Category Archives: Real Ale

A pub that boasts one or two real ales, meaning you can at least sup something nice on your visit here.

Punch Bowl, Blossom Street

‘Off with his head and set it on York gates; So York may overlook the town of York.’

So said Queen Margaret about Richard, Duke of York, in Shakespeare’s ‘Henry VI’. She got her wish and Richard’s head was so displayed on Micklegate Bar in 1461. Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Arms

The Edinburgh Arms isn’t the sort of place to bring your girlfriend if you’re thinking of popping the question, but it is the sort of place to bring your mates if you fancy a couple of beers and a bit of sport. Continue reading →

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Minster Inn

Recently, we at thepubsofyork.com finished reviewing all the pubs and bars inside the City Walls. Like a small boy who’s allowed to play outside his front garden for the first time, York’s premiere pub review website could not wait to spread it’s collective wings. Continue reading →

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Masons Arms

Chances are, if you’ve heard of the Mason’s Arms on Fishergate, it will be probably because of the food they dish up to to hungry customers. Whilst it may not be winning Michelin stars anytime soon (and it certainly doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Bay Horse, Marygate

One of the finest pleasures York has to offer, especially on a fine summers day or a crisp winter morning, is a ramble through the Museum gardens. As you wander merrily around the potted borders, you can cast your inquisitive … Continue reading →

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York Arms

This pub is managed by Sam Smiths and subsequently serves up the very affordable and tasty offerings from the Tadcaster based brewery. York’s most up-to-date pub review website quite likes Sam Smiths pubs, but like the Hansom Cab, one of … Continue reading →

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