A welcoming atmosphere greets locals and steam railway enthusiasts at this multi-roomed low-ceilinged Grade II listed pub, situated on the banks of the attractive Pickering Beck, opposite the Beck Isle Museum of Country Life. The terminus of the North York Moors Steam Railway is nearby. There is a large main bar and separate dining area.
There is a happy 'hour' from 5-8pm Mon-Thurs and an occassional quiz on Sunday evenings. Children are welcome until 9pm. There is an extensive outdoor drinking and smoking area next to the beck. The pub has flooded six times in recent years in times of torrential rain.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed building since 1974, original text from listing as follows:-
Probably C17 origins, on an early site to the side of Pickering Bridge. Much altered, but said to contain the remains of the original crucks. Bridge Street elevation of 1 storey with modern semi-dormer. Slopes into rise of bridge. Coursed stone, painted and repointed. New pantile roof. Stone coped gable end part repaired. 2 basement windows and part plinth. Gable end part rendered has 2 windows to ground and 1 above, modern glazing but probably old openings. Riverside wing is late C18 or early C19. 2 storeys in brick. Pantile roof with stone coped gable ends with kneelers. 1 brick stack. Brick dentil eaves cornice. 2 windows, hung sashes with glazing bars, lintels. 2 modem windows to ground floor, which is part coursed rubble.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.
Rose Inn, Pickering
Source: National