Welcome to the Masons Arms

In 1835 a Stone Mason Called George Tilney Applied for a Licence to sell Alcohol at what was Then Called The Quiet Woman.

It Is said The Original Sign Depicted a Woman carrying her Decapitated Head.

After initially being turned down he eventually Won His Licence an Renamed this Public House The Masons Arms In a celebration of his Own Trade.

The Front of the Pub Was Built In 1935 in Tudor Style as a Flagship Project by the Local Tadcaster Tower Brewery. The Rear was the original public house along with stables Dating back to Before 1835, now the Mason’s Arms Accommodation

It Is a Grade 11 Listed Building for Its Special Architectural and Historic Interest, Including the

Fireplace And Panelling in The Bar to The Right Salvaged from The Castle Prison Gatehouse, Constructed C1830 Demolished 1935.

The Masons Arm’s Enviable Position Overlooking

The City Walls and Gatehouse with It’s Secluded Beer Terrace Overlooking the River Foss at The Rear Make It a Popular Venue with Locals and Tourists Alike.

The Masons Arms Is now one of The Few Independent Privately Operated Traditional British Pubs Left.

ACCOMMODATION AT THE MASONS ARMS

If You Fancy Staying with us at The Masons Arms we also have Accommodation consisting of 4 Delightful Ensuite Double Rooms Situated at the Rear of The Pub in The Court Yard with their own Private Entrances.

Available to Book on all Major Booking Platforms