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The Cover Bridge Inn (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Bad Co. - Comfortably NumbExceptional1
Batemans - Summer SwallowExcellent1
Binghams - Twyford TippleExcellent1
Black Sheep - Brew # 1Good1
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)Excellent1
Bradfield - Farmers BlondeExceptional1
Brass Monkey - Golden MonkeyExcellent1
Half Moon - F'Hops SakeExcellent2
Ilkley - Mary JaneExceptional1
Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Autumn AmberGood1
Plain Ales - California Dreamin'Good1
Salamander - Great ScottExcellent1
Salamander - Old RogueAcceptable1
Theakston - Old PeculierExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Dark HarryExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurExceptional2
Wall's - The Dark SideExceptional1
Wensleydale - InfamyGood1
Wensleydale - MistralExcellent1
Wensleydale - Semer WaterExcellent2
Yorkshire Brewing Co. - Cafe AmsterdamExceptional1
Yorkshire Dales - Butter TubsExcellent1
Black Hole - CosmicNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Golden SheepNot Tried0
Black Sheep - ReaperNot Tried0
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)Not Tried0
Heineken - John Smith's Cask BitterNot Tried0
Lawman - Pixel BanditNot Tried0
Leeds - Leeds PaleNot Tried0
Salamander - Golden SalamanderNot Tried0
Theakston - Best BitterNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0

Visits Details

24 Apr 2023 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on an April Monday:comfortably busy with a mixed clientele.I think there are new owners here:anyway they're a cheerful bunch who know their beer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wensleydale - Semer Water4.10ExcellentNorth country floral.
Wensleydale - Infamy3.80GoodBlonde:grassy hops,English citrus.
Plain Ales - California Dreamin'3.50GoodLight citrus job.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Leeds - Leeds Pale3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
01 Nov 2021 (Wittenden)
Late Monday lunchtime:the kitchen had just closed, but reopened for us: alas,ham'n'eggs was unavailable. A few blokes in the public bar, and plenty of dogs. New ownership, but welcoming.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wensleydale - Mistral4.00ExcellentHazy,very pale ale.Spicy,citrus,grapefruit.
Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Autumn Amber4.00GoodReassuring Best Bitter.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
29 Oct 2018 (Wittenden)
Late lunchtime on a sunny but cold October Monday.Busy with groups of walkers.We sat in the little snug:our terrier enjoyed the fire.Guv on fine form.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Yorkshire Brewing Co. - Cafe Amsterdam3.90ExceptionalSuperb pale ale.I asked the Guv about it:'very sharp,very hoppy,very good.'It was.
Half Moon - F'Hops Sake3.90ExcellentUrgent,pale.
Salamander - Old Rogue4.00AcceptableNorth Country Pale Ale:nothing special.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Lawman - Pixel Bandit4.00Not Tried
03 Nov 2017 (Wittenden)
Friday lunchtime in the little snug,busy with dogs and walkers.Lost keys again featured in conversation.One of my top three pubs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90ExcellentLast out of the cask,still as fresh as a daisy.Serious fruit.
Half Moon - F'Hops Sake3.90ExcellentJuicy session pale ale,approaching Kent Brewery's Session PA. Praise indeed.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde4.00Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
20 Jan 2017 (Wittenden)
Fairly quiet on a Friday lunchtime.We sat in the snug and discussed dogs and watercolours.Probably my ideal pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Yorkshire Dales - Butter Tubs3.70ExcellentReliably pale and hoppy session bitter.
Binghams - Twyford Tipple3.70ExcellentBest beer of our week in Yorkshire.Three dimensional amber bitter.Blackcurrant hops,plenty of malt.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Cask Bitter3.80Not Tried
13 Oct 2014 (Wittenden)
We sat in the little saloon bar and discussed mistaken identities.An excellent pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90ExceptionalThe daddy:so popular here the guv sends 40 odd texts when it is coming on. Very moreish for a strong 'un.
Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb3.80ExceptionalPrize winning fruity 'n' earthy hops.
Salamander - Great Scott4.00ExcellentWorkmanlike hoppy pale ale.Good malt base balancing the hops.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Reaper4.10Not Tried
15 Oct 2013 (Wittenden)
We sat at the long table in the public bar, and discussed keys lost and found.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ilkley - Mary Jane3.50ExceptionalSublime.Very pale. Excellent hop and autumn fruit.Just this once I'll forgive the use of Yankee hops in English beer.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Dark Harry3.90ExcellentThornbridge's take on a mild:very clinical.Toast, charcoal mouthfeel.Long hoppy finish.
Black Sheep - Brew # 14.80GoodA beer from Black Sheep's micro brewery. Ultra pale, with Cascades and added coriander and orange peel. Slightly oily, and not really to my taste. Malt and hops only for me.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60Not TriedUncle George thought he had died and gone to Heaven.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Theakston - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
13 Oct 2012 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a sunny October Saturday. We sat in the little bar too close to the roaring fire and watched the young things disport in the garden.An american craft keg wheat beer-Blue Moon, also available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wall's - The Dark Side4.40ExceptionalDescribed as a milk stout.Jet black with a lasting white head.Bitter chocolate,hedge fruit:not too much roast malt. Very approachable.
Wensleydale - Semer Water4.10ExcellentBrave for a brewer to name a beer after a large waterbody. Pale and citrus with some background sweetness from the malt. Grand stuff, selling very well.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)3.80Not Tried
Black Hole - Cosmic4.20Not TriedOur son tried this
30 Oct 2010 (Wittenden)
The classic ham 'n'eggs pub.Cosy snug, slightly larger bar and dining room.Dog freindly,though ours were banished to the car.Busy Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde4.00ExceptionalWe're farmers, and MrsW is brunette, but otherwise this was perfect:citrus, but with a heap of malt flavour. Deathly pale, as is the modern way,but I liked it.
Brass Monkey - Golden Monkey4.10ExcellentGood beer, but bit more colour, bit less flavour.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Heineken - John Smith's Bitter (a.k.a. Cask and Original)3.80Not Tried
Black Sheep - Golden Sheep3.90Not TriedTried Uncle George's-found it tasteless and bland.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
27 Aug 2008 (Adrian)
Friendly landlord and nice people to talk to
BeerABVScoreNotes
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60ExcellentVery impressive
Black Sheep - Special Ale (previously Ale)4.40Excellent
Batemans - Summer Swallow3.90ExcellentGreat, creamy pint!
Salamander - Golden Salamander4.50Not Tried

About The Cover Bridge Inn

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional6
Excellent14
Good4
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in East Witton, North Yorkshire, DL8 4SQ.

Superb local pub, situated on the bank of the River Cover. This was a favourite haunt of Richard Whiteley, who used to enjoy the Ham, Eggs and Chips, which was excellent.

We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 32 different beers and tried 22 of them.

Map location

Postcode: DL8 4SQ