Little 3 in Hambleton

It would be hard to think of a better all round pub in the centre of Thirsk than the Little 3. It is a very smart and tidy pub in the traditional style; with its music evenings it provides a bit of entertainment; and on non-music nights it is a perfect local pub. The service from the two young ladies was friendly and professional and we always enjoy our visits here.

Went to the Little 3 in Thirsk for a night out to see a band play. It was a lovely evening - the pub is hospitable and the outside beer garden area is fine. But there was a weird problem. I ordered a Bacardi and coke - my date said she could taste no Bacardi. She was right. I ordered a second one, this time without ice. Same thing. No taste of Bacardi, no smell of Bacardi, nothing. I was quite sober as I was driving. And my date always feels the effect of one, let alone two, Bacardis but was feeling nothing at all. I checked with a third person, a guy who was also sober as he too was driving. He also could not detect any Bacardi at all. Now, it may be that all three of us were mistaken - I should perhaps have ordered a neat Bacardi on its own to check what I was actually buying. Could it be that the Bacardi as sold is being watered down? I don't know and don't want to be unfair to this pub. But three adults, none of whom were drunk, were unable to detect any Bacardi at all in two successive Bacardi & cokes. Make of that what you will.

Hubby and I popped in for a drink and some Sunday lunch and we were well impressed!!!! Pub serves Sunday lunch until 5pm, and the bar man was cheerful and attentive. I had the lamb, my hubby the beef and it was the best ever….. lots of well cooked meat, vegetables, cauliflower cheese and the best ever yorkie puds - we will definitely be back 👍

Although the Little 3 might seem like a bit of a modern name, the pub is a splendid example of an old traditional pub with huge wooden beam and nooks and crannies aplenty; and according to signage it was originally called Ye Olde Three Tuns. The service during our visit was top class and the beers were also very good. This is certainly one of the best pubs in town and I can say from a previous visit that the music nights are also very good.

We went there a couple of times during our stay in Thirsk. Friendly staff, great outside area, best beer in Thirsk by a long way. No wonder people in nearby towns were recommending it!

Fab! Music good! Jake and the team were excellent and great selection of ales. So...we came back today 🙂...J&J

Good choice of beers, sadly no food but a very warm welcome. Back ground music fantastic for a child of the 70s.we really loved it rare to find this in a pub nowadays. Relaxed atmosphere. Will be back for the band tomorrow. New favourite pub..Also dog friendly. Clean and warm.

Spent a Saturday night in Thirsk and this was by far the best pub we visited. Nice staff and a good lineup of ales. Great to see a different range unlike all the other pubs which were very much the same. Returned in the evening to watch the live music. Recommended. Dog friendly. WiFi.

Strange review below. There's nothing wrong with the 'feel' of the place; the staff are great, always a friendly atmosphere and a good choice of well kept real ales.

Another excellent session, choice of 5 cask beers bit quiet but pleasant staff and company. Tidy, clean and well kept throughout no unpleasant smells!

This pub has a real problem with its general feel it smelt like a public toilet ,beer was ok but please sort your sewage system out .

With a modern sign declaring the place to be The Little 3 you could be excused for assuming that this is one of those very fashionable micro pubs. The reality is that, whereas the owners might indeed have modern ideas re stocking a changing variety of real ales (along with the usual lagers, ciders etc), this is a wonderfully traditional pub. It is a very old building with a fine array of ancient, wooden beams and pillars, and the furnishings and decor are decidedly of the old-style, traditional boozer. As such, it is probably the best looking pub in town, and it is also quite a large pub with a few nooks and crannies downstairs and additional seating above. And getting back to the ales - the ones we had were top class, as was the service, and the pub has a really nice atmosphere. They also host live music and, by chance, there was a very good rock act on when we visited. Suffice to say that, although our intention was to sample a few pubs in town, we stayed here and had a super evening. Says it all really and, music or not, this is a super pub.

Went to Little 3 on Saturday afternoon, good selection of beers but wasn’t aware that any meals were being served. We went out to the rear beer garden where there was a rock band belting out the tunes in the Thirsk sun. Great day.

Well kept beer, good covid protection in place and friendly staff. It's a lovely pub inside with plenty of outside seating as well, a lot of it with cover as well just in case we get the British liquid sun!!! All in a nice place to visit and just of the square.

