Pubs in York

There are 13 traditional and modern pubs scattered across York. The Postern Gate pulls in regulars with proper ales and a no-nonsense atmosphere, while Yates York keeps things lively in the city centre. If you want something quieter, The Punch Bowl offers a different kind of welcome. Each has its own character—worth visiting more than once to find your favourite.

The Postern Gate1

The Postern Gate

4.0(6,156 reviews)
Pear Tree Farm - Farmhouse Inns2

Pear Tree Farm - Farmhouse Inns

4.2(5,338 reviews)
Yates York3

Yates York

4.1(5,335 reviews)
The Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl

4.1(5,112 reviews)
House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original)

House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original)

4.7(4,924 reviews)
Ye Olde Starre Inne

Ye Olde Starre Inne

4.4(4,262 reviews)
Valhalla York

Valhalla York

4.7(4,128 reviews)
Golden Fleece York

Golden Fleece York

4.4(3,846 reviews)
Hole In The Wall

Hole In The Wall

4.5(3,302 reviews)
The Old White Swan

The Old White Swan

4.4(3,217 reviews)
The Judge's Lodging

The Judge's Lodging

4.3(2,804 reviews)
The Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl

4.4(2,752 reviews)
The Fox And Roman

The Fox And Roman

4.5(2,739 reviews)
The Old Bank

The Old Bank

4.1(2,464 reviews)
The Botanist York

The Botanist York

4.4(2,424 reviews)
Tank & Paddle York

Tank & Paddle York

4.2(2,404 reviews)
The Dormouse

The Dormouse

4.2(2,223 reviews)
The Fat Badger York

The Fat Badger York

4.4(2,173 reviews)
House of Trembling Madness - Lendal

House of Trembling Madness - Lendal

4.6(2,124 reviews)
Golden Lion

Golden Lion

4.2(2,099 reviews)
The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns

4.5(2,015 reviews)
The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms

4.6(1,784 reviews)
Harkers

Harkers

4.1(1,749 reviews)
Windmill Inn

Windmill Inn

4.1(1,738 reviews)
Pivní York

Pivní York

4.6(1,723 reviews)
The Market Cat

The Market Cat

4.5(1,686 reviews)
The Red Lion

The Red Lion

4.3(1,681 reviews)
The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell

4.7(1,659 reviews)
Duke Of York

Duke Of York

4.4(1,651 reviews)
The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys

4.3(1,607 reviews)
Eagle & Child

Eagle & Child

4.5(1,599 reviews)
Royal Oak

Royal Oak

4.4(1,586 reviews)
Roman Bath

Roman Bath

4.2(1,578 reviews)
Lendal Cellars

Lendal Cellars

4.3(1,547 reviews)
Kings Arms

Kings Arms

3.9(1,538 reviews)
O'Neill's York

O'Neill's York

4.3(1,419 reviews)
Three Legged Mare

Three Legged Mare

4.4(1,250 reviews)
Shambles Tavern

Shambles Tavern

4.6(1,242 reviews)
The Keystones

The Keystones

4.3(1,057 reviews)
The Phoenix Inn

The Phoenix Inn

4.6(1,050 reviews)
The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown

4.6(1,015 reviews)
Three Cranes

Three Cranes

4.4(1,014 reviews)
Cross Keys

Cross Keys

4.2(975 reviews)
Winning Post, York

Winning Post, York

4.5(940 reviews)
Minster Inn

Minster Inn

4.7(928 reviews)
The Woodman

The Woodman

4.4(912 reviews)
The Last Drop Inn

The Last Drop Inn

4.4(881 reviews)
The Ackhorne

The Ackhorne

4.6(871 reviews)
The Fox

The Fox

4.5(869 reviews)
Lysander Arms

Lysander Arms

4.5(862 reviews)
The Artful Dodger

The Artful Dodger

4.1(841 reviews)
Snickleway Inn

Snickleway Inn

4.5(800 reviews)
Exhibition Hotel

Exhibition Hotel

4.5(799 reviews)
The Priory

The Priory

4.2(779 reviews)
Fossgate Tap

Fossgate Tap

4.4(732 reviews)
Blue Boar

Blue Boar

4.2(724 reviews)
Golden Ball

Golden Ball

4.7(722 reviews)
Corner Pin

Corner Pin

4.3(687 reviews)
The Swan

The Swan

4.6(676 reviews)
The Lighthorseman

The Lighthorseman

4.2(663 reviews)
The Burns Hotel

The Burns Hotel

4.0(652 reviews)
The Deramore Arms

The Deramore Arms

4.3(643 reviews)
The Rook & Gaskill

The Rook & Gaskill

4.6(642 reviews)
The Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper

4.4(616 reviews)
The Waggon & Horses

The Waggon & Horses

4.6(598 reviews)
The Watergate Inn

The Watergate Inn

3.8(591 reviews)
White Horse

White Horse

4.2(576 reviews)
Cock & Bottle

Cock & Bottle

4.3(444 reviews)
The Knavesmire

The Knavesmire

4.3(439 reviews)
The Slip Inn

The Slip Inn

4.6(429 reviews)
The Dubliner York

The Dubliner York

4.2(413 reviews)
Edinburgh Arms

Edinburgh Arms

4.1(361 reviews)
Gibsons

Gibsons

4.5(354 reviews)
The Stonebow Pub York

The Stonebow Pub York

4.3(350 reviews)
The HogsHead

The HogsHead

4.4(347 reviews)
Mount

Mount

4.3(317 reviews)
The Black Swan

The Black Swan

4.3(285 reviews)
PUNCHBOWL YORK

PUNCHBOWL YORK

3.9(256 reviews)
Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern York

Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern York

4.1(255 reviews)
Museum Street Tavern

Museum Street Tavern

4.6(137 reviews)
St Clements Sports & Social Club

St Clements Sports & Social Club

4.6(99 reviews)
The Falcon

The Falcon

4.5(72 reviews)
The Little Ale House - York

The Little Ale House - York

4.9(62 reviews)
Harry Hotspur

Harry Hotspur

4.4(40 reviews)

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We pull official feature data from Google Places (e.g. allowsDogs, outdoorSeating) and combine it with vibe tags extracted from verified customer reviews. Each venue here matches the criteria — no editorial padding, no paid placements.

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