The York Arms Pub York North Yorkshire England - Reviews
Kevin Ireson says: This is the best known venue in York which is "Gay Friendly". Management and staff have come and gone but there just is no way you can change this aspect of the pub. I hear you all asking "Why not?" Well, for a population of 200,000 people, there has to be somewhere for gay people to drink. This is and always has been it. From the days when famous thespians from the Theatre Royal used to pop in in the 60's until now.
Location
This is the closest pub to York Minster. As you can see from the pictures, it is literally on the doorstep. It is a Samuel Smiths managed pub. It serves all the well known Sam's pints and little else. The have never really been known for the ale they serve but, it does get drunk.
Food in the Afternoon - Good Pub Grub
Food hear is of reasonable quality. Last time I ate here they had a good Large Yorkshire Pudding filled with Onion Gravy and Sausages on the menu. It was by all accounts a firm house favourite and specialty. There is always a nice selection of traditional pub grub available.
Wiliam tells us: i went to York from Ireland and this bar was grate! staff were very nice!
Charlie emailed in and says: Since taking over, Barney and Sarah have transformed the place. The atmosphere is still friendly and welcoming and the beer wonderfully priced and good quality, but they have brought a younger vibe to the place that has definitely been a benefit. A Landlady who will deal with trouble with a firm hand and a Landlord who will do anything for his customers - they will be there a long time and they deserve every success!
Ted
says: I visit this pub on a regular basis. It welcomes all and
the atmosphere is friendly. The pub now has a permanent couple to manage
the place Barney and Sarah. These are two of the nicest people you will
meet as a management team. On my last visit there was a couple of old
timers came into the pub and a bit worse for wear. The management team
could easily have turned them away. However, because they are regular
visitors and not usually in the state of drunkenness, the management
helped rather than hindered. There was no way any taxi service would
have taken the elder of the two home. Barney took it upon himself to
walk the old guy home which took him an hour" Now who else looks after
their customers like that? If in York give the Arms a visit you wont
be disappointed. GOOD LUCK TO BARNEY AND SARAH!
Alan
says: I live in York and this city centre pub is managed by real
nice people. The beers are probably the cheapest you will find in York
at under 2 pounds for a pint of Lager in 2010. Yes its true, this pub
is Gay friendly and all the locals who use this pub are very warm and
friendly. The food is good and very reasonable in price. Give this place
a visit if you come to York you wont be disappointed.
Garth
tells us: Whenever I am in York for the day I always seem to
end up in this pub for my lunchtime pint. Its proper British and that's
what its all about. Fantastic clientele, bar staff always friendly and
a very nice atmosphere.
Paulo sent us his thoughts: Always gay. The sad thing is that Sam Smiths Brewery have had a succession of 3rd rate temporary, stand in, etc. etc. managers. Result? A fall in standards about which Sam Smiths appear to care not at all. So sad!
Please mention Hotels in York website when you call them. Thanks.