This place was a really nice time. I'm very late posting this, but better late than never…read more.. because this spot deserves a shoutout. A group of us stopped here around Halloween while making a drive from London to Scotland. One of my friends loves anything spooky, so I sought out what's rumored to be one of the most haunted pubs in the area (I think we were in York... forgive me if I'm off, travel brain ). From the moment you walk in, the place is dark, moody, and mysterious with a very cool vibe. You seat yourself, and we had a table reserved. The atmosphere was lively and social, almost speakeasy-like. There's no traditional table service, you scan a QR code, order food on your phone, and it magically appears at your table. Drinks are ordered directly at the bar, which we learned is pretty common here. Fun surprise: the bartender was actually from California, so it was great chatting with someone from the States while abroad. The crowd overall was lovely, mostly locals, and everyone was super friendly and chatty with us Americans, which really added to the experience. Halfway through our meal, a live band set up right in front of us and absolutely killed it. Think Rolling Stones meets a gritty Seattle grunge band. They were phenomenal. They even invited me up to sing... but sadly, I hadn't had enough shots yet, so I declined. Maybe next time Food-wise, we ordered butternut squash, a few burgers, chicken wings, and a few appetizers. The food was just okay, not bad by any means, but not the highlight. For a pub in the middle of York, it was perfectly acceptable and hit the spot. Did we feel a spooky, haunted vibe? Honestly... not really, which was a bit of a letdown. But hanging out next to the little skeleton sitting at the bar (which I think someone has already posted photos of) was still fun. The memorabilia and décor throughout the pub are great and give you plenty to look at. Overall, The Golden Fleece is a very cool stop for a quick bite, drinks, and fantastic live music. The atmosphere and camaraderie made the night, and I'd absolutely recommend popping in if you're nearby, especially if there's a band playing.

The Golden Fleece is such a fun spot to check out in York! It's got that perfect blend of…read moreold-school English pub charm and a slightly spooky vibe (it's supposed to be haunted, after all!). Even if you're not into ghost stories, the place just oozes character with its low beams, creaky floors, and dark cozy corners. The drinks were exactly what were we're looking for and expected...classic pints and spirits to choose from. Honestly, it's the kind of pub you want to spend a couple of hours in, just soaking up the atmosphere and imagining all the stories those old walls could tell. If you're in York and want a pint somewhere with a bit of history (and maybe a ghost sighting or two), The Golden Fleece is definitely worth popping into.

Lovely historic pub with good brews and service My husband…read moreand I throughly enjoyed the experience of having a late lunch while looking at the old timbers and fireplace but be warned, the Yorkshire pudding is only a Sunday lunch menu item

American Review: fantastic place for a old old old pub. I felt like singing some pub tunes with the…read morelocals who were hanging out. Food was just ok but atmosphere made up for everything. Super glad I stopped by!

We've been here a few times and the food is absolutely great. The staff is extremely friendly and…read morenothing is too much. Reasonably priced... will definitely go back.

More than a restaurant (couldn't find the category for pubs & bars), great friendly local with an…read moreexcellent restaurant and beer garden, parking too.

OOh! I'm the first! I'm the first!! *waves arms around in a Kermit-style YAAAAAY!*…read more The Victorian Fair is always a great day out in Otley and we took this as an opportunity (because we literally need no excuses) to go and check out this latest incarnation of North Bar right in the centre of the town. Having during the course of the afternoon made friends with a German, a Mexican and a French lady at Whitacker's (there's a joke in there somewhere) we decided North Bar Social would be a great place to show our new compadres some of the best drinking Yorkshire can offer. We were a highly enthusiastic, multi-lingual and already rather toasted crew of newly found drinking buddies and the homely atmosphere in North Bar Social suited us to a tee. Our Bavarian even managed to find a beer from his home town and enthusiastically made us drink it...it tasted of smoked ham. Like drinking smoked ham. It was awful. But at least it made him laugh to watch us. I suspect he had planned this all along. The lighting upstairs was a little bright and the wooden seats could have done with some cushions but these are mere environmental trifles that any new bar can sort out as feedback pours in. North Bar Social was a great way to while away a Saturday night with their vast and dazzling array of drinks, absolutely superb bar man whose service and smile were impeccable and perfect ambience entirely suited to making new friends. Well done North Bar Social.

From the owner: North Bar Social boasts a large outdoor seating area, cosy upstairs function room, and some of the…read morefriendliest staff we know!  Our small, but perfectly formed, bar welcomes cyclists, dogs, walkers and has regulars from 18 to 80! Table service, a wide range of beers and wine, and a strong connection with the local community have brought a little piece of North Bar to Otley. 

