The 2023 guide has now been revealed and our Harrogate district is well represented with 22 establishments listed from the town centre to Beckwithshaw, Knaresborough to Masham and Lofthouse to Ripon.
Here, we take a look at all the pubs which have made it into the CAMRA good books… which ones have you been to?
5. Ripon
One Eyed Rat: 51 Allhallowgate, HG4 1LQ (01765607704) Ossett White Rat; Saltaire Blonde; 4 changing beers. A real ale destination in Ripon for many decades, the One Eyed Rat was refurbished and reopened under new management in 2020. Photo: Gerard Binks
6. Harrogate
Winter Gardens: 4 Royal Baths, HG1 2WH (01423877010) Greene King Abbot; Ruddles Best Bitter; Sharp’s Doom Bar; 6 changing beers (often Daleside). Tasteful conversion of the main hall of the Victorian Royal Baths complex retaining many original features, with Harrogate Turkish Baths next door. Photo: Gerard Binks
7. Masham
Bay Horse: 5 Silver Street, HG4 4DX (01765688158) Black Sheep Best Bitter; Timothy Taylor Landlord; Theakston Best Bitter, Old Peculier; 2 changing beers (sourced locally; often Ossett, Pennine, Wensleydale). Friendly pub just off the Market Place welcoming tourists and locals alike. Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Harrogate
Disappearing Chin: 38 Beulah Street, HG1 1QH (opp bus station) (07539942344) 3 changing beers. This small bar, opened in 2019 in a shop unit opposite the bus station, is accessible from either Beulah Street or Station Parade. Photo: Gerard Binks