As of July 2025, at a different location than indicated in Yelp. Now near the Museum Gardens at 14…read moreLendal. Three level pub will great selection of beer. I found an 8% abv IPA from Deya that was the best beer I've had in the UK this visit. Funky decor: lots of antlers, crucifixes, cherubs, and paintings of nude women. I'd definitely go again for a pint. Didn't try the food.

Fantastic ambiance and decor. This multi level bar is not a bar per se but beer and gin joint. It's…read morein need of a bit of a cleaning but at night your probably don't notice, lol. All in all kinda a fun hang out.

I went to this pub for dinner in October on the recommendation of the owner of the B&B I stayed at…read more Seemed a bit people sparse for a pub, and now I know why. With a great brewery in town, you would think that they would know how to serve a beer. Not much selection, but they had Hobgoblin from Wychwood, which is usually pretty good. Unfortunately, this was not 'usually'. Tasted super old, flat and bitter, really bad. Hey, pub owner, don't be cheap, change out your casks after, oh, I don't know, 10-20 years or so. After traipsing around York all day, I was starving, not sure where any other restaurants were in the area, so I decided to at least try the food. After all, how could they mess up that pub classic, a meat pie? They seemed a bit pricey, but I was really hungry. I am happy to report that I survived the experience, but only barely. I was brought a long plate with three massive frou-frou bowls on it. One had a mix of overcooked, mushy and cold broccoli and cauliflower; the next was full of cold, old and greasy chips; and the pièce de résistance, the pie itself, was topped with a massive mound of puff pastry. I tentatively used my fork to lift off said pastry, only to be hit with a smell that can only be compared to vomit. For some reason, the person responsible for this monstrosity (I will NOT call them a cook!) had placed a layer of absolutely revolting cheese (could not be identified!) in between the pastry and the meat portions of the pie. The meat in the filling had not been cooked long enough for it to become tender, and thus had the consistency and chew factor of shoe leather. After the first bite, I resorted to scraping as much of the cheese mixture to one side as I could, in order to dip the cold chips in the gravy at least. About 5 chips in, I gave up and left it all there on the table, went to the little grocery on the corner, bought some biscuits, went back to my room and had tea, biscuits and chocolate bars for dinner. Bad, bad, bad on all counts. Avoid at all costs. At least I had some excellent beer at York Brewery earlier in the day. I can only surmise that this place is a joke played by locals on tourists based on the fact that my lodgings landlord sent me there. Or maybe he just has no tastebuds. Ick.

I heard that The Shoulder of Mutton was holding a Pork Pie and Cider festival over the bank holiday…read moreso 3 of us tagged along to see the fun. It was great loads of connoisseurs nibbling on pastry, checking the jelly, looking at the appearance and eating them to check for scoffability. Ten pies in total, all from local butchers, put together by Jack Merry and his team who had moved into the Shoulder a couple of months back. There were plenty of Ciders to be tried but I found an excellent stout called Barista to wash those pies down with. It even tempted me to go back again on the holiday Monday on the excuse of checking out who the overall pie winners were. Hey, I found I had got two of the first three prize winners marked down as leaders. Jack has a lot to do to rennovate the pub but he's made a great start

The Nags Head is my favourite place in York for Sunday Dinner. They have a Carvery on which is very…read moreresonably priced. They offer a selection of 3 or 4 meats and the portion sizes are always generous. The yorkshire puddings are freshly made rather than frozen ones and the gravy is fantastic. It is well worth a visit for a Sunday Lunch.

I loved it instantly. The staff are charmless, blunt, they can be terse and downright rude - a…read moreliving working Fawlty Towers of the pub world. They make it no stars. We should get to call all their male bar staff Basil, the female, Sybil and Terry for those workers who don't identify with these genders. I noted that all the male staff wore thin, cheap shirts and trousers so worn out they were shiny. They had a darn good range of beers and darn decent porter mind. At just £15.80 for three pints and a large glass of wine they offered great value for money. That brings 5 stars and allows us to tolerate the staff. The place was packed so the recipe is working for the owner. They are along the riverside with outside cheap seating, right beside the Ouse river and geese strolled around as we sat and chatted in warm sunshine. If they did actual food I didn't notice. As we walked inside to the bar to order our first drinks we encountered staff challenging a chap of much advanced years, dressed like a drab Quentin Crisp, who attempted to use his mobile phone in the pub. I later spotted him outside, drink in one hand and mobile phone against his ear, he was chatting, leaning against the wall trying unsuccessfully to look nonchalant. They describe themselves as a 'digital detox pub'. The chief rule is no mobile phones as they want customers to talk to each other. How novel, quirky and eccentric in the 21st century. No swearing and no music either. Them rules are strictly enforced and you will be evicted if them rules ain't followed promptly. If I'm ever in York again I'll be sure to return for the stout and the insults.