Always go to Little 3 in Thirsk for real ale. Jake made us very welcome as usual. Good beer advice and always very positive and chatty. Roosters Yankee fab!

Arrived in Thirsk on first day allowed to eat and drink inside. We found this lovely pub on our second night. They had 4 real ales on hand pumps. Pennine, Theaksons and Black sheep. All in good condition. Staff were excellent in following Covid regulations. We felt very safe. The staff gave great attentive service and smashing local advice on places to go. We visited every night we were in Thirsk. They were not doing food at the time of our visit but they hope to start again soon.

A proper pub. Lots of choice of ales, wine and lager. Warm and comfortable just what we wanted a nice drink in pleasant surroundings

Visited here for a drink and food, but there was no food on a week day evening and found the place fairly empty, possibly due to the lack of food. We would have eaten but were informed that food is no longer served. However, inside on the walls there are many meal offers advertised for other local restaurants - weird. This was disappointing as we enjoyed our food on our previous visit. The customers behind us in the queue walked out when they heard that food was no longer served. The bar is full of character and nicely decorated inside. It was clean and well kept. That said it was uncomfortable because it was cold outside and the heating needed adjusting for the open door. Who knows how cold it will get in winter! We sat with coats on to keep warm.

Great little old fashioned pub serving real ales Staff are great and fantastic, highly recommend popping in

I called into Little 3 for a drink while visiting Thirsk. Brilliant real ale pub, and definitely one of the best I've seen. The pub has real charm and character, the staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the ale was great. A decent selection, and very well kept.I will certainly be going back, and I would recommend this pub to anyone. 5*

Beautiful place with staff who go above and beyond to serve, clean and give you any help you need. Very sizable beer garden and a true bar with history.

Just after the lifting of lock-down not all bar taps were on and draught choice was a little limited. Chatting to staff they have live music under non Covid circumstances and I can imagine the atmosphere in there would be thumping. I'll definitely be back to try that when it's up and running.Traditional inside but very tastefully done and all the staff were really friendly.The beer garden was large and sunny but wrapped around the staff car park. They've made the best of what they have available. Well worth a visit

We visited Thirsk for the weekend and after a day of walking through muddy fields with 3 kids and two dogs we weren’t very hopeful on finding a pub/restaurant that would welcome us all on a Saturday evening! Then we stumbled across this gem- we were made to feel so welcome, the staff were lovely and the food was beautiful! Brilliant service by our waiter and he even brought out treats and drinks for the dogs. Highly recommended and we will definitely visit again next time we venture that far north. Thanks for making us feel welcome.

Sunday lunch is a must at The Little 3 in Thirsk! I visited with my family, we didn't wait long and were served with a beautiful sunday roast! Highly recommend:)

Found this amazing pub through the good beer guide. Met some wonderful people here. Made us so welcome The bar staff were very attentive albeit busy at times.Happy hour everyday 3pm to 6pm yippee. Serving top quality real ale and served at the correct temperature. Met Frank and Elley + Pete who made our evening special A thankyou to all A must for locals and visitors alike. Wìll return if ever in the area. A special place

Public house with a good choice of beers, wine and spirits. Upstairs there is a restaurant area with a good menu. They offer specials on certain days of the week and these seem to offer great value.

Great steak meal for two, really pleased as their usual excellent steak deal was available on valentines night! Beautifully cooked steaks with all the trimmings and a lovely bottle of red too. Great service as usual from Jake Jasmine and all the team Thank you

Been coming here for years. Its a bit scruffy, busy, friendly, great mix of people. Seen a lot of staff through it over the years it something keeps drawing me back. The go to place in Thirsk for me.

We booked for Friday evening and had no trouble securing a table. The downstairs area, around the bar, was full and lively. Upstairs in the restaurant area it was really lovely, old decor but fresh and clean. The starter and main were good and very large portions! However dessert was a bit of a letdown. We would definitely come back when we’re in the area though. Thank you!

Excellent meal and very good service and friendly staff. Live band which added to our enjoyable evening.

Decided to try Sunday lunch here. It was gorgeous, the beef was exceptional along with all the rest, good size portions. Will definitely be returning. Recommend!

