Burns Hotel, York

I remember this as The Hansom Cab, but it appears to have reverted to its original name. I hadn't called in here for years, but a sudden torrential downpour whilst walking around York soon put that right. It doesn't look as if it's changed much, if at all. Classic wood panelling and red banquette seating. The usual Sams fare, I had a pint of OBB and Ms CAMRA had a half of the Cider Reserve. Sign up saying this is a digital free zone. The numpty woman sitting across from us promptly got her phone out and took a picture of it!! Two old boys also got a telling of for swearing, which to be fair, they were doing quite a bit of. It's a classic of it's kind and we should call in more often.

still a really good Sam Smiths pub with the traditional wood panelled interior. Mostly older locals in here, conversation led with the phone and swearing bans strictly enforced. OBB at the new price of £3 a pint, still decent value by central York standards.

Classic Sam Smiths pub with the usual selection of beers including their only cask beer Old Brewery Bitter (£1.80). This is accompanied by Alpine lager (£1.73) Double four lager (£2.00) Taddy lager (£2.10) Reserve Stout (£2.20) as well as also featuring Sovereign Bitter, Dark Mild, Pure Brewed organic Lager and organic wheat beer. The OBB on my visits is usually nicely kept but as in all Sam Smiths pubs the occasional poor pint does squeeze through, but for £1.80 a pint who is complaining. After the recent refurbishment this pub now looks very clean and presentable with lots of cushioned bench seating and nice armchairs. At the very reasonable prices they sell their beer for it is no wonder a pub right in the heart of the city center like this is so popular.

Sam Smith's pub so you know what you're getting old style interior( not as ornate as most SS pubs I've been in) and SS own label beers/spirits.