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.

What a cracking place. It had been recommended to us by our son and his real ale drinking…read morecompanion. They had a tale of going here, ordering two pints of a high octane brew and being asked if they were sure, so they confirmed that they were only to get what they wished for and billed £48. They still find it funny and how good the beer was. The beer choices are excellent. The barmaid made us laugh as she asked where we were from and when we told her of our Newry home she said 'Oi don't even know why I asked that Oive no idea where that is I come from' so in fairness we didn't recognise it either but I gathered it's near Newcastle on the Tyne. We four didn't hang around the ground floor instead opting for the upper floor. We opted for modest brews around 4.5 ABV - two pints and two glasses of wine around £22 but some of the high strength beers would have set you back near £30 a pint so with these they sell in measured portions for example a third of a pint. The atmosphere was crackling and we thought it was folks from the York races that had started that morning but were assured it's often crackling. We all had some food to with three main meals and me opting for a breakfast choice, at 8pm on a rainy York night. I had a bacon and a lightly fried egg in a roll served with butter and sauce. It was perfect and was £4.5. All the food was priced for what was on the plate. The place has lots of fascinating objets d'art on the walls and ceilings including a wonderful statute of the Virgin Mary in the gents rest room and bawdy art. No evidence of trembling madness but shrewd selfish business sense. It's a pity it's card only as it makes it harder for serving staff to make tips. Let's hope it's not a house of trembling poverty for them? Our evening was delightful and we left happy diners into the wet streets of York it at least the rain had stopped.

Nice choice of beers and great little setting .. would recommend .. even had Deya from my local…read morebrewery

A nice little place this: the front is the beer shop of the York Brewery, but tucked away at the…read moreback is a small bar with another smallish room off, serving a really excellent range of real ales of the eponymous brewery. Beers include York Guzzler, Stonewall, Yorkshire Terrier and Centurion's Ghost. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

Mostly York brewery beers to be found in this lovely looking pub (well it is behind the brewery's…read moregift shop), including the beer Yorkshire Terrier which is brewed especially for them. Four beers in total and only 2.60 a pint with a CAMRA card. They do food too.

OMMani...rest in peace. How have I never reviewed the…read morepilgrimage of all pilgrimages?!? It's most likely because I am in utter awe during each visit. It's a pub, but it's also a museum of sorts for you guessed it, The Stone Roses (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE), Oasis, Joy Division, and the like. If I could win the lottery, which I have never played, I would move to York and be within walking distance of The Stone Roses Bar. The staff are superb. Exceptional humans. The bar is nothing short of perfection. The drinks are well-made, tasty, and affordable. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Always. Looking forward to my next visit.

Stumbled upon this cool pub in York: Mostly because we are fans of the band Stone Roses! Love the…read morevibe, decor, music. Was happy to find a place like this to duck out of the rain.

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!

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 went in because it is listed on a map of the best beer bars in York and I was not disappointed…read more They have a terrific selection of both draught and cask ("real") ales. Since I was alone, I sat at the bar. Sam, the bartender was both friendly and helpful. He made some solid recommendations and let me taste (more than) a few. Make sure to check the hours. They are not open until late afternoon. (I did not check first and got there an hour early...fortunately, there are other pubs in the area....

On vacation from USA 17222 and staying right around corner from R&G. What a great pub. I will go on…read morerecord as having the best pep pizza ever...including you, Bottoms Up, in Richmond Va. Table games a plenty (ask Jodie to play Touring England) and owners on site making the 'za and hanging out; very cool. Thanks for making our last night in York memorable!

The old star Inn on Stonegate is believed to be one of the pldest pubs in York, 1640. The Cellar…read morewas once used as an operating theatre for soldiers during the time of cromwell and apparently you are supposed to hear their screams as this is believed to be one of the many haunted places in york. Through the entrance is a Yard with a well in the middle, which at one time was the only source of fresh water for the area. The sign for the pub stretches accross the street above head height. although the pub is well set back off the street, you can't miss the sign and once through the passage way and the courtyard you enter the pub, where they serve great food, traditional and Yorkshire. They do a great variety of beers including traditional hand pulled yorkshire ales. The view of the minster from the beer garden is amazing and not to be missed. well worth a visit on your tour around the City.

A quaint pub with a lot of history attached to it, hiding down a path between buildings. The…read morechicken & woodland mushroom pie is fantastic, and everyone who works here seems quite friendly. However, it's a small place and can get crowded fast, and you might have to wait a bit for a place to sit down. And even if you get one, seats and tables are very close to each other, so if you're uncomfortable being close to strangers, you might want to look somewhere else. Also, be aware that this is a dog-friendly pub.

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.