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White Bear, Masham

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Operator: Theakstons
Wellgarth, Masham, HG4 4EN (View on Google Map)
(01765) 689319
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Sometimes called Theakston’s de facto brewery tap, it is Theakston's only pub, an award-winning hostelry and a great favourite with the locals as well as directors and staff from the Theakston brewery. There is a large dining area to one side and a small cosy taproom to the other offering exclusively Theakston’s beers, sometimes including the seasonal specials. In the taproom, a stuffed polar bear in a large glass case behind the bar keeps a watch over customers. The pub hosts a popular three day beer festival in June featuring over 30 beers. There are 14 bedrooms and conference facilities; the pub is licensed from 11am.

Historic Interest

Unusually for the Yorkshire Dales the pub was a victim of wartime bombing, following which it was derelict for many years before being renovated to a high standard.

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
24/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Theakstons
Pub ID
HAR/7636
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times

Theakston - Old Peculier
Theakston - Old Peculier

Old Ale

ABV: 5.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 4 times

Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Theakston (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Beer terrace at front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
NB. Narrow corridor to disabled toilet
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in the Tap room
Accommodation Accommodation
14 rooms
Events Events
Quiz (occasional)
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, dominoes
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
3rd or 4th weekend in June
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)

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