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Cittie of Yorke, WC1
WC1
WC1V 6BN
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Reviews of Cittie of Yorke (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Danny O'Revey left this review about Cittie of Yorke
Fine pub worth visiting, very different. Described well below
On 14th November 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1456 recommendations about 1434 pubs]
Delboy 20 left this review about Cittie of Yorke
Impressive pub which was on my hit list for the day. Well described below but I especially liked the enormous vats above the bar. Sam Smiths beers so no surprises but I don't go in many Smiths pubs so I enjoyed an OBB. Well worth a visit.
On 19th June 2023
- no rating submitted
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Cittie of Yorke
The magnificent three sided clock on the exterior gives a strong hint you should investigate the interior.This Sam Smiths pub is nearly 100 years old and is a fine re creation of a baronial drinking hall in the room along the entrance corridor,with its vaulted ceiling,vast vats and tuns over the wooden bar and the charming four person booths along the right hand side and at the rear.The booths have great wood panelling and hooks for coats and are atmospheric.There is an interesting cast iron heater in the centre,and a collection of more normal dining style tables elsewhere.The booths can be reserved but thankfully at a specific time.
The front room is less interesting but still with good wood panelling and interesting prints and other wall coverings.The downstairs cellar bar will open at peak times,not on my Saturday lunchtime visit.
SS policy of no muzak,machines and flatscreens really does help maintain a traditional atmosphere.The long bar was only offering Old Brewery Bitter on handpump,with a claim that it is the only London real ale served from the wood.My pint was first out,not pulled through and had a slight tang but drinkable (NBSS 2.5) and at £5.10 not that cheap for a 4%,Humphrey has upped the pricing.The same applies to the food with most mains £15,although there are cheaper light bites.There is a keg range of 3 SS beers and 4 SS lagers and all libations are made by SS.
It's a must visit for the CAMRA nationally important interior which is magnificent.Just how long you can ship down OBB may define your length of stay,I lasted a pint,but you just have to inspect it for yourself if you are a pub lover.
On 19th March 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2709 recommendations about 2709 pubs]
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City Thameslink, 0.54 miles, 10 min walk (show)
London Blackfriars, 2.69 miles, 51 min walk (show)
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