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Best Pubs In York England
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Venues compared
36
Average rating
4.5 / 5
Last updated: 2026-06-24
££House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original)
Stuffed animal heads line the walls of this quirky medieval bar serving hard-to-find Belgian beers.
££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.
££££Slug & Lettuce York Riverside
Smart bar chain with a cocktail list, a menu of global classics, and contemporary decor.
££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.
££££Revolution Revolution York
Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.
£The Stone Roses Bar
Quirky Britpop-themed pub with indie bands and sport on TV, plus pool tables and student nights.
££House of the Trembling Madness
Lendal's casual spot for pub.
££Evil Eye
Relaxed bar with an extensive menu of inventive cocktails, plus smoothies, milkshakes & a gin shop.
£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.
££Bobos Cocktail Bar York
Stylish cocktail bar offering creative drinks & featuring a shisha rooftop terrace.
££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.
££The Hop York
Bar with tiled floors and walls for real ales, plus an airy pizzeria and weekend live music.
£Pivní York
Cosy and candle-lit, 2-storey bar serving artisan beers in 16th-century, half-timbered townhouse.
££The Fat Badger York
17th-century brick pub featuring simple, chic quarters, full Yorkshire breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
££££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.
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Tourist timing tip
York gets busiest on Saturdays, school holidays, race days and Christmas market dates. Book key meals ahead, then use casual cafes, pubs and bars as flexible backup choices while walking between attractions.
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The highest-ranked options on this page combine strong ratings, meaningful review volume and relevant location or feature signals. Use the individual listing pages to check photos, opening hours, maps and booking links.
Is York easy to explore on foot between meals?
Yes. York's historic centre is compact, which makes it practical to plan meals around York Minster, the Shambles, Stonegate, the city walls, the theatre, shops and the railway station.
How often should I check opening hours?
Always check before travelling. York venues can change hours around bank holidays, private events, race days and seasonal tourist peaks, especially outside standard lunch and dinner times.