Waaaaaaaay back, a few Yelpers and I did the old rail ale trail, and were met with a gloriously…read moresunny bit in the afternoon. At this point we exited the train, and made our way through some really rather rowdy crowds of lads, to this delightful pub. I'd read the reviews before, and you know what it's like - you see five stars and you're expectations are lifted. Well, allow them to be, as this place is a real treat.
On a bank holiday it might not be the best time to visit, being as there will be men arriving in droves, swigging lager (why? it's an ALE trail!) and singing loud songs in the carriage and at the bar, at any one singled out person. (On this trip their mood was jovial, as all the guys were singing at their friend who was on the phone, "he's texting his boyfriend", to the tune of the White Stripes. And then anyone who was using their phone. Including some old guy in his 80s. But he seemed cool with it.)
As such, there was less of a chance to soak it in, but this is the picture. As soon as you're off the train, you'll find yourself in a wonderfully picturesque part of Yorkshire. There's a wee stream running nearby, trees, birds, gorgeous old stone houses, and this pub two seconds away. Having glanced at the photos, it looks like you can expect more than pub grub to be served, although we'd not a chance to indulge.
As for beer, expect a really great range of ales for the supping, amongst bottles, lagers, and the usual. Then there's a lovely bit of a beer garden out the front and the back - plenty of seating for outdoor pintage. The staff were jovial, considering they were being plundered by almost half of Yorkshire, and the pub itself has great character.
In essence, this one's worth a revisit or five. I'm ready to ale trail again, just thinking about it.
