Whether you’re looking for a place to go for a few evening cocktails or a Sunday roast at the weekend with family and friends, there are plenty of pubs around.
But are there any hidden gems? Sometimes, you might want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and find a pub that’s tucked away but still stands out from the crowd.
Where are ‘hidden gem’ pubs in York?
One person visiting York wanted to know if there were any “hidden gem” pubs and luckily many locals came to their rescue on Reddit ahead of their trip.
A user recently asked in the subreddit r/York: “Me and my partner are visiting York at the end of the month, very excited!
“I am wondering if any of you guys had any suggestions of places where you can enjoy a few pints in the open.
“I personally love colorful places compared to standard beer gardens so that would be a plus! If the places are near the water it s a double plus!”
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In response to the question, this Reddit account shared: “Golden Ball is definitely a hidden gem, community owned with a nice terrace garden.
“Angel on the Green is also one of my fave pubs/bar/restaurant thing.”
Another put: “The Blue Bell is a really nice tiny old pub that is worth a pint in.”
A member of the r/York subreddit, also agreed: “Blue bell is a must visit just for the quirkiness. Best Guinness in York aswell. Doesn’t have F1 or river view but plenty of other pubs do.”
They continued: “House of trembling madness is also a good one.
“Plonkers is good and food great, with riverside seating.”
Meanwhile, this resident suggested: “The Micklegate social is great and seems to fit your description! It’s a cocktail bar but do great beers and has outdoor seating on the street which looks onto the Micklegate bar x”
Someone else said: “The habit, hands down best terrace view.”
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Additionally, this Reddit profile recommended: “The Ackhorne… tucked away off Micklegate.”
“Three Cranes is a hidden gem, just next to Roman Baths,” replied another.
Do you know of any other “hidden gem” pubs in York? Let us know in the comments.
