I was in town on my own recently and needed a bit of lunch and a sit down. I passed by The Royal Oak on Goodramgate and took a spur of the moment decision to call in. I am so glad I did! I was warmly welcomed at the door…
Places for the Best Pub Food in York – now, the saying goes that you can visit a different pub every day for an entire year in York – so we have lots to choose from! I have given a selection here but want to visit and review lots more…
Best Country Pubs Near York – there are lots of pretty villages with traditional country pubs near York. Many of which offer fantastic food and comfortable accommodation. The Drovers Arms York Rd, Selby YO8 5SF If you are looking for a country pub for Sunday dinner, afternoon tea or even…
We live very close to Millington and have visited The Gait Inn, Millington many times over the years. It’s a lovely country pub in a stunning location. It’s perfect for Sunday Lunch or the destination pub-at-the-end-of-the-walk through Millington Pastures or Millington Woods. It’s lovely inside too – very cosy.…
If you are looking for a country pub for Sunday dinner, afternoon tea or even just a regular lunch then I think The Drover’s Arms at Skipwith would be perfect for you. They have recently spent a fortune (£150k!) refurbishing. I hadn’t visited previously so can’t compare, but I can…
Last week we called into The Golden Fleece for lunch. It’s in a great location at the bottom of The Shambles, and has been a pub since at least 1503. It’s a proper, traditional pub and is full of history – as well as having five resident ghosts! We didn’t…
Review of The Maltings, York – now, this is just a very quick review as I wanted somewhere to post the photos I took in The Maltings. We only ordered the cheesy chips (which were magnificent!) so I can’t review the rest of the dishes. If you are wanting a…
Most Haunted Pubs in York – We have some really old pubs in York that have a few resident ghosts. You might come across Jack, the singing highwayman, Matthew the small boy pickpocket, Georgie Porgie or One Eyed Jack, the 16th century red coat. Whether you see the ghosts or…
There are some interesting and curious old pubs in York. We have made a list of some of the oldest York pubs. Some you can get a great pint, some a fantastic lunch and some you might bump into a friendly ghost! If you want a guided tour, have a…
Where to find the Best Bars in York – Whether you are looking for a cool new bar or cosy, traditional pub, York has plenty of everything to go around. It is famously said that York has a different pub for every day of the year! I can’t list them…