The Terrace Sports Bar & Kitchen

You're heading down New Street towards the river, past the usual York suspects, and The Terrace pulls you in with that promise of cold pints and something decent to eat. It's the kind of place where you can genuinely watch the match without feeling like you've sacrificed quality—the kitchen takes itself seriously enough that your food arrives proper, not just something to soak up the lager. The room's got energy without being obnoxious, which is harder to pull off than you'd think in a city centre sports bar.