The Wellington Heifer, Northallerton

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Wellington Heifer

The Wellington Heifer can be found in the centre of the village of Ainderby Steeple opposite the church. It is around 10 minutes' drive east of the A1(M).

The pub has a number of sections. The lowest area to the rear has stone floors. A middle section is carpeted and the bar area at the front end was packed with locals watching the Lions rugby game. It appears that the pub had opened early to show it. We couldn't get a seat in the bar but were directed to a non-reserved table by the hard of hearing barman who initially thought we wanted to pay for 2 nights accommodation (we'd just arrived from an overnight stay in Bradford)! They do however offer rooms here.

The dining areas of the pub are nicely furnished and there are pictures of hunting scenes and an inevitable heifer on the walls. Most tables were laid out for dining but there weren't many partaking on a Saturday lunchtime. Outdoor drinking appeared to be limited to a couple of tables on a small grassy area at the rear of the car park and one or two picnic tables to the side of the pub.

Timothy Taylor Landlord is the regular cask ale. There are two further handpulls, with seemingly only one ever used for a guest beer, which was Daleside Blonde on our visit. The cider was Aspall's. This pub has somehow found its way into the Good Beer Guide, which surprises me a little.

On 28^th July 2025 - rating: 5
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