Birch Hall Inn

Closed til 6th November Charming historic Grade II listed olde world pub which maintains an excellent choice of beers. A limited range of quality cold meals are available - sandwiches, pork pies, plus beer cake, etc. Some outside seating. Extensive garden to the rear, where pleasant outdoor drinking facilities overlook the Murk Esk. The house beer, Beckwatter, is brewed organically by North Yorkshire. Many country walks nearby. Same management for 42 years. Previous owner, Mrs Schofield, who had run the pub for 53 years, had stipulated, as part of the conditions of the sale, that no changes were to be made. The Inn sign was painted by the noted RA. Algernon Newton, who donated it to the pub as a memento of many happy hours spent there. Glenys, an accomplished fine artist, can arrange local quality B&B accommodation. Comprises the Big Bar, which is tiny, and the Small Bar, which is tinier, and which both sandwich a traditional sweet shop. Rail and bus about a mile away at NYMR (Goathland) station and 840 bus. An absolute gem. A pub you must visit. Note current winter opening hours - closed Mon eve; closed all day Tuesday and Saturday. Cider available all year. Perry only available in summer.