CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2024 recommendations in Yorkshire

For over half a century, CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide has served as the ultimate companion for beer enthusiasts. As the UK’s top beer and pub guide, it has continually celebrated the nation’s finest watering holes. The 51st edition, adorned with an alluring cover and graced by Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson, dives deep into the heart of the UK’s best pubs. Among these, Yorkshire stands out with an impressive 396 new entries.

If you’re keen to explore the crème de la crème of Yorkshire beer, let’s embark on a journey to find the best pint.

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Beer in Yorkshire

This year’s Guide contains 910 newly featured pubs – 396 of which are in Yorkshire.

So how to choose where to go? Here are some ways to whittle down your favourite CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024 venue in Yorkshire:

Regions: North, East, South & West Yorkshire

North

Cobblers Arms, Filey

A charming haunt for those visiting the coastline.

Address: 4 Union St, Filey YO14 9DZ

Blue Ball, Malton

Nestled amidst the historic market town.

Bay Hotel, Robin Hoods Bay

Perfect for a pitstop after coastal walks.

Address: Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby YO22 4SJ

East

Three B’s Micropub, Bridlington

The only Micropub in Bridlington is based on two levels and strongly supports local businesses with the majority of its products sourced from within Yorkshire. The pub has won many awards and is the current Yorkshire Cider Pub of the Year.

“Three B’s Micropub has made a momentous year having been judged to be the best Cider pub in all of Yorkshire.  Amazing feedback from the judges who cited our customer service, knowledge of products and inclusiveness as reasons for that accolade. On top of that, to learn that CAMRA has awarded us a place in the prestigious Good Beer Guide 2024 !! This is the 3rd Year running that we have managed to make the guide, and we feel it is really excellent news”

Mark Bates

Address: 2 Marshall Ave, Bridlington YO15 2DS

Monks Walk, Beverley

A historic setting that complements the town’s gothic minster.

Address: 19 Highgate, Beverley HU17 0DN

Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham

Situated near Market Weighton, it’s the heart of East Yorkshire.

Address: Main St, Goodmanham, York YO43 3JA

South

Bath Hotel, Sheffield

A vibrant spot in Steel City.

Address: 66-68 Victoria St, Broomhall, Sheffield S3 7QL

Scarborough Arms, Tickhill

Just South of Doncaster, a gem in South Yorkshire.

Address: Scarborough Arms, Sunderland St, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9QJ

Currently serving: “Watermeadows” by Welbeck Abbey Brewery 4.5% pale

Old George Inn, Sykehouse

Located South of Snaith, it’s an old-world charmer.

Address: Broad Ln, Sykehouse, Goole DN14 9AU

Currently serving: Yorkshire Blonde (Pale session ale 3.9%), Lord Marples (classic bitter 4.0%)

West

Corn Dolly, Bradford

Celebrating Bradford’s rich history.

Address: 110 Bolton Rd, Bradford BD1 4DE

Currently serving: Sunbeam Ale

Fleece Inn, Haworth

A nod to the Brontë country.

Address: 67 Main St, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DA

Currently serving: Artesian (Pale Ale 4.2%)

Junction Inn, Otley

A classic West Yorkshire pub experience.

Address: 44 Bondgate, Otley LS21 1AD

For international visitors: “proper” English pubs near tourist hotspots

York

Minster Inn

Address: 24 Marygate, York YO30 7BH

Currently serving: Butterfly (Yorkshire bitter 3.8%), Jorvik Blonde (3.8%),
Milkstout Cool Citra (American Pale Ale 4.4%) White Rat (Hoppy Pale Ale 4.0%)

Whitby

Black Horse

We’re thrilled to have been included in the Good Beer Guide every year since 2007. We pride ourselves on being the little pub with a big choice. 2024 sees us moving forward with more fantastic ales from our suppliers, and an increase to our Yapas (Yorkshire Tapas)menu, to complement our drinks offering. We look forward to seeing customers new and old.

