The Terrace is said to stand on the line of a perimeter wall of a medieval Carmelite monastery and was subsequently known as The Northern Wall public house for many years. Whilst the monks of the monastery would have no doubt enjoyed an ale or two with their meals in the refectory, they would have probably soiled themselves at what they could do whilst supping a fizzy lager in the 21st century.

Boasting 12 plasma screens showing almost continuous sport, The Terrace is York’s only dedicated sports bar and as such, is enjoyed by many a fan who wants to watch men hit/kick/throw balls around whilst enjoying a pint and a bit of chanting (not monastic).

As well as the usual line-up of lagers, ciders and bitters, it also offers 4 ales in the form of Deuchars, Black Sheep, Landlord and John Smiths Cask which is a very welcome surprise, and makes that 3-0 home defeat just that tiny bit more bearable.

If you are a non-sporty person thinking of going to The Terrace, or, if you are sporty person thinking of taking a non sporty person to The Terrace then thepubsofyork.com suggest you maybe don’t.

You may have a nice time and could find inspiration in the pictures of Gazza crying and Ricky Hatton swinging a punch, but we imagine sat in The Terrace without any sort of sporting inclination would be the equivalent of going to Disneyland if you hate children. And mice.

But, if you are intent on visiting The Terrace then popping in when food is being served would be a good idea (it’s not too bad at all). Sitting, and especially standing out of the eyeline of groups of young men whose eyes are transfixed onto the screens would also be advisable.

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