The Victoria, York

Comfortable corner pub located a short distance outside the walls on the south-eastern side of the city. The L-shaped floor plan has been opened out and partly remodelled in a curious style that is, in part, somewhat reminiscent of a touristy Mediterranean restaurant. I did try visiting a couple of nights previous, but a very large and boisterous Friday evening party (which I was pleased to avoid) that was leaving as I arrived had drunk all six handpumps dry. Trying this outlet for Old Mill Brewery again, they had managed to get their Blonde and Red Goose (£3.95) back on again, along with three ciders. On a calmer Sunday evening, they also had lots of traditional tabletop games out for people to play.

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Official site of The Victoria - oldmillinns.co.uk

Facebook page of The Victoria - www.facebook.com

Official site of The Victoria - oldmillinns.co.uk

A corner local owned by the Old Mill brewery, done up in 1980's DIY style, complete with recycled brickwork arches and stained pine woodwork. Despite being in one large C-shaped room, it effectively retains former bar areas as one side is carpetted while the other has a bare floor, pool table and dartboard. Three of their own ales on handpump but condition tends to be a bit dubious - not sure if it is the pub or the beer. Not really worth the short walk from mainstream York.