Brew York Beer Hall, York

Visited this beer hall last month, and must say I prefer the tap room next door/downstairs. This massive barn of a building was not as comfortable and the noise of the chatter of the huge number of drinkers with the music playing made it a rather unpleasant place to try and have a good time with friends if you wanted conversation. As far as beer goes though it is a mecca with a huge range that can be taken on flights of thirds. Had to go downstairs to buy their cask ales to bring upstairs which was a bind, so if on my own would much prefer the tap room. Definately a place not to be missed while in York though.

A massive barn of a place on the first floor up some very basic steps. As OB says there's nothing in the slightest bit comfortable to sit on. The walls are fairly bare and there were 5 or 6 feral kids running about and shouting on our Sunday afternoon visit. So not in the slightest bit comfortable to sit in either. There may be 40 taps, but only 3 of them are for real ale and 2 of those were off, very disappointing. I had a pint of the only cask ale which was Viking DNA. Ms CAMRA decided to have a tonic water. Not impressed at all on this visit. I rather hope the taproom will be open next time we're here.