Review

The Monks Walk is a fantastically quirky and historic Grade II* listed pub in Beverley. The 18th Century façade belies the curiosities to be found within. Entering down a central alleyway which is dated 1671, the actual Monks Walk, the pub is split between the two buildings to either side. A multitude of rooms and floors spanning hundreds of years of history, some dating back as far as 1420! The Minster Bar is directly to the right with one brightly lit timber roofed room to the front and a more atmospheric cavern-like room to the back. They're split by the bar which also has a little serving hatch out onto the alley.

There were five casks and five kegs beers on amongst the standard lagers, all of which were a good range of styles and at a very decent price. Plenty to keep us entertained for a whole evening and we wish we could have stayed longer. In our explorations of all the other rooms there were of course some characterful toilets to the left, a pool room and a pleasant loft space which was being used for live music. The pub is renowned for its regular entertainment including folk festivals and a wide range of other music and events, so there's always something going on. Wandering down to the end of the alley there's also a surprisingly large paved courtyard at the rear which must be a great spot in Summer.

Out of all the pubs we visited in Beverley this was certainly my favourite and definitely an essential stop if you're in the area, we could easily while the whole night away at the Monks Walk.