The Phoenix Inn, York

Official site of the Phoenix Inn, contains real ale list - www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk

Official site of the Phoenix Inn, contains real ale list - www.thephoenixinnyork.co.uk

A small cottagey style pub looking like it had recently received a make-over in a light render with green paintwork. There is a patio. The interior has two rooms both served by a central bar. The front room is in red and green wood panel, with a wood floor and there is a fireplace. There were no real pictures giving it a slightly bare look, but there were candles! The back room was in green and a French mustardy colour, with jazz music posters for interest and had a dart board. The place was quiet as it had just opened, so there was no clientele, no TV and no music – which made it fine by me. The service was friendly as well. Beer; Tap stuff, with Wold Top Brewery’s Wold Top Bitter, Wharf Bank Brewery’s Tether, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin and a decent Timothy Taylor Landlord Looking tidy on the outside, it turned out to be a place that was more than worthy of a visit. The beer was decent and the place, I believe, has live jazz music. I hope more people will drop by – they should do and I will next time I am in York.

Re-opened as a good real ale pub. Nice interior with a small terrace area outside at the back. Beer on tap includes Tim Taylor Landlord and Copper Dragon with other guest ales, not a massive selection but very good and well worth a visit. Considering the previous incarnation of the Phoenix it's truly amazing what has been done to turn this pub around. It offers a friendly atmosphere and well decorated interior making it a very comfortable place for a good beer.

A Spoons house with as you would expect a slection of Real Ales and good price food.

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