Two pubs share best in Yorkshire award

A landlord said he was "absolutely elated" after his newly established pub picked up an award.

The Three B's Micropub in Bridlington and the Beer Engine in Skipton shared the title of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) Yorkshire Pub of the Year.

Mark Bates from the Three B's said he was "really, really happy" adding: "It's absolutely amazing".

The Beer Engine was described by Camra as "friendly and welcoming".

The Three B's, on Marshall Street in the East Yorkshire seaside town, was set up in 2020.

The two-storey pub is run by Camra members and offers a selection of beers from small local breweries.

"It’s quite a small pub," Mr Bates said.

"An incredibly friendly pub and a pub that encourages conversation.

"Most of our beers and ciders are sourced from the Yorkshire region."

As well as its real ales, the pub is known for its selection of ciders and also offers locally produced pies and sausage rolls.

Camra’s Yorkshire Regional Director, Kevin Keaveny, said the results show micropubs continue to remain popular.

"We are recognising the efforts made by enthusiastic and hard-working management and their staff," he said.

The Beer Engine in Skipton was described by Camra as “A well-established micropub in a tiny street between the town centre and the canal".

Both pubs fought off competition from 15 other shortlisted bars.

Each establishment was visited by Camra members and judged on its quality and choice of real ale, style and decor, service and value for money.

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