The Three Legged Mare is York Camra’s Cider Pub of the Year

The Three Legged Mare in High Petergate has been named as the Cider Pub of the Year for 2026 by York Camra.

It replaces last year’s winner, the Slip Inn in Clementhorpe, but the Three Legged Mare was also the 2024 Cider Pub of the Year winner.

Manager Bradley Websdell said: “I am immensely proud of what we have achieved, for the hard work that the team has done, putting the ciders out there and really pushing them and getting to know the ciders so people know what they are getting.”

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Bradley continued: “We have a variety of different ciders throughout the year. At the moment we have nine different box ciders, all different flavours and different styles. We have two on draught- Black Sheep Ciders- as well as Black sheep Ales. Something for everybody.”

The Three Legged Mare, affectionately known as ‘the wonky donkey’, continues to be owned by the Masham-based brewery, which has undergoing two Administrations and changes of ownership in recent years.

The pub also offers entertainment every evening, including live music, open mic nights and pub quizzes.

Bradley Websdell and Chris Tregellis outside the Three Legged Mare (Image: Pic supplied)

Bradley added: “Thank You to everyone who comes in and continuing to believe in us.

“Look out for what we have planned for the future. We have some exciting things planned but we cannot say what it is as it is still with head office.”  

Chris Tregellis, chairman of the 1,100-member York branch said: “Bradley Websdell at the Three Legged Mare keeps an excellent range of real ciders and this hasn’t gone unnoticed by York CAMRA. This is why it’s our Cider Pub of the Year. 

“Bradley will be there on the evening of Friday 24 July to make sure that there is plenty of cider ( and cask ale too) on offer.

“July is CAMRA’s Cider Month so with expected warm summer evenings there is no better time to branch out to cider drinking unless you are already a cider fan.

“A well-deserved award for a pub which really tries hard. Well done!”

As previously reported, York Camra has awarded the Last Drop Inn at Colliergate, York, as the City Pub of the year for 2026.

The White Bear Inn at Stillington is Town and Country Pub for 2026.

The Club of the Year will be announced shortly.