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The Victoria, York
Cattal
Postal town: York
YO26 8EB
Served areas
Reviews of The Victoria (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about The Victoria
Very much a food-led pub next to Cattal station but it retains a good and comfortable drinking area round the bar and, more importantly, some drinkers who frequent it so still feels nicely pubbish. With carpet dating from the dreadful 'tartan' era, the front and roadside rooms are relatively plain, with a more resplendent restaurant room to the other side, an extension to the back and a very smart "library" room for small functions. Not content with naming a house beer, they also claim to brew it, although it is from Rudgate and is probably Battleaxe. Nicely drinkable though. A second handpump serves a guest, on this visit Rudgate Jorvik. The food, as previously mentioned, is very good and not pretentious. Note that the whole area is proposed for a major housing development so things might change if it goes ahead.
On 16th August 2025
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3774 recommendations about 3707 pubs]
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Old Boots left this review about The Victoria
Very handily placed just outside Cattal railway station, but sadly with no afternoon opening through the week. A little anchronistic in its decor with red and cream predominating, that's in the carpets and the upholstery but all done in the best possible taste. There are two linked drinking areas on the station side of the building with a common counter, one side in brick, the other in wood. It only has two handpumps, one serving the house beer Balky's Best Bitter brewed by nearby Rudgate and the second was also a special from Rudgate although I believe other guests make an appearance. To each side are dining areas and there's a garden at the rear. Surpisingly busy given its slightly isolated location it is very popular for food.
On 10th July 2014
- no rating submitted
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Andy Hemingway left this review about The Victoria
Called in for a pint yesterday (05/09/2007). The place was heaving with diners and I have to say the food looked and smelled marvelous.
The beer was spot on and the ambience simpy delightful.
Note to diary : Must eat there sometime!
On 6th September 2007
- rating: 10
[User has posted 29 recommendations about 29 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : Yes last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 August 2025 by Graham Coombs
