Origin, Northallerton

Appealing-looking place owned by Market Towns Taverns, although rather more modern in appearance inside the three small seating / dining areas than one might expect. Light twin-tone paintwork offsetting the mix of darker furniture (including some church pews). Six real ales on handpump, with Christopher and Citra (£3.45) from Great Heck amongst the offerings.

Small room to the right on entry to the large main room with the bar to the rear. Six real ales, three were off but the Riggwelter that was on more than made up for that. Reasonable keg offerings as well.

I believe this is one of the earliest Market Town Taverns it has the quality expected of the group both in the décor and beer quality, although a little less minimalist than some of the other bars. All the excellently kept cask beers on my visit were from Yorkshire including a cask lager from Naylors - “Cravenbrau”. The usual MTT style décor of brewery signs and posters but still individual enough to know where you are. The seating is mainly chapel pews and seats with the hymn book carrier on the back, beside cast iron base tables. If you like the MTT style you will find this the best pub in Northallerton.