The Barrel
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About The Barrel
On E End in Beverley, The Barrel is a pub built around hand-pulled cask conditioned real ales rather than a kitchen, with bar snacks standing in for food service. A weekly Thursday night quiz runs alongside the regular pours. Several rooms make up the inside, one with a fire, giving drinkers more than one space to settle into. A secluded garden sits at the back for those who prefer to drink outside. Dogs are welcome throughout, and the pub takes walk-ins rather than bookings. On-street parking covers the immediate area.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thursday night quiz, cask conditioned real ale, open fire and no food served.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thursday night quiz, cask conditioned real ale, open fire and no food served.
Customer Review Summary
Cask conditioned real ale draws the most consistent praise, with several reviewers calling out well kept beer and one singling out the Guinness as the best they'd had in a while. Close behind is the Thursday night quiz, described as lively and community-building, and the friendly staff who repeatedly make visitors, including a solo woman, feel welcomed and comfortable. The cozy, multi-room interior with an open fire and a secluded back garden also draws repeat mentions, along with dog friendly, on street parking. A recurring trade off is the lack of food, several note only bar snacks or nothing hot at all, disappointing one visitor on a cold day. One reviewer describes a starkly different experience, being told to leave for being too full then let back in only if quiet, with a manager they found rude, though this stands apart from the otherwise welcoming pattern others describe.
Customer Review Summary
Cask conditioned real ale draws the most consistent praise, with several reviewers calling out well kept beer and one singling out the Guinness as the best they'd had in a while. Close behind is the Thursday night quiz, described as lively and community-building, and the friendly staff who repeatedly make visitors, including a solo woman, feel welcomed and comfortable. The cozy, multi-room interior with an open fire and a secluded back garden also draws repeat mentions, along with dog friendly, on street parking. A recurring trade off is the lack of food, several note only bar snacks or nothing hot at all, disappointing one visitor on a cold day. One reviewer describes a starkly different experience, being told to leave for being too full then let back in only if quiet, with a manager they found rude, though this stands apart from the otherwise welcoming pattern others describe.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The Barrel is a gem of a pub that balances a warm, welcoming vibe with plenty of energy. The friendly staff add a personal touch, making everyone feel like a regular. What sets it apart are the weekly events—especially the Thursday night quiz, which draws a lively crowd and brings a real sense of community. The beer selection is impressive, offering a great range of choices to satisfy all tastes. Whether you’re there for a quick pint or an evening of fun, The Barrel is the perfect spot to relax and connect.”
- Google user
“Fantastic pub with friendly staff. Great pub quiz every Thursday and serves the best Guinness I’ve had in a long while”
- Google user
“We have done a Christmas ride in fancy dress, around the wolds for the last 13 years, and the barrel has always been on our rout, always been welcomed and had a good time, this year was different, Im not sure if it's under new management but we walked through the door and was told to leave straight away as they was too full, (which they wasnt) but then was allowed to but only if we was quick and quiet, so we complied, but I think it was the manager who was quite rude to us and clearly doesnt have much Christmas spirit, so we drank up and left, I would have though a pub would have loved to have 16 people buying multiple drinks for a couple of hours, looks like we should try another one in Walkington next time.”
- Google user
“A great pub for a beer, unfortunately no food . When we went with friends from the village there was a lovely open fire and a great range of beers. Recommended.”
- Google user
“The barrel in Walkington is a proper friendly traditional English Village pub. They serve excellent quality hand pulled cask conditioned real ale. It's a nice cozy pub with several rooms. There is a good sized secluded garden at the back. Dog friendly, on street parking. Highly recommended.”
Location
Bars near The Barrel
- The Cross Keys3.92,6062.6 miWheelchair accessible
long wait for food, drinks well priced, tables not cleared
- Warton Arms4.42,8493.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
rump steak cooked blue, hawkstone pie, function room events
- The Springhead4.11985.3 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large beer garden, function room for events, frank cleveland big band
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrel | 4.7114 | — | — | thursday night quiz, cask conditioned real ale, open fire |
| The Cross KeysWheelchair accessible | 3.92,606 | 2.6 mi | — | long wait for food, drinks well priced, tables not cleared |
| Warton ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,849 | 3.7 mi | £10–20 | rump steak cooked blue, hawkstone pie, function room events |
| The SpringheadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1198 | 5.3 mi away | £10–20 | large beer garden, function room for events, frank cleveland big band |
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