Walkers welcome
Cyclists welcome
Dogs welcome
Children welcome
(UNTIL 8 PM)
DRINK
Draught Beers
With six hand-pulled beers served from the cask, and five chilled keg beers, our taproom bar has one of the best draught beer offerings in Wetherby! All draught beers are sold by the pint and in 1/3 and 1/2 pint measures.
Guest Beers
Whether you’re looking to sample the UK’s only Trappist beer, a German Helles Pilsner or a Belgian triple, we’ve got you covered! Our guest fridges have a wide range of guest bottles and cans from both UK and continental brewers. We also rotate our guest beers on a regular basis, so there’s always something new and exciting to try.
Cider
We serve two quality still (non-sparkling) ciders on draught (usually 1 medium-sweet and one medium-dry) and we rotate these regularly. We also stock a wide range of guest bottled ciders, including award-winning ciders from Gwynt y Ddraig in Wales and fruit ciders from old Mout.
Spirits
We stock a range of gins and vodkas from a number of independent local distillers including Cooper King, York Gin, and Priory vodka. All of our spirits are available in single (25 ml) and double (50ml) measures together with a selection of quality mixers from Fever-Tree.
Wine
We serve quality wine by the glass (125 ml, 175 ml and 250 ml) and also by the bottle (750 ml). With three white, three red, a rose and a sparkling (Prosecco) to choose from, there’s something to suit most tastes.
Low alcohol beers
Whether you’re a ‘designated driver’, or you are simply looking to limit your alcohol intake, we stock some fantastic alcohol free/low alcohol beers. We also offer a range of gluten free beers. Please ask one of the team to point you in the right direction.
TastERS + TAKE-HOME
Complimentary tasters are available on request.Our ‘Platform Three’ (three x 1/3 pints on a wooden flight) is also a popular option. All our draught beers are available to take home in 2-litre containers (approx 3.5 pints). Customer Growlers (beer containers) can also be filled upon request.
Soft drinks
We stock a wide range of still and sparkling soft drinks. We have fresh juices from Frobishers, a wide range of Fentimans sparking drinks, Coca-Cola, 7UP and Appletiser. Complimentary drinking water is always available.
EAT
A DIFFERENT STREET FOOD MENU EVERY WEEKEND
GREAT BEER AND FOOD
Great beer and great food… the perfect combination! We work with a number of fantastic independent street food traders to bring you a wide variety of international cuisine.
We have a different street food vendor trade with us every weekend… be sure to check our calendar to see who will be visiting us next!
VENDORS WANTED
Variety is the spice of life! Rather than offer the same old thing week in and week out, we prefer to mix things up and offer a wide variety of different street food styles and dishes!
If you’re an independent vendor and would like to trade with us, please get in touch!
Discover
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Often described as a ‘hidden gem’, our taproom first opened to the public in 2017 and has since become a hit with both locals and people travelling from further afield. When we designed the taproom, we simply wanted to create the kind of place we would could enjoy a beer ourselves. This started with a list of things we considered essential, including; great beer, nice snacks, a warm welcome, and a cosy wood burner.
What you'll find
Our taproom is located within our brewery in a small industrial unit a short walk from Wetherby town centre. It’ a no-nonsense venue with a good-sized bar and plenty of seating. Upon arrival you’ll be assured a warm welcome by our friendly knowledgeable staff. You’ll be guided through the beers we have available and given the opportunity to sample complimentary tasters.
What you won't find
If you’re looking for big screen sports, fruit machines, pool tables, juke boxes and flashing lights then sorry, we’re not the place for you! You won’t find any cocktails or brightly coloured alco-pops either… just good conversation and great beer.
DOGS WELCOME
We welcome all well-behaved dogs (and responsible owners) at the taproom and complimentary dog treats and a drinking water bowl are always available. If you’re thinking of bringing you best friend along, please read our pooch policy (below) for more information.
