Dale Harvey of The Great British Beer Crawl visits Thirsk

Nottingham-resident Dale Harvey of the Great British Pub Crawl enjoyed a lunchtime stop-off after a couple of days visiting pubs in Tyne & Wear.

Dale has been touring the country’s pubs for more than four years, having called in at 10,389 of them.

The 44-year-old is doing this to raise awareness of pubs, aiming to save them as part of his Defend Indy Beer campaign.

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Dale Harvey outside Little Three in Thirsk, which he says is a “little beauty” (Image: Pic supplied)

He has a massive following on social media, with regular postings on Facebook and You Tube.

On You Tube, he describes Thirsk as “a beautiful little town” with “lots of pubs open at 11Am or earlier.” It was also “a gorgeous little place” and a “hive of activity.”

Dale called in first at the Red Bear, a Craft Union Owned pub, which he said was a friendly place, and “a nice little boozer.”

Dale Harvey outside the ‘massive’ Three Tuns in Thirsk. (Image: Facebook)

He liked its fireplace, its historic character and he was pleased to see it so busy with 15 customers at 11am.

 Next came The Cross Keys, just around the corner, which he describes as “a sweet looking place”. The “traditional old pub” has been run by the same family since 1982 and dates back to the 1700s. Dale  noted it had plenty of sports teams, a “nice cosy feel and a lovely landlord.”

The Black Bull on the Corner of Market Square is owned by Proper Pubs, which he described as a “beautiful old coaching inn, dating back to the 1700s.”

He also said on Facebook: “A decent keg only range on the bar, lovely staff and plenty of beautiful old features within the pub still.”

Dale Harvey outside the Cross Keys in Thirsk. (Image: Facebook)

Across the square Dale found the local Wetherspoons, called ‘The Three Tuns.’  He noted it was a Wetherspoons hotel and they always have ‘decent’ rooms at ‘not bad’ prices.

He said the venue was ‘massive, huge’ with a nice look and feel, especially the alcoves, nooks and crannies all over the place. There were also “some really decent guest ales on offer.”

Nearby, the Golden Fleece, run by the Coaching Inn Group, “shouted out the most” to him. Dale described in on You Tube as absolutely beautiful”, before adding: “This place oozes class and sophistication, an absolutely gorgeous place.”

Dale Harvey outside The Red Bear in Thirsk. (Image: Facebook)

He lauded its beer garden, with pizza oven, great food menu, beautiful dining areas and a nicely done bar area, all creating “a top place.”

Just outside the town centre Dale enjoyed The Frankland Arms, noting its “great ales” decent pub style food and huge beer garden with children’s play area.

Back in the town centre, Dale came to Little Three, which he says is probably “the ‘standout pub’ of the town.” He enjoyed its quirky features and noted it offered “five amazing casks.”

He added on You Tube: “I absolutely love this one. It’s a phenomenal little pub, an absolute 10/10.”

Dale Harvey outside the “beautiful old coaching inn”, the Black Bull. (Image: Pic supplied)

Dale then spotted the Nova wine/cocktail bar, which he said was “a modern looking little place with friendly vibe and 4 keg beers on offer.”

With nothing else open in town at the time, Dale headed to the recently-reopened Crown & Anchor at Sewerby, which is owned by Stonegate.

He said on Facebook: “It’s a gorgeous old place and the new folks at the helm definitely have their heads screwed on and I hope that they make a real go of this one. A couple of cask ales on, a pool table and a nicely decked out old pub.”

On You Tube, Dale said this was “a great final stop.”

He added: “Give Thirsk a chance, it’s a great little town.”

As the Press has previously reported, Dale has recently visted both York and Whitby and given his thoughts on the