Harkers, York

Occupying a prominent position on the corner of St Helens Square in the pedestrianised City Centre, Harkers is an impressive looking Georgian building that was previously occupied by Yorkshire Insurance Company, whose name and the date 1824 ( in Roman numerals ) can be seen high up on the exterior of the building. The split level interior features high ceilings, Corinthian columns and pillars and the look and ambience of a drawing room. The walls have framed pictures of former company directors and chairmen. It's a Nicholson's pub and is one of their branded "Classic Pubs". The pub has a rather stylish grandeur to it and is evidently popular with ladies who lunch. This led to a rather upmarket ambience on my visit. There's 6 handpumps which, on my recent June visit, were serving Castle Rock HPA, Bombardier, John Smiths Cask Ale and Yorkshire Terrier. Notably, a blackboard behind the bar urged drinkers to "try Yorkshire Terrier - brewed only a mile away - for £ 2.20p ". I went for the Castle Rock HPA which was in good form, but rather more expensive at £ 2.90p. I quite liked the pub, but the beer range was disappointing by Nicholson's standards and this won't be one of my first ports of calls next time I'm in York

This is a large grand looking pub that was'nt here a few years ago it is in a very busy tourist area of York. Once inside here the pub has high ceilings and the bar is in the middle of the building wIth seating around it these were full with people eating so i sat on a stool at the bar. There were three real ales on the bar which were a Bunces beer,John Smiths cask and Hop Back Summer Lightening the beer was alright but this pub is not my sort of place.

Hot, noisy, busy and extremely slow service. Six handpumps with four in use and Meantime stout on keg. The staff were too busy to serve anyone on my visit so I can't tell about you the beer quality, nice building though.

Used to be a rather tired Totterdown local. I understand from an old neighbour and long standing Totterdown resident that it is now happily rejuvenated and enjoying life as a lively music & social venue.

Owned by M&B. Real Ale from Black Sheep and guests.