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Polymath, York

21 Grape Lane
York
YO1 7HU
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Graham Coombs left this review about Polymath

After a spell as a Japanese restaurant, this has reverted to being a bar. It is fairly narrow and the front room is rather garish and noisy, with a little bar counter behind and a quieter tabled room behind that. Upstairs is an interesting glass-topped roof room and outside there is a small courtyard used in the summer. Beerwise, there are 3 keg lines (2 lager) from Brew York plus Guinness, with plans also for a cider. There is a street food concession and live music at weekends. Not a bad little place and friendly enough - just needs a better beer selection.

On 31st January 2026 - rating: 5
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Gill Smith left this review about Wildes Wine Bar

Called in looking for real ale, and they have fonts only. It is a wine bar and bistro.

On 20th September 2013 - no rating submitted
[User has posted 1339 recommendations about 1222 pubs]

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Map location corrected by Steve Lovell
York, 0.63 miles, 12 min walk (show)
Poppleton, 3.42 miles, 1 hr 6 min walk (show)
Hammerton, 9.26 miles, 2 hr 58 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Polymath, York
31st Jan 2026, 20:39
Review submitted by Graham Coombs amended by Graham Coombs
 
31st Jan 2026, 20:36
Web Link submitted by Graham Coombs approved

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Beer Garden : Yes - courtyard - last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Car Park : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Darts : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Function Room : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Jukebox : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Karaoke : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Micropub : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Pinball : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Pool Table : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesday - last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Real Ale : No last updated 20 September 2013 by hondo .
  • Real Cider : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 31 January 2026 by Graham Coombs
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