• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire

  • YorkMix
    • York live: Coronavirus
  • Radio
    • How to Listen
    • Win
    • Vouchers
    • Schedule
    • Public file
  • Things to do
  • More
    • Business news
    • Community news
    • Herogram
    • Advertise
    • Contact us
    • Comments
  • ?

York pub to add ‘play zone’ – complete with retro games – in £130K refurb

3 Jan 2018 @ 8.31 pm  YorkMix

Ready for retro games? Photograph © AlohaWorld on Pixabay

A popular York pub is upgrading for the New Year – adding a play zone alongside a fresh range of beers.

Keystones on Monkgate closed on Tuesday (January 2) and has big plans for its £130K, two-week refurb.

The play zone will come complete with retro gaming stations hooked up to 20in tellies. Games will include old school classics like Donkey Kong and Asteroids.

And the ‘Secret DJ’, an app-based virtual jukebox, will allow customers to choose their own soundtrack from every musical genre.

Cycle Heaven York
Cycle Heaven York
Cycle Heaven York

New beers

Keystones on Monkgate. Photograph © Google Street View

Keystones is already retro of course – the Grade II listed pub dates from the late 18th century, and comes complete with a medieval icehouse in its rear garden

But it also appeals to students and other young people. And the addition of the gaming stations and USB points in every nook and cranny is designed to increase that attraction.

Five new craft beers and three draught beers are going on the bar.

They are being sourced locally from the likes of Brew York, Ilkley Brewery Company, The Great Yorkshire Brewery and Beer Monkey Brew Co.

New spirits include infusions like Rhubarb and Custard Sweet Gin, Pineapple and Habanero infused Rum and Watermelon Infused Vodka.

‘We’re regenerating’

The icehouse behind Keystones. Photograph: YorkMix

There will be a Man Vs Food Ribcage Challenge – a new dare for those who defeated the Burger Challenge.

Food includes an all day breakfast, to burgers, wraps, bagels, jackets, sharers and sweets.

“We’re already a hot spot for work, fun and relaxation,” said Keystones manager Rob Highland.

“But the truth is we’ve maxed out our current potential and so we’re regenerating, adding new social areas and a lively play zone which makes the very best of a diamond sized pub.”

Four new jobs have been created as part of the refurb. It is due to reopen on Wednesday, January 17.

Related YorkMix stories

Another York shop to become a café: ‘Enough!’ say retailers

Britain’s ‘best street food start-up’ to open York restaurant

Meet the chef at York’s swishest new restaurant The Ivy – and win a meal for two

What do you think?

Primary Sidebar

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

YorkMix
News 01904 848 766
Email YorkMix news »
5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York  YO1 7LD
YorkMix Radio
General enquiries 01904 375 029
Studio/competitions 01904 375 030
Email YorkMix Radio »
Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby  YO8 8NA
YorkMix is a trading name of YorkMix Media Ltd
Registered in England
Company number: 07814727
VAT number: 154 0364 34
© York Sound Ltd 2021

Copyright © 2021 YorkMix Media Ltd

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT