Wheatsheaf Inn, Selby

Well described below this is a traditional, cosy and comfortable pub complete with plenty of interesting pub features and decorations including a selection of handtools around the fireplace, a warm welcome from behind the bar and friendly regulars. The right hand side of the pub was being used as the dining room on our Wednesday lunchtime visit and was busy with diners clearly tempted by the decent menu and enticing specials. The six beers on were: Brown Cow Celestial and Brown Cow Indulgence, Acorn Summer Pale, Rudgate No 33 Triple Hop, Goose Eye Barm Pot and TT landlord. Everything that we tried was in great shape and well poured in the northern style with a tight sprinkler. The beer policy seems to be that a dark beer will always feature, Indulgence in this case, as will a beer from Timothy Taylor. Also worth noting were the two Brown Cow beers, both very good and brewed locally in Selby so I'd guess that there's usually at least one on from this brewery. Well worth the trip from Selby and perhaps preferable to anything there.

Extremely pleasant roadside pub on the A19 where it crosses the bland flat plain. Two rooms, one with a pool table and some seating, the other larger room with some bench seating and tables and chairs for dining although the food side is not too intrusive. Six handpumps serving “Locale” cask ales, John Smiths Cask, T. Taylors Best, and four guests, on this occasion Grantham Dark, Acorn Barnsley, Goose Eye Barmpot, and York Constantine, my Dark was excellent. Usual range of kegs: John Smith smooth, Carlsberg, Fosters, 1664, Stella, Guiness and Strongbow. The main bar is decorated with the traditional plates and pictures but has an interesting and eclectic collection of 'stuff'. There is a large collection of modern beer bottles but also drinking steins, mincers, woodworking tools, and more. There is a small library of Good Beer Guides and other books including the alluringly titled “Toilets of the World” and some children's books. The pool room has a small collection of RAF memorabilia commemorating crews stationed nearby during the Second World War. The staff and customers are friendly, and all the hallmarks of a good local pub are apparent here.

Official site of the Wheatsheaf, includes menu and real ale list - www.wheatsheafburn.co.uk

Official site of the Wheatsheaf, includes menu and real ale list - www.wheatsheafburn.co.uk

Choice of 6 Real Ales and an outdoor drinking / smoking area. Food available. Easy to find on A19 with car park at side and well worth a visit.