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About The Beer Engine, Skipton
The Beer Engine is a pub at 1-3 Albert Terrace in Skipton, a short walk from the canal basin and the train station. It won outright Yorkshire Pub of the Year for 2025 and has been listed in the Good Beer Guide for 11 years. Six cask pumps pour changing beers from breweries across the UK, and six keg lines cover sours, darks, pales and a lager. Wines, real ciders and bottled beers sit alongside them. The pub is a micropub that has been extended, and drinks are ordered at the bar with counter service. There is no music and no television, just quiet conversation. Frames and circles carrying messages decorate the walls.
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What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, craft beer, cider and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale selection, craft beer, cider and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the real ale, with well-kept cask pints and a craft selection that one describes as elevated. A cider is singled out as very clean tasting, and lagers get a mention too. Close behind is the friendliness of the staff, who several call helpful and informative, with the owner's humour and knowledge of the ales drawing particular praise. Many describe a local-pub feel and a relaxed atmosphere, helped by frames and circles with messages on the walls, a comfortable layout, and dogs being welcome. One reviewer values that there is no music and no telly, just quiet conversation. Its place in the Good Beer Guide for the past ten years is cited as well deserved. The only recurring note of caution is location, as a few say it is tucked away and a bit off the beaten track, though they place it a short walk from the canal basin and the train station. Visitors also mention the friendly patrons, many of them tourists, and one calls the pub one of their favourite bars after its extension.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the real ale, with well-kept cask pints and a craft selection that one describes as elevated. A cider is singled out as very clean tasting, and lagers get a mention too. Close behind is the friendliness of the staff, who several call helpful and informative, with the owner's humour and knowledge of the ales drawing particular praise. Many describe a local-pub feel and a relaxed atmosphere, helped by frames and circles with messages on the walls, a comfortable layout, and dogs being welcome. One reviewer values that there is no music and no telly, just quiet conversation. Its place in the Good Beer Guide for the past ten years is cited as well deserved. The only recurring note of caution is location, as a few say it is tucked away and a bit off the beaten track, though they place it a short walk from the canal basin and the train station. Visitors also mention the friendly patrons, many of them tourists, and one calls the pub one of their favourite bars after its extension.
Featured reviews
- Steve Craig
“What a cracking pub, bit off the beaten track but well worth visiting.”
- Chris L - Food, Travel & Beer
“The Beer Engine is an immaculately clean and well stocked craft beer bar. Staff are friendly and the beers on offer are well maintained and taste great. The surroundings are well designed and comfortable.”
- Icfudi8it
“Super friendly servers, totally forgot their names but had a nice chat with them. Also the patrons seem really friendly too mostly tourists i believe. This place gives good vibes!”
- Anthony Mansell
“Visted last night, great real ale bar. The owner Adam was hilarious. Absolutely made us laugh. His knowledge of the ales and how he and his partner has put their stamp on it is a credit to them. It felt like a local pub, great atmosphere. If Adam wasn't in the real ale game he could be a stand up comedian. Fabulous few drinks, we all enjoyed them. Definitely reccomend.”
- Evan Thornton
“Brilliant pub; no music, no telly, just quiet conversation. Real ales and an elevated craft selection. Does wonders for your peace of mind.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Sunday
Good to know
“A warm and welcoming cask and craft bar with beers from breweries all over the UK. 6 ever changing Cask Pumps, 6 Keg beers including sours, darks, pales a lager and more. Camra National Pub of the Year top 4 2023, Yorkshire Pub of the Year Joint-Winner 2024 and outright Yorkshire 2025 winner,11 years in The Good Beer Guide 2015-2025. Also sell a range of wines, real ciders, bottled beers, soft drinks and Mulled wine at Christmas time!!”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near The Beer Engine, Skipton
- The Devonshire Inn4.03,2180.1 miWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
breakfast muffins, jacket potatoes, madras beef curry
- The Livery Rooms4.01,7257.8 mi away
outdoor beer garden, hand pulled cask ales, historic listed building
- Emmott Arms4.78457.9 mi away
beef sunday roast, tasting menu, beef shin pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beer Engine, Skipton | 4.8695 | — | real ale selection, craft beer, cider |
| The Devonshire InnWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.03,218 | 0.1 mi | breakfast muffins, jacket potatoes, madras beef curry |
| The Livery Rooms | 4.01,725 | 7.8 mi away | outdoor beer garden, hand pulled cask ales, historic listed building |
| Emmott Arms | 4.7845 | 7.9 mi away | beef sunday roast, tasting menu, beef shin pie |
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