Yorkshire Day 2018: 9 of the best real ale pubs in Yorkshire

Going to the pub is one of the nation's favourite pastimes and Yorkshire has a wide selection to choose from, including those which specialise in real ale.
Going to the pub is one of the nations favourite pastimes and Yorkshire has a wide selection to choose from, including those which specialise in real aleGoing to the pub is one of the nations favourite pastimes and Yorkshire has a wide selection to choose from, including those which specialise in real ale
Going to the pub is one of the nations favourite pastimes and Yorkshire has a wide selection to choose from, including those which specialise in real ale

For those who enjoy this particular tipple, Yorkshire has a wide variety of real ale pubs which serve a selection of this cask-conditioned beer, meaning that if you’re craving a taste of real ale in an atmospheric setting there’s plenty of places to go.

Kirkstall Bridge Inn, Leeds, West Yorkshire

This cosy pub is located in the Kirkstall area of Leeds and serves a wide selection of tasty real ales, which it won the prestigious Leeds CAMRA real ale award for in 2016.

Kirkstall Bridge Inn offers a wide selection of tasty real ales, which it won the prestigious Leeds CAMRA real ale award for in 2016Kirkstall Bridge Inn offers a wide selection of tasty real ales, which it won the prestigious Leeds CAMRA real ale award for in 2016
Kirkstall Bridge Inn offers a wide selection of tasty real ales, which it won the prestigious Leeds CAMRA real ale award for in 2016
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Their house beer selection is brewed by the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and includes the 4% Kirkstall Pale Ale, amongst many others.

They also serve a huge selection of guest kegs, cans and bottles on offer, so there’s plenty to choose from in this atmospheric pub.

For more information visit: kirkstallbridge.co.uk/Jacobs Ale House, Bradford, West Yorkshire

This historic city centre pub, located in the heart of Bradford, dates back to the 19th century and has a selection of real ales from Microbreweries, both local and further afield, alongside an extensive range of world beers.

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With a single open-plan room, which gives it a rustic, multi-room feel, and a great selection of ales, guest beers and friendly staff, this ale house is a fantastic place to visit.

For more information visit: facebook.com/JacobsAleHouse/Henry Boons, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Located close to the Wakefield Westgate train station in the heart of the city, Henry Boons is a traditional, laid-back, real ale pub.

This pub serves a wide selection of tasty real ales, including guest ales, but there is also an extensive menu of other drinks, including lagers from around the world, so if you want to chop and change drinks or try something different, you have plenty to choose from.

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For more information visit: facebook.com/Henry-Boons-145104912197954/The Sun Inn, Pickering, North Yorkshire

The Sun Inn is a traditional real ale pub located in the North Yorkshire market town of Pickering.

They currently serve two regular ales, Tetley’s Cask and Helmsley Brewery's "Yorkshire Legend", alongside four changing guest ales.

However, if you’re not sure if a certain ale will be to your taste or not, they are more than happy to offer to a sample taste or you can even try one of their 'Taster Racks', which offers three different hand-pulled ales, each served in a third-of-a-pint glass.

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For more information visit: thesuninn-pickering.co.uk/Corner Pin, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

The Corner Pin is a small and cosy traditional corner pub, which regularly has Leeds Pale Ale, alongisde 4 ever-changing real ales, which are served in lined glasses.

They also serve, John smiths smooth, Fosters , Carling, Kronenbourg 1664, Strongbow and Guinness, so if you want to chop and change between these and real ale, there’s plenty of choice.

For more information visit: facebook.com/cornerpininn/Beehive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

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Located in the Harthill area of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, the Beehive is an atmospheric real ale pub. In 2016, they were named as CAMRA’s (the Campaign for Real Ale) pub of the year for the fourth year running, proving their real ale status.

They serve a wide selection of flavoursome real ales and if you’re feeling peckish they also serve fresh, healthy and authentic dishes, so you can soak up the real ale with some tasty food.

For more information click here: beehiveharthill.com/The Old No.7, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

The Old No.7, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is a real ale lover's dream. This multi Award Winning Real Ale, Real Cider & Craft Beer Pub serves a wide selection of cask ales, english and continental lagers and a worldwide range of bottled beers.

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The pub is cosy and atmospheric and you can even get your very own loyalty card, where you can get discount off of a range of products selected weekly and if you leave your email address with the bar staff, they will email you with weekly offers.

For more information visit: oldno7barnsley.co.uk/Chequers Micropub, Beverley, East Yorkshire

This small, independent pub is located in the idyllic market town of Beverley, situated just a stone throws away from the main Saturday market area.

This pub is regularly pack with real ale fanatics, serving 5 real cask ales and 7 real ciders & perrys.

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They also serve good quality wines by the glass or the bottle, but don’t have any lager or other keg beers.

Chequers Micropub also encourage an old fashioned, traditional atmosphere where people can sit back and relax with their refreshing glass of real ale and engage in conversation with others.

For more information visit: facebook.com/ChequersMicropub/The Minerva, Hull, East Yorkshire

Located on Hull’s river front, overlooking Hull Marina & The Deep, this iconic pub is steeped in maritime history and even features the smallest pub room in Britain.

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They serve a wide variety of real ales, usually including Black Sheep, Tetley Bitter and Pilots Pride, which is brewed for the pub by a small local brewery, located just a couple of minutes away.

If you’re feeling peckish they also serve a wide selection of delicious homemade food, so if you’re in the area and want to make a day of it, you can enjoy tasty food and flavoursome real ale.

For more information visit: minerva-hull.co.uk/