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A Saturday visit to the market town of Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Sampling a few of the local pubs aswell as heading to two brewery taps – Wetherby Brew Co and Bosuns Brewing.
The Black Bull
First call of the day was to “The Black Bull”, situated a short walk away from Wetherby Bus station where we arrived into from Leeds. A very busy pub when we arrived and cosy inside.
A choice of three real ales available on the bar all from Yorkshire breweries. Timothy Taylors Golden Best and Boltmaker, alongside Ossett Brewerys Blonde.
A great pub here to grab some local cooked food (make sure to try Appletons Pie Shop next door for some of the best Pork Pies ive had). Theres also a large beer garden to the rear, great for sunny days.
Swan & Talbot
A short walk around the corner to the “Swan & Talbot”, an old coaching inn which has been beautifully renovated. Usually have a couple of real ales on here but on visiting today both clips were turned round. So a choice of Beavertown Neck Oil or Gamma Ray on keg.
Wetherby Brew Co
After leaving the Swan & Talbot we made a steady 10 minute walk to Wetherby Brew Co, It is located in a small industrial estate just out of the town centre.
The brewery started in 2017 brewing on the premises and selling to the public via this taproom. I first visited in 2019 just before the first covid lockdown. As you enter a large bar in front with tv screens showing available drinks. Along with an upside area with coumfy seating.
A great choice of six real ales alongside two real ciders and four keg options. Went through the whole range here – IPA, Gold, Bitter, Mild, Porter and the delicious Plantadstic Five, which is one of the best beers ive had in a long time, and packed full of flavour with four hops. Some great looking tasting paddles aswell.
Think everyone had a great time here and took some bottles away with them.
Bosuns Brewing Co Tap Room
Leaving Wetherby Brew Co Taproom we headed another 12/13 minutes away from town to a newer addition to the local bar scene, this time “Bosuns Brewing Co Tap Room”. The brewery itself was founded in 2012 in Huddersfield. The name was chosen by the founder of the business who was a former Navy serviceman. A ‘bosun’ is one of the oldest ranks on a ship, and is responsible for the ship’s maintenance and upkeep.
A large bar to the right hand side on entering with lots of spacious seating. The brewery itself is located to the right of the seating area.
Choice of five real ales on the bar. I started off with the “Down the Hatch” Blonde Ale, followed by “King Neptune” Session IPA. Both tasted great.
Also they have an on site food vendor in the form of Yorkshire Dough Box who serve freshly made pizzas, choosing from a great selection of choices.
The Royal Oak
Longest walk all day back into Wetherby, around 20 minutes. First calling at “The Royal Oak”. A small two roomed pub on the edge of the town centre.
A choice of two real ales on here, both from Yorkshire breweries. White Rat from Ossett brewery and Boltmaker from Timothy Taylors. I went with Boltmaker, always a tasty beer.
The Mews
A short walk around the corner brings us to “The Mews”. Ive visited here a few times in the past and always have a good selection on the bar, and was busy today when we went in.
A choice of six real ales on the bar along with keg options and a large can/bottle selection. Decided on a sour beer from local Roosters Brewery. “The Hanging Gardens of Basildon”.
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