Beverley Monks Walk Inn
Monks Walk Inn, 19 Highgate, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DN
Number 19 Highgate has been a public house since at least 1655, when it belonged to the Bethells of Rise. At that time, it was called the George ‘in Londoner Street’, the former name for Highgate, named so because of the London merchants who attended the annual fair at that time. At some point it became the George and Dragon and around 1980 was renamed Monks Walk. The present owners have run the pub since 2016, so we are celebrating 10 years of day-to-day operation to keep this wonderful building vibrantly alive. The site is an ancient collection of Grade II* buildings which were re-fronted in the 18th century. Inside, there are exposed roof and wall timbers, some of which may date from the 14th century or even earlier. The passage that runs through the buildings is dated 1671 on the north side and has medieval timber-framed walls to the south. One of Beverley’s oldest secular buildings, with many stories to be told, there is a large yard to the east and an extensive beer garden with stunning views of Beverley Minster.
Tours of the inn are available on Heritage Open Days and run on a flexible basis to accommodate visitors during the touring hours stated. Come along to see how this historic building is still in use every day, maybe even stay for a pint to experience it firsthand!
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1200-1600
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1200-1600
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1200-1600
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1600-1800
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1600-1800
- Friday 18 September:
- 1200-1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1200-1600
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1200-1600
Location & directions
Monks Walk Inn, 19 Highgate, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DN
- Directions:
- Proceed from Wednesday Market down Highgate towards Beverley Minster; Monks Walk is on your left. Or from Wednesday Markey go down Eastgate, Monks Walk is on your right, through the archway between nos 18-20
- Contact on day:
- Iona Wild
- Telephone number:
- +447931195506
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Level access from Eastgate. Highgate has 2 steps up with handrail. Minster bar has one small step down. Level access disabled toilet off passageway. Some limited street parking. Long stay car parks at the weekend close by in Lairgate and at Tesco
Additional information
The inn will also be open for business. It has a great courtyard with views of the Minster. The tour will show parts normally unvisited and tours will take place approximately every half hour when there are enough people, or if you are keen. The older parts of the building are accessed by a narrow staircase.
