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An old coaching house built between the late 15th and early 16th century under the ownership of the Hull Brewery Co. Ltd. The Pub was originally known as the “Horse and Jockey” and then the name was changed in 1813 to “The Altisidora” in celebration of the victory of the horse of that name in that year’s St. Leger at Doncaster. It had earlier been called the “Evander” in celebration of another local racehorse. Altisidora (the horse) was owned by the local squire, Richard Watts and was trained by “Old” Tommy Sykes at his stables near Malton. The horse was a chestnut filly, born in 1810 and as a three-year-old won two out of her first three races before embarking on a second season which saw her win the St. Leger, beating fourteen other horses and this after no less than ten false starts. This victory must have made both the squire and the people of Bishop Burton very proud, so what more obvious a tribute to the filly’s success than to rename the village pub after her.

Discover the rich tradition of British pub fare at The Altisidora. Our seasonal menus feature classics and new delights crafted by our skilled kitchen teams with quality ingredients. From succulent steaks to hearty pies and tempting desserts with a cheeky cocktail, find your mood-enhancing dish at The Altisidora in Bishop Burton.