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The Blue Bell

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York
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7.7/10
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    A M.
    "Without a doubt the best pub in York."(2 Tips)
    Colin B.
    "Definitely bijou but a great beer selection and a warm welcome"(6 Tips)
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  • Graham R.heart icon on user image
    Graham RoseOctober 30, 2014
    A very small pub that has been awarded for its historic interior. A good range of regular and guest ales on. They also sell a wide variety of unusual breads to take away!
    Upvoted Oct 23, 2024
  • Colin B.heart icon on user image
    Colin BielckusFebruary 10, 2019
    Definitely bijou but a great beer selection and a warm welcome
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinNovember 30, 2015
    Beautiful cosy interior. Great real ale.
  • Sally H.heart icon on user image
    Sally HindDecember 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Really cosy with friendly staff. Great range of booze!
  • Adam R.heart icon on user image
    Adam RossJanuary 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best pub in all of York. Cosy pub, friendly staff and customers and excellent beer
  • A M.heart icon on user image
    A McQDecember 30, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Without a doubt the best pub in York. Like stepping back into the past.
  • Keith S.heart icon on user image
    Keith SeabridgeNovember 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A delightful pub but bear in mind that there isn't room to swing a cat and it will be full at peak times.
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    Will LawAugust 22, 2018
    The beer and the atmosphere
  • 😳 Ian 👀 M.
    😳 Ian 👀 MayOctober 28, 2013
    Traditional back street pub. Recommended.
  • Andrea J.
    Andrea JonesNovember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fab little place, ale in great condition
  • Pete
    PeteMarch 30, 2013
    Try the pork pies the best
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BunnellJuly 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    They do not sell sandwiches any more only pork pies.
  • Steve J.
    Steve JackOctober 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best pub in York meets the modern age with free wifi: ask for p'word @ the bar
  • Prashanth G.heart icon on user image
    Prashanth GopinathJanuary 29, 2016
    Free cheese and crackers !
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BunnellJanuary 18, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Very discourteous management. I will never go there again!
  • Steve J.
    Steve JackOctober 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Probably shouldn't say this, but ignore the 'Private Party' notice... just to keep the riff-raff out!
  • Gary C.
    Gary ChesterAugust 21, 2010
    On CAMRA's. National Inventory of historic pub interiors
  • Ratchi B.
    Ratchi BambridgeNovember 24, 2011
    Nice old style pub
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