The Snickleway Inn, York

A lovely old and characterful building which has in the past served as a brothel. Inside there's a large bar area looking onto Goodramgate and a smaller seated 'corridor' by an open fireplace which has a very comfortable feel. It was reasonably busy on our weekday lunchtime visit and both the landlord and locals were friendly, chatty and full of interesting conversation. One thing we learnt was that the introduction of 5 handpumps and a focus on real ale has been brought in by the current landlord and is a relatively recent innovation. The 5 ales on included John Smiths Cask, a favourite with a number of regulars, Moorhouse Golden Witch and TT Landlord. The former two were very good. Not yet in the GBG but probably deserves to be and I'd definitely return.

a small friendly pub noted for its sloping floor and wrinklies, at least I wasn't the youngest person in the pub last visit. No surprises in the beer range available, all very, very well kept but largely national or regional names. About half a dozen handpumps and a few normal kegs. The staff may be old but they are very good at bar work. They also keep the place spotless and can handle any scallys who wander in. Always an interesting pub to visit and definitely one to treasure.

Splendid half timbered interior decorated with brassware and willow pattern plus some interesting prints and pictures. One divided big room with big clear glass windows looking out onto Goodramgate, a little less touristy than some streets in York. Cask beers from Black Sheep, John Smiths and Old Speckled Hen, with a similarly unadventurous keg offering. Sadly my Black Sheep was a bit tired. Some good cartoons in the Gents by a local artist called Phil and “probably the smallest beer garden in the world”. Not a style of decoration or a beer list that will appeal to all but there is a friendly atmosphere and it is comfortable enough. It is also alleged to be the most haunted pub in York.