First time going to Little 3 on Saturday night. There was a live band- DVD. Great songs we could all sing along to! A young couple came to sit next to us in the corner and had a bit too much to drink and ended up having to make a quick exit as one of them fell ill. Johnny quickly cleaned up the mess and a young lady moped the floor. Can’t fault the service from Harri and Johnny on a busy evening! Thanks guys!

Visited again with family for Sunday lunch, our meals where the best Sunday dinners we've had in a long time, very good size dinners, lovely little pub and friendly staff, will visit again.

Although we were the only diners in the restaurant at the time, the atmosphere was really good, great music, our era, 60s, played softly allowing conversation to take place. Great food and good value

Visited for Sunday lunch, would highly recommend it, portion size very good, loved the cream cabbage every lovely and hot, will definitely be back.

Had a lovely meal here with the family whilst staying for the races. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly & helpful. Lovely pub its self very oldy worldly will call again next year

Went here after a meal further up the road. as we only in for a drink, i asked if the dog could come in and luckily he was allowed in the bar area, good choice of real ales and a good atmosphere.

Well done Mark and all the staff today...how busy! Good ale and good service despite 4 deep at the bar.

Had a mid-week afternoon drink here and sat out in the huge beer garden around the back. There were plenty of options of where to sit whether in the sun or shade.

This cosy little pub / restaurant is just off the Market Square but definitely worth finding. We had read some great things about it so made a point of going there after racing.

Nice little authentic pub with a superb selection of real ales. We also had a Sunday Roast on our second visit and that was great as well. Friendly staff, a good outside seating area and good tunes playing in the background. Overall probably one of the best pubs in Thirsk.

We returned with friends for a meal in the restaurant which is upstairs in this lovely pub. The menu was varied and the meals we chose were tasty, especially the chips. Then we 'shared' a piece of the cheesecake which was amazing too! Because it was such a warm evening, the live music was set up outside and we had a great time listening to 'Revolver'. Prices were reasonable and the service good. Will be going back again.

Visited here a few times and always had excellent service. Food is lovely and they have a good range of drinks.

Our second lunch time visit to this pub. Took my old Greyhound as it’s very dog friendly. Had a really lovely lunch, I had asparagus with poached egg and hollandaise with shavings of Parmesan. First class, my partner had gammon with egg and fries, he commented how good it was. Great selection of beer and wine, great service, divine food, dogs welcomed so a perfect place to dine for me. We will certainly be returning soon.

Down a side road, off the Market place is this jewel.

Went here on a Thursday night when they have live music. Ate upstairs in the restaurant.Had a great meal and the staff were very friendly.Definately worth a visit.

Went with my wife on a Sunday teatime. Very warm welcome and great first impression. Wide choice of food with plenty of veggie choices. Very efficient and friendly staff. Will visit again when we are in the area.

Weve just had an excellent meal at Little 3 - fab Sunday roast for me and gammon for my husband. Delicious - homemade chips and roasts, everything well cooked and presented. Then gorgeous puds- the raspberry frangipane tart is excellent, and hubby reported top marks for his rhubarb crumble. Lovely vibe in the restaurant, and great staff, really warm, friendly and attentive

First the good bits. This is my local and I visit A LOT ! The staff are great, the food spot on and the twice weekly music nights are great and well supported. They have a great selection of real ales all chosen and cellared well. The reason for the poor rating is their new wine list which has gone from fairly expensive to overpriced, given that this is a local pub. Their new standardised group wide wine list now sees a very poor house white not charged at £18.95 which is simply over priced. When I gave feedback to Andrew, the new manager he didn't seem to care, and I am not sure he passed this up the line. Similarly, mentions on Twitter have gone un-answered. So, go for the food, beer and music, but avoid the house wine. It's a shame that they don't seem to care anymore when given feedback.

Been here twice in 2 days. First to hear a good band in the bar and last night for a meal. Restaurant was quiet but food was good, large nachos with spicy jalapeño, fish pie and lasagne. Service was attentive but not overbearing, portions a good size and prices reasonable. Particularly enjoyed the chefs singing along to Hey, Ya great when people happy at work

We had main meals very disappointing and over 15 per head. The curry was poor and solid rice. Pub is nice and good beers the beer garden is good but food terrible.

