Staithes beer festival

The Captain Cook Inn at the top of the bank, above the harbour, had a Halloween-themed beer festival this weekend. We counted 13 real ales - our favourite was Pretty Witch - and 3 special ciders, plus the usual beers. It's definitely the destination for real ale lovers, added to by a coal fire, sea views and relaxed atmosphere. Next beer festival is between Christmas and New Year, with pale ale and pork pies! Dunsley (www.dunsleyinstaithes.co.uk) is booked over that period, but there's still availability in January - a perfect excuse to wind down after Xmas excess...