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The Old White Swan, York
York
YO1 7LF
Reviews of The Old White Swan (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Old White Swan
A very touristy pub with two distinct bars: the Tudor bar is the cosier and includes the dining area, while the Coach bar is not quite as nice and has several sports screens. Both have lots of beams and historic junk. Usual sort of Nicholson's range of beers on offer, including a very palatable Titanic Plum Porter.
On 15th November 2023
- rating: 6
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Gill Smith left this review about The Old White Swan
Enjoyed our visit here last month. A couple of bars serving a choice from Nicholson's range and we sat outside with our Laine Mangolicious which was fine.
On 12th August 2019
- rating: 7
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Old White Swan
this is a nice example of a well preserved old pub. dark inside with a nice outdoor yard that fills up quickly on sunny days. Contains the usual Nicholsons expensive food offers aimed at tourists but in fairness there is a reasonable selection of well kept real ales and a much less tacky atmosphere than Greene King’s Olde Starre for example. Worth a visit if you’re in York.
On 21st April 2019
- rating: 7
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - Discount withdrawn - last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 25 June 2014 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes - In courtyard only - last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 15 November 2023 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 26 January 2017 by ROB Camra