The Gold Cup Inn, serving the communities of Nether Silton, Over Silton, and Kepwick, had been under threat of closure, but has now become a Community Benefit Society following months of hard work.
A community share offer was launched to secure the pub’s future, giving locals, supporters, and visitors the opportunity to purchase shares and a vote in its long-term direction.
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Paul Telfer, co-chair of the management group, said: “It has been inspiring to see the community unite behind the share offer and as volunteers behind the bar, cleaning or maintaining the pub’s lovely beer garden.
“We would now like to see as many of our neighbours as possible returning to the pub on a regular basis and are delighted to welcome everyone to our family fun opening afternoon on 8 August.”
The Gold Cup Inn in Nether Silton, near Thirsk, now operates with the support of community volunteers who help with everything from serving drinks to maintaining the beer garden.
Named after the historic Royal Gold Cup horse race in the Hambleton Hills, the pub sits on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, offering stunning views across the Vale of York.
The pub remains a valued destination for walkers, cyclists, and visitors to the area.
To celebrate its new community status, the pub will host an official opening afternoon on Saturday, August 8
. Full details will be available soon on the pub’s website and Facebook page.
Currently, it is open four days a week—Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 11pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 11pm.
It offers a well chosen selection of beers and wines at “sensible” prices.
The Gold Cup Inn also hosts regular pop-up food nights on the last Saturday of each month.
More information can be found on the pub’s website at thegoldcupinn.co.uk.