Having passed trough Thirsk many times and frequently been stuck in traffic outside this tempting looking hostelry I had longed for the chance to try it out. Finally we had some time to spare so I leapt at the chance to sample a couple of their regularly changing and well kept real ales. A midweek mid afternoon was a good time to taste and try - plenty of seats left but still a great atmosphere.

We dropped in for a quick meal before watching live misic, Hope Newtons Innocent, who were absolutley great. Back to the food review: Sam, the manager, told me about an off menu item that head chef Graham had prepared for him earlier. This was a chicken burger made from pan fried chicked fillets that had been covered in a spicy flour coating, with bacon, cheese and some grea crispy chips. When asked if I could try this off menu item, the simple reply was yes! The dish itself was great and needs to appear on the main menu soon...... My wife had a chicken millanese in a herby coating with a tasty home made tomato sauce served with a rocket salad and crsipy new potatoes. Having pinched some I will order this on my next visit.

We were really struck by the old world charm of the bar and the good selection of of cask and keg beers so we decided to have Sunday lunch. How would you like your beef cooked? A good start but from there I'm afraid we were disappointed the food was well cooked and okay but what let it down was that it was almost cold possibly because the plates were cold. Mentioned this twice both during and after the meal but letting the chef know unfortunately counts for nothing

A really cosy old fashioned pub with hand pulled ales, good honest food and pleasant service from cheerful staff. We will be going again

My best friend and I visited Thirsk on our way elsewhere and decided to have a Sunday roast at Little 3... well thank goodness we did as it was really the best roast dinner ever! We both had the roast beef and vegetables. The Yorkshire pudding was amazing, the vegetables were nicely firm and the roast beef was cooked perfectly (they asked us each how we liked it). The decor in this little place was so lovely and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Definitely going back

This was the second time we have visited this pub but the first time we have eaten there. Good selection of cask beers, the food was very good and the staff friendly. If you like your microbeers then this pub is a must when in Thirsk

We were visiting Thirsk and thought it looked like a lovely pub to go into. The staff were excellent, really really attentive - I was really impressed, they are an asset to the pub. Food was delicious, as was the environment. When we return we will definitely be visiting here!

Little 3 is always welcoming. Masons gin is my favourite. Nice friendly atmosphere. Also feel comfortable going in on my own.

For some strange reason, when I read reviews about this being a real ale and gin bar, I expected one of those very modern chrome and distressed pallets kind of place, but I was completely wrong. This is a very traditional looking pub with all the sort of dark wood and beams that I like.

My husband and I visited Little 3 in Thirsk after been unable to meet up with friends in Ampleforth due to the bad weather.

Once again this pub is the best in Thirsk.

The Little 3 in Finkle Street Thirsk has to be the best pub to drink and eat.

I have been to the Little 3 on a number of occasions but must say that my recent visits over the Christmas period have been excellent. Sam, Shannon and the whole team work hard to welcome you and engage with customers and i must say they have succeeded - a true home from home and even if I visit alone, I know that I will have company.

We arrived on NYE for a meal and evening with our friends. Looked in the bar for them but decided they must have already gone up to the restaurant. The bar was quite busy so we started walking upstairs when we were called back by someone who I presume was the manager. He called us back telling us that we couldn’t just walk upstairs like that! Were we booked in? What was the name? We told him who the table was booked in. At that point one of our friends came down to ask about the glass of Prosecco that was on the menu as being given to us on our arrival. He snapped about that too! To be honest I used to love this pub and was there very regularly when it was first taken over by West Parks. The beer garden has been the draw as always a great sun spot. Also the meals were always delicious until it became a Tex Mex. We visited less then so very disappointed at this... why not say hello or an excuse me would have sufficed. Also a smile after all it was NYE. We all had our meal and left even though there was music and we should have been there for the night.

This is a hidden gem of a pub and restaurant. The food was delicious and well cooked. Very reasonable prices and great beer! I would definitely return.

Called in for a couple of pints whilst staying in the town. There were some lovely ales on offer, the staff were friendly and my dog was made to feel very welcome. I would recommend visiting when your in the area, far more character than the Wetherspoons around the corner.

