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The Burns Hotel
No-nonsense Samuel Smith's pub on Market Street with proper Yorkshire ales and a refreshingly old-school atmosphere.
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You'll find The Burns Hotel tucked away on Market Street, right in the heart of York's city centre bustle, but inside it feels like stepping back in time—in the best way. It's the kind of place where the bar staff know their regulars, the ale selection is taken seriously, and you won't find a craft cocktail menu or sourdough toast in sight. This is Samuel Smith's territory: honest pub fare, proper cask ales, and an unpretentious crowd of locals, students, and visitors who've stumbled upon something genuinely decent. The kind of pub that reminds you why British boozers exist.
Known for
- ★Samuel Smith's cask ales at sensible prices
- ★Proper unpretentious York pub atmosphere
- ★Central Market Street location
- ★Loyal local crowd and student regulars
- ★Old-school no-frills drinking