6 Rosedale Abbey
Pickering, Y018 8RA
North Yorkshire, UK
There are many suggestions about what makes a good pub. Here is my own top ten!
1 In a quiet village location with a view over the local Countryside; and good walking or cycling country.
2 Regulars with a smattering of visitors, young folks, and people of different social classes.
The Coach House is Very Popular with Holidaymakers.
3 A solid, comfortable decor with a big roaring fire on colder days.
4. Good food served at lunch time; or a nice menu for an evening meal.
5 At least two - and possible three different drinking areas; an open bar, lounge, and small "snug".
6 No TV screens, sport, or overly loud music. It should always be quiet enough to converse.
7 The bar staff get to know your name; and what you drink.
Great Views from the White Horse Beer Garden.
8 The bar staff know how to serve people in turn; even though the bar is the only place in Britain where we don't form an orderly line!
9 A good choice of cask-conditioned real-ale; and well looked after by the landlord or lady.
10 A nice beer garden for warmer weather.
Rosedale Abbey has three great pubs - the Milburn Arms, Coach House and White Horse.
The White Horse was even crowned "Yorkshire's Favourite Pub" in 2012 in recognition of just how good it is!
10 Rose & Crown Yard
Off Flower Gate, Whitby
North Yorkshire, Y021 3BE