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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.

Awards

  • Branch Country Pub of the Year 2025

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
27/06/2025
Last surveyed
24/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Theakstons
Pub ID
HAR/7636
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 8 times
Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 8 times
Theakston - Old Peculier
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted 10 times
Theakston - Old Peculier
Theakston - Old Peculier

Old Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 7 times
Theakston - Lightfoot
Theakston - Lightfoot

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Theakston - XB
Theakston - XB Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Theakston - XB
Theakston - XB

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Theakston - Quencher
Theakston - Quencher Session Pale Ale • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Theakston - Quencher
Theakston - Quencher

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
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
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
3rd or 4th weekend in June
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)

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