Live Sports — Pubs in York

Ainsty

59 Boroughbridge Road, York YO26 5SQ

CAMRA Discount

A roadhouse-style pub, built by York brewer J J Hunt in 1930 to serve the proposed ring road, which never materialised. It has now been opened-up, although some areas still retain elements of the former individual rooms, creating a measure of privacy for drinkers.

Bay Horse

105 Main Street, York YO10 4PN

A smart, central bar serves a family room, lounge, snug and conservatory. Large outdoor areas to the front and rear.

Beeswing

55 Hull Road, York YO10 3JP

A bustling local on the busy main Hull Road. The clientele are predominantly locals giving the pub a strong community feel. Central bar serving large U shaped room. Recently reopened following refurbishment.

127 Micklegate

127 Micklegate, York YO1 6LB

Disabled Access

Re-open as a bar on 16th April 2014, after being closed for several years, following a complete refurbishment. The Micklegate at 127 for; Craft Beer, Real Ale and Live Sports. Up to 10 real ales from national and local breweries. Usually two beers from the nearby York brewery.

Bootham Tavern

29 Bootham, York YO30 7BW

A horseshoe-shaped bar in modern Victorian style. TVs throughout showing football or, on Fridays and Saturdays, Rugby League. Monday is quiz night and Thursday is poker night. A pub with a loyal local following.

Society Bar & Lounge

1 Rougier Street, York YO30 6PY

Bar/nightclub, with regular DJs. Had real ale for short while in 2014, but now removed.

Burton Stone Inn

34 Clifton, York YO30 6AW

A Punch Taverns pub with a pleasant atmosphere and a town centre feel. It attracts locals and students for regular evening events such as quizzes, karaoke and pool.

Castle Howard Ox

Townend Street, York YO31 7QA

WiFi

The name comes from an ox called White Willy, owned by a syndicate who lived near Castle Howard, which was exhibited in York in 1833. Re-opened in February 2017 under new management following short closure.

Charles XII

Main Street, York YO10 5EA

Close to York University and popular with students. Large, wood-panelled, opened-out bar area inside with extensive outside drinking area to the rear. Owned by the Stonegate pub Group.

Cross Keys

32 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LQ

A large, usually lively, pub on a main road into the city. Popular with locals, students from the nearby college and race-goers before/after a day at the nearby racecourse. Good meal deals, Large outside area. Refurbished summer 2013.

Derwent Arms

39 The Village, York YO10 3NP

A hard-working village pub catering for all ages, very family-friendly. Holding regular music and quiz nights, it draws people in from surrounding areas. Its small caravan site provides a quiet base close to the University and city. A good range of home-cooked food and its own marquee make it a popular place for celebrations

Edinburgh Arms

25 Fishergate, York YO10 4AE

This warm and friendly local pub is one for the sports enthusiast with matches shown on TV, pool tables and darts board. Good spot for real ale drinkers who want to combine their beer and sporting interests.

Fulford Arms

121 Fulford Road, York YO10 4EX

Beer Festivals

Refurbished in July 2014. The bar has now been moved to the left hand side of the pub with a stage and 2 bar billiards tables at the right hand end. Six real ales are available. Regular live music events and quiz nights each week. Large car park and garden at the rear.

Gillygate

48 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ

Spacious pub with three pleasant, comfortable rooms, just outside the York city walls and near the Minster, which appeals to locals and tourists alike. The pub also benefits from a patio garden with seating area. The pub was refurbished in 2014. Offers four cask beers.

Golden Fleece

16 Pavement, York YO1 9UP

One of the oldest inns in York, made more famous by the Most Haunted TV programme. It retains an olde worlde feel: the walls display a myriad of interesting historical information, photographs and tales about the city. There is a small area at the front with a larger bar and beer garden to the rear.

Golden Lion

9 Church Street, York YO1 8BG

This single-roomed city centre pub has a cosy, country feel, with stained wood floors, a large wooden bar and pictures of old York on the walls. One of the best selections of real ale and pub food in the city makes this a popular pub. There is something for everyone, with discreetly positioned TVs and games machines, as well as quiet corners in which to have a chat with friends in a convivial atmosphere. There is a also a roof terrace. As a result of an agreement between CAMRA and Greene King, organised by CAMRA's membership team, this managed pub is one of over 500 pubs where Greene King have agreed to offer a discount to members with the offer of 10% off real ales

Knavesmire

Albemarle Road, York YO23 1ER

Function Room

Large multi-roomed pub, close to York Racecourse. Operated by Inglenook Inns and Taverns. It offers four real ales, including beers from local breweries.

