The Victoria, York

Like most have said an Old Mill brewery pub (the only one in york) dispensing their beers and not many guests. I had a pint of their old mill brewery Bitter which was nicely kept but nothing special as beers go. The pub is neat and tidy inside but lacking in a bit of character and atmosphere, partly due to it never being that busy. i would return again to sample some different beers but a special visit to this pub is probably not worth it.

We also met the chatty barman and enjoyed the Old Mill beers. The Blond Bombshell was a good session ale at 4% and found it had bags of flavour. The Victoria Bitter was also in top form. This is a well run pub and is well worth a visit.

Called in here Saturday for the Old Mill beers, and friendly barman chatted about the beers and he does keep them in good condition. Had the Old Mill Traditional Bitter. He said there was a new one out called March Mist and it would be on next day, so we went back Sunday and enjoyed the March Mist 4% along with his Sunday carvery. It was a pleasant beer, a little darker than the bitter.

First time visit to this Old Mill Brewery pub. Very clean tidy pub with a good choice of theor ales on. Had the Blonde Bombshell and Brigantia's Promise, both in good condition. Pub details as described below. Lovely pub that will be on my agenda to visit again when next in York.

A cream rendered Victorian corner pub, tied to the Old Mill Brewery (founded 1983) with mustard coloured window shutters. It was awarded the CAMRA city pub of the year, 2010. Also does B&B. There is a patio area. The interior is a large L-shape bending around the serving bar that faces you on entry. The décor is a mix of white, red and wood panel, with a cream and white ceiling. There are three brick and stone fireplaces dotted about, as well as general pictures, lots of plates, books (indeed there is a little library) and other ephemera. There was no TV that I saw and no background music at my visit, though there were free newspapers to door to peruse during your stay. The service was really friendly. There was no other clientele when I visited. The place had a nice clean feel to it. Beer; tap stuff with Old Mill Porter, Bullion, Nellie Dean and Traditional Bitter on handpull. I had a half of each, so as not to be rude – all were fine. I really liked this place and could sit here passing a Sunday afternoon, with the paper and a choice of ales, quite happily. I will visit here the next time I am in York. It is worthy of its award.