The Black Horse, York

Traditional décor in dark woods, glass and a bit of tile although much of it probably started life somewhere else. There is a nice snug of good size at the front right with a larger bar beyond with a counter housing 5 handpumps and the usual kegs. Two from Rudgate (Mild and Viking) plus Roosters Yankee, Greene King IPA and Spitfire, the Rudy Mild was in fine fettle. The snug has built in benches, Britannia tables and wooden stools with a big screen and the bookcases with books, brass ware and some LP album covers. A few discreet old photos of the area complete the décor. The larger bar is more plain and has a raised area with tables and chairs at the back towards the heated patio. It's a few years since I was last in here but it's certainly improved and it's in the 2011 Good Beer Guide as well.