Down by the riverside..... This is a Sam Smiths pub in a…read moregreat location. Great selection of Smiths on tap including ciders and organics. Prices are great and the vibe is cool and relaxed. Don't miss the flood gauge with the heights of many past deluges marked.

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!

OMG, I think I am in love…read more I just got into York last night and the owner of the B&B recommended the Minster Inn. I likely visited 30 pubs in London and none of them can hold a candle to this place. First off, they were super busy when I arrived. I was taking a few minutes to read the menu and survey the beers. Within 3-5 minutes, all three bar tenders checked in with me - not in a pushy way - they just saw that I did not yet have a drink and wanted to make sure I got served. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were all very friendly. I had a nice chat with Josh and Liam. The pizza was pretty good, but not over-the-top. They have a nice selection of cask ales. You can get three 4 ounce tastes for 9 pounds. I got two flights. :) Great beer and great chats. What else could I want? I went all three nights that I was in York. They have an amazing selection of gin. Josh said they had 50 to choose from. I did not count but I believe him. The place is very nicely laid out. If I lived nearby, I think I would get my mail there. Since I am just visiting, I will have to settle for another trip.

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.

It's a very old pub, but it you already knew that…read more The Sunday roasts are fantastic! Solid beer and wine selection, too, though I was disappointed they were out of their BTG red Burgundy -- oh well, the Rioja did just fine. I recommend a table by the windows for some cool views. The guy taking our orders at the bar wasn't necessarily the friendliest, but that didn't sour our experience too much.

It claims to be the oldest boozer in York city…read more So what, I mean really, who cares. It's not a USP rather it's lazy. Stick up a cheap sign, put in Ye and an E at the end of old and get em tourists in. Maybe it's just me but it just struck me as stale and frumpy. The other pubs we visited were characterful and the welcome in each stood out (not always for good reasons) and their beer choices were pretty meh. It is dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility, and free WiFi. We had one drink here for four folks - two pints and two glasses of wine £22.95 - and while the food menu looked darn good and reasonably priced there was no atmosphere nor character to persuade us to stay. The young barmaid behind the counter was functional but devoid of easy chat. I'm glad on reflection that we went to the trembling madness next - their booze selection was stunning in comparison and cheaper at £22.10 for a similar round of better quality drinks. I sure wouldn't return here.

I was getting slightly grumpy and hungry and not looking forward to the prospects of a sad chilled…read moresandwich from York station at the start of a journey back on Sunday evening when I walked right into the York Tap and its glorious selection of ales and stained glass with views over the wall and nearby Royal York Hotel. Bf was v impressed with the beers, I had a Malbec so was happy. I also really enjoyed the pork pie with stilton and the cheese board contained a revelation: charcoal cheddar. Normally I prefer soft cheese but I basically ignored the brie (well not exactly of course: I still ate it) in favour of the cheddar which has a great flavour (truffley? smoky?). We rounded this off with some pate (all served with just the right amount of oatcakes) and decided to get the later train.

I'm really surprised I've never reviewed this place and that's because it's so awesome I'd have…read morethought I wanted to share it with the world straightaway! But anyway, a 5 star review is here just because I've been a number of times and it's always done the business in being a perfect place to catch a pint (whether catching a train or not). Owned by the same guys as the Euston tap, Harrogate' Sheffield ones etc - they have a great niche in being able to offer a quality product at a place which usually struggle to do average well (think airports, most train stations...football stadiums...anywhere you're isolated basically...) A great selection of domestic and imported beers on tap - plus loads of bottles, the York Tap is a great opportunity to keep missing that train!