If you’re not a dog lover, don’t worry… you’ll be pleased to know that we also have a dog-free seating area (upstairs).
| Dogs are welcome downstairs and outdoors in the courtyard. |
| Dogs are not permitted upstairs or at the bar. |
| Dogs must be kept supervised and on a short lead at all times. |
| Please keep entrances, walkways and fire exits clear at all times. |
| Please keep your dog(s) off the furniture. |
| If your dog is sensitive, please be aware that there may be loud and/or unexpected noises from the brewery. |
| Please keep your hound hydrated (a water bowl is located by the entrance door). |
| Please be respectful of other customers (they may have allergies or be afraid dogs). |
| Help yourself to free doggy treats! |
PHOTO Competition
Did you know that your pup could win you a free beer (yes really!). Enter our ‘pup of the month’ competition, and there’s a free pint of beer (or soft drink) for the lucky winner, plus a complimentary treat for their pup! Entry is free and takes less than a minute!
Simply snap a quick photo of your four-legged friend whilst in our taproom and post it to your favourite social media channel(s) using the hashtag #wetherbybrewpups (for extra kudos, please give @wetherbybrewco a mention too).
We will pick a lucky winner at the end of each month, and the winning photo will feature as ‘pup of the month’ the following month.
Your pup’s photo will be shared across all of our social media channels.
Your pup’s photo will be proudly displayed on our taproom screens.
10+ DRAUGHT beers
Wine by the bottle and the glass
Locally distilled spirits
Guest ciders
CYCLISTS WELCOME
Some of our taproom team are keen cyclists, so we know a good cycle stop when we see one! Our taproom is cyclist-friendly and you are assured a warm welcome!
- Wide range of cold soft drinks
- Freshly ground coffee
- Tea and hot chocolate
- Brownies and bakes
- Free water bottle refills
- Cycle rack/parking
- Outdoor shelter
- Changing facility
- Ample toilets
- Outdoor CCTV
- Cycle tool kit
Soft drinks
Coffee and teas
Brownies and bakes
Crisps and snacks
FRESHLY GROUND COFFEE
We love beer, you love beer… but (as much as we’d love to) we can’t drink beer all day! Thankfully, we love great coffee too! You’ll be glad to know that we serve freshly ground coffee every day we are open (until 8 pm). If coffee’s not your thing, we also serve teas and hot chocolate (plus our extensive range of soft drinks).
Coffee menu
- Americano
- Espresso
- Double espresso
- Latte
- Cappucino
- Macchiato
Brownies & Bakes
We love a freshly-baked brownie… especially one lovingly hand-prepared in small batches!
Local bakers ‘Brown and Blond’ create some truly amazing brownies and deliver a fresh batch to us every week. They have a huge selecton available and are forever coming up with new recipes. We usually stock 3-4 flavours and rotate these every week, so there’s always something different to try!
| Triple chocolate brownie |
| Caramel cookie dough brownie |
| Raspberry white chocolate brownie |
| Peanut butter blondie |
| Black forest brownie |
| Nutella brownie |
| Ultimate biscoff brownie |
| Butterscotch fudge brownie |
| White chocolate chip blondie |
| Kinder layer brownie |
| Terry’s orange brownie |
| Salted caramel brownie |
It’s absolutely great to work with another local independent business… one that (like us) puts the quality of their products above anything else. We first met George of ‘Brown and Blond’ a few years ago when we had a neighbouring stall at a local Christmas market. The delicious aromas coming from his stall were absolutely irresistible and naturally, we succumbed and simply had to buy some!
We enjoyed George’s brownies so much that it was only a matter of time before we decided to stock them in our taproom. Thankfully, our customers agree with us, and the rest is history! Unsurprisingly our brownies sell out every weekend… but don’t worry, we’ll soon be getting a fresh batch in!
Live music
Comfortable sOFAS
Wood burner
Outdoor seating
LIVE MUSIC
We love live music! From time to time we organise a live music event in the taproom. Some of our gigs are free and non-ticketed whereas some will require the purchase of a ticket in advance. Please see our events page for more info.
Laptop charging
Phone chargers
FAST wifi
Free parking
BRING YOUR LAPTOP!
Are you a digital nomad? Or perhaps you’re just bored of the same four walls of your office? With a great range of hot and cold drinks, plenty of working space and blazing fast wifi, our taproom is the ideal alternative to working from home! We’re open from 11 am on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Excellent range of hot and cold soft drinks
- Brownies and bakes
- Fast (free) wifi
- Free USB sockets for smartphones
- Free 240v sockets for laptops
- Ample tables and seating
- Friendly and welcoming staff
Baby change table
Accessible toilet
Board games
Book exchange
VENUE HIRE
Are you looking for the perfect venue to host your next event? Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or engagement, our taproom is both informal and inexpensive.
