Pickering is a vibrant market town with a good number of local pubs. We have compiled a handy guide to some of the best pubs in Pickering for you to try.
Pickering is approximately a 35-minute drive from Whitby over The Moors. It's a great place to spend a few hours or use as a base for exploring the North York Moors. Market day is every Monday and is a lovely time to visit. Pickering has a great selection of local pubs, many serving home-cooked food. Here's our handy guide to the best pubs in Pickering.
The Sun Inn
The Sun Inn, situated on Westgate, is a traditional Pickering pub with a large beer garden to the rear – perfect for those sunny summer afternoons. This award-winning authentic ale pub serves CAMRA-certified ales and proper cider and guarantees a warm Yorkshire welcome. The pub hosts regular events, including live music, charity fundraisers and quiz nights.
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The Sun Inn welcomes families and dogs. No food is served, but the landlord invites you to bring your fish and chips into the beer garden for a delicious picnic with your refreshing pint!
The ‘Garden Room’, an extension of the main pub building, is a great place to spend a few hours with a few drinks and a book or gather with friends to enjoy light conversation. It can also be booked for private occasions and events.
136 Westgate, Pickering YO18 8BB
The Bay Horse Inn
This traditional English pub is known for offering the finest locally sourced ingredients and gorgeous meals, including a proper roast. A selection of original real ales complements these dishes, making it a must-visit for anyone coming to Pickering.
Cromwell is said to have stayed here around 1640. Reflecting the turbulent times of that era, a ‘Hidehole' has been uncovered between the walls. Throughout its extensive history, ‘the Bay' has had stables, a brewhouse, cottages, and an orchard and has always been closely associated with the town's fishermen.
This historic country pub features a fair selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks, too.
8 Market Pl, Pickering YO18 7AA
The Rose Inn
You'll find the Rose Inn nestling atop the banks of Pickering Beck on Bridge Street, just opposite the Beck Isle Museum. The North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway is nearby for those cheeky pints while you wait on the next connection to Whitby.
There is an extensive outdoor space with plenty of benches for the summer months. Expect to find Tetley's and Black Sheep on the regular and one changing guest ale. The Rose Inn is one of many dog-friendly pubs in Pickering.
8 Market Pl, Pickering YO18 7AA
The Black Swan
This 17th-century coaching inn has something for everyone. The Black Swan has a fantastic restaurant, provides rooms for guests wishing to stay the night in historical surroundings, and has a tremendous bar stocked with premium beverages from around the world and the best of the region.
They have hosted many important events, including celebrations of the inaugural journey of the Pickering to Whitby Railway (along the North Yorkshire More Railway line); it has been a Masonic Lodge and also the HQ of the Cycle Touring Club, with one of only nine plaques in the country house at the pub.
Charles Dickens and the artist Rex Whistler are reputed to have stayed at the Black Swan!
8 Market Pl, Pickering YO18 7AA
The White Swan Inn
The White Swan Inn serves delicious food and fine ales. Centrally located in the heart of Pickering at Market Place.
As you'd expect, the bar at The White Swan is well-stocked and finished to a high standard. Real ales, including the perennially popular Timothy Taylor' Landlord' and ‘Golden Best' or Yorkshire favourite, ‘Black Sheep', are on tap. There are plenty of gins for those seeking a hit of juniper berry with tonic, a decent range of whiskies and at least eight wines on the menu for those seeking a fine accompaniment to a tasty meal.
Families and dogs are welcome—expect fresh water and a doggy treat from the dog tuck jar.
Market Pl, Pickering YO18 7AA
We hope you enjoyed our handy guide to the best pubs in Pickering. If you would like to tell us about your experience at any of the pubs listed in this article or suggest a Pickering pub to include in this article, please comment below.
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