The Slug & Lettuce, York

One of two branches of the Slug & Lettuce chain in York, this one lies on the eastern side of the Ouse Bridge. With a published midnight closing time, I arrived as most people were leaving. I seem to recall just a couple of other people still in when I got served. The young barmaid seemed happy to serve me, as it was still around 23:50 and she did warn me that they were due to close. Another young guy did come and say something to her after I walked away from the bar. My guess is that had I approached him, I wouldn't have been served! Loud music was playing even after the other couple had disappeared. However, other than the music, I was left to finish my half of Brewdog Wingman in relative piece whilst the bar staff cleared up. Other keg choices were Moretti, Inch's, Guinness, Peroni, Rekorderlig & Amstel. Needless to say, there is no cask ale here. Not really my cup of tea, but a reasonable place for a nightcap.

Hugely modernised into a cross between a giant cocktail bar and a restaurant, with lots of glitzy glass and twinkly lights. A long bar counter runs down the side, with an actual cocktail bar at the rear in an eating area. Sadly no ales any more, with just an overpriced Brewdog jostling with Eurofizz lagers.