Little 3, Thirsk

Down a side street just off the Market Place the interior is a half timber and plaster affair but with higher ceilings than expected. There is a long front bar with a big TV screen, the room is decorated and furnished in traditional pub style, carpeted but with the requisite number of horse brasses and old beer bottles. The bar counter is a big rectangular unit against one end wall giving three serving faces, the longest ones facing the bars and housing two hand pulls each; these are the fine old porcelain type decorated with hunting scenes. The short side carrys a T Bar of the usual lagers and smooths, Carling, 1664 and Tetleys in this case, the ale choice is Tetley Cask. The rear bar is named Dick Turpin's Lounge on a plate fixed to the very large open fireplace, behind here is another sitting area. The lounge is decorated with paintings, prints and above the bar are certificates recording charity donations, awards to and achievements of mine hosts; this is the style of pub that has hosts rather than just staff. Beside the bar is a display case of military memorabilia as this area is rich in military history and is still home to various RAF and army bases. Watch out for the excitable little puff ball on legs that is the pub's peke dog.

Traditional pub with a number of cosy bars with low ceilings. Real Ale available.

This used to be such a fantasic Pub, Shame really I used to love coming here. Looking too old and tired now, Needs a new life.