Amazing cute and traditional pub . We arrived a few sundays ago for a spot of sunday lunch . We got all exited when we seen the giant Yorkshire puddings mains on the menu . At a price point of short of 50.00 for two lunches and two pints we thought we where in for a stunning homemade lunch . Meat was perfectly cooked i had the beef and my friend had the mince option . We where very gutted to see this stunning pub embodied with history was serving a frozen Yorkshire pudding . Yes it was the bigger size but literally the type you get for 1.50 for 3 in Asda freezer . For how easy it is to make a Yorkshire pudding we where a touch gutted. As we are proper northern from Durham we do like abit of gravy , the mains came very dry . To be met with a repeat of my question from the waitress bringing over our lunch . When we did ask for a jug of gravy we where told it was going to be a pound . Fair enough this must be how things are done in and around that area but then fetching the card machine to ping the pound on the card before we even tucked into our lunch sat there abit extreme. Very limited veg option on this lunch also but cannot fault the meat . Perfection. Just a shame about charging at table side for a very watery and smallest offering of gravy , also the frozen pudding . Wouldn't reccomend the thatchers on draft either as it was flat...
Read moreI came here after seeing a Ghost Story by Mad Alice, it intrigued me. I came to York on a Wednesday and was there for the pub quiz! I couldn't help but love the vibe and atmosphere of this place. It honestly felt like being back in the 80s/90s with the volume of customers, decor, upholstery, snacks, clientele...if I lived closer I'd be in there loads! The prices were reasonable and they have a vast range of drinks on offer....more than any pub I've been in lately...even offering my favourite drink, Old Rosie, along with numerous other offerings from their range! Unfortunately I didn't get to try the food due to the quiz but they did bring around complimentary portions of chips (which were well seasoned and delicious) during a quiz break and they had lots of nuts/crackers/crisps available for snacks.
Fantastic place which I plan to visit again before I leave and again when I return to York!! Thank you for an...
Read moreI can't say enough good things about this pub. If you're English and feeling a bit off, go here, and I believe they'll set you right. If, like me, you're an American tourist, go here and learn what proper pub culture is.
The staff and owner go so far past above and beyond that the sky itself isn't even close to the limit. You walk in the door and you're family. I don't know how they do it, but they do. It just comes natural to them, I think.
The ales are local and perfection in a pint glass. They've also got a good selection of ciders, lagers, and cocktails.
The food is homemade on site and so good as to be addictive. It hits all the "traditional pub food" buttons and then some.
What else do you want to know? Go. Here Now. I hate that I'm flying home & can't come back, though I'd book another flight from the States just to go back. I hope they come to Boston so I can show...
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