Came on Fri for lunch I had pie chips veg wow pie so full of meat everything was perfect on both meals staff so friendly and love our new puppy Ernie we be back lots

I called into this pub as a solo woman

Great local bar selling a wide selection of real Ales and Gins. Real open fire through the winter months gives The Little 3 a nice welcoming, homely feel.

We hired the back room which is it the rear of the pub. Was great as we could all sit and eat/drink together with some privacy. Also a member of staff was behind a little bar in the room. Food was great and the staff were very helpful.

Came here for the beer whilst travelling through heading to Helmsley & I wasn't disappointed, great Ilkley Fireside proved why it was a Camra award winner. Decided to have a light snack and the fish goujon sandwich with fries just hit the spot, nice and fresh flaky fish! 5 stars from me even the Dog was made so welcome by the friendly staff!

The Little 3 is our local and we do visit frequently, but it has been a while since we have eaten there, hence the new review. There is a new menu which is MUCH better than the Tex Mex from some time ago. We had a crispy beef salad and lamb tagine both of which were really good dishes. If you are counting the pennies then the 2 dishes and 2 drinks for £20 is a great bet. Finally, if you like music then dine on a Thursday and enjoy a live band afterwards, whilst being served by the freindly staff.

We were out dog walking and fancied a drink. The Little 3 has outdoor seating and perfect for doggies.

We called in for a couple of drinks at the weekend and while the bar is fine and the staff were good the prices for the drinks is very expensive compared to the rest of the town no wonder the Wetherspoons is rammed.Won't hurry back.

I recently moved to the area on the new estate and have ventured into town a few times to get a feel for the place... Each time I have ended up migrating back to this place simply because the ambiance, atmosphere, food, beer and service are all exceptional.

Fantastic old biulding! Welcomed by a very pleasant young man in a striped shirt, food was great and not to expernsive! Will be back!

Travelled from Leeds to come and watch “The Big 4” who are local friends, the band where in full swing and performing in front of a packed pub! That was until the extremely drunk owner decided that he didn’t want to any more music and decided to kick

I visited here with my wife and two children on our way home from seeing family. The venue was warm and welcoming. The staff were great the young lady who served us was very happy and helpful, the beers were great and a bonus they do Camra discount too. A great choice of food even for the fussy eaters (my children) very filling plentiful portions and even better the sticky toffee was Devine. We will definitely visit again.

Myself and friends had a great night out at the little 3, there was a band on called the 4 possibly apologies if incorrect. The band had started later than advertised I believe it was after 8:40 when stated it would be 8pm which was no problem to us ladies as we had had a few by this time, there was a chap at the bar who seemed a little cross at this I believe he may be the boss which i totally understand his annoyance with the band to run a great business which this pub is and to advertise a band for 8 and them starting well after I would be annoyed also. But even after this mishap we still had a great night and all the staff are amazing even better they have prosecco on tap which is a massive thumbs up from me.

Ladies day at the races so the place was rammed and there appeared to be very little order to the way people were served, it was scrum down and hope you got noticed! Beer was okay but nothing special which is a shame because we've had some good night's here.

A pub with character and warmth, which turns into a very popular live music venue two nights a week. The outside area is very big with lots of comfortable seating and as it is walled is a sun trap in summer months (dogs allowed).

Looks inviting from the outside so thought I'd call in for a drink having been in the local Witherspoon's, apparently it has a good reputation for food, none of which was being served so I can't comment. However been charged £4.20 for a pint of the flattest pint of Strongbow cider I have ever seen, and dearer than York Edinburgh or Glasgow, get a grip, Back to Wetherspoon's for brilliant pint at £1.99

This pub is colourful and original and his position is good. The menu is weak and inconsistent, same as the food. Staff attentive and gentle. High price, not well proportioned with the offer. If you have no other choices, it's worthy of a visit.

Arranged to meet friends here mid week for a girly catch up . Didn't phone ahead or book but not a problem . Greeted by a lovely bloke who sat us in the beer garden . The girl behind the bar was nice and they seem to have a great selection of pretty much everything the food was bute & they kept coming out to check we were ok ... saving us from going in.... great location fab afternoon chilling . Deffinately go back !

