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Reviews of Valhalla (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Valhalla
This was another new York bar for me. I don't remember this one being open the last time I visited Pivni in 2016, but it seems that many people who go to Pivni also visit Valhalla, especially if this site is anything to go by. Indeed, why wouldn't you, when you can stumble out of the one and straight across the narrow street into the other. Do watch the step though!
Valhalla seemed a pretty basic place with Viking-themed ephemera on the walls. 2 house beers are from the Half Moon Brewery - Valhalla Pale & Odin's Judgement, a dark ruby ale. The guest beer was Tartarus Luca. Meanwhile, they also had a couple of ciders - Dorset Nectar Old Harry Rocks & Ascension Shimmy. Craft beers were Brew York Barrel-Aged 48-Hour Road Trip & Hop Sessions 006, North Atlantis, Vault City Iron Brew & Tartarus Moon Rabbit.
There were a few other customers on the ground floor, including one couple who actually seemed a little more drunk than myself. It was only on a trip to the toilet that I realised that there must have been quite a few more people upstairs from where some rather loud music was emanating, possibly from a live group.
I was left feeling reasonably impressed by this place and will almost certainly return one day.
On 23rd January 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2452 recommendations about 2451 pubs]
Steve C left this review about Valhalla
As the name suggests, Valhalla is a Viking themed bar so expect lots of wood in a dimly lit building with the odd shield thrown in for good measure. The main bar is at street level with a flagstone floor and a bar counter that runs across the rear wall. Craft keg was available alongside four hand pumps that were drawing Brew York’s Make it Columbus alongside Yorkshire Heart Brewery’s Valhalla Pale and Valhalla Odins Judgement as well as Pulp’s Pornstar Martini Craft Cider. During a recent Thursday afternoon visit all of the tables in this bar area were taken so I wandered upstairs past the event sign that advertised the Monday evening speed quiz and live music Tuesday. These events are held on the first floor where there is a small bar counter with some craft keg and two of the cask options from downstairs. This faces a seating area where a mix of sofas are faced by an exposed brick fireplace. Further to the right are rows of wooden benches on the bare board floor. I believe that there is a function room on the second floor. Food is available from a limited menu, the hot Yorkshire tapas was priced at 3 for £18.50. I’ve no idea what a hot Yorkshire tapas is, maybe puddings, beef and gravy?
I’m not really a fan of these small dimly lit bars, but I liked it in here and will be sure to do a Valhalla - Pivni double header again next time I’m in York.
On 8th June 2023
- rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about Valhalla
Not changing much, still a general Viking theme with lots of dark wood and occasional bones, topped off with some fairly heavy rock music although not so loud as to prevent conversation. The main room downstairs tends to attract the tourists; venture round the back and upstairs for less cramped surroundings, even a couple of armchairs if you are lucky. Three handpumps carry the two house beers and a changing guest and you will also find the occasional Keykeg from Verdant or similar amongst the keg and craft stuff. Personally I stick with the Odin's Judgement which is an entirely appropriate strong dark brew. A good place if you are in the right mood.
On 15th April 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3339 recommendations about 3276 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - Discount withdrawn - last updated 09 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 09 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 09 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 09 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 January 2019 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 09 March 2023 by ROB Camra
