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Ye Olde Starre Inne, York

40 Stonegate
York
YO1 8AS

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Greene King

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York Central

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Tris C left this review about Ye Olde Starre Inne

Off Stonegate – but not a Stonegate pub – accessed up a clearly signposted back passage and well described below, this was my first choice having just attended an OMG gig at nearby Museum Gardens.
Dating from 1644 – possibly much earlier – so supposedly the oldest hostelry in York and who am I to argue, with much nookie spaces and wood panelling. However, the relentless displays of LBGTQ+ bunting was irritating and the pub was virtually empty at the time of my Thursday visit around 10.20.
The cask selection was somewhat pathetic, with a pump for Rosie’s unreal cider, five unused pumps, then just Old Peculiar and 4-4-Brew Pale Ale, £2.95 a half and flabby tasting, served by a dismissive barman, perhaps the one encountered by Blue Scrumpy.
With the tiresome virtue signalling and feeble ale choice – not to mention the quality of what little was on offer – I feel disinclined to return; York has so much better to offer.

On 13^th July 2026 - rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Ye Olde Starre Inne

Claims to be the oldest inn in the city, and whether this is true or not, it's certainly convincing enough as a courtyard tavern that understandably appeals to many tourists. The crossbar sign above Stonegate is a eye-catching feature; just as well, since the narrow passageway off the street is very inconspicuous. However, the most interesting feature is a coloured glazed screen for the former Brett Bros brewery (and the more prosaic name of the 'Star Inn') just to the left as you enter. The multi-room interior has only been partly opened out, so that retains a fair amount of character too. Greene King IPA, Abbot and a 'house' Best Bitter (no doubt from the same brewery) available from a row of eight handpumps, along with Landlord, Old Peculier and Old Rosie cider.

On 23^rd November 2024 - rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about Ye Olde Starre Inne

An ancient multi-roomed pub down a passageway meets corporate Greene King with predictable results. Actually it's not too bad at quiet times but avoid at peak tourist periods. Ales on typically various GK plus a few Yorkshire guests like TT Landlord and Old Peculier, tending to be served too cold but otherwise ok.

On 12^th November 2024 - rating: 6
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