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Scholars Bar, Scarborough

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Operator: Independent
6 Somerset Terrace, Scarborough, YO11 2PA (View on Google Map)
(01723) 372826
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A warm, friendly atmosphere prevails at this busy town-centre pub at the rear of the main shopping centre. Very highly respected amongst local CAMRA membership and the winner of many accolades over the years. It has a large front bar and a games room. Six regular ales plus five rotating guest beers from far and wide are are offered plus numerous ciders and perries. Multiple TV screens show major sporting events. An ideal port of call with the train station nearby and bus route opposite. Twenty eight pints are the prize at the Thursday quiz. May close earlier during winter months. 2024 CAMRA Town Pub of the Year.

Information for this venue is provided by the Scarborough Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Scarborough District (B)
Last updated
29/03/2025
Last surveyed
15/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SCA/60
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - Midnight
Friday
2:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hambleton - Nightmare Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hambleton - Nightmare Porter
Hambleton - Nightmare Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted 8 times.
Hambleton - Nightmare Porter
Hambleton - Nightmare Porter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Ossett Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Ossett Blonde
Ossett - Ossett Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice.
Ossett - Ossett Blonde
Ossett - Ossett Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted once. Sometimes Wooden Cask
Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

Sometimes Wooden Cask

ABV 5.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - White Rat TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 25 times.
Ossett - White Rat
Ossett - White Rat

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 25 times. at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rat - Rat Against the Machine TasteMatch Prediction

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Rat - Rat Against the Machine
Rat - Rat Against the Machine New World IPA • 7% Spotted once.
Rat - Rat Against the Machine
Rat - Rat Against the Machine

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 7%
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ossett - Barghest TasteMatch Prediction

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Ossett - Barghest
Ossett - Barghest Session Stout • 4.3% Spotted once.
Ossett - Barghest
Ossett - Barghest

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Scholars Bar, Scarborough.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Abbeydale (varies) , North Riding (Brewery) (varies) , Rat (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
quiz
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Mr Whitehead's
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Transport
Close to bus routes
EYMS: 10 (Opposite pub entrance)
Nearby Station (300m)
Scarborough

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