I've already posted this comment, worth repeating I feel, because soon I will have more to add on the Trip adviser after their planned 'French Evening' event on Thursday 23rd August. I'm sure it will fun So;The Little 3, Thirsk is much more than it describes. The ambience and friendliness of the locals, and their support for young musicians, and their music nights are 2nd to none. Their cuisine? The Salmon dish is divine. Need I say more?

On my way back to Leeds from a business trip up north and decided to pop in for some good pub food and was very impressed with the menu choice and the food did not disappoint. Prices of drink were a bit high but the atmosphere of the pub more than made up for it.

We traveled to Thirsk and decided to pop in for a drink and some Sunday lunch. I should of cancelled it when I heard other customers coming back and complaining.

One main meal on the entire menu that is vegetarian. Butternut Squash pasta.... it’s not like in this day and age vegetarianism is an unheard of thing.

This is a great little pub good music nights great selection of beers real ale , gins, outside lovely beer garden, 3 * only because took my dad there for an early meal, the food took far too long yes it was cooked fresh and it was lovely but seriously an hour wait for burgers and chicken salad,

Just spent 3 nights in Thirsk and came here twice; had the best fish and chips, and steak and ale pie !!! Great deal on G and T's, fantastic live entertainment on thursday and saturday evenings, and the staff are fantastic , so friendly and efficient ! Can't wait to visit again when we return to Thirsk. Wayne n Jo x

Called I. On the off chance yesterday as was let down by another pub in Thirsk. Very warm welcome by staff, lovely meal, amazing value the 2 for £20 with a drink. All our party (6) enjoyed the food and drink and it really made our day enjoyable before going to the races. Definitely recommend and we will be back!

What a quirky place, really liked It and the food was spot on, really tasty and fresh! Try it you will miss out if you don't x

What a surprise !! I have eaten here on and off for years and at best it has been inconsistent where food is concerned , however this visit has been lovely the food was brilliant ,so please keep this chef .give this place a consistent reputation so we can all recommend and give us a choice in Thirsk and not the Angle at top cliff

Visited here with family. Wonderful bar staff, wine menu and outdoor area. We ordered from the lunch menu and unfortunately had to return my £8.50ish sandwich 3 times. Personally would never buy food here again because of how they tried to rectify their poor offerings but I will visit again for the lovely atmosphere and selection quality drinks.

Convenient town centre location, excellent outdoor area for a fine day, good beers and an interesting and wide ranging menu. The day we were there the manager had left and had not been replaced and it showed. It is the little things that let places down. In this instance plenty of tables outside but I had to clear glasses away myself. A nice raised decking area covered in glasses, cobwebs and bird droppings - should be cleaned every morning even if there is no manager to keep an eye on things. Sage and squash ravioli was badly cooked - it looked as though the pasta had been warmed through by frying in the sage & oil dressing so the ravioli had crisp edges - sorry that's not the way to do it. Pleasant guy behind the bar but please give us the cutlery, tell us where to get it or bring it with you when you bring the food - saves me a long walk to get my own. Get the details right and I would be happy to return.

My dad and I had lunch in the huge outdoor area of the pub, staff were very friendly, food was lovely and great value for money. We had the Thai fishcakes and the steak and ale pie with a drink each...£20! We were also joined by a very friendly dog from the barbers next door...Clipper :)

Staying in Thirsk on a sunny Saturday evening. Sat out in the beer garden which isn’t the most picturesque in the world but was sunny & pleasant. Fine range of local real ales which seemed to be well kept. Menu was slightly different from your usual pub fare with dishes such as duck confit included. Plenty of pub favourites too (though pie unfortunately off the evening we were there). Food perfectly adequate - very much better than your average pub chain but without being really special. Would definitely go there again.

Had lunch here on a glorious day recently and was blown away. The menu was only on it's second day according to the chef when I spoke to him and it was such a change from the run of the mill pubs. Yes they do steak pies and fish but they also do unusual food for a pub. I had confit leg of duck with Toulouse sausage and cassoulet! In a pub? It was wonderful and I shall certainly return. Pubs/chef's like this deserve to be patronised and I wish them well, I'm not often in Thirsk but will now consider returning more often, please visit you will not be disappointed.

Visited this pub on a saturday night as there was a band playing,i appreciate not every pub can compete with the likes of wetherspoons but double the price for the same drinks,really??