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    The Cross Keys

    4.7 (3 reviews)
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    3 years ago

    The place was clean and well maintained. Fantastic beef and ale pie and the server was very kind! Highly recommend.

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    Kings Arms - Outside

    Kings Arms

    4.5(22 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    £

    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.

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    The Fox & Roman

    The Fox & Roman

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    ££

    This is a large, sprawling pub, formerly the Fox Hotel. The 'Roman' connection dates from the…read morediscovery of a Roman grave on the site in 1833. The pub used to stable racehorses, and is directly opposite the stables of York Racecourse. The interior is styled as a country pub, although Dringhouses is actually a suburb of York, these days, and it felt more suburban than villagey in atmosphere. There's lots of exposed wood and brick fireplaces, and patterned carpet. All very traditional. It's deceptively large - as you wander, more areas seem to open out in front of you, so we had no trouble finding a seat. They serve food, and a lot of other customers were eating here. We didn't sample it, but it looked good, and it arrived quickly. They serve three real ales (Timothy Taylor, Black Sheep and their own brew, which was a very pleasant hoppy bitter - a bit like IPA), which were well kept, and the staff topped my pint up without asking - always a good thing. One of my friends wanted a Campari and lemonade, though, and they didn't sell that, nor her second choice of a Bacardi Breezer. The emphasis seemed to be on beer and wine instead, and she made do with a G&T. Staff seemed friendly and, despite being very busy, they seemed to cope efficiently with the crowd. I'd happily adopt it as my local if I lived in the area.

    Traditional looking pub from the outside with an oak beam, open brick interior. Not immediately…read moreobvious from the outside but is part of the vantage inn group, a chain we've had mixed experiences with. However this one was one of the better experiences, with the food being hot, nicely presented and tasty. Prices in line with normal gastro pub fayre. Reasonable portions for both main and dessert. Staff were efficient and friendly. Overall a pleasant dining experience.

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