We’re very flexible and offer a range of different food and drink options. Please get in touch with us to discuss your needs. We’ll be happy to discuss ideas and costs without obligation.
Frequently asked questions
We’re a short walk from Wetherby town centre and just 5 minutes drive from J45/J46 of the A1. Wetherby is halfway between London and Edinburgh, close to the Yorkshire Dales, and easily accessible from York, Leeds, and Harrogate. Please visit the find us page for a map and directions.
Yes. Well-behaved children are welcome in the taproom until 8 pm. We respectfully ask that children are seated and supervised at all times and that prams and pushchairs are not left where they may cause an obstruction. A baby changing facility is available within our accessible toilet.
Yes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome downstairs and in our courtyard. Complimentary dog treats and a water bowl are provided. Please note that dogs are not permitted at the bar or upstairs in our brewing experience area.
We usually have six cask beers and five keg beers plus numerous guest bottles and cans.
Yes. Whilst we don’t brew low alcohol beers ourselves, we have a dedicated low alcohol section in our guest beer fridge, plus one low alcohol beer on draught (perfect if you’re looking to limit your alcohol consumption).
Yes. Although we don’t brew these ourselves, we have a dedicated gluten free section in our guest beer fridge.
Yes. We stock a wide range of snacks. From Chorizo crisps to dry roasted nuts and beef jerky to Polish sausage, we’ve got your snacking cravings covered!
Yes. We accept all major credit and debit cards and also contactless payment by Apple Pay and Google Pay. To minimise the number of transactions required, we will be happy to set up a discretionary bar tab on request.
Yes (however, we prefer to take card payments wherever possible).
Yes. Our courtyard has picnic bench seating and is pleasant place to enjoy a drink in warmer weather. There is also a large wooden gazebo offering shelter.
Sorry, but we are unable to offer table reservations. Our taproom tables and seating are available on a first-come-first-served basis. As an alternative, you might want to consider hiring our mezzanine area (subject to minimum numbers). Please see our venue hire page or contact us for more info.
Yes! Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Yes. Our taproom is wheelchair friendly and we have an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Please see our accessibility page for more info.
Unfortunately not. We brew on a tiny scale and our labour and production costs are much higher than the large breweries. That said, our bar prices are amongst the lowest in Wetherby, offering great value for money. Thank you for your understanding.
Yes. We have limited on-site parking. In the event our car park is full, you can park in the Engine Shed car park next door (both car parks are free). There is also additional on-road parking on York Road.
Yes, but by prior arrangement only. Both the York Road Estate barrier and our courtyard gate are locked overnight (meaning that your vehicle is at risk of being locked in). If you would like to park your car overnight we will need to agree a collection time to ensure you have access. Whilst we have good security, all vehicles are left at the owners risk. Please contact us if you would like to arrange overnight parking or if you need more information.
We’re unable to offer overnight parking for campervans and motor homes however we are happy to recommend a fantastic local site with hookups. Glenfield caravan park is located just 10 minutes drive away in the nearby village of Bardsey (which is also home to one of one of the oldest pubs in England).
BEERS BREWED ON-SITE
OUR BEERS ARE
VEGAN-FRIENDLY
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A brief history
Did you know that Wetherby used to have a railway station? In fact, Wetherby has had two railway stations over the years!
The town’s first station was originally located a hundred metres or so away from the brewery taproom. Whilst the station closed in the 1960’s (and was subsequently demolished) the former goods shed which stood opposite remains and is now a popular function venue known as ‘The Engine Shed’.
| Date opened: | 10th August 1847 |
| Company on opening: | York & North Midland |
| Date closed: | 1st July 1902 |
| Date line closed: | 4th April 1966 |
| Company on closing: | North Eastern Railway |
THE BEER STATION
When we opened our taproom in 2017, we wanted to choose a name that both gave a nod to the site’s history whilst also looking forward to the future.
We also wanted to give our customers the opportunity to try lots of different beers (taking something of a journey of discovery).
The name ‘Beer Station’ was born.
We are members of the Leeds Pubwatch group and will not tolerate anti-social behaviour.