, where our award winning team offer a wide and varied selection of dishes guaranteed to satisfy every taste...and the proud winner of the UK Food Pub of the Year 2011 no less.
• The Milestone, Sheffield - The Milestone were awarded a prestigious Michelin-recommendation in the Michelin Guide to Eating out in Pubs 2010 and won the award for Best Restaurant at the eatSheffield Awards in 2009.
• The George and Dragon, Hudswell - A small friendly community owned pub in Hudswell situated just 5 minutes from the historic town of Richmond. The views from the patio area overlooking the Swale Valley have to be seen to be believed - enjoy them with a fine pint of real ale!
• The Yard, Malton - Good to see you down The Yard. Where you'll find a proper contemporary pub with a traditional Yorkshire welcome - whether you're enjoying a quick tipple in our cosy bar or dining in style on some cracking gastro delights in t'restaurant.

• Holmfirth Vineyard - A beautiful seven acre vineyard set in 360 degree views of the national peak district with purpose built visitors center and cafe bar with a newly opened restaurant, daily vineyard tours with wine tasting, an onsite shop and adopt a vine programme.
• Leventhorpe Vineyard, Leeds - Leventhorpe is the most northerly commercially producing vineyard in the UK and one of the very few that lies within a city boundary. With its own well-equipped winery, its wines are given a long fermentation to preserve nose and delicacy. Oz Clarke has recommended Leventhorpe’s wines over the years and the vineyard is included in his new series 'Oz and James Drink to Britain'. Leventhorpe's wines are available at Weeton's of Harrogate.
• Yorkshire Country Wines – Yorkshire Country Wines are produced traditionally from fruits and flowers without the use of grape juice, using recipes which have been tried and tested over many years of family wine-making. The varieties fermented in the Winery include Elderberry, Blackberry, Damson, Gooseberry, Rhubarb, Cherry, and the ever-popular Elderflower.
• Ryedale Vineyards, Westow - Twelve miles from the historic walled cathedral city of York, Ryedale Vineyards provides a tranquil rural setting for short or long stays. When they are in production, Ryedale Vineyards are set to become the most northerly commercial vineyards in England. Our two sites have been planted with a range of modern varieties including Seyval Blanc, Ortega, and Siegerrebe.

Leeds CAMRA Beer, Cider and Perry Festival

Every year the members of Leeds CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, put together the biggest and best selection of real ales, ciders and perries that will be seen all year in Leeds. Add to this a fantastic selection of global beers from all over the world, tasty food, a selection of beery stalls, and live music from local bands.

Dales Festival of Food and Drink
Weaving together the three fundamental elements that make the Dales Festival of Food and Drink a success – Food, Farming and Fun. Visitors will find something for everyone from the best locally sources organic meats to award-winning beers within the festival’s own Drinks Marquee and 'Beer Festival'.

York Festival of Food and Drink
York Food and Drink Festival is unique because it is set in and around the City’s many amazing historic venues. Its main focus is local and regional food and drink. With nearly 200 pubs in York, beer drinkers are spoilt for choice! If you enjoy real ale however, why not follow the Festival Ale Trail?

Black Sheep Brewery Boots and Beer Walking Festival
What could be better than a weekend of great walks, fine ales and fantastic entertainment?  Black Sheep Boots and Beer Walking Festival takes place in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales,

Oldest pub!

The Bingley Arms, located in the village of Bardsey near Leeds is one of the oldest pubs in Britain.

Set in a tranquil position away from busy roads and near a trickling stream, the magnificent building must be seen close up. From a fine, original Dutch oven in the lounge to the old priest holes hidden in the chimney, every room is full of history and magical stories.

Most haunted pub!

The Golden Fleece claims to be York’s most haunted pub, and one of England's most haunted sites. Visit this spooky inn and you can be sure of a friendly atmosphere, quiet surroundings and traditional service. Situated in an ancient building that is mentioned in the York Archives as far back as 1503, the Golden Fleece stands directly opposite York's most historic and picturesque street, The Shambles.

Highest pub!

Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales is a very special place, occupying a lonely site, high in the Yorkshire Dales. It is in fact, the highest pub in Great Britain at 1,732ft above sea level. Here you will receive one of the warmest and friendliest welcomes that you could ever wish to find.