Six Bells, York

A newish build, single storey, brick building close to the barracks and surprisingly it’s an open Sam Smith’s pub. There’s a traditional layout of lounge and public bars, the lounge across the front and the public down one side complete with pool table. The lounge is divided into three open areas, the first of which shares an L shaped servery with the public bar, the middle is seating and the third is apparently a dining area. There are two pulls with the standard over-cooled, slightly vinegary OBB plus the usual collection of small boxes. Tastefully furnished and decorated with upholstered banquettes, comfy chairs, sofas and armchairs, there’s a nice carpet too. The décor is old photos, mainly of York city, the light fittings and fireplace in the lounge have a deco style, there are of course the usual Sam’s signs saying no this, that or the other.