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Pubs in York
Looking for pub places in York? This page collects the strongest matches in the YorkEats directory so visitors can compare location, rating, review volume, prices, accessibility and booking links in one place.
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pub York
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75
Average rating
4.4 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££Valhalla York
This cozy, rustic spot with a viking theme serves ales and mead, plus meat, cheese and fish boards.
££Ye Olde Starre Inne
Traditional pub with flock wallpaper, wooden boards and a fire, for cask ales and comfort food.
££Hole In The Wall
Traditional, red-brick venue with ales and classic pub food, plus quizzes and live music nights.
££Golden Fleece York
Airy rooms, some with 4-poster beds, in a casual 16th-century pub offering a beer garden.
££Pear Tree Farm - Farmhouse Inns
Hearty dishes and a daily carvery served in a modern brick pub with a garden and indoor play area.
£££The Fox And Roman
Half-timbered, rustic country pub and restaurant with a log fire and Roman artefacts on display.
££The Old White Swan
Cask ales and a traditional pub menu, served in a 16th-century building with its own ghost.
££House of the Trembling Madness
Lendal's casual spot for pub.
£York Tap
Station pub in Victorian, former tea rooms with terrazzo floor and circular bar serving craft beers.
££The Punch Bowl
Traditional pub, favoured drinking place of 17th-century Whig party members, and reputedly haunted.
£The Blue Bell
Tiny, traditional wood-panelled pub with original Edwardian decor and open fire, serving cask ales.
££The Masons Arms
Warm, oak-paneled stop with a fireplace offering hearty pub grub plus a beer garden & river views.
££The Three Tuns
Centuries-old traditional pub serving draft ales & familiar comfort grub in a comfortable setting.
£Pivní York
Cosy and candle-lit, 2-storey bar serving artisan beers in 16th-century, half-timbered townhouse.
££££Tank & Paddle York
Convivial hangout fixing up burgers, pizza & meat dishes, plus beer, wine & creative cocktails.
££The Market Cat
Updated 3-storey pub with views, a partnership between a beer importer and a local brewer.
££Royal Oak
Smart, traditional pub-restaurant in a 14th-century building with leather banquettes and a library.
£££Eagle & Child
British pub serving local fare in a multilevel space with a wood-lined dining room & a patio.
£Shambles Tavern
Quaint, popular spot with a locally focused menu of craft beer and pub fare, plus outdoor seating.
££Duke Of York
Laid-back, traditional pub with wooden boards serving classic comfort fare & cask ales.
£££The Dormouse
Country inn with a rustic feel and a pretty beer garden, offering a menu of updated pub classics.
££Minster Inn
Traditional pub with a cosy vibe offering a classic range of beers & ales, plus wood-fired pizza.
££The Old Bank
Bright, colorful pub with a laid-back, bohemian vibe serving comfort chow & a wide variety of beers.
££The Red Lion
Cask ales and British food in half-timbered pub with Tudor oak beams, open fires and beer garden.
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Where to find pub in York
York's pub options are spread across the city centre and surrounding streets. Use the area label on each card to pick somewhere close to your hotel, the Minster, the Shambles, the railway station or your evening plans.
Quick comparison tips
For tourist trips, prioritise walking distance, current opening hours and booking links as much as rating. York is busiest during weekends, race days, university events and the Christmas market period.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best pub places in York?
The top listings here are ordered by YorkEats' recommendation score, which weighs rating, review volume and featured placement so visitors can compare pub choices quickly.
Do I need to book pub in York?
Booking is sensible for popular venues, dinner slots and weekends. If you are visiting York for a short break, reserve the meal that matters most and keep casual options for the rest of the day.