Sue, The Black Horse, Whitby

Address: 91 Church St, Whitby YO22 4BH

Currently serving: Rhatas: Black Dog (Copper Red Brown 4.6%), Fresh Legs: Greene King (Golden Amber 4%), Southwold Bitter: Adnams (Copper Red Brown 3.7%)

Whitby Brewery Tap

Situated at top of the 199 steps in shadow of the Abbey

Address: East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JR

Currently serving: Abbey Blonde, Jet Black, Saltwick Nab, Smuggler’s Gold

Goathland

Birch Hall Inn, Beck Hole

A short walk downhill from Goathland. This is also on the walk back to Grosmont station on NYMR

Address: Beck Hole Rd, Beck Hole, Whitby YO22 5LE

Currently serving: Beckwatter

Haunted pubs

For those who relish a side of supernatural with their suds, The Old Queens Head in Sheffield is the only entry in the guide with mentions of haunting. Dare to grab a pint here?

Address: Old Queens Head, 40 Pond Hill, Sheffield S1 2BG

Currently serving: Thwaites Gold, IPA & Original

Brewery pubs – Sip It Where It’s Made

Fancy seeing the magic behind your pint? There are now numerous breweries that have taprooms attached to the brewery that tend to open on weekends. Not as many actually do brewery tours. Those below do:

Whitby Brewery Tap

Address: East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JR

Currently serving: John Barleycorn’s Blood (malty Irish red harvest ale 4.5%)

Helmsley Brewing Co

Address: 18 Bridge St, Helmsley, York YO62 5DX

Currently serving: Yorkshire Legend, Helmsley Honey, Howardian Gold

Black Sheep (Masham)

Address: The Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham, North Yorkshire HG4 4EN

Currently serving: Best Bitter, Burrow’s Blonde, Respire, Special, Riggwelter, Finisher

Nailmaker (Darton)

Just North of Barnsley.

Address: Unit 9, Darton Business Park, Barnsley Rd, Darton, Barnsley S75 5NH

Saltaire Brewery

Address: Unit 7, County Workshops, Dockfield Rd, Shipley BD17 7AR

Currently serving: Brewbarb, Timberwolf, Rattlesnake Ridge, Triple Choc Orange, Helles and more.

National parks

Immerse yourself in nature with a pint in hand:

Yorkshire Dales

To the North-West of the region, the rolling Yorkshire Dales encompass limestone pavement, stone walls and rare wildlife which keep thousands of visitors coming every year: These pubs offer unique charm against the very same backdrop as All Creatures Great and Small.

Crown Inn, Askrigg

Address: Main St, Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HQ

King’s Arms, Askrigg

Address: Main St, Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3HQ

Board Inn, Hawes

Address: Market Pl, Hawes DL8 3RD

White Hart Inn, Hawes

Address: Main St, Hawes DL8 3QL

Currently serving: Theakstons’s – Best Bitter, Yorkshire Dales Brewery – Askrigg Ale, Black Sheep – Blonde, Wensleydale Brewery – Semer Water and Gamekeeper.

Three Horseshoes, Wensley 

Just down the hill from Leyburn.

Address: Wensley, Leyburn DL8 4HJ

North York Moors

Heather and steam trains cross the North York Moors, which stretches to the East coast. Try these picturesque sancturies of good beer, also featured in the guide:

Duke of Wellington, Danby

Address: 2 West Ln, Danby, Whitby YO21 2LY

Horseshoe Hotel, Egton Bridge

Not so far up the road from Goathland.

Address: Egton Bridge, Whitby YO21 1XE

Coach House Inn, Rosedale Abbey 

Address: Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SD

Currently serving: Theakston Best Bitter, Wensleydale Brewery: Close to the Edge, Helmsley Brewing: Striding the Riding

Handy: pubs near train stations

Plan ahead with public transport to take you home after an enjoyable session with the regions finest ales:

York Tap

Address: Station Rd, York YO24 1AB

Waiting Room, Whitby

Address: 2, Whitby Station, Langborne Rd, Whitby YO21 1YN

Harrogate Tap

Address: Harrogate Station, Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1TE

Sheffield Tap

Address: Sheffield Station, 1b Sheaf St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BP

Visit Yorkshire for Good Beer

Yorkshire, with its rolling dales, historic charm, and now, a solid recommendation from CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2024, promises an unforgettable pub experience. Order your guide today and embark on a Yorkshire pub expedition! Cheers!

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