The Crystal Palace, Holgate, York

Very traditional two-room pub featuring a public bar (with pool table and younger punters) on one side and a more sedate lounge (and distinctly older clientele) to the other. Modest patio beer garden out front. As a Samuel Smith's house, only OBB (£1.80) available on handpump, of course, but who can complain at that price?

This pub has the traditional old style format with a public bar and lounge. The lounge bar is carpeted with banquettes and bucket chairs, the coal fire was lit and the place was warm and homely. The public bar has a pool table and dartboard and is clearly dog friendly as some bloke was sitting on a bar stool with his dog sprawled at his feet. Sam Smith's beers so only OBB as a real ale, a half cost me all of 90p! Food is served and Sunday roasts were advertised for £7.95. Wednesday is bingo night, I didn't spot any other events listed, outdoor seating to the front at a couple of picnic benches. Quite a nice pub despite the obvious lack of interesting stuff to drink, a proper local but with a warm welcome to an outsider.

2 roomed Sam Smith's pub. Usual Sam Smith's selection. The pub has a pool table and a dartboard.