With new owners the place has been spruced up a bit but still oozes character. Really busy as the RNLI Nightdress Parade dripped in.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Hambleton - Bitter
3.80
Just what you'd expect from a traditional Northern bitter.
Truefitt - Raspberry Blonde
4.00
Jarringly dry with rasping metallic edge mid-mouth.
S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - Bourbon Milk Stout
4.30
Not Tried
11 Jul 2013 (McGargle)
It you what to see how a beer should taste this is a good place to start. Ale is always kept in top condition and brings out depth (or lack) of flavour. Bit disappointed to see three Marston's beer in this renowned freehouse though.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Ringwood - Shipyard Brewing Co Independence Pale Ale
4.10
Provenance not shown on pumpclip - designed to confuse the discerning? - this was actually a good American style pale ale. Plenty of citrus hops and smooth malt.
Marston's - Pedigree New World Pale Ale (2013) (Superseded by later 3.8% version - see separate entry)
4.00
Designed to confuse. Similar name, lower abv, less character than Pedigree. Made to be easy drinking this was anonymous. Cascade hops indeed? A generous 3*.
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter
3.40
Not Tried
16 Jun 2013 (Stu)
Busy late afternoon,relaxing after a walk along the coastal path.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Redscar - Rocks
4.00
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter
3.40
Not Tried
Burton Bridge - Damson Porter
4.50
Not Tried
29 Sep 2012 (McGargle)
Good mix of locals and holiday home owners.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Marsden's - Stout
5.10
An extra day maturing brought out the depth of flavour. More complex notes. Long dry moreish finish.
Marsden's - Bitter
4.10
Not Tried
28 Sep 2012 (McGargle)
We've been regular visitors for the past eightenn years. Good to be back.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Marsden's - Bitter
4.10
Well crafted traditional bitter brewed on the old Lion's Den plant at Cameron's Hartlepool. The micro has been bought by Marsden's and kept in situ.
Staithes - Boulby Blonde
3.50
Light golden ale. Flavoursome, crisp and refreshing. Currently contract brewed at Revolutions.
Marsden's - Stout
5.10
Black with creamy, tan head. Good mouthfeel and body. Roasty grains and subdued bitterness. Drying finish.
The pub is found in Staithes, North Yorkshire, TS13 5AD.
Family run freehouse at the top of the picture perfect seaside village of Staithes.
The former Station Hotel is a sprawling building with lots of corners to get comfortable. Open fires, regular beer festivals and live music add to the attractions.
Unstinting commitment to real ales means that an interesting choice is usually available at reasonable prices.
Excellent but simple all home made food.
The Capt. Cook offers bed and breakfast and is the process of refurbishing the bedrooms. They also two holiday cottages available.
They will be home to the Staithes Brewery when the final planning issues are resolved. Staithes beers are currently contract brewed.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 8 of them.
