The Phoenix Inn, York

Came across this great little pub whilst walking the city walls. I just wish there were more pubs like this, great ale and a really lovely interior. I liked the way the owners have preserved the "old style" where others might just have ripped everything out and replaced with new. Live music is just another reason to go. A gem of a pub, wish it was my local but will drop in again. keep up the great work.

Nicely done out pub, saved a year or two ago after a period of closure. We almost always end up calling here for a pint when in York as it's just across the road from Totos, one of our favourite York restaurants. Small front room, with candle powered tables in the evenings. A much larger back room with a couple of quirky little seating areas and a decent sized patio at the rear. Three beers available when we called in with another turned round. The guest was Wold Top Anglers Retreat which was well kept. It's a quirky place that has been well refurbished in a sympathetic way without damaging the character of the place. Well done guys, we'll be back yet again soon.

The Last time i passed this pub it was closed and i thought gone forever so it was great to see it up and running again. I have always liked this pub i first went in here in 1982. On this recent visit the pub has had a general makeover i went in the room at the front and this was quite a nice comfortable room to have a drink in. There were four real ales on the bar i had a drink of Copper Dragon Golden Pippin and this was a very nice drink i also noticed Taylor Landlord on the bar but i car'nt remember the other two beers. I still like this pub and will definatly visit again.

A very thorough review below by Mr Dragon. On our visit the Pheonix was reasonably busy with many enjoying the spring sunshine in the garden outside. The welcome was friendly and the small front room is a comfortable place for a pint or two. The four handpumps featured TT Landlord, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin, Wold Top Bitter and one other which I forgot to note. The Landlord was excellent. A great place to take a break if walking the city walls and well worth a visit if not. I'll certainly return when in the area.