The Woodman

Head south of the city centre to Bishopthorpe and you'll find yourself in The Woodman, the kind of pub that feels like it's been the backbone of village life for decades. You'll clock the wood-beamed ceilings, the sort of worn leather and dark corners that suggest countless conversations have happened here over proper pints. It's the type of place where regulars know their spot at the bar, but newcomers are genuinely welcomed—no fuss, no pretence. The real draw? Solid pub food done right, cask ales that rotate with some thought, and a Sunday roast that'll have you coming back to Bishopthorpe specifically for it.