The Knavesmire

Head down Albemarle Road and you'll find the sort of pub that's been pulling pints in the same spot for long enough that it feels like York's backbone. This isn't a theme-park version of a boozer—it's the real thing, with the kind of worn-in charm that comes from decades of actual use rather than design decisions. You'll find locals nursing their usual, a solid drinks selection that goes beyond the obvious, and enough character in the walls to keep you entertained between rounds.