York pubs are some of England's most haunted — the 10 below run from medieval to Victorian.
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The 10 best pubs in York
01 · York
Fossgate
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Iconic 1798 · Tiny
Iconic 1798 Fossgate pub — England's smallest Grade II listed pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
02 · York
Stonegate
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Iconic · Craft beer
Iconic Stonegate medieval craft beer bar.
Order: A pint of local IPA
03 · York
High Petergate
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Iconic · Real ale
Iconic High Petergate real-ale pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
04 · York
Goodramgate
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Iconic · Historic
Iconic Goodramgate historic pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
05 · York
Pavement
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Iconic · Haunted
Iconic Pavement haunted pub — said to be York's most haunted.
Order: A pint of cask ale
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06 · York
St Sampson's Square
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Iconic · Roman ruins
Iconic St Sampson's Square pub with Roman bath ruins in the cellar.
Order: A pint of cask ale
07 · York
Stonegate
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Iconic 1644 · Historic
Iconic 1644 Stonegate pub — York's oldest licensed pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
08 · York
King's Staith
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Iconic · Riverside
Iconic King's Staith riverside pub on the Ouse.
Order: A pint by the river
09 · York
Stonegate
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Iconic · Cocktails + ale
Iconic Stonegate cocktail and ale lounge.
Order: A pint of cask ale
10 · York
Lendal
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Iconic · Hotel pub
Iconic Lendal Georgian hotel pub.
Order: A pint of cask ale
How York drinks in a pub
The 10 above are where York actually drinks in pubs — proper cask ale, regulars who know the staff, the kind of room that earns the word.