Lighthorseman

124 Fulford Road, York YO10 4BE

This Grade II listed building was probably purpose-built as a pub/hotel in the 1870s and survives as a multi-roomed public house, despite some remodelling in the 1930s which removed partitioning from the main bar. It still retains the original Victorian bar with its renowned Lighthorseman lantern, large windows and high ceilings. French doors lead from the dining area at the rear into an attractive beer garden. One of three Thwaites’ tied houses in York.

Tank & Paddle

Merchant Exchange, 1 Bridge Street, York YO1 6DD

Previously Missoula, the Tank and Paddle has a wide range of cask and craft beers to choose from.

Lysander Arms

Manor Lane, York YO30 5TZ

A little gem hidden away at the end of a new housing estate, this building replaces the original caravan site clubhouse. The pub still has a 10-pitch caravan site and is popular with Dutch and German visitors. Well-kept LocAle is served alongside basic pub grub in the bar area. There is also a dedicated restaurant area. The lounge is big enough to have two sports showing on large-screen TVs and to leave a quiet space. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Mount

72 The Mount, York YO24 1AR

Single-roomed Marston's pub.

Nags Head

100 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX

WiFi

Underwent a complete refurbishment in early 2016. Re-opened under the new name of Sociale. Closed again in December 2016 and reverted to original name and reopened in January 2017.

Nags Head

56 Heworth Road, York YO31 0AD

A two-roomed local pub with a comfortable, split level lounge leading to a conservatory which doubles as a family room. The bar leads onto a pool room at the rear. General knowledge and music quizzes feature as evening entertainment. Refurbished in Spring 2013

O'Neill's

10 Low Ousegate, York YO1 9QU

Fomer O'Neills bar now refurbished and rebranded as the Merchant Tavern. Located in centre of York close to Ouse Bridgr.

Old Grey Mare

Clifton Green, York YO30 6LH

Overlooking Clifton Green, this is a building of two halves – a pub on one side and the Gate of India restaurant and takeaway on the other. There is a comfortable lounge with a bar off to the side containing pool table and TV.

Postern Gate

90 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX

Beer Festivals

Part of the Wetherspoons chain, this spacious modern pub, situated opposite Fishergate Bar, keeps up the company’s tradition of serving a wide range of good value beers, wines, spirits and food. The outside area, which overlooks the River Foss, provides a pleasant place for customers to spill out onto in summer.

Priory

103 Micklegate, York YO1 6LB

Large, open plan pub near Micklegate Bar, furnished with comfy sofas and chairs. Food is served all day until 9pm. It can be very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.

Quaker Wood

Acomb Wood Drive, York YO24 3XN

A large, detached building taking its name from the adjacent Quaker Wood. Popular with residents of the Acomb Park Estate and the wider Foxwood area. Internally, the large L-shaped single room is separated into a number of split level areas, all with TV screens. Good range of food with especially good value on the 2 for 1 meals.

Rose & Crown

13 Lawrence Street, York YO10 3BP

Recently renovated Punch pub just beyond the barbican in the city walls. 5 ales on offer. A former Tetley Ale House which had its own brewery, the pub has been opened out but still has separate areas surrounding a central bar; a room with a real fire is particularly popular with families.

Saddle

37 Main Street, York YO10 4PJ

A prominent 150-year-old pub on a main road into York, with a comfortable L-shaped lounge and an adjacent dining area where children are welcome. The good-value food accompanies the best selection of beers in this part of the city. Sports TV, darts and pool are also a draw. An unusual petanque terrain features in the attractive rear garden, with open sessions for visitors to join in. Accommodation is available

Keystones

4 Monkgate, York YO31 7PE

Student pub situated just outside Monk bar. Sports shown on large screen TV. Regular drink and food promotions.

