Plenty of these pubs have featured in the 2023 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
The annual guide, now in its 50th edition, released by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is on sale today.
It highlights venues selected by its members "as places to savour good beers from small breweries as well as cask-conditioned lagers and world beers and some pubs are highlighted for serving real ciders too".
Here are nine of the North Yorkshire bars that feature in the 50th edition of the guide and what CAMRA said about each of them.
5. Blue Ball, Malton
The CAMRA experts wrote in the guide: "This Grade II-listed establishment dating from the 16th century is recognised by CAMRA as having a historic interior of regional importance. It was named the Blue Ball in 1823. The low front elevation hides a maze-like interior, with the frontward cosy bar, compact servery and linking corridor retaining most of the historical flavour. A smoking area is at the rear. Home-cooked food is served daily (except Wed)." Photo: Google Maps
6. The White Bear, Masham
Experts said: "Theakston’s only pub, an award-winning venue and a great favourite with the locals as well as directors and staff from the brewery. A large dining area to the left and a cosy taproom to the right offer exclusively Theakston’s beers. Unusually for the Yorkshire Dales, this building was a victim of wartime bombing, following which it was derelict for many years before it was rescued and renovated to a high standard. A popular beer festival is hosted in June featuring over 30 ales." Photo: National World
7. One Eyed Rat, Ripon
CAMRA experts said: "A real ale destination in Ripon for many decades, the One Eyed Rat was refurbished and reopened under new management in 2020. A Grade II-listed building set within a terrace of 200-year-old houses, its narrow frontage leads to a warm and welcoming hostelry. The pub has a long, narrow interior with traditional seating and an open fire, and there is a large garden at the rear, with a sizeable covered area. A varied selection of cask ales are served, usually including a dark beer. Real cider is often Orchards of Husthwaite." Photo: Google maps
8. Little Three, Thirsk
"Just off the Market Place on the road down to Cod Beck, this old, low-beamed, characterful pub claims a history from 1214. A warren of nooks and crannies, all decorated in mock half-timbering, it has an impressive fireplace in the main bar. Formerly the Old Three Tuns, it was renamed to avoid confusion with the nearby Three Tuns. Regularly changing guest beers are from local and national brewers, though usually with an emphasis on Yorkshire. There is live music every Thursday and Saturday." Photo: Google maps