As expected this place was massively average. I personally don't have anything against this group…read morethat runs all these bars (I was excited to see something new opening up in HM and wanted to try asap) but all their concepts are great on the ideas front, very poor on the execution. There's just something about them that needs someone to join the dots and oversee the rollout and keep quality high, making sure everything is much better and matches their creative ideas. So like Infamous diner, Walrus, Rosylee etc it was a case of going once (potentially 2 or 3 times to the others if with friends) and really not having any desire to go back. Here's some points: * Very well designed, they've done a good job of revamping KRO. * Beer selection was pretty average, all the usual suspects from usual importer. * My wife's salted caramel espresso martini was very poor - so watery and not a hint of salted caramel - these are the attention to detail points I talk about earlier that need attention across all the bars as it sounded great on the nicely printed menu, but tasted very poor. Here's hoping things improve, from what I hear from friends on 2 separate occasions, the coffee is very weak, watery and poor so hopefully just some teething problems before staff are trained etc.

Pretty average. Nice looking menu and some dishes are good but having eaten here a few times now…read moreit's certainly lacking something. Every time we come there seems to be a long list of items off the menu due to one problem or another, and the service tends to be keen to please but amateurish. Popped up to their 'speakeasy' cocktail bar and the service and wait times are horrendous. Could be a cool place but really need to get their act together.

So this is a local chain style pub restaurant in Bryn. Not far from the parentals. I did frequent…read moreit as a teenager however it's had a total transformation since then (yes is was 20 years ago for you clever folk) but I think they have done good job. It's pleasant and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. We had a nice booth style table for the 5 of us. It's also table service which in these types of places it's usually DIY so that was a nice surprise. The food menu was quite extensive and very 'up my dads street' with lots of mixed grills and triple stack burgers etc. They also had a quite an impressive kids menu which my little boy enjoyed. Oddly though and despite asking there was no colouring pencils or activities for the kids to do and if you're going to up market yourself as a family place up your game!! That said the food didn't take long to arrive. It came and it was correct which is more than can be said again for some of similar style establishments in the area. The food was hot and mine was tasty. Nothing crazy special but I enjoyed it. For a quick non book tea time experience with family for a reasonable price this will do the trick. As if your like my mum cooking is not on the menu. Lol. I would go again

Fairly standard chain style pub, part of the Marston's chain I do believe. There was a limited…read morechoice of cask beer that I could see when we visited, just one in fact called Cockle Warmer, apart from that there just seemed to be Smoothflow and lagers available including Stella Artois. We didn't dine but they were advertising a Sunday carvery with two courses for £6.95 and there was a standard pub menu too. Typical chain pub decor, you could be in any one of hundreds of pubs like it really. The staff were friendly and efficient, no problems there. I wouldn't dash back though to be honest, these places lack soul to my mind but that's just my viewpoint.

It's really no surprise that North Bar was voted by the Observer Food Monthly as the 'Best place to…read moredrink in the UK'. They're not wrong. North Bar covers every single base. If you like your beer, well they've had over a 1000 on tap since opening twelve years ago. Not forgetting the 100000 various bottled beers. Got beer then, have they? Check. Don't like beer? Well how about one of cider, rum, whisky, bourbon, brandy, wine. They've got them all. And not only have they got them all, they've got the best of them all. Teetotal? Well, then, how about a coffee in the one of the funkiest interiors the Leeds bar scene has to offer? There's new art installed seeminly every month, with exhibitions from different local talent. Music? If it's good, it gets played. NOT BEEN HERE? GO. NOW.

OK, so it may be a bit bizarre to update over a non-alcoholic drink, but North Bar wins again. With…read moreBottomless Coffee. Oh yes, that's the good stuff right there. It mightn't be a specialist brew, but for two pounds you can refill to your hearts content, pop out and back in again and still get more coffee, all the while enjoying the usage of their free wifi. There's even a table next to some power points in which you can plug your laptop in. Amazing. Whilst the likes of Brooklyn lager will cost you practically a fiver, which is a little more than I like to pay, they still offer a fantastic selection of drinks and the space itself is both large and inviting. The art on the walls is regularly renewed, offering the best in local artistry, and the staff are always full of cheer and chat. I can only hope that the newly opened Meanwood sister bar offers such delights as these! Want to escape the noise of the city? Check in for a coffee. You'll be warmly welcomed. In all, there's not much more can be said that hasn't already been penned, but if you're into your beers, music and banter you must give this place a visit.