Latest reviews from Knaresborough

“On the main road 'High Street' through the town, this is an older pub conversion at the end of a row of businesses. It's not the largest of pubs in this chain, as such the furniture is densely packed so it's quite a tight affair getting around. The enclosed courtyard outdoor space down the side of the building offers up some respite from this. Entry is at the corner of the pub building, the bar has two rows of cask ale pumps of mostly Yorkshire microbrewed ales and is on the opposite side of the ground floor after you enter.“

ManVsBeer 781 days ago

“Practically in touching distance of the train station, this multi-roomed pub in an attractive brick building has clearly been modernised in recent times, but retains a traditional enough feel with plush decor. The main room is split level, with the bar serving both levels. Its keg options are average at best, but local ales adorn its several cask pumps Outdoor seating exists on the terrace in front of the pub by the steep cobbled street that rises to the railway crossing.“

ManVsBeer 785 days ago

“On the York bound platform in the old station house along with several other small businesses, all benefitting from the ambiance of the historic building. Inside it's a bit of a squeeze if busy, but seating opens out after the bar, which has several local cask ales available and also a couple of local keg brews. Tables with high stools are also put out on the platform immediately in front of the pub, which is a pleasant place to sup and to watch the trains coming and going.“

ManVsBeer 787 days ago

“In an old building full of creaky floorboards and doors in the Market Square. This dimly lit dark painted walls venue is twin floored and has plenty of atmosphere with Dickensian qualities. The small bar squeezed into the rear of the ground floor packs in a number of mostly Yorkshire cask ales, all from microbrewers. Keg may come from a little further afield but again the choices here are worthwhile.“

ManVsBeer 790 days ago

“Atmospheric cafe-bar with an enclosed terrace area just a few yards down from the western corner of the market square. It's an older building with a very welcoming modern makeover, but with a few exposed stone walls still visible and a recycled fireplace with a wood burner - both are fine features. Beer drinkers share the venue with a coffee and lunching crowd in the day and its local cask options make this a worthwhile destination.“

ManVsBeer 794 days ago

“Adjoining the Six Poor Folk cafe-bar, this is a standard urban pub, but welcoming and atmospheric enough (and probably has to be in tourist heavy Knaresborough). It's similar in design to the Royal Oak in the square. Three local cask regulars are available at the bar against the back wall after you enter. I get the impression they don't rotate much. (Roosters Yankee, Farmers Blonde and Black Sheep Bitter). It looks like a chain bar with branded polo shirts for the staff.“

ManVsBeer 798 days ago

“Close to the Castle Park on the other side of the public conveniences, this pub is an Ossett Brewery concern that has been given a makeover but is still fiercely traditional in style, with stone and wood floors and some exposed brickwork. It has a central bar that disappointingly only serves brewery regulars on cask with a keg from the associated 'Salt' brewery. Quality was good though.“

ManVsBeer 799 days ago

“Down by the river at the southern end of the River Nidd through the town in a residential area. There's a procession of cars crossing the bridge here and you notice it as the single glazed windows don't shield you from the noise, but at least its outdoor space is at its rear. Like quite a few pubs in the area this has a modernised by sympathetically traditional look with a mix of carpet and wooden floors and an open fire. It's all very relaxing and appealing. Four cask ales pumps carry local microbrewed beers. A Magic Rock keg was also available when I visited.“

ManVsBeer 800 days ago

“Good beer selection for a wine shop. Helpful staff.“

deanso 1068 days ago

“Review during Lockdown release phase 2, social distancing inside. This is a large 2 roomed pub in the centre of town, just off the market place. Owned by Ossett brewery with just Ossett beers available. Very short staffed on our visit, seemingly finding it difficult to keep up with the imposed table service prompting customers to visit the bar. The beers were okay.“

imdownthepub 1094 days ago

“Blind Jacks is in a Georgian building right in the heart of Knaresborough on the Market Place. We have visited many times over the years so this review is from those visits as currently the pub is being restored and the staff are operating a pop up bar above Donkeys Years Antiques shop in Silver Street. The pub itself is well known for its range of beers and ambiance. When it re-opens it is well worth a visit and meanwhile the pop up version is also worth popping in to as well.“

imdownthepub 1094 days ago

“Review during lockdown release phase 2, indoors but socially distanced. Pre booking recommended if you want to get inside, walk ins for outside at present. The approach to this is along a mucky industrial estate road with cars in various stages of disrepair lining it, the brewery is towards the end of the estate to the left, easy to see. It basically consists of benches in an unloading area, some covered and a few benches inside to the front of the unit, the brewing equipment to the rear. Table service at present and is excellent and friendly. The beers are all keg or cans with a good long list to go at, loads of strong dark beers. It's never going to win pub view of the year but its well worth a visit. The food stall serves brilliant snacks, the Indian Scotch Eggs particularly good.“

imdownthepub 1095 days ago

“Review during Lockdown release phase 2, Indoors allowed socially distanced. Large barn of a place completely knocked through, little choice on the cask front, all normal national beers, frenetic service, a lot of training of new staff by the looks. Swiftly consumed beer and left.“

imdownthepub 1099 days ago

“Reviewed during lockdown release phase 2, indoors allowed with social distancing measures. We stayed here many years ago when it was a hotel and a little run down, it sits right next to the Railway Station. The hotel part has closed and the bars have had a make over. Rather plush inside now, reasonable list of 4 cask and 7 keg beers with a couple of interesting choices, mostly local breweries. Handy for the station obviously and well worth a look.“

imdownthepub 1099 days ago

“Review while under lockdown release phase 2, indoors but socially distanced. Busy pub just off the market area in the centre of Knaresborough. Really reduced range with 2 nationals on cask plus a regular Ossett beer. Busy selling pub grub to the market visitors, quite short on staff. Not really a beer hunters place.“

imdownthepub 1099 days ago

“Visited during lockdown release phase 2, indoor allowed with social distancing etc. Busy, slightly chaotic cafe bar just off the market area, next door to the Castle Inn. Outdoor seating to the front and rear plus a couple of knocked through rooms. There is a small list with 3 cask and 5 keg type beers. Busy service, can be a longish wait. It's worth a look if in the centre.“

imdownthepub 1099 days ago

“Facing into the fairly cramped square, especially when it is market day, the last time I was in here all its beers were laid on on the central table in the small one-room shop. Although not extensive, it was better than most shops that deal mainly in wines and included a few brews from Leeds Brewery in its selection.“

ManVsBeer 3501 days ago

“Good selection of local Yorkshire beers.“

zacgillbanks 3608 days ago

“Delightful unspoilt historic building on the Market Place, with several cosy rooms on two floors. Good selection of big-flavoured beers, including a few of their own.“

robbgg 3621 days ago

“Overlooking the market place it has a very attractive frontage and its coaching house stables at the back have been converted into accommodation with the upstairs rooms the more atmospheric of the rooms to stay in. The bar itself has a few historic features remaining although the period style wooden furniture is more modern but compliments the building well enough. It serves food all day including breakfasts and you’ll be eating it inside the pub if you do use this place as a b&b. There’s a large rear garden area to enjoy too. Ale is available.“

ManVsBeer 3982 days ago

“Great little old school pub on the market square. brilliant array of ales, 6 hand pulls and 2 kegs, plus a decent lager and a couple of fruit beers. low beamed ceiling, wooden floor, wooden tables and chairs. daily papers. to top it all the landlord is really friendly and knowledgable. Lunchtime review“

superflyguy 4689 days ago