The Postern Gate (JD Wetherspoon), York

This is the larger of the 2 York Wetherspoons pubs,and is close to the city walls and Clifford's Tower.We usually call in when going racing for a study of form,breakfast and a couple of early snifters.Although there seems a lack of atmosphere,there is usually a good selection of real ales to choose from,and on Thursday had a couple of pints of The Ossett brewery's Big Red which went down a treat.

This is a largish modern Wetherspoons thats under a travel lodge,theres the usuall decent range of real ales i think its ok for a quick drink or something to eat.

As Wetherspoons go, this isn't a bad one. It doesn't have a great deal of character, but it does have a decent location/view next to the river Foss with plenty of ducks/swans etc around. Has a better selection of guest ales than many Wetherspoons, always a well kept pint and usually easy to get served. Had breakfast here once whilst staying at the Novotel (who wanted £14.95 for breakfast). Got served easily at about 10, but as we were leaving they were actually queuing through the bar for the one till that could take breakfast orders. It's not bad for a first/last one whilst staying in this part of York.