Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in York

Looking for the best pubs in York? York's medieval streets hide some of England's most atmospheric Pubs, timber-framed, ghost-rumoured, and always serving a perfect pint. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in York reflects the wider pub culture of North Yorkshire. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, York's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in York

Must visit
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Haunted Medieval Timber framed

The Golden Fleece★★★★★

16 Pavement, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9UP

York's most haunted Pub, with timber frames dating to 1503. Five cask ales and a courtyard that feels centuries old.

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  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Bottle beer Medieval rooms

    The House of the Trembling Madness★★★★★

    48 Stonegate, YO1 8AS

    Stonegate's famous ale house with hundreds of bottled beers, medieval rooms, and a cult following among beer lovers.

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  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Lamb & Lion Inn★★★★★

    2-4 High Petergate, YO1 7EH

    A coaching inn beside York Minster with beamed ceilings, open fires, and a popular beer garden.

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More pubs in York

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    1644

    Ye Olde Starre Inne

    40 Stonegate, YO1 8AS

    York's oldest licensed premises, serving since 1644. A flagstone-floored gem with bags of character.

    Oldest licence Stonegate Local favourite
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    CAMRA winner

    The Blue Bell

    53 Fossgate, YO1 9TF

    CAMRA Pub of the Year winner. A tiny, perfect Pub with just one room, six hand pumps, and devoted regulars.

    Tiny Real ale champion Local favourite
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    The Kings Arms

    3 King's Staith, YO1 9SN

    Riverside Pub famous for flooding, tide marks on the walls tell the story. Great views of the Ouse.

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    The Snickleway Inn

    47 Goodramgate, YO1 7LS

    Named after York's hidden snickleways (alleyways). A cosy, multi-room Pub with excellent food and ale.

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    The Roman Bath

    9 St Sampson's Square, YO1 8RN

    Built over Roman bathhouse remains visible through a glass floor. A unique blend of history and hospitality.

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    The Black Swan

    23 Peasholme Green, YO1 7PR

    Affectionately known as the Dirty Duck. A bohemian, art-filled Pub with a creative crowd and great beer.

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    The Slip Inn

    1 Finkle Street, YO1 8RW

    Quirky, friendly Pub with a ship's figurehead above the door and a relaxed vibe away from the main tourist drag.

    Quirky Finkle Street Local favourite