If tickling your taste buds isn’t that easy, York is the foodie capital of the UK that is a must-visit. It is a city where the traditional meets the contemporary. Considering the number of pubs it is home to, it can be easily ranked as the best spot for enjoying real ale.
When lights are out everywhere else, the city becomes the real-life paradise for real ale aficionados, owing to the wide array of gastro pubs and continental-style bars.
Are you looking for the best places to enjoy real ale in York? Take a snifter of gin-like genièvre and enjoy the ride!
Walmgate Ale House & Bistro
Revisiting 17th century style, this antiquated space is just perfect. It is an awesome place for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoying a comfortable evening, accompanied by your favourite ale.
Lamb & Lion Inn
The a-la-carte menu features rustic dishes including a selection of homemade bar snacks.
Feeling peckish and parched? This is the go-to place we recommend to enjoy a broad range of cask-conditioned, thirst-quenching ales.
Chapter House
Say hello to the world’s finest real ale menus. Catch up with friends while the sun dies down, as it is the perfect bar for a country retreat!
Sutlers Bar & Kitchen
If you’re a fan of live jazz to Americana and real ale, turn to this bar any day. Sutlers Bar & Kitchen has the reputation of being the purveyors of homemade cocktails!
Guy Fawkes Inn
Lit by candle lights and gas lamps, this place offers a truly mesmerising experience. Hop in and enjoy 2 courses from the ‘Conspirators Menu’ for just £10.
Pairings Wine Bar
Serving fine wines is an art, which Pairings Wine Bar has flawlessly mastered. This independent boutique wine bar treats you with its exquisite charcuterie platters. They have some great, hand-pulled real ale on offer too.
Book a coach holiday to York today for a true ale experience!