Pub Heritage Sun Inn
North Yorkshire - Bilsdale
One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest
Listed Status: Not listed
Spout HouseBilsdale
TS9 7LQ
The present Sun Inn (1914) stands next to its ancient predecessor - now a must-see museum for pub historians (10am-4pm, except Thursdays, Easter to end September). The 'new' pub, though plain and simple, saw some changes in the 1970s. and is normally open Wed and Sun evenings only.
In the Ainsley family since 1823, and doubling as a working farmhouse, the present Sun Inn (1914) stands next to its ancient predecessor - a truly remarkable relic, Grade I listed, and now a 'must-see' museum for pub historians. (Open 10am – 4pm, except Thursdays, Easter to end September) The 'new' pub, though plain and simple, saw changes in the 1970s when the main room was slightly enlarged and the counter installed. . It operates on a low key but flexible basis, normally open Wednesday and Sunday evenings only. (Advisable to check in advance)
