Hickory's Smokehouse York

Reviewed by Graham Coombs on 04 May 2026

Update 2026 Now with a major makeover as a Hickory's Smokehouse, so lots of unplaned woodwork, fake ranchery and repro Americana throughout. Having said that, it has been done quite well and looks good if that is your thing. It retains a good bar are... [more>]

The Blacksmiths Arms

Reviewed by Graham Coombs on 02 September 2025

Another of those rare Sam Smith's re-openings after a lengthy closure. They have done a good job on this one, stripping off the external render back to brickwork and restoring the interior to a resplendent condition concurrent to somewhen in the last... [more>]