Heworth Inn

64 Heworth Green, York YO31 7TQ

A large Victorian pub on the main road, it has a single bar, a wood-panelled pool room and a large, outdoor smoking area. One of the largest beer gardens in York with a children’s play area at one end. Large screen TV, quiz and theme nights provide entertainment. Renamed in autumn 2018 to reflect its now vegan menus.

Slip Inn

Clementhorpe, York YO23 1AN

Beer Festivals

York Pub of the Year 2020, the Slip Inn is an independent free house that’s a thriving community local, with two bars, a snug, and a sheltered courtyard beer garden. A big scheme of investment in the buildings in 2019 has doubled the beer range on the bar and created a dedicated outside festival bar. The pub hosts regular beer festivals and events each year, including one jointly run with The Swan just up the road. The pub supports traditional pub games including darts, dominoes and cribbage.

Stone Roses

4 King Street, York YO1 9SP

Live Music

Pinball

Stone Roses themed music bar, situated close to the river Ouse in the centre of York.

Sun Inn

35 The Green, York YO26 5LL

A welcome source of beer variety in the Acomb area of York, this attractive, traditional pub overlooks Acomb village green, opposite the bus stop for links east to York city centre. It has a lunchtime menu, a very comfortable lounge, a quiet side bar and a public bar with dartboard and TVs for sporting events, and tables outside at the front and a rear courtyard. Live music features, with open-mike and jam sessions. A friendly community pub.

Terrace

5 Fossgate, York YO1 9TA

Bright, airy, modern bar with large windows and TV screens all around showing sports. Patio doors lead outside to a mainly covered drinking area. Food is served until 7 pm.

Thomas's

3 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT

Karaoke

Busy independent city centre pub opposite museum gardens. Two cask beers. Open from 9am (for breakfast) til late daily.

Graduate

6-12 Lendal, York YO1 8AA

Function Room

During the day this bar focuses mostly on food. In the evenings, it transforms into a popular venue for younger clientele with current chart hits and videos coupled with classic tunes from the past. Split over two floors, complete with a beer garden. Free Wi-Fi, recharging and printing.

Volunteer Arms

5 Watson Street, York YO24 4BH

An independent free house situated just off Holgate Road close to the centre of York. The pub has a real community feel whilst being welcoming to all. It has an excellent beer range for a suburban pub, with loyalties firmly with local breweries, emphasising the pub's commitment to LocAle. There are five permanent beers and two ever changing guests. Other features include live blues every Saturday night and a quiz every Sunday night.

Waggon & Horses

19 Lawrence Street, York YO10 3BP

Run by a landlord who loves real ale this Batemans owned multi-roomed family run pub has eight hand pulls. The bar area and front room have TVs showing BT sports. Two other rooms, at the back of the pub are quieter and used by various local groups to hold meetings. There is free bar billiards and board games are available. Good value accommodation and members get a 10% discount. CAMRA Pub of the Year 2017. Beer from the wood occasionally.

Walnut Tree

The Village, York YO31 1AN

Traditional pub, with lounge, separate bar and conservatory (used for dining). Outside the pub has a large garden (with a children's play area), patio and decking areas and a car park. One rotating guest beer, from local breweries, is served alongside the two regular beers; John Smith's Bitter and Black Sheep Ale.

White Horse

6 Bootham, York YO30 7BL

A comfortable, narrow pub with one long bar running through the middle. Popular with sports fans due to the large screen and other TVs. A separate pool room with TV and gaming machines. One of only three tied houses in York for Blackburn brewer, Thwaites from the new Mellor Brook Brewery.

Windmill

14-16 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AJ

CAMRA Discount

A bustling pub, adjacent to Micklegate Bar on the busy corner of Blossom Street and Queen Street, this pub is very popular with sports fans as large screen TVs feature the latest games. Also popular with racegoers.

Cock & Bottle

61 Skeldergate, York YO1 6DS

A large, single-roomed pub near the River Ouse with traditional stone floor and wooden beams. The pub caters for all and has a good clientele mix, popular with sports fans and tourists alike. It has a cosy feel with its large stove fireplace and subdued lighting.

Thirteen Thirty One

13 Grape Lane, York YO1 7HU

Bar and restaurant in the centre of York. Shows Movies and Sky sports in its own Cinema!

1922 Bar

York City Football Club, Bootham Crescent, York YO30 7AQ