The Graduate used to be Varsity and changed names a few years ago. I find it to be a nicer place to…read morego in the daytime for food and a few drinks, rather than on a night. For some reason it just doesn't seem that fun on a night out. There's quite a lot of seating there with a selection of booths and big tables and things. Since the refurb and change of name it certainly looks more 'posh' and really quite modern and nice. Prices are average for York for both food and drinks and food is nice enough but nothing spectacular. Overall it's quite a nice but average place and I am happy to go there but wouldn't actively seek out to go.

We was visiting York for the day from Manchester and visited the Graduate for a drink, its like a…read moreWhetherspoons really with the same look, I thought it was quite expensive at £8 for 2 pints of fosters! It seemed to have a modern look going off but dosnt quite pull it off, it seemed to attract alot of stag and hen parties though. They seem to have a lot of offers on the food and drink like whetherspoons do though. Its wasn't really our kinda bar though and wouldn't return in a hurry as there are nicer bars in York.

Well, a very different experience here than it's downstairs bar.. After one visit 'I'm a fan' of…read morethis place! It certainly seems to have something for everyone here, loads of screens for those wanting to watch the sports.. table football.. pool.. darts.. X Box... tables where you can pour your own draft.. brilliant (and great value) food.. chill out areas for those just wanting a natter with their friends. And.. get there early doors for their great drinks offers. And, don't be shy to ask for a loyalty card to get cheap drinks later on.. all you have to give in exchange is your email address!

Ventured into here yesterday to watch Ireland V England Rugby match…read more Was glad to get a table near to a screen with a good view and pleased at the atmosphere building in the crowd and the waitress delivering food and drinks. Not pleased that they had 3 different sound tracks going on and you could barely concentrate on the relevant commentary. Not pleased by the unfriendly and frankly hostile bouncers imposing themselves on the friendly folk. Very not pleased that they did not have any sound for the Irish National Anthem, yet they did for the English. NOT IMPRESSED at all..... felt really sorry for those who were in front of TV's and screens that were turned onto another game after 15 minutes. Disaster and will not go back

Smack across from the Harrogate Conference Center and right on a busy corner is this terrific bar…read more(actually I'd call it more a pub, but whatever...) They carry a large selection of great beers on tap and you must try the local ones from Theakstons Brewery... I loved their Best Bitter and their Old Peculier (yep - that's the right spelling). Decent pub food (sorry... "bar" food). Excellent fish and chips (tons of french fries)... super hot chili (on top of a mound of fries) and also had a decent chicken burger - with a huge side of fries... The place gets packed right at the end of the work day with locals and visitors... diverse mixed crowd (both suits and construction workers). Some nice tables to sit outside if the weather allows it...

Christies has a good atmosphere and a nice play to go for a drink. There are two large screens…read morewhich they show sport on. While in Christies they had two different champions leagues games on so a lot of people were in there - so if you want a seat you'll need to get in there early. We never ate in there but the food smelt nice - the menu was quite reasonably priced and had a wide range of pub grub on there. Worth a visit.

Listen, the main reason this place has got three stars is because of the daiquiri. Let's get to…read morethat in a minute. I'll be honest, this place isn't really me. Remember Gatecrasher? It's impossible to think of how this place was that, now that it's had a re-fit. My mate and I were trying to suss it out and, although I like a lot of the elements, it's a bit disjointed -- there's beautiful tiling at the entrance matched with quaint al fresco style cafe tables and chairs, placed next to diner-ish booths, with a big open hall of a space by the bar, replete with Victorian boxer images on the walls. It's all lovely, but I'm not sure it matches. We decided it might be a sports bar for hipsters. There are TVs everywhere and lots of advertisements for the upcoming games they're showing. I don't know much about footie, but there is lots being shown, so I guess it'd be the whole season. Or what ever you call it. I didn't dig the "commandments" that pop up on the screens -- the cult thing is too force fed for my tastes. I didn't like it about Reds and I'm not a fan here. I wasn't sure I liked content of the messages, either. Speaking of Reds, that's pretty much how I'd describe the branding vibe here, only they're preaching footie and boxing and other sports over ribs. What did I like? The bar staff -- these guys were really solid and good fun. Hard working, fair at the bar (I hate it when they don't serve in order), and made a damned fine drink. Before even getting started, he asked how I like my daiquiris: nice. I said a teensy touch on the sweeter side, but not crazy. He let me try it before serving -- also impressive -- and it was way up there in my top daiquiri times. Appleton White was the go-to: good call. To established cocktail folk, I guess that doesn't sound amazing. However, you'd be surprised how hard it actually is to get a decent one -- even though they should always be a basic balance -- so for that I was really chuffed. Clientele weren't my scene, but it was Friday night? Anyway. If you want a good cocktail, seems like they've that covered... which feels a bit strange when surrounded by spray tanned ex-Gatecrashers (I'm guessing?) next to Liverpool vs Arsenal (the first teams I could think of) but perhaps this quirky mix is part of the charm. Or part of finding their feet. Check 'em out. They also serve pie, I think!

I have been thinking of going here for an age but keep not bothering because it just didn't entice…read moreme in. HOW WRONG I WAS! The bar staff are fab and offer cocktails not on the menu, such as espresso martinis (my fave). We had some fun trying different versions and they were goood. FYI Tia Maria can work instead of Kahlua. They have created an outdoor area for the summertime which as a location has much to be desired (right next to a very busy road) but is still nice enough to be in the sun. The bar itself inside is nothing to write home about and is a little dark for my taste but they do have a pool table and a table football (not many have these too and I enjoy it a lot). I will be going back here, especially as it is dangerously on my walk home from work.

Friendly, Relaxed atmospher. The best pint of Carling in town. Welcomes members and non members…read more Attentive, attractive staff. Best bar in town.

I have eaten here 4-5 years ago and wasn't a fan - just basic boring food…read more but i ate again recently and the food was much better. I ordered a bbq burger with cheese and bacon and my friend had the breakfast burger. big meaty portions, burgers were delicious and the hand made chips were great if not a little thick. although the pub itself seemed only moderately busy, the bar staff were pretty slow at clearing tables and glasses - but the staff were very pleasant to talk to and service was fast and friendly. will be eating here again very soon!

A large place with plenty of room to sit and a lot of TV screens. The beer flows good and quick…read morehere. The food is also good... nothing to write home about, but fits the bill. If you have a large group, this is a good place to come to and have better places than something like All Bar One. .