Tan Hill Inn, Grade II listed inn at Tan Hill, North Yorkshire, England
Situated at 1,732 feet above sea level, the Tan Hill Inn features stone walls, low beams, and a traditional fireplace in its main bar area.
The building originated in the 17th century as a hostelry known as Kings Pit Inn, serving coal miners who worked in the surrounding pits until 1929.
The establishment holds a special position in British pub culture as the first public house in the United Kingdom licensed to perform wedding ceremonies in 1995.
The inn provides accommodation in rooms and bunkhouses, serves three regular ales including Black Sheep Best Bitter, and maintains daily food service from noon to 9 PM.
The remote location requires the inn to generate its own electricity, with the nearest neighbors situated over four miles away from the establishment.
Location: Muker
Address: Tan Hill, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6ED
Website: http://tanhillinn.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.45557,-2.16033
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
English pubs exist not only in city centers but also in remote countryside locations, along coastlines, and in rural communities. Many of these establishments have operated for centuries, combining historic architecture with regional beer culture. The buildings range from medieval stone structures to Tudor timber frames, with some housed in former monasteries, ferry crossing inns, or mountain walking routes. Pubs in this group include The Old Ferry Boat Inn in Holywell, dating to the 11th century, and The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, connected to literary figures and highwaymen. In Oxford, the Turf Tavern offers a hidden courtyard tucked behind medieval city walls, while The Eagle and Child became known as the meeting place for the Inklings writers' group. The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds claims the title of Britain's smallest pub. Other locations include Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham, built partly into caves beneath the castle, the 12th-century Skirrid Mountain Inn in Abergavenny, and The Pandora Inn on Restronguet Creek in Cornwall. Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire sits at 1,732 feet (528 meters) above sea level, making it England's highest pub.
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