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The Swollen Gambler @ The Milner Hotel, York
York
YO24 1AA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Swollen Gambler @ The Milner Hotel
Swish hotel bar adjacent to the station with its entrance opposite the York Tap. Few changes since Graham’s visit, a change of name and removal of any handpulls being the main ones, high pricing remains of course, £3.40 for a half of Mahou. I don’t know if there was a premium on that as it was a race day, that bouncer has to be paid for after all. Not worth his fee as he let me in, even getting the door for me! A square room in dark grey with a board floor and largely tall seating, a few booths line the windowed front wall with a view across to the city walls. There’s the aforementioned restaurant to one side and a small snug behind on the right. Toilets are behind in the main body of the very posh hotel. The counter is against the outer side wall, home to a single T-bar with Guinness, two from Camden and three latin lagers. Yes not a top spot with the York Tap a few feet away.
On 13th May 2026
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Graham Coombs left this review about Chapter House Bar @ Principal York Hotel
Very smart refurbishment of hotel bar, facing the station and with its own entrance, featuring lots of polished wood and a tiled floor. It has a York Brewery beer on handpump, which is certainly to be encouraged in a 4 star hotel, however priced accordingly at £5. Restaurant adjoining. Visit when on expenses or someone else is paying.
On 17th September 2017
- rating: 6
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hondo . left this review about Chapter House Bar @ Royal York Hotel
Quite a dark interior with 1 real ale tap.
On 14th December 2015
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ROB Camra left this review about Chapter House Bar @ Royal York Hotel
Make sure you read the menu before drinking here. A pint of "guest ale" is advertised as £5 per pint.
On 4th December 2015
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