The Black Swan, York

Circa 1417, the Swan occupies a medieval timber framed house and includes a 17th Century staircase, fireplace and oak panelling. The pub consists of two front lounges, one of which has a hatch to the servery. The main bar and lounge is situated at the rear and has an inglenook fireplace, plus open beams. Five ales on, I went for the Theakston XB. The barman was smartly dressed with shirt and tie and had great knowledge of the pub and his beers. Serves food.

3 roomed pub serving 5 real ales

Nice pub nice beer nice people that was in thats all you want

A venerable old pub, originally a private dwelling for some of York's better quality residents. There are lots of black beams, rudimentary coffered ceilings and panelled walls. Three main rooms; two at the front and one at the back with the bar counter and 4 handpulls largely mainstream beers (Deuchars, Pride) with a local choice from Copper Dragon. The back bar has more of a public bar atmosphere, the front rooms are more dining oriented, the one to the left having a nice original fireplace and a cabinet of interesting bottles and stuff, the furnishing is a mix of settles with chairs and tables. A busy and popular pub, the Gents smells of shrimps according to my notes.