The Minster Inn in York Marygate
This is a personal review by Kevin. Having spent a few good years drinking in here I think I can say I know the place. The landlord and landlady have changed a few times over the years but many of the locals remain. Each new generation of drinkers and owners change the atmosphere for a while but it soon goes back to the pub it wants to be.
Not to be confused with the greatest gothic cathedral in the world, this traditional pub is what I would call a refreshing change to the modern drinking house. It is just outside the city walls. Just a little ways away from one of the entrances to the museum gardens. Infact .. if you follow the walls out of town from Bootham bar it is on the left as you go down Marygate towards the river.
Sandwiches are the only food on offer last I was in but they are enough to sort the tummy rumbles I think. Good ales on hand pull and good fizzy stuff too if thats your tipple. No jukebox but Radio 2 was often heard through a little sound system in the afternoons. A talkers pub really .. thus .. tradional in nature. Nice locals and the Landlord and Landlady wetre always friendly. Tends to be a haunt for council workers fleeing thier duties but heck .. we all need a break from it sometimes. Just wish I could take as much time off as 1/2 of these folks seem to be able to. (/wink @ locals reading this drivel) 24 Marygate York North Yorkshire YO30 7BH Telephone: 01904 624499 |
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