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Mother Shipton Inn, Knaresborough

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Low Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8HZ (View on Google Map)
(01423) 423480
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Following installation of a new tenant in Autumn 2025 cask ales were intermittently served however as of Spring/Summer 2026 you are much more likely to encounter a set of blank handpulls. Note also that prices are not displayed, you are therefore advised to check prices at the bar prior to purchase.

Riverside pub/restaurant at the bottom of the Nidd gorge at the Calcutt end of Low Bridge near the famous Mother Shipton's cave. A multi room layout, to the left is a small sitting room, to the right a bar with panelled bistro style eating area to one end, to the side is a room at a lower level with views of the river and access to the riverside garden. The main bar is open plan with a large ancient fireplace. Furnished with rustic tables and settles the bar is decorated with some very nice prints of the Nidd gorge, there are meat hooks studding the ceiling and a poor box is still affixed to the fireplace.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed building

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dropping Well
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/04/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
HAR/7610
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Daleside - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Daleside - Blonde
Daleside - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 3 times
Daleside - Blonde
Daleside - Blonde

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Mother Shipton Inn, Knaresborough.

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

Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin TasteMatch Prediction

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Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin Session Blond Ale • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Mother Shipton Inn, Knaresborough.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Daleside (varies) , Rooster's (varies) , Wychwood (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Wed-Sat
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Shallow step at narrow front entrance. Level access around most of the pub though some parts are on different levels. There are five steps down to the back door and a further four steps down to the garden patio area. No accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Tuesdays 7pm
Function Room Function Room
Barn Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (75m)
8
Nearby Station (700m)
Knaresborough

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