Little 3, Thirsk

A peculiar little place, clearly very old although there is a bit too much tat cluttering the place up. That said, it is a nice, relaxing sort of place to for a pint and seems to have a decent selection of ales on: TT Landlord, two from Daleside, the Black Sheep rugby special and Ringwood Razorback. Further seating is signed upstairs and there is something called the 'Stable Block' at the back, open occasionally, as well as tables in the former car park..

The Little 3 appears to be the best that Thirsk has to offer. It's located just to the east of the market place and has quite an olde worlde feel, with low beams, seating area on different levels and cosy nooks and crannies. Staff were friendly enough, but we found the ale range a little limited. Harrogate Pale & Best were on, alongside Fuller's London Pride. I went for the Pale, which was a decent drop. It had been quiet when we arrived. However, a few more customers had arrived by the time we left. They enquired about the Pennine Black Forest that had been on prevously and were instead offered 2 other ales whose clips had been turned round when we were being served. So, it appears that Daleside Monkey Wrench & Ilkley Lotus were also on. Staff were friendly and genuinely interested in the purpose of our visit. I'm not sure if a CAMRA discount is still given. It wasn't offered to us and there was no promotion of it. In a town seemingly devoid of good watering holes, this one is worthy of a visit.