Brigantes, York

A contemporary looking pub on the main Micklegate strip, it appears to be more of a bar/cafe type establishment than your traditional pub and doesn’t look to the sort of place where one would expect to find much in the way of an ale selection. It has at some point expanded in to the former shop next door and thus consists of two rooms to a certain extent although they have been very much opened out in to one. Decor is quite contemporary as noted previously with cream paintwork, a wood strip floor and some colourful foody photographs on the walls. Large windows at the front give good views out on to the street. The menu offered a selection of dishes that were perhaps a step or two up from your regular “pub grub”, with options such as Pie of the day, fish & chips, pulled pork hotdog or a Thai lentil and king prawn curry. These were mostly priced in the £10 - £12 range, and there were also a few more specials chalked up on the board. We had planned to eat here, but a 45 minute wait convinced us to go elsewhere. Contrary to expectations, an extensive beer selection was available which consisted of Timothy Taylor Ram Tam, Jaipur, Black Sheep, Okell’s IPA, Thornbridge Kipling, Symphonic, York Minster Ale and Leeds Ascension. In addition to this, several more keg options were chalked up on a board. Ciders didn’t fair quite so well though, with the only option being Pheasant Plucker.

Modern style Gastro Bar, offering a good range of beer,it was by far the most expensive place visited on my day out in york, my Thornbridge Kipling weighed in at the slightly strange price of £3.84 a pint ,the Jaipur £3.94 nearly London prices,this didn't affect the custom though and was quite busy.The beer was good and the place OK,I would return.

Recently extended into the shop next door. Up to 10 real ales and food served.