The Bull Inn West Tanfield

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

A few showers might be passing through West Tanfield today, but we’re open as usual with a warm welcome, great food, cold drinks and a cosy spot waiting for you at The Bull Inn.

🍺 Real ales pouring
🍔 Full menu available
🍕 Pizzas served all day
🔥 Dry, warm and friendly inside
☂️ Covered outdoor seating available if you’d still like some fresh Yorkshire air

Tell us below – what’s your perfect rainy day pub order?

👍 Fish & Chips
❤️ Sunday Roast
😮 Burger & Pint
😋 Pizza & a Pint

Whether you’re escaping the rain or enjoying a drink under our covered outdoor tables, we’ve got you covered.

See you soon at The Bull Inn! 🐂🍻

05/06/2026

What’s your pick for the weekend? 🍺

The pumps are on, the beer is pouring, and we’ve got something for every taste at The Bull Inn:

🍺 Lightfoot Blonde Ale – crisp, refreshing and gluten free
🍺 Colour By Numbers – easy-drinking blonde with plenty of character
🍺 Peculier Assassin – something a little different for adventurous drinkers
🍺 Theakston Best Bitter – a true Yorkshire classic

👇 If you were standing at the bar right now, which one would you choose?

1️⃣ Lightfoot
2️⃣ Colour By Numbers
3️⃣ Peculier Assassin
4️⃣ Best Bitter

Let us know in the comments and tag your drinking partner!

05/06/2026

Italy? France? No, it's West Tanfield in the Yorkshire Dales near Masham. You can still visit the lovely 15th century Marmion Tower, once part of the manor house by the River Ure owned by Knight John Marmion, and eventually the brother of Catharine Parr (6th wife of King Henry VIII - the one who survived!) whose house was nearby - but that's a tale for another day...

When you visit the Marmion Tower, look out for the gorgeous, romantic Oriel window on the side, once a lovely place to sit and look out. Inside you'll see the vaulted ceiling, latrine, fireplace, squint to look out into the passage and even a window supposedly designed for dogs to use as a look out!

Close to the Tower is the small village church where you can still see several intricately carved effigies and the remarkable alabaster tombs of John Marmion and his wife, complete with a rare iron framework and candle holders, known as a 'hearse'.

West Tanfield was an important river crossing, once with a ferry and then a ford and finally the imposing current bridge. The power and reach of the monks at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust stretched all the way here, with one of their granges. West Tanfield still has two pubs. The The Bull Inn, West Tanfield has a fine riverside garden, and the former 18th century coaching inn The Bruce Arms serves excellent food.

In the field between the two pubs you'll usually see two grazing donkeys and across the road the wonderful small Tanfield Village Shop which manages to cram in all kinds of tasty treats. Perhaps you can make a picnic and enjoy walking part of the Rowel Ring walk, either going towards Mickley and on to Visit Masham to or towards North Stainley to Visit Ripon

Photo thanks to Richard Kendall

04/06/2026

The kitchen fires back up at 5pm and we’ll be serving our full menu this evening.
Pizzas also available to eat in or take away

Whether you’re fancying a proper pub meal, a well-earned pint after work, or just don’t fancy cooking tonight, we’ve got a table waiting for you at The Bull Inn.

✔ Freshly prepared food
✔ Great selection of beers, wines and spirits
✔ Beautiful riverside village setting
✔ Friendly welcome guaranteed

Who’s joining us this evening?

📍 The Bull Inn, West Tanfield
📞 01677 470678 to book a table

03/06/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC AT THE BULL INN – LET’S MAKE THIS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! 🎸

On Friday 3rd July from 6pm, the talented Mark Farrow brings his “Picks On The Giants” show to The Bull Inn, West Tanfield.

We’re aiming to pack the pub, fill the garden and create an amazing atmosphere for everyone. 🍻🎶

👉 Please help us spread the word:
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👥 Tag the friends you’d bring along
❤️ Let us know in the comments if you’re coming

🍺 Great beers
🍷 Wines & spirits
🍔 Food served
🎵 Live music from 6pm
🎟️ Free entry

Every share helps support live music in our village pub and gives us the chance to put on more fantastic events throughout the summer.

Who’s joining us? Tag your mates below! 👇🎸🍻

🎸 LIVE MUSIC AT THE BULL INN 🎸

Join us on Friday 3rd July from 6pm as Mark Farrow brings his “Picks On The Giants” show to The Bull Inn, West Tanfield.

Expect an evening packed with music from some of the world’s greatest guitarists and artists, performed live in the relaxed surroundings of our village pub.

🍻 Great beers
🍷 Wines & spirits
🍔 Food served
🎶 Live music from 6pm
🎟 Free entry

Gather your friends, grab a drink and start your weekend with us.

Who’s coming along? 👇

02/06/2026

🌿🍺 Beer Garden Weather? We Think So! 🍺🌿

It might not be the Costa del Sol, but 19°C in Yorkshire is close enough! 😎

The benches are out, the beer is cold, and our kitchen is serving food 12:00-14:30 and then 17:00-20:00. Whether you’re stopping by for a pint, lunch with friends, a coffee and cake, or just an excuse to avoid the washing up at home, we’ve got you covered.

🐶 Dog friendly
🍺 Great selection of beers
🍔 Food served all day
🌳 Beautiful beer garden by the River Ure

So, the important question…

🍺 Beer garden or fireside today?

Let us know in the comments ⬇️

📍 The Bull Inn, West Tanfield

01/06/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC AT THE BULL INN 🎸

Join us on Friday 3rd July from 6pm as Mark Farrow brings his “Picks On The Giants” show to The Bull Inn, West Tanfield.

Expect an evening packed with music from some of the world’s greatest guitarists and artists, performed live in the relaxed surroundings of our village pub.

🍻 Great beers
🍷 Wines & spirits
🍔 Food served
🎶 Live music from 6pm
🎟 Free entry

Gather your friends, grab a drink and start your weekend with us.

Who’s coming along? 👇