White Swan, Stokesley

Home of the Captain Cook Brewery, this friendly 18th-century pub, and winner of many local CAMRA awards, is located at the west end of this pretty market town.

Considering the history of real ale on Teesside, and the important role that the White Swan and Captain Cook brewery has played, it is fitting that the pub is now the local branch Pub of the Year 2025, during the year of the Branch's 50th anniversary, since being founded in 1975.

Has featured in the Good Beer Guide for over 25 consecutive years.

Five beers from the Captain Cook portfolio of ten beers are served, together with three guest beers, as well as two real ciders.

Slipway and Sunset are always available, Endeavour is usually available, whilst there is always a dark beer available, either Black Porter or Schooner.

Three beers have recently been added to the brewery's portfolio: Sandwich Islands, islands discovered by Captain Cook and named by him after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, and, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brewery,

Skippy, in memory of Brian Skipp, who started the brewery in 1999, and in 2023 Cygnet was added to the range.

Beer festivals, (up to 40 casks with limited space restricting these to 10 handpumps at a time), are held during Easter and in October. Craft beers are also available. Nibbles are served on a Sunday lunchtime.

Open-mic night is Tuesday, quiz night is Wednesday, while its live music night on Thursday.

The sheltered outdoor drinking area overlooks the brewery, which is located just behind the pub.

In addition to the beers listed, in 2024, a New Zealand hopped IPA, 'First Voyage' was launched and during the Easter 2025 Beer Festival, it is hoped that another new beer wil be added to the portfolio.

Over-18s only, please.

Dogs are welcome.