There’s nothing better than a pub with a real fire on a cold night – and York has some great ones to choose from.
What could be better than relaxing with your drink of choice in hand next to the flickering flames from an open grate?
So we’ve put together a guide to pubs in and around York that have a real fire.
Whether you’re coming in from the cold from a walk, a day of shopping, or simply the pub is your destination – we’ve got plenty of ideas for places to cosy up in.
If we’ve missed your favourite, let us know by leaving a comment below or dropping us a line at [email protected].
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York city centre
The Black Swan
23 Peasholme Green YO1 7PR York
Phone: 01904 679131
Email: [email protected]
A 15th century building that’s said to be haunted…
The Blue Bell
53 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
Phone: 01904 654904
Email: [email protected]
York’s smallest pub! A grade II* listed building with original Edwardian decor.
The Cock and Bottle
61 Skeldergate YO1 6DS York
Phone: 01904 654165
A cosy and traditional pub with lovely oak beams.
The Cross Keys
34 Goodramgate YO1 7LF York
Phone: 01904 655082
Email: [email protected]
A traditional real ale pub with a great gin selection!
The Dormouse
Clifton Park Avenue, York YO30 5PA
Phone: 01904 640682
Email: [email protected]
A rustic country pub serving up seasonal pub food.
The Exhibition Pub
19 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW
Phone: 01904 641105
Email: [email protected]
A historic building dating back to 1702 opposite Bootham Bar.
The Fox
168 Holgate Road YO24 4DQ York
Phone: 01904 787722
Email: [email protected]
This pub is a blue plaque heritage inn!
The Gillygate
48 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ
Phone: 01904 654103
Email: [email protected]
An independent traditional pub that was first established in 1811.
The Golden Fleece
16 Pavement, York YO1 9UP
Phone: 01904 620491
Email: [email protected]
Make a visit to ‘York’s most haunted pub’ – if you dare!
Guy Fawkes Inn
25 High Petergate, York YO1 7HP
Phone: 01904 623716
Email: [email protected]
A stone’s throw from York Minster, this medieval inn is the birthplace of Guy Fawkes.
Hole in the Wall
High Petergate, York YO1 7EH
Phone: 01904 634468
Email: [email protected]
Sit back and relax with a pint in hand after a busy day in the city.
The Masons Arms
6 Fishergate, York YO10 4AB
Phone: 01904 541479
Email: [email protected]
Traditional Tudor style pub.
The Phoenix Inn
75 George St, York YO1 9PT
Phone: 01904 656401
Email: [email protected]
Enjoy the traditional pub atmosphere while relaxing in front of the log fire.
The Red Lion
2 Merchantgate, York YO1 9TU
Phone: 01904 640418
Pub in the heart of York.
The Rose & Crown
13 Lawrence St, York YO10 3BP
Phone: 01904 659393
Email: [email protected]
Serving up some of York’s best pies!
The Royal Oak
18 Goodramgate YO1 7LG York
Phone: 01904 848777
Email: [email protected]
A pub situated on the busy shopping street of Goodramgate.
The Swan
16 Bishopgate St, York YO23 1JH
Phone: 01904 634968
A traditional ale-house with a Grade II listed inter-war interior.
The Watergate Inn
24 Walmgate, York YO1 9TJ
Phone: 01904 625124
Email: [email protected]
One of York’s oldest hospitality venues – that was originally a coaching inn!
The Whippet Inn
15 North St, York YO1 6JD
Phone: 01904 500660
Email: [email protected]
York’s only steak and alehouse.
Further afield
The Alice Hawthorn Inn
The Green, Nun Monkton, York YO26 8EW
Phone: 01423 330303
Email: [email protected]
A charming country pub in the heart of a historic North Yorkshire village.
The Bay Horse Inn
York Rd, Green Hammerton, York YO26 8BN
Phone: 01423 330338
Email: [email protected]
A traditional, family-run village pub.
The Bay Horse
6 Main St, Stamford Bridge, York YO41 1AB
Phone: 01759 373028
A traditional pub that has a wide range of real ales with quality pub grub.
The Black Horse
Newton Rd, Tollerton, York YO61 1QT
Phone: 01347 838080
Email: [email protected]
A traditional pub that serves home cooked food from local sourced suppliers.
The Blacksmiths Arms
79 High St, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, York YO43 4AA
Phone: 07900 672627
Email: [email protected]
Visit this pub for a choice of real ales and an ever growing list of flavoured gin!
The Carpenters Arms
Highfield Ln, Fangfoss YO41 5QG
Phone: 01759 369745
A traditional country pub in the small village of Fangfoss.
The Commercial
Market Place, Easingwold, York YO61 3AN
Phone: 01347 824282
Email: [email protected]
A warm and inviting pub that serves fresh and seasonal food.
The Derwent Arms
Osbaldwick Village, York YO10 3NP
Phone: 01904 413498
Email: [email protected]
Get comfy next to the log burner in this newly refurbished pub.
The Forresters Arms
The Square, Kilburn, North Yorkshire YO61 4AH
Phone: 01904 947570
Email: [email protected]
A traditional inn in the village of Kilburn serving home-cooked pub classics plus seasonal specials.
The Fox and Roman
58 Tadcaster Road YO24 1LR York
Phone: 01904 708720
A cosy country pub with rural charm.
The Grey Horse
Main St, Elvington, York YO41 4AG
Phone: 01904 607548
Email: [email protected]
A 17th century inn in the picture postcard village of Elvington.
The Marcia Inn
29 Main Street YO23 2RA York
Phone: 01904 706185
Email: [email protected]
An award-winning pub at the heart of the community in Bishopthorpe.
The Nags Head
139 Main Street YO23 3QS York
Phone: 01904 706953
Bar and restaurant in Askham Bryan.
The Oddfellows Arms
11 Main St, Wilberfoss, York YO41 5NN
Phone: 01759 388473
Email: [email protected]
Traditional, friendly pub serving up delicious food and great atmosphere.
Pear Tree Farm
Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, York YO32 9GZ
Phone: 01904 620124
Email: [email protected]
Serving up pub classics and a daily carvery – there’ll be something for the whole family!
The Red Lion
Main Street Knapton YO26 6QG York
Phone: 01904 793957
Email: [email protected]
A village pub dating from 1823 with a contemporary interior.
The Royal Oak
1 Main Street, Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3ST
Phone: 01904 700400
Email: [email protected]
A ‘quintessential’ Yorkshire village pub at the heart of Copmanthorpe.
The Three Cups
York Road YO41 1AX Stamford Bridge
Phone: 01759 377381
Email: [email protected]
A country pub that’s steeped in local history – discover it with a pint in hand!
The Victoria
Cattal, Station Rd, York YO26 8EB
Phone: 01423 330249
Serving up cask ales, Guinness, Italian lagers, and great food.
The Wenloch Arms
73 Main Street YO19 6AA Wheldrake
Phone: 01904 448240
Traditional country pub with home-cooked food and a great selection of cask ales.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
Main Road, Burn, Selby YO8 8LJ
Phone: 01757 270614
Email: [email protected]
Relax in front of a real open log fire with a tipple from their famous malt whisky collection.
Ye Olde Red Lion
25 Old Rd, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, York YO43 4AD
Phone: 01430 860220
Email: [email protected]
A traditional Old English public house in the East